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Wellesley Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting

February 12, 2018

9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: Thomas Ulfelder

Every vote, in order

Support Article 18 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and repair of Grove Street

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To support Article 18 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and repair of Grove Street

The minutes say "Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Board the Board voted (5-0) to support Article 18 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and repair of Grove Street.", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ellen Gibbs, Marjorie Freiman, Beth Sullivan Woods and Jack Morgan). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Board the Board voted (5-0) to support Article 18 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and repair of Grove Street..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

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

Support Article 17 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for improvements to the High School Field

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To support Article 17 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for improvements to the High School Field

The minutes say "Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Board voted (5-0) to support Article 17 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for improvements to the High School Field.", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ellen Gibbs, Marjorie Freiman, Beth Sullivan Woods and Jack Morgan). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Board voted (5-0) to support Article 17 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for improvements to the High School Field..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

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

Approve the Town's application for funding up to $137,250 from the Green Communities program and execute the application

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To approve the Town's application for funding up to $137,250 from the Green Communities program and execute the application

The minutes say "Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Town's application for funding up to $137,250 from the Green Communities program and execute the application.", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ellen Gibbs, Marjorie Freiman, Beth Sullivan Woods and Jack Morgan). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Town's application for funding up to $137,250 from the Green Communities program and execute the application..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

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

Approve the Debt Policy as proposed

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the Debt Policy as proposed

Yes: Freiman, Gibbs, MorganAbstained: Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan the Board voted (3-0) with Ms. Sullivan Woods abstaining to approve the Debt Policy as proposed..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

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

Approve the minutes of the January 8 and January 16, 2018 meetings

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 5–0

To approve the minutes of the January 8 and January 16, 2018 meetings

The minutes say "Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan the board voted (5-0) to approve the minutes of the January 8 and January 16, 2018 meetings.", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ellen Gibbs, Marjorie Freiman, Beth Sullivan Woods and Jack Morgan). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan the board voted (5-0) to approve the minutes of the January 8 and January 16, 2018 meetings..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

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

Approve a resolution for the League of Women Voters

Minutes, page 5

Adopt resolutionPassed · 5–0

To approve a resolution for the League of Women Voters

The minutes say "Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan to the board voted (5-0) to approve a resolution for the League of Women Voters.", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ellen Gibbs, Marjorie Freiman, Beth Sullivan Woods and Jack Morgan). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan to the board voted (5-0) to approve a resolution for the League of Women Voters..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

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

Accept a gift of $7,500 from the owner of the property at 892 Washington Street for the monitoring and enforcement costs associated with the conservation restriction of the property

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To accept a gift of $7,500 from the owner of the property at 892 Washington Street for the monitoring and enforcement costs associated with the conservation restriction of the property

The minutes say "Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan the board voted (5-0) to accept a gift of $7,500 from the owner of the property at 892 Washington Street for the monitoring and enforcement costs associated with the conservation restriction of the property.", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ellen Gibbs, Marjorie Freiman, Beth Sullivan Woods and Jack Morgan). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan the board voted (5-0) to accept a gift of $7,500 from the owner of the property at 892 Washington Street for the monitoring and enforcement costs associated with the conservation restriction of the property..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

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

Enter into Executive Session under M.G.L. c 30A, §21 exception #3 to discuss strategy with regards to collective bargaining

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 5–0

To enter into Executive Session under M.G.L. c 30A, §21 exception #3 to discuss strategy with regards to collective bargaining

The roll call lists Thomas Ulfelder, but the minutes show this member as not present (Thomas Ulfelder is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan that the Board was polled all aye (Freiman-Aye, Morgan - Aye, Sullivan Woods - Aye, Ulfelder - Aye, Gibbs -Aye) vote to enter into Executive Session under M.G.L. c 30A, §21 exception #3 to discuss strategy with regards to collective bargaining..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

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

Close the executive session and enter into open session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · 5–0

To close the executive session and enter into open session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting

The roll call lists Thomas Ulfelder, but the minutes show this member as not present (Thomas Ulfelder is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan the Board was polled all aye (Freiman-Aye, Morgan - Aye, Sullivan Woods - Aye, Ulfelder - Aye, Gibbs -Aye) to close the executive session and enter into open session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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