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Wellesley Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

September 24, 2018

14 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Ms. Sullivan Woods joined the meeting 7:07pm Wellesley Housing Development Corporation members, Bob Kenney, Chair, Dona Kemp, and Tim Barrett joined the Board.

Every vote, in order

Execute a proclamation in recognition of October being National Planning Month

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To execute a proclamation in recognition of October being National Planning Month

Beth Sullivan Woods had not yet arrived.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Gibbs and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (4-0) to execute a proclamation in recognition of October being National Planning Month..” (Motion: Gibbs, second: Freiman)

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

Convene a joint meeting with the Planning Board and Wellesley Housing Development Corporation

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To convene a joint meeting with the Planning Board and Wellesley Housing Development Corporation

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. Gibbs and seconded by Ms. Johnson, the Boards voted (10-0) to convene a joint meeting with the Planning Board and Wellesley Housing Development Corporation..” (Motion: Gibbs)

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

Elect Jack Morgan as chair of the joint meeting

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To elect Jack Morgan 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. Gibbs and seconded by Mr. Roberti, the Boards voted (10-0) to elect Jack Morgan as chair of the joint meeting..” (Motion: Gibbs)

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

Elect Catherine Johnson as Secretary of the joint meeting

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To elect Catherine Johnson as 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. Gibbs and seconded by Ms. Woodward, the Boards voted (10-0) to elect Catherine Johnson as Secretary of the joint meeting..” (Motion: Gibbs)

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

Approve the Wellesley Housing Production Plan dated September 24, 2018, and authorize the chair of the Board of Selectmen to submit the plan to DHCD for approval

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the Wellesley Housing Production Plan dated September 24, 2018, and authorize the chair of the Board of Selectmen to submit the plan to DHCD for approval

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. Gibbs and seconded by Ms. Johnson, the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board, following a duly posted public hearing, voted (10-0) to approve the Wellesley Housing Production Plan dated September 24, 2018, and authorize the chair of the Board of Selectmen to submit the plan to DHCD for approval..” (Motion: Gibbs)

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

Dissolve the joint meeting

Minutes, page 3

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 Ms. Gibbs and seconded by Ms. Johnson, the Boards voted (10-0) to dissolve the joint meeting..” (Motion: Gibbs)

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

Convene a joint meeting with the School Committee

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To convene a joint meeting with the School Committee

A joint vote of the Select Board and another board: the minutes give one count (5-0) 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. Gibbs and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Boards voted (5-0) to convene a joint meeting with the School Committee.” (Motion: Gibbs, second: Freiman)

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

Elect Jack Morgan as chair of the joint meeting

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To elect Jack Morgan as chair of the joint meeting

A joint vote of the Select Board and another board: the minutes give one count (9-0) 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. Gibbs and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Boards voted (9-0) to elect Jack Morgan as chair of the joint meeting.” (Motion: Gibbs, second: Freiman)

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

Elect Melissa Martin as Secretary of the joint meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To elect Melissa Martin as Secretary of the joint meeting

A joint vote of the Select Board and another board: the minutes give one count (9-0) 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. Gibbs and seconded by Ms. Gray, the Boards voted (9-0) to elect Melissa Martin as Secretary of the joint meeting.” (Motion: Gibbs)

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

Dissolve the joint meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To dissolve the joint meeting 6

A joint vote of the Select Board and another board: the minutes give one count (9-0) 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. Gibbs and seconded by Mr. Morgan, the Boards voted (9-0) to dissolve the joint meeting 6..” (Motion: Gibbs, second: Morgan)

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

Approve Article 2, Motion 1 for the Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Article 2, Motion 1 for the Special Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Gibbs and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve Article 2, Motion 1 for the Special Town Meeting..” (Motion: Gibbs, second: Freiman)

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

Execute the warrant for the November 6, 2018 State election

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To execute the warrant for the November 6, 2018 State election

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Gibbs and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to execute the warrant for the November 6, 2018 State election..” (Motion: Gibbs, second: Freiman)

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

Adopt an operating budget guideline for FY20 as follows: School budget 3.0% All other Town Departments 2.5% 9

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt an operating budget guideline for FY20 as follows: School budget 3.0% All other Town Departments 2.5% 9

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Gibbs and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to adopt an operating budget guideline for FY20 as follows: School budget 3.0% All other Town Departments 2.5% 9..” (Motion: Gibbs, second: Freiman)

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

Approve the minutes of the September 11th and September 12th meetings

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of the September 11th and September 12th meetings

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Ms. Gibbs, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the minutes of the September 11th and September 12th meetings..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Gibbs)

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

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