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November 18, 2024
8 recorded votes, 4 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
A3. Public Hearing on Tax Rate and Tax Classification: a) Meeting and presentation with the Board of
Maintain a Single Tax Rate, a minimum residential tax factor of one
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board vote to maintain a Single Tax Rate, a minimum residential tax factor of one.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board vote to maintain a Single Tax Rate, a minimum residential tax factor of one. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
Adopt a Residential Exemption
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board adopt a Residential Exemption.
No: Brensley, Fay, Levine, Martin, Whitney
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board adopt a Residential Exemption. Roll Call Vote: YEA: None. NAY: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion did not carry. 0-5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
Adopt a Small Commercial Exemption
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board adopt a Small Commercial Exemption.
No: Brensley, Fay, Levine, Martin, Whitney
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board adopt a Small Commercial Exemption. Roll Call Vote: YEA: None. NAY: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion did not carry. 0-5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
A6. Joint Meeting with Planning Board to interview, discuss and appoint a candidate to fill associate
Approve J. Newberry as the newest associate member of the Planning Board for a term ending April 1, 2025
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to approve J. Newberry as the newest associate member of the Planning Board for a term ending April 1, 2025.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 8-0-0, including the other board’s members: yes: R. Borgestedt, A. Lewis, J. Steel). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to approve J. Newberry as the newest associate member of the Planning Board for a term ending April 1, 2025. Roll Call Vote: YEA: R. Borgestedt, A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, A. Lewis, C. Martin, J. Steel and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 8-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A7. Wayland Library Interior Improvements Project: Discussion and possible vote to authorize Town
Authorize Town Manager, Michael McCall, as signatory for the contract with Northern Contracting Corporation for the purposes of renovations to the Children's Library and two restrooms in the...
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to authorize Town Manager, Michael McCall, as signatory for the contract with Northern Contracting Corporation for the purposes of renovations to the Children's Library and two restrooms in the amount of $258,100. T. Fay asked to confirm that the related exterior work was underway. K. Power-Spirlet would consult with Facilities Director.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to authorize Town Manager, Michael McCall, as signatory for the contract with Northern Contracting Corporation for the purposes of renovations to the Children's Library and two restrooms in the amount of $258,100. T. Fay asked to confirm that the related exterior work was underway. K. Power-Spirlet would consult with Facilities Director. 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)
A9. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the one item on the Consent Calendar from the revised agenda
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the one item on the Consent Calendar from the revised agenda.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the one item on the Consent Calendar from the revised agenda. 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)
A10. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of October 21 and October 29, 2024 and November 4,
Approve the minutes of October 29, 2024 and November 4, 2024, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of October 29, 2024 and November 4, 2024, as amended.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, MartinAbstained: Whitney
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of October 29, 2024 and November 4, 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)
A14. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:35 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn.
From the minutes
“At 10:35 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine 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: Fay, 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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