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Wellesley Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting

February 6, 2018

9 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Ellen Gibbs, Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Beth Sullivan Woods, Jack Morgan

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter into Executive Session under M.G.L. c 30A, §21A, Purpose #6 to discuss the purchase of real estate, as the Chair has declared that an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into Executive Session under M.G.L. c 30A, §21A, Purpose #6 to discuss the purchase of real estate, as the Chair has declared that an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan, the Board was polled all aye (Sullivan Woods - Aye, Morgan - Aye, Gibbs- Aye, Freiman - Aye, Ulfelder-Aye) to enter into Executive Session under M.G.L. c 30A, §21A, Purpose #6 to discuss the purchase of real estate, as the Chair has declared that an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Open a joint meeting

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To open a joint meeting

A joint vote of the Select Board and another board: the minutes give one count (10-0) for both boards together and do not say how each Select Board member voted. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan, the boards unanimously voted (10-0) to open a joint meeting..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Ellen Gibbs as Chair of the joint meeting

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint Ellen Gibbs as Chair of the joint meeting

A joint vote of the Select Board and another board: the minutes give one count (10-0) for both boards together and do not say how each Select Board member voted. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan, the boards unanimously voted (10-0) to appoint Ellen Gibbs as Chair of the joint meeting..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Michael D'Ortenzio as the Secretary of the joint meeting

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint Michael D'Ortenzio as the Secretary of the joint meeting

A joint vote of the Select Board and another board: the minutes give one count (10-0) for both boards together and do not say how each Select Board member voted. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan, the boards unanimously voted (10-0) to appoint Michael D'Ortenzio as the Secretary of the joint meeting..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Support a request for a spring Special Town Meeting comprised of appropriations for the Upham and Hardy schools

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To support a request for a spring Special Town Meeting comprised of appropriations for the Upham and Hardy schools

A joint vote of the Select Board and another board: the minutes give one count (10-0) for both boards together and do not say how each Select Board member voted. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan, the boards voted (10-0) to support a request for a spring Special Town Meeting comprised of appropriations for the Upham and Hardy schools..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Support a request for a spring Special Town Meeting comprised of appropriations for the rebuilding or replacement of the Hunnewell School

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To support a request for a spring Special Town Meeting comprised of appropriations for the rebuilding or replacement of the Hunnewell School

A joint vote of the Select Board and another board: the minutes give one count (10-0) for both boards together and do not say how each Select Board member voted. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan, the boards voted (10-0) to support a request for a spring Special Town Meeting comprised of appropriations for the rebuilding or replacement of the Hunnewell School..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Dissolve the joint meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To dissolve the joint meeting

A joint vote of the Select Board and another board: the minutes give one count (10-0) for both boards together and do not say how each Select Board member voted. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. D'Ortenzio and seconded by Mr. Morgan, the boards voted (10-0) to dissolve the joint meeting..” (second: Morgan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approved the minutes of December 11 and December 18, 2017

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approved the minutes of December 11 and December 18, 2017

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan, the Board voted (5-0) approved the minutes of December 11 and December 18, 2017..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of January 23, 2018

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of January 23, 2018

Yes: Freiman, Gibbs, Ulfelder, WoodsAbstained: Morgan

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Ms. Sullivan Woods, the Board voted (4-0, with Mr. Morgan abstaining) to approve the minutes of January 23, 2018..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Woods)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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