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April 1, 2024
8 recorded votes, 4 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
A3. 2024 Annual Town Meeting (ATM): discussion of ATM topics, including but not limited to: a)
Withdraw Article S. Revise Town Code Chapter 43: Personnel
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to withdraw Article S. Revise Town Code Chapter 43: Personnel. In discussion, the Board discussed further revisions. A. Brensley suggested that the proposed language was a better option than taking no action. M. McCall noted that the article could still be amended from Town Meeting floor.
Yes: Gutbezahl, MartinNo: Brensley, Fay, Whitney
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to withdraw Article S. Revise Town Code Chapter 43: Personnel. In discussion, the Board discussed further revisions. A. Brensley suggested that the proposed language was a better option than taking no action. M. McCall noted that the article could still be amended from Town Meeting floor. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: A. Brensley, T. Fay and W. Whitney. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed. 2-3-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Recommend approval of Article S. Revise Town Code Chapter 43: Personnel as set forth in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to recommend approval of Article S. Revise Town Code Chapter 43: Personnel as set forth in the packet. In discussion, C. Martin objected to the language. A. Gutbezahl suggested the entire Town Code be cleaned up.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Gutbezahl, WhitneyNo: Martin
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to recommend approval of Article S. Revise Town Code Chapter 43: Personnel as set forth in the packet. In discussion, C. Martin objected to the language. A. Gutbezahl suggested the entire Town Code be cleaned up. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl and W. Whitney. NAY: C. Martin. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 4-1-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A4. Discussion with School Committee and Susan Bottan, Director of Finance and Operations, re: vote
Approve the transfer $150,000 of Fiscal Year 2024 Expenses from the School Department's operating fund to the Special Education Reserve Fund
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to vote to approve the transfer $150,000 of Fiscal Year 2024 Expenses from the School Department's operating fund to the Special Education Reserve Fund.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to vote to approve the transfer $150,000 of Fiscal Year 2024 Expenses from the School Department's operating fund to the Special Education Reserve Fund. 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)
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 C. Martin, to adopt the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, 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: Martin)
A8. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of March 11, 2024, March 18, 2024 and March 22, 2024,
Approve the minutes of March 11, 2024, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of March 11, 2024, as amended.
Yes: Brensley, Gutbezahl, MartinAbstained: Fay, Whitney
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of March 11, 2024, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: T. Fay and W. Whitney. Approved. 3-0-2.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
Approve the minutes of March 18, 2024, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of March 18, 2024, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of March 18, 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: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Approve the minutes of March 22, 2024, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of March 22, 2024, as amended.
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, Martin, WhitneyAbstained: Brensley
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of March 22, 2024, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Brensley. Approved. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
A12. 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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