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Wellesley Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

March 4, 2020

8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter into executive session for the following matters: M. G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #7 to comply with Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18-25 to approve minutes and review release of January...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into executive session for the following matters: M. G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #7 to comply with Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18-25 to approve minutes and review release of January 13, 2020, February 3, 2020, and February 13, 2020 M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #2 - to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Chief Jack Pilecki and Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Peterson) Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #6 - to discuss negotiations for the land lease of real estate with Trinity Financial at the Tailby and Railroad Commuter Parking Lots Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all bargaining units

From the minutes

“At 6:35pm, upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to enter into executive session for the following matters: M. G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #7 to comply with Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18-25 to approve minutes and review release of January 13, 2020, February 3, 2020, and February 13, 2020 M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #2 - to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Chief Jack Pilecki and Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Peterson) Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #6 - to discuss negotiations for the land lease of real estate with Trinity Financial at the Tailby and Railroad Commuter Parking Lots Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all bargaining units. As the Chair has declared that having such discussions in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position and to invite Meghan Jop and Amy Frigulietti to participate in all of the executive sessions. Following the close of executive session, the Board will return to open session to continue the meeting. Freiman - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Morgan - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney - Aye.” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)

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

Exit Executive Session and return to Open Session

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To exit Executive Session and return to Open Session

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to exit Executive Session and return to Open Session. Freiman - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Morgan - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney - Aye.” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)

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Approve the FY21 budget at $181,579,453 and to authorize the use of $1,338,144 in Free Cash for the Town Hall Annex Schematic Design through bid process and the use of $2,639,066 Free Cash to...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the FY21 budget at $181,579,453 and to authorize the use of $1,338,144 in Free Cash for the Town Hall Annex Schematic Design through bid process and the use of $2,639,066 Free Cash to balance the budget

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the FY21 budget at $181,579,453 and to authorize the use of $1,338,144 in Free Cash for the Town Hall Annex Schematic Design through bid process and the use of $2,639,066 Free Cash to balance the budget..” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)

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

Bring to Annual Town Meeting for approval the expenditure of the TNC funds as follows: $20,000 towards the $50,000 Mobility Committee Study $4,801.90 to the Recreation Commission's for Bus Service...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To bring to Annual Town Meeting for approval the expenditure of the TNC funds as follows: $20,000 towards the $50,000 Mobility Committee Study $4,801.90 to the Recreation Commission's for Bus Service to the Wellesley Housing Authority 11

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to bring to Annual Town Meeting for approval the expenditure of the TNC funds as follows: $20,000 towards the $50,000 Mobility Committee Study $4,801.90 to the Recreation Commission's for Bus Service to the Wellesley Housing Authority 11..” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)

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Approve the minutes of January 13, 2020

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of January 13, 2020

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the minutes of January 13, 2020..” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)

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

Accept the gift of two picnic tables to be located at the Hunnewell Tennis Courts from the Wellesley Court Club in the amount of $3340.00

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the gift of two picnic tables to be located at the Hunnewell Tennis Courts from the Wellesley Court Club in the amount of $3340.00

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to accept the gift of two picnic tables to be located at the Hunnewell Tennis Courts from the Wellesley Court Club in the amount of $3340.00..” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)

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Approve a new three-year employment contract with Police Chief Francis J. "Jack" Pilecki with a starting FY21 salary of $195,000

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a new three-year employment contract with Police Chief Francis J. "Jack" Pilecki with a starting FY21 salary of $195,000

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to approve a new three-year employment contract with Police Chief Francis J. "Jack" Pilecki with a starting FY21 salary of $195,000..” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)

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

Call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, April 6, 2020 at 7:00 pm at the Wellesley Middle School and to set the following dates: Open the Warrant - Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Close the...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, April 6, 2020 at 7:00 pm at the Wellesley Middle School and to set the following dates: Open the Warrant - Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Close the Warrant - Friday, March 6, 2020 at 5:00pm Motions due to the Selectmen's Office - Friday, March 20, 2020 at 5:00 pm 14

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, April 6, 2020 at 7:00 pm at the Wellesley Middle School and to set the following dates: Open the Warrant - Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Close the Warrant - Friday, March 6, 2020 at 5:00pm Motions due to the Selectmen's Office - Friday, March 20, 2020 at 5:00 pm 14..” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)

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

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