MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 5, 2024
12 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Carol Martin, William Whitney, Anne Brensley, Adam Gutbezahl
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A3. Licensing: Vote to approve renewal of 2024 licenses listed below
Approve the renewal of 2024 Common Victualler's/Entertainment license for Einstein and Noah Corp. d/b/a Einstein Brothers Bagels #2996 at 44 Main Street
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the renewal of 2024 Common Victualler's/Entertainment license for Einstein and Noah Corp. d/b/a Einstein Brothers Bagels #2996 at 44 Main Street.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the renewal of 2024 Common Victualler's/Entertainment license for Einstein and Noah Corp. d/b/a Einstein Brothers Bagels #2996 at 44 Main Street. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
Approve and designate Town Manager as the sole signatory to sign off on the renewal
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve and designate Town Manager as the sole signatory to sign off on the renewal.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve and designate Town Manager as the sole signatory to sign off on the renewal. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A4. Appointments to Committees: a) Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint K. Kelly to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to appoint K. Kelly to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to appoint K. Kelly to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A11. Consent Calendar: a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Adopt the Consent Calendar
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to adopt the Consent Calendar.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A7. Planning Office for Urban Affairs, Inc. (POUA) Support Letter: Review and discussion, with
Authorize the Chair to revise, send and sign a letter to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) in support of the St. Ann's project at 124 Cochituate Road
At 7:13 p.m. T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to authorize the Chair to revise, send and sign a letter to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) in support of the St. Ann's project at 124 Cochituate Road.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyAbstained: Gutbezahl
From the minutes
“at 7:13 p.m. T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to authorize the Chair to revise, send and sign a letter to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) in support of the St. Ann's project at 124 Cochituate Road. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Gutbezahl. Approved. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A6. 2024 Annual Town Meeting (ATM): discussion of ATM topics, including but not limited to: a)
Include that the Board also recommended approval of Article D: Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) for a total of $531,030
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve to fund OPEB with $500,000 tax and $31,030 by Transfers from Other Funds. T. Fay amended the motion to include that the Board also recommended approval of Article D: Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) for a total of $531,030.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve to fund OPEB with $500,000 tax and $31,030 by Transfers from Other Funds. T. Fay amended the motion to include that the Board also recommended approval of Article D: Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) for a total of $531,030. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
Support Article G: FY25 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to support Article G: FY25 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to support Article G: FY25 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
Recommend approval of R: Rescind Unissued Debt
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to recommend approval of R: Rescind Unissued Debt.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to recommend approval of R: Rescind Unissued Debt. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A8. Dudley Pond Association: Discussion and possible vote to accept gift/donation of a conveyor, invite
Accept the gift/donation of a conveyor from the Dudley Pond Association to the Town with thanks
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to accept the gift/donation of a conveyor from the Dudley Pond Association to the Town with thanks.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to accept the gift/donation of a conveyor from the Dudley Pond Association to the Town with thanks. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A16. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of December 18, 2023 with the intent to...
At 9:22 p.m. W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of December 18, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes b) and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Local 176 and possible vote on collective bargaining agreement c) and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (3), to discuss strategy with respect to International Association of Firefighters, AFLCIO Local 1978 (Grievance), Step 3. Chair W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of these matters may have detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating and/or bargaining position of the Town.
From the minutes
“At 9:22 p.m. W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of December 18, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes b) and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Local 176 and possible vote on collective bargaining agreement c) and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (3), to discuss strategy with respect to International Association of Firefighters, AFLCIO Local 1978 (Grievance), Step 3. Chair W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of these matters may have detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating and/or bargaining position of the Town. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Martin)
A17. Return to Open Session: Announcement of possible vote taken to approve collective bargaining
Affirm and ratify the collective bargaining agreement with New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Local 176
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to affirm and ratify the collective bargaining agreement with New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Local 176.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to affirm and ratify the collective bargaining agreement with New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Local 176. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A18. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:03 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 10:03 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
From the Wayland Select Board’s official minutes: 2018 to 2024 from the town’s Document Center (Agendas & Minutes prior to 2025, Select Board), and 2025 on from its Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Wayland Patch candidate profiles (Thomas Fay, May 2022; William Whitney, April 2023; Carol Martin, April 2024; Doug Levine, May 2024), photos courtesy of the members. Christopher Reynolds from his candidate profile in The Wayland Post (April 2026).
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →