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March 4, 2024
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Adam Gutbezahl, Carol Martin, William Whitney, Anne Brensley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A4. 2024 Annual Town Meeting (ATM): discussion of ATM topics, including but not limited to: a)
Recommend approval of Article OO: Establish Athletic Fields Planning Committee
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article OO: Establish Athletic Fields Planning Committee.
Yes: FayNo: Brensley, Gutbezahl, Martin, Whitney
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article OO: Establish Athletic Fields Planning Committee. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay. NAY: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion did not pass. 1-4-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Recommend approval of Article PP: Extension of Moratorium on Synthetic Fields/Artificial Turf
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article PP: Extension of Moratorium on Synthetic Fields/Artificial Turf.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article PP: Extension of Moratorium on Synthetic Fields/Artificial Turf. 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: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Recommend approval of Article Y: To Adopt the Massachusetts Specialized Energy Code
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article Y: To Adopt the Massachusetts Specialized Energy Code.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article Y: To Adopt the Massachusetts Specialized Energy Code. 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: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Recommend approval of Article G. Fiscal Year 2025 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits, as set forth in the supplemental packet
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article G. Fiscal Year 2025 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits, as set forth in the supplemental packet.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article G. Fiscal Year 2025 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits, as set forth in the supplemental 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: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Remove Article C. Current Year Transfers from the 2024 ATM warrant
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to remove Article C. Current Year Transfers from the 2024 ATM warrant.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to remove Article C. Current Year Transfers from the 2024 ATM warrant. 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: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Recommend approval of Article M: Choose Town Officers
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article M: Choose Town Officers. T. Fay recommended the list be confirmed with the individual officers.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article M: Choose Town Officers. T. Fay recommended the list be confirmed with the individual officers. 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: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Recommend approval of Article. AA: Reaffirm Remote Participation at Town Meeting
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article. AA: Reaffirm Remote Participation at Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article. AA: Reaffirm Remote Participation at Town 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: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Recommend approval of Article. II - Community Preservation Act - Recreation Projects: Improvements at Cochituate Ball Fields and Wayland Community Pool
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article. II - Community Preservation Act - Recreation Projects: Improvements at Cochituate Ball Fields and Wayland Community Pool.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article. II - Community Preservation Act - Recreation Projects: Improvements at Cochituate Ball Fields and Wayland Community Pool. 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: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A6. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Update: Review, Discussion and possible vote on project
Adjust its prior allocation for the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) connection to $864,231 and insert a new allocation of ARPA funds for Full-Day Kindergarten for $535,769 resulting...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to adjust its prior allocation for the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) connection to $864,231 and insert a new allocation of ARPA funds for Full-Day Kindergarten for $535,769 resulting in total allocated ARPA funds of $4,076,700.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to adjust its prior allocation for the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) connection to $864,231 and insert a new allocation of ARPA funds for Full-Day Kindergarten for $535,769 resulting in total allocated ARPA funds of $4,076,700. 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: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A7. Consent Calendar: a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Adopt the Consent Calendar
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to adopt the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to adopt the Consent Calendar. 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. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of February 5, 2024, February 12, 2024 and February 26,
Approve the minutes of February 5, 2024, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of February 5, 2024, as amended.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of February 5, 2024, as amended. 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)
Approve the minutes of February 12, 2024, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of February 12, 2024, as amended.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyAbstained: Gutbezahl
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of February 12, 2024, as amended. 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)
A13. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session a) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel i.e., the Town...
At 9:04 p.m., W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session a) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel i.e., the Town Manager b) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of February 12 and February 26, 2024 if available 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.
From the minutes
“At 9:04 p.m., W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session a) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel i.e., the Town Manager b) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of February 12 and February 26, 2024 if available 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, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Martin)
A15. Adjourn
Adjourn
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, 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: 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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