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July 16, 2019
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Marjorie Freiman, Beth Sullivan Woods, Thomas Ulfelder, Lise Olney
Absent: Jack Morgan
Every vote, in order
Appoint Lieutenant Matthew Corda to the position of Deputy Chief and to appoint Ian McMakin to the position of Lieutenant with the Wellesley Fire Department effective July 16, 2019
To appoint Lieutenant Matthew Corda to the position of Deputy Chief and to appoint Ian McMakin to the position of Lieutenant with the Wellesley Fire Department effective July 16, 2019
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to appoint Lieutenant Matthew Corda to the position of Deputy Chief and to appoint Ian McMakin to the position of Lieutenant with the Wellesley Fire Department effective July 16, 2019..” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss potential litigation with respect to 16 Stearns Road and 680 Worcester Street as the Chair has declared that...
To enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss potential litigation with respect to 16 Stearns Road and 680 Worcester Street as the Chair has declared that discussion in an Open Meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board and to invite Town Counsel, Tom Harrington, Executive Director, Meghan Jop and Chris Heep to join the Board
From the minutes
“upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss potential litigation with respect to 16 Stearns Road and 680 Worcester Street as the Chair has declared that discussion in an Open Meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board and to invite Town Counsel, Tom Harrington, Executive Director, Meghan Jop and Chris Heep to join the Board. Following Executive Session the Board will return to Open Session to resume the public agenda. Freiman-aye, Sullivan Woods-aye, Ulfelder-aye, Olney-aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Exit Executive Session and return to Open Session
To exit Executive Session and return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted to exit Executive Session and return to Open Session. Freiman-aye, Sullivan Woods-aye, Ulfelder-aye, Olney-aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the proposed rent increases for Wellesley Place to $1665 for the one bedroom units and $1880 for the two bedroom units
To approve the proposed rent increases for Wellesley Place to $1665 for the one bedroom units and $1880 for the two bedroom units
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the proposed rent increases for Wellesley Place to $1665 for the one bedroom units and $1880 for the two bedroom units..” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Common Victualler Take Out License to Mark Partin of B/Spoke at 50 Central Street
To approve the Common Victualler Take Out License to Mark Partin of B/Spoke at 50 Central Street
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded byMr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the Common Victualler Take Out License to Mark Partin of B/Spoke at 50 Central Street..” (Motion: Woods)
Accept the following gifts to the Council On Aging: $1,800 grant from the Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club to support the lecture series $500 from the Friends of the Wellesley COA and the...
To accept the following gifts to the Council On Aging: $1,800 grant from the Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club to support the lecture series $500 from the Friends of the Wellesley COA and the Village Churchwomen of the Wellesley Congregational Church for senior transportation $1,104 from the Friends of the Wellesley COA for the May lunch
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to accept the following gifts to the Council On Aging: $1,800 grant from the Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club to support the lecture series $500 from the Friends of the Wellesley COA and the Village Churchwomen of the Wellesley Congregational Church for senior transportation $1,104 from the Friends of the Wellesley COA for the May lunch.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the One Day License for an event on August 23, 2019 in the Quad at Park Manor for the Blended Learning Final Capstone BBQ for Graduate Students
To approve the One Day License for an event on August 23, 2019 in the Quad at Park Manor for the Blended Learning Final Capstone BBQ for Graduate Students
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the One Day License for an event on August 23, 2019 in the Quad at Park Manor for the Blended Learning Final Capstone BBQ for Graduate Students..” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Appoint Jack Stewart to the Municipal Light Board for a term ending June 30, 2022
To appoint Jack Stewart to the Municipal Light Board for a term ending June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to appoint Jack Stewart to the Municipal Light Board for a term ending June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the resolution with accepted comments and authorize Ms. Freiman to finalize the resolution
To approve the resolution with accepted comments and authorize Ms. Freiman to finalize the resolution
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the resolution with accepted comments and authorize Ms. Freiman to finalize the resolution..” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the modification to the Gift Acceptance Policy to increase the Executive Director's authority to accept gifts on behalf of the Board of Selectmen from $500 to $3000
To approve the modification to the Gift Acceptance Policy to increase the Executive Director's authority to accept gifts on behalf of the Board of Selectmen from $500 to $3000
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the modification to the Gift Acceptance Policy to increase the Executive Director's authority to accept gifts on behalf of the Board of Selectmen from $500 to $3000..” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Authorize the free parking associated with July Jubilation be changed if the date of the event is postponed
To authorize the free parking associated with July Jubilation be changed if the date of the event is postponed
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Sullivan Woods, the Board voted (4-0) to authorize the free parking associated with July Jubilation be changed if the date of the event is postponed..” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Woods)
Enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #2 - to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Scott Whittemore, Deputy Police Chief and...
To enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #2 - to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Scott Whittemore, Deputy Police Chief and Jeff Peterson, Assistant Fire Chief) and to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #7 to comply with Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18-25 to review and approve executive session minutes
From the minutes
“upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #2 - to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Scott Whittemore, Deputy Police Chief and Jeff Peterson, Assistant Fire Chief) and to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #7 to comply with Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18-25 to review and approve executive session minutes. Meghan Jop is invited to both executive sessions. The Board will exit executive session for the sole purpose of adjourning the meeting. Freiman-aye, Sullivan-Woods-aye, Ulfelder-aye, Olney-aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Exit Executive Session and return to Open Session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting
To exit Executive Session and return to Open Session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting
From the minutes
“The Board was polled and voted to exit Executive Session and return to Open Session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting. Freiman-aye, Sullivan-Woods-aye, Ulfelder-aye, Olney-aye.”
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