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February 26, 2024
12 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anne Brensley, Thomas Fay, Carol Martin, William Whitney, Adam Gutbezahl
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Adam Gutbezahl left the meeting.
Every vote, in order
A3. Appointments to Committees: Vote to confirm appointment of the following volunteers
Confirm the appointments of A. Gennis, J. Dion and G. Lusky to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee as appointed by the respective boards for the duration of the Wayland Free Library Rehab...
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to confirm the appointments of A. Gennis, J. Dion and G. Lusky to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee as appointed by the respective boards for the duration of the Wayland Free Library Rehab Project and the Council on Aging/ Community Center project, as set forth in the packet.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to confirm the appointments of A. Gennis, J. Dion and G. Lusky to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee as appointed by the respective boards for the duration of the Wayland Free Library Rehab Project and the Council on Aging/ Community Center project, as set forth in the packet. 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)
Confirm the appointments Jacqueline Espiritusanto-Vega to the Wayland Housing Partnership as appointed by the School Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to confirm the appointments Jacqueline Espiritusanto-Vega to the Wayland Housing Partnership as appointed by the School Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to confirm the appointments Jacqueline Espiritusanto-Vega to the Wayland Housing Partnership as appointed by the School Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. 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)
A4. 2024 Annual Town Meeting (ATM): discussion of ATM topics, including but not limited to: a)
Recommend approval of Article B: Pay Previous Fiscal Year Bills
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, the Board vote to recommend approval of Article B: Pay Previous Fiscal Year Bills.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, the Board vote to recommend approval of Article B: Pay Previous Fiscal Year Bills. 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)
Recommend approval of Article MM: Resolution in Support of Changing the State Flag and Seal of Massachusetts
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article MM: Resolution in Support of Changing the State Flag and Seal of Massachusetts.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article MM: Resolution in Support of Changing the State Flag and Seal of Massachusetts. 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: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Insert and support Article Z: Appropriation for Engineering Rt. 20 Corridor Roadway Improvements
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to insert and support Article Z: Appropriation for Engineering Rt. 20 Corridor Roadway Improvements.
Yes: BrensleyNo: Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote. The minutes write "Approved", but the count is 1-3, so the motion is shown as failed.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to insert and support Article Z: Appropriation for Engineering Rt. 20 Corridor Roadway Improvements. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley. NAY: T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 1-3-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
A9. 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)
A10. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of January 22, February 5, 2024 and February 12, 2024
Approve the minutes of January 22, 2024, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the minutes of January 22, 2024, as amended.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the minutes of January 22, 2024, as amended. 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: Martin, second: Fay)
A14. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session a) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Wayland Library Staff...
At 10:04 p.m., W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session a) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Wayland Library Staff Association MET, AFT, AFL-CIO and possible vote on collective bargaining agreement, and b) 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, and c) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of February 12, 2024 with the intent to hold said minutes. Chair W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating and/or bargaining position of the Town.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 10:04 p.m., W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session a) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Wayland Library Staff Association MET, AFT, AFL-CIO and possible vote on collective bargaining agreement, and b) 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, and c) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of February 12, 2024 with the intent to hold said minutes. Chair W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating and/or bargaining position of the Town. 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: Whitney, second: Fay)
A15. Return to Open Session: Announcement of possible vote taken to approve collective bargaining
Approve the memorandum of agreement between the Town of Wayland and the Wayland Library Staff Association MET, AFT, AFL-CIO as set forth in the document dated February 16, 2024 in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the memorandum of agreement between the Town of Wayland and the Wayland Library Staff Association MET, AFT, AFL-CIO as set forth in the document dated February 16, 2024 in the packet.
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 memorandum of agreement between the Town of Wayland and the Wayland Library Staff Association MET, AFT, AFL-CIO as set forth in the document dated February 16, 2024 in the packet. 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 the memorandum of agreement between the Town of Wayland and the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Local 176 dated February 26, 2024, as amended concerning the promotional...
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the memorandum of agreement between the Town of Wayland and the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Local 176 dated February 26, 2024, as amended concerning the promotional process.
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 memorandum of agreement between the Town of Wayland and the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Local 176 dated February 26, 2024, as amended concerning the promotional process. 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 the memorandum of agreement between the Town of Wayland and the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Local 176 concerning private details
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the memorandum of agreement between the Town of Wayland and the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Local 176 concerning private details.
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 memorandum of agreement between the Town of Wayland and the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Local 176 concerning private details. 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)
A16. Adjourn
Adjourn
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to adjourn the meeting.
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 adjourn the meeting. 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)
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).
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