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April 29, 2024
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Adam Gutbezahl, Carol Martin, William Whitney, Anne Brensley
Absent: Thomas Fay
During the meeting:
- Anne Brensley left the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
Every vote, in order
A9. Consent Calendar: a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Adopt the Consent Calendar
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to adopt the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A5. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint S. Garone to the Surface Water Quality Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint S. Garone to the Surface Water Quality Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint S. Garone to the Surface Water Quality Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Appoint Justine Paul to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2024
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint Justine Paul to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint Justine Paul to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2024. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Appoint Denise Fortin to the Wayland Housing Authority tenant position for a term ending June 30, 2029
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to appoint Denise Fortin to the Wayland Housing Authority tenant position for a term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to appoint Denise Fortin to the Wayland Housing Authority tenant position for a term ending June 30, 2029. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A6. Appointments to Committees: Vote to confirm appointment of the following
Confirm the appointment of J. Mendler de Suarez to the Wayland Housing Partnership as appointed by the Wayland Interfaith Leaders Association (WILA) for a term ending June 30, 2027
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to confirm the appointment of J. Mendler de Suarez to the Wayland Housing Partnership as appointed by the Wayland Interfaith Leaders Association (WILA) for a term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to confirm the appointment of J. Mendler de Suarez to the Wayland Housing Partnership as appointed by the Wayland Interfaith Leaders Association (WILA) for a term ending June 30, 2027. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
A10. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of April 1, 2024 and April 8, 2024 if available
Approve the minutes of April 1, 2024 and April 8, 2024, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of April 1, 2024 and April 8, 2024, as amended.
Yes: Gutbezahl, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of April 1, 2024 and April 8, 2024, as amended. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
A14. Executive Session a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of March 4, March 18 and March 22, 2024...
At 9:34 p.m., W. Whitney moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of March 4, March 18 and March 22, 2024 with the intent to hold said minutes. W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of this matter may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating and/or bargaining position of the Town.
Yes: Gutbezahl, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 9:34 p.m., W. Whitney moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of March 4, March 18 and March 22, 2024 with the intent to hold said minutes. W. Whitney 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. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Gutbezahl)
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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