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August 12, 2024
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anne Brensley, Thomas Fay, Doug Levine, Carol Martin, William Whitney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A2. Enter into Executive Session a Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)
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 6:38 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 July 15, 2024 with the intent to hold said minutes. Chair W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or bargaining position of the Town.
From the minutes
“At 6:38 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 July 15, 2024 with the intent to hold said minutes. Chair W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a 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)
A4. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Approve the appointment of N. Rothschild to the WayCAM Board of Directors for a term ending November 30, 2025
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the appointment of N. Rothschild to the WayCAM Board of Directors for a term ending November 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the appointment of N. Rothschild to the WayCAM Board of Directors for a term ending November 30, 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: Martin, second: Levine)
Appoint L. Li to the Youth Advisory Committee as a Select Board representative for a term ending June 30, 2026
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the appointment of L. Li to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. C. Martin amended her motion, seconded by D. Levine to appoint L. Li to the Youth Advisory Committee as a Select Board representative for a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the appointment of L. Li to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. C. Martin amended her motion, seconded by D. Levine to appoint L. Li to the Youth Advisory Committee as a Select Board representative for a term ending June 30, 2026 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: Levine)
Appoint N. Gordon to the Energy and Climate Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint N. Gordon to the Energy and Climate Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027. T. Fay acknowledged that there were two qualified candidates and hoped G. Snyder would continue to support and apply the next time an open seat becomes available.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint N. Gordon to the Energy and Climate Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027. T. Fay acknowledged that there were two qualified candidates and hoped G. Snyder would continue to support and apply the next time an open seat becomes available. 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)
A10. Discussion, review and possible vote to authorize Michael McCall, Town Manager as signatory for
Authorize Michael McCall, Town Manager as signatory for the contract for Wayland School and Extra-Curricular Bus Transportation Services Contract from First Student Inc
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to authorize Michael McCall, Town Manager as signatory for the contract for Wayland School and Extra-Curricular Bus Transportation Services Contract from First Student Inc. In discussion, W. Whitney expressed concern that only one bus company bid on the contract.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to authorize Michael McCall, Town Manager as signatory for the contract for Wayland School and Extra-Curricular Bus Transportation Services Contract from First Student Inc. In discussion, W. Whitney expressed concern that only one bus company bid on the contract. 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: Levine)
A13. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to approve 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: Martin)
A18. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:25 p.m. D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn.
From the minutes
“At 9:25 p.m. D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn. 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: Levine, second: 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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