MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 3, 2024
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Doug Levine, Carol Martin, William Whitney, Anne Brensley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A5. Organization of the Board
Elect W. Whitney to serve as the Chair of the Select Board and C. Martin to serve as Vice-Chair for a term ending after the next Annual Town Meeting
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to elect W. Whitney to serve as the Chair of the Select Board and C. Martin to serve as Vice-Chair for a term ending after the next Annual Town Meeting. In discussion, C. Martin reiterated her willingness to serve as Vice Chair, but her preference to serve as a Chair, she added that she would expect to serve as Chair next year. C. Martin pointed out the precedent of electing a new Chair each year. T. Fay reiterated that he felt the current arrangement was the most productive. A. Brensley asked to clarify the responsibilities of Chair and Vice Chair and thanked C. Martin for her service which went beyond the role of the Vice Chair. The Board reiterated C. Martin's value and contributions.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to elect W. Whitney to serve as the Chair of the Select Board and C. Martin to serve as Vice-Chair for a term ending after the next Annual Town Meeting. In discussion, C. Martin reiterated her willingness to serve as Vice Chair, but her preference to serve as a Chair, she added that she would expect to serve as Chair next year. C. Martin pointed out the precedent of electing a new Chair each year. T. Fay reiterated that he felt the current arrangement was the most productive. A. Brensley asked to clarify the responsibilities of Chair and Vice Chair and thanked C. Martin for her service which went beyond the role of the Vice Chair. The Board reiterated C. Martin's value and contributions. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A6. Appointments to Committee: Discuss and vote to reappoint the following volunteers
Reappoint the meeting members listed in the packet starting with C. Radmer and ending with J. Paul, with terms ending as stated in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to reappoint the meeting members listed in the packet starting with C. Radmer and ending with J. Paul, with terms ending as stated in the packet.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to reappoint the meeting members listed in the packet starting with C. Radmer and ending with J. Paul, with terms ending as stated in the packet. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A7. Appointment to Committees: Vote to confirm the appointment of the following volunteers
Confirm the appointment of the individuals listed in the packet, starting with J. Ling and ending with K. Provost, with a term ending June 30, 2027
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to confirm the appointment of the individuals listed in the packet, starting with J. Ling and ending with K. Provost, with a term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to confirm the appointment of the individuals listed in the packet, starting with J. Ling and ending with K. Provost, with a term ending June 30, 2027 Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A8. Appointments to Committees: Discuss and possible vote to confirm a Select Board member
Appoint Select Board member A. Brensley to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Commission and Wayland Housing Partnership
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to appoint Select Board member A. Brensley to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Commission and Wayland Housing Partnership.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to appoint Select Board member A. Brensley to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Commission and Wayland Housing Partnership. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A9. Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) - discuss and vote to authorize Town Manager, Michael
Authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to sign the inter-municipal agreement for the Regional Housing Services Office
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to sign the inter-municipal agreement for the Regional Housing Services Office.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to sign the inter-municipal agreement for the Regional Housing Services Office. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
A11. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar as presented in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to approve the Consent Calendar as presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to approve the Consent Calendar as presented in the packet. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A12. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of May 6, May 13, and May 20, 2024 if available
Approve the minutes of May 6, 2024 and May 13, 2024 as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of May 6, 2024 and May 13, 2024 as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of May 6, 2024 and May 13, 2024 as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
Approve the minutes of May 20, 2024, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of May 20, 2024, as amended.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, MartinAbstained: Whitney
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of May 20, 2024, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: W. Whitney. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
A17. Executive Session a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to
Enter into Executive Session a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; the Board will discuss strategy with respect...
At 9:33 p.m., W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, 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 litigation; the Board will discuss strategy with respect to Duane Galbi v. Michael Henley, et al., Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 2281CV02466 and b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of May 13, and May 20, 2024 with the intent to hold said minutes. Chair W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of these matters may have detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or bargaining position of the Town.
From the minutes
“At 9:33 p.m., W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, 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 litigation; the Board will discuss strategy with respect to Duane Galbi v. Michael Henley, et al., Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 2281CV02466 and b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of May 13, and May 20, 2024 with the intent to hold said minutes. Chair W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of these matters may have detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or bargaining position of the Town. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)
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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