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December 16, 2024
10 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
A5. Discussion and possible vote of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Adjustments. a) Invite
Reallocate $529,878 of ARPA funds to the Snake Brook Dam Project, $70,000 for the Fire Station #2 project change order and the Public Safety records and radios systems would be funded as...
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Brensley to reallocate $529,878 of ARPA funds to the Snake Brook Dam Project, $70,000 for the Fire Station #2 project change order and the Public Safety records and radios systems would be funded as originally authorized by the Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Brensley to reallocate $529,878 of ARPA funds to the Snake Brook Dam Project, $70,000 for the Fire Station #2 project change order and the Public Safety records and radios systems would be funded as originally authorized by the Town Meeting. 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: Brensley)
A6. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss, and potential vote to appoint
Approve the appointment of M. Libdi and K. Goodwin to the Cultural Council for terms ending June 30, 2026 and C. Hanlon to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the appointment of M. Libdi and K. Goodwin to the Cultural Council for terms ending June 30, 2026 and C. Hanlon to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the appointment of M. Libdi and K. Goodwin to the Cultural Council for terms ending June 30, 2026 and C. Hanlon to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027. 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)
A8. 2025 Annual Town Meeting (ATM)
Submit the articles listed on the agenda Items #1 through #4 (Article M. through Article P.) to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to submit the articles listed on the agenda Items #1 through #4 (Article M. through Article P.) to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to submit the articles listed on the agenda Items #1 through #4 (Article M. through Article P.) to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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. Vote to approve renewal of 2025 license listed below: a) Vote to designate the Town Manager as the
Approve renewal of Common Victuallers license
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve renewal of Common Victuallers license.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve renewal of Common Victuallers license. 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)
Designate Town Manager, Michael McCall, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2025 approved renewals listed in on the agenda
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to designate Town Manager, Michael McCall, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2025 approved renewals listed in on the agenda.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to designate Town Manager, Michael McCall, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2025 approved renewals listed in on the agenda. 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)
A10. WayCAM Discussion and possible vote to release third-quarter worth of funds from Verizon
Release three-quarters worth of funds from Verizon Contracts
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to vote to release three-quarters worth of funds from Verizon Contracts. T. Fay offered a friendly amendment, accepted by C. Martin and seconded by D. Levine to vote to release third- quarter funds from Verizon Contracts. In discussion, M. McCall suggested the Board also vote to accept $3,500 from Comcast which was in the possession of the Treasurer. No action was taken on the funds from Comcast, the matter would be revisited at the next meeting.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to vote to release three-quarters worth of funds from Verizon Contracts. T. Fay offered a friendly amendment, accepted by C. Martin and seconded by D. Levine to vote to release third- quarter funds from Verizon Contracts. In discussion, M. McCall suggested the Board also vote to accept $3,500 from Comcast which was in the possession of the Treasurer. No action was taken on the funds from Comcast, the matter would be revisited at the next meeting. 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)
A11. Discussion, review, and possible vote of Town of Wayland Gift Policy (first discussion): W. Whitney
Adopt the Town of Wayland Gift Policy in the packet with the following changes, add the sentence "This shall not apply to the Wayland Free Public Library." to the second and third bullet
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adopt the Town of Wayland Gift Policy in the packet with the following changes, add the sentence "This shall not apply to the Wayland Free Public Library." to the second and third bullet.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adopt the Town of Wayland Gift Policy in the packet with the following changes, add the sentence "This shall not apply to the Wayland Free Public Library." to the second and third bullet. 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)
A13. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar. 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)
A12. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of October 21 and November 18, 2024 if available: The
Approve the minutes of October 21, 2024, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of October 21, 2024, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of October 21, 2024, as amended. 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)
A16. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:58 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn.
From the minutes
“At 9:58 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn. 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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