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June 24, 2024
12 recorded votes, 2 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
A2. 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 collective bargaining with International Association of...
At 6:50 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 collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of June 3, 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.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 6:50 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 collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of June 3, 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: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)
A6. Fiscal Year 24 Year Line Item Transfers: discussion with Town Manager, Michael McCall and
Approve FY 2024 Line Item Transfers
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve FY 2024 Line Item Transfers.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve FY 2024 Line Item Transfers. 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)
A7. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint C. Lewis to the Route 20S Landfill Visioning Committee to a term ending November 1, 2025
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint C. Lewis to the Route 20S Landfill Visioning Committee to a term ending November 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint C. Lewis to the Route 20S Landfill Visioning Committee to a term ending November 1, 2025. 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)
Appoint D. Leard to the Local Emergency Planning Committee to a term ending June 30, 2027
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to appoint D. Leard to the Local Emergency Planning Committee to a term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to appoint D. Leard to the Local Emergency Planning Committee to 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: Martin)
A8. Appointments to Committees: Vote to reappoint the following volunteers
Reappoint the appointments listed with terms ending as stated
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to reappoint the appointments listed with terms ending as stated.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to reappoint the appointments listed with terms ending as stated. 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)
A9. Appointments to Committees: Vote to confirm the appointment of the following volunteers
Confirm the appointments listed with terms ending as stated
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to confirm the appointments listed with terms ending as stated.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to confirm the appointments listed with terms ending as stated. 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)
A7. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint: (revisited)
Recant its previous vote to appoint D. Leard to the Local Emergency Planning Committee to a term ending June 30, 2027
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to recant its previous vote to appoint D. Leard to the Local Emergency Planning Committee to a term ending June 30, 2027. D. Levine suggested an amendment to indicate the purpose was to hear from K. Goodwin who was also seeking appointment for the same term. T. Fay accepted the amendment, seconded by D. Levine.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to recant its previous vote to appoint D. Leard to the Local Emergency Planning Committee to a term ending June 30, 2027. D. Levine suggested an amendment to indicate the purpose was to hear from K. Goodwin who was also seeking appointment for the same term. T. Fay accepted the amendment, seconded by D. Levine. 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)
Appoint D. Leard to the Local Emergency Planning Committee to a term ending June 30, 2027
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to appoint D. Leard to the Local Emergency Planning Committee to a term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to appoint D. Leard to the Local Emergency Planning Committee to 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: Martin)
A13. WayCAM Discussion and possible vote to release one-quarter worth of funds from Verizon
Release one-quarter worth of funds from Verizon Contracts to WayCAM
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to vote to release one-quarter worth of funds from Verizon Contracts to WayCAM.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to vote to release one-quarter worth of funds from Verizon Contracts to WayCAM. 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)
A15. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve Items #1-5 and #7 of the Consent Calendar
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar for June 24, 2024. W. Whitney suggested to remove Item #6. T. Fay amended the motion, seconded by D. Levine to approve Items #1-5 and #7 of the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar for June 24, 2024. W. Whitney suggested to remove Item #6. T. Fay amended the motion, seconded by D. Levine to approve Items #1-5 and #7 of the Consent Calendar. 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)
Approve Item #6 Consent Calendar provided that the budget of $1.2 million is correct
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve Item #6 Consent Calendar provided that the budget of $1.2 million is correct.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve Item #6 Consent Calendar provided that the budget of $1.2 million is correct. 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)
A20. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:10 p.m., T. Fay moved to adjourn the meeting.
The roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl, who was no longer on the board, and does not list Doug Levine; the count is 5-0-0. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“At 10:10 p.m., T. Fay moved 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)
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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