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March 11, 2024
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anne Brensley, Adam Gutbezahl, Carol Martin
Absent: Thomas Fay, William Whitney
Every vote, in order
A4. 2024 Annual Town Meeting (ATM): discussion of ATM topics, including but not limited to
Recommend approval of Article E: Enterprise Fund Budgets
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to recommend approval of Article E: Enterprise Fund Budgets.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to recommend approval of Article E: Enterprise Fund Budgets. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Brensley)
Recommend approval of Article L: Appropriate to Capital Stabilization Fund
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to recommend approval of Article L: Appropriate to Capital Stabilization Fund.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to recommend approval of Article L: Appropriate to Capital Stabilization Fund. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Brensley)
Recommend approval of Article N: Hear Reports with leave to modify the article language solely to delete the listed boards and committees that do not issue reports
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to recommend approval of Article N: Hear Reports with leave to modify the article language solely to delete the listed boards and committees that do not issue reports.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to recommend approval of Article N: Hear Reports with leave to modify the article language solely to delete the listed boards and committees that do not issue reports. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Brensley)
Recommend approval of Article W: Loker Elementary School Solar Agreement and presented with abbreviated procedures
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to recommend approval of Article W: Loker Elementary School Solar Agreement and presented with abbreviated procedures.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to recommend approval of Article W: Loker Elementary School Solar Agreement and presented with abbreviated procedures. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Brensley)
Recommend approval of Article Q: Special Education Reserve Fund, subject to the article language explicitly stating that the funding source was free cash
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to recommend approval of Article Q: Special Education Reserve Fund, subject to the article language explicitly stating that the funding source was free cash.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to recommend approval of Article Q: Special Education Reserve Fund, subject to the article language explicitly stating that the funding source was free cash. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Brensley)
Recommend approval of Article V. Classification and Compensation Study for All Town Wage Scales, subject to the article language be clarified to state that the funding source is free cash
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to recommend approval of Article V. Classification and Compensation Study for All Town Wage Scales, subject to the article language be clarified to state that the funding source is free cash.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to recommend approval of Article V. Classification and Compensation Study for All Town Wage Scales, subject to the article language be clarified to state that the funding source is free cash. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Brensley)
Recommend approval of Article X: Solar Agreements for Council on Aging Facility
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to recommend approval of Article X: Solar Agreements for Council on Aging Facility.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to recommend approval of Article X: Solar Agreements for Council on Aging Facility. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Brensley)
Recommend that the Select Board approve Article BB: Revise Town Code 91-1
A. Brensley moved, seconded by Gutbezahl, to recommend that the Select Board approve Article BB: Revise Town Code 91-1
From the minutes
“A. Brensley moved, seconded by Gutbezahl, to recommend that the Select Board approve Article BB: Revise Town Code 91-1 Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Brensley, second: Gutbezahl)
Recommend approval of Article CC: Revise Town Code 91-2
A. Brensley moved, seconded by Gutbezahl, to recommend approval of Article CC: Revise Town Code 91-2.
From the minutes
“A. Brensley moved, seconded by Gutbezahl, to recommend approval of Article CC: Revise Town Code 91-2. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Brensley, second: Gutbezahl)
Recommend approval of Article U: Fire Department Staffing Study
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to recommend approval of Article U: Fire Department Staffing Study.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to recommend approval of Article U: Fire Department Staffing Study. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Brensley)
A5. Surface Water Quality Committee: c) Invite attendance by Thomas Klem, Surface Water Quality
Disperse $4,000 from the Dudley Pond Association (DPA) gift account funds for the purposes of paying $4,000 to SOLitude Lake Management per SOLitude's express agreement on the balance of the...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to disperse $4,000 from the Dudley Pond Association (DPA) gift account funds for the purposes of paying $4,000 to SOLitude Lake Management per SOLitude's express agreement on the balance of the related outstanding invoices.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to disperse $4,000 from the Dudley Pond Association (DPA) gift account funds for the purposes of paying $4,000 to SOLitude Lake Management per SOLitude's express agreement on the balance of the related outstanding invoices. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A6. Consent Calendar: a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Adopt the Consent Calendar
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to adopt the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Brensley)
A7. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of February 26, 2024 and March 4, 2024, if available
Approve the minutes of February 26, 2024, as amended
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to approve the minutes of February 26, 2024, as amended.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to approve the minutes of February 26, 2024, as amended. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Brensley)
A12. 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 February 12 and February 26, 2024...
At 9:35 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Brensley, 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 February 12 and February 26, 2024 with the intent to hold said minutes and b) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to a New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 American Arbitration Association Case Number: 01- 23-0001-7213 and vote on proposed resolution. C. Martin declared that a public discussion of this matter may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating and/or bargaining position of the Town.
From the minutes
“At 9:35 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Brensley, 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 February 12 and February 26, 2024 with the intent to hold said minutes and b) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to a New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 American Arbitration Association Case Number: 01- 23-0001-7213 and vote on proposed resolution. C. Martin declared that a public discussion of this matter may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating and/or bargaining position of the Town. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Brensley)
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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