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Wellesley Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

November 4, 2019

9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Marjorie Freiman, Beth Sullivan Woods, Thomas Ulfelder, Lise Olney

Absent: Jack Morgan

Every vote, in order

Award Invitational Entries to the 2020 Boston Marathon to the following applicants: Friends of Wellesley METCO; Wellesley Scholarship Foundation; Wellesley Friendly Aid; Wellesley ABC which will...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To award Invitational Entries to the 2020 Boston Marathon to the following applicants: Friends of Wellesley METCO; Wellesley Scholarship Foundation; Wellesley Friendly Aid; Wellesley ABC which will receive 2; Wellesley Education Foundation; Wellesley Theatre Project; Friends of the COA; Community Investors; Elizabeth Seton Residence; Newton Wellesley Weston Committee; World of Wellesley; MassBay Community College Foundation; Stray Pets in Need; Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries; Wellesley Softball Field Improvement Committee; Wellesley Rotary which will receive two, and for the War Memorial Scholarship applicants: Mark Johnson and Tom Crehan; and among the Wellesley Fire Department, Firefighters: Benjamin Hampton and Alex DeLorie 6

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to award Invitational Entries to the 2020 Boston Marathon to the following applicants: Friends of Wellesley METCO; Wellesley Scholarship Foundation; Wellesley Friendly Aid; Wellesley ABC which will receive 2; Wellesley Education Foundation; Wellesley Theatre Project; Friends of the COA; Community Investors; Elizabeth Seton Residence; Newton Wellesley Weston Committee; World of Wellesley; MassBay Community College Foundation; Stray Pets in Need; Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries; Wellesley Softball Field Improvement Committee; Wellesley Rotary which will receive two, and for the War Memorial Scholarship applicants: Mark Johnson and Tom Crehan; and among the Wellesley Fire Department, Firefighters: Benjamin Hampton and Alex DeLorie 6..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve the Warrant for the December 9, 2019 Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Warrant for the December 9, 2019 Special Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the Warrant for the December 9, 2019 Special Town Meeting..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve a modification to the School Building Committee Charge to change the voting status of the Superintendent, David Lussier, to non-voting member of the SBC

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve a modification to the School Building Committee Charge to change the voting status of the Superintendent, David Lussier, to non-voting member of the SBC

Yes: Freiman, Olney, UlfelderAbstained: Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (3-0-1, Ms. Sullivan Woods abstained) to approve a modification to the School Building Committee Charge to change the voting status of the Superintendent, David Lussier, to non-voting member of the SBC..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve the minutes of September 9, 2019, October 7, 2019, October 15, 2019 and October 21, 2019

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the minutes of September 9, 2019, October 7, 2019, October 15, 2019 and October 21, 2019

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the minutes of September 9, 2019, October 7, 2019, October 15, 2019 and October 21, 2019..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)

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

Accept the gift from Wellesley Friendly Aid to the Recreation Department in the amount of $50,223 to support camp scholarships for summer 2019

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the gift from Wellesley Friendly Aid to the Recreation Department in the amount of $50,223 to support camp scholarships for summer 2019

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to accept the gift from Wellesley Friendly Aid to the Recreation Department in the amount of $50,223 to support camp scholarships for summer 2019..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve the disclosures provided by Marc Waldman, Treasurer and Scott Szczebak, Director of Human Resources

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the disclosures provided by Marc Waldman, Treasurer and Scott Szczebak, Director of Human Resources

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the disclosures provided by Marc Waldman, Treasurer and Scott Szczebak, Director of Human Resources..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)

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

Vote for Ashland to represent Metrowest at the MPO

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To vote for Ashland to represent Metrowest at the MPO

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to vote for Ashland to represent Metrowest at the MPO..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)

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

Enter into Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #7 to comply with Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§18-25 to approve executive session minutes from 2/11/19-A, 2/11/19-B,...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To enter into Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #7 to comply with Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§18-25 to approve executive session minutes from 2/11/19-A, 2/11/19-B, 3/4/19-B, 5/13/19, 6/3/19, 7/16/19-A, 7/16/19-B, 7/16/19-C, 7/30/19-A, 7/30/19-B, 8/13/19; and release executive session minutes and to invite Meghan Jop to participate

From the minutes

“At 9:30pm, upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted to enter into Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #7 to comply with Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§18-25 to approve executive session minutes from 2/11/19-A, 2/11/19-B, 3/4/19-B, 5/13/19, 6/3/19, 7/16/19-A, 7/16/19-B, 7/16/19-C, 7/30/19-A, 7/30/19-B, 8/13/19; and release executive session minutes and to invite Meghan Jop to participate. Following the adjournment of executive session, the Board will return to open session for the sole purpose of adjourning the meeting. Freiman - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney - Aye.” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)

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

Exit Executive Session

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To exit Executive Session

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted to exit Executive Session. Freiman - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Olney - Aye.” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)

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

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