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Wellesley Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

September 29, 2020

12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Mr. Ulfelder recused himself from the vote.

Every vote, in order

Enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Wellesley Police Dispatchers Association, AFSME 93, Local 335 DPW...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Wellesley Police Dispatchers Association, AFSME 93, Local 335 DPW Production, AFSME 93, Local 335 DPW Supervisors, and AFSME 93, Local 40 FMD Custodians and to enter Executive Session under 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 April 27, 2020, May 19, 2020, June 1, 2020, June 8, 2020, July 6, 2020, as the Chair had declared that having such discussions in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position and to invite Meghan Jop, Amy Frigulietti, Scott Szczebak, and Joe McDonough to join the meeting for the FMD Custodian discussion

From the minutes

“At 6:01pm upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Wellesley Police Dispatchers Association, AFSME 93, Local 335 DPW Production, AFSME 93, Local 335 DPW Supervisors, and AFSME 93, Local 40 FMD Custodians and to enter Executive Session under 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 April 27, 2020, May 19, 2020, June 1, 2020, June 8, 2020, July 6, 2020, as the Chair had declared that having such discussions in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position and to invite Meghan Jop, Amy Frigulietti, Scott Szczebak, and Joe McDonough to join the meeting for the FMD Custodian discussion. Following the adjournment of executive session, the Board will return to open to take up the remainder of the agenda. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Return to Open Session

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To 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 (5-0) to return to Open Session. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve the tentative agreement with the Wellesley Police Dispatchers Association

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the tentative agreement with the Wellesley Police Dispatchers Association

Thomas Ulfelder stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the tentative agreement with the Wellesley Police Dispatchers Association. Mr. Ulfelder recused himself from the vote. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)

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

Approve the tentative agreement with AFSME 93, Local 335 DPW Supervisor Unit

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the tentative agreement with AFSME 93, Local 335 DPW Supervisor Unit

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the tentative agreement with AFSME 93, Local 335 DPW Supervisor Unit. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve the Sustainable Building Guidelines

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Sustainable Building Guidelines

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the Sustainable Building Guidelines. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve the revised motion language for Article 12 for Special Town Meeting this Fall formerly known as Article 26 under ATM agenda

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the revised motion language for Article 12 for Special Town Meeting this Fall formerly known as Article 26 under ATM agenda

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the revised motion language for Article 12 for Special Town Meeting this Fall formerly known as Article 26 under ATM agenda. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve the minutes of August 31, 2020

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of August 31, 2020

Yes: Freiman, Olney, Ulfelder, WoodsAbstained: Aufranc

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (4-0- Ms. Aufranc abstained) to approve the minutes of August 31, 2020. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - abstained.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve the minutes of September 8, 2020, and September 14, 2020

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of September 8, 2020, and September 14, 2020

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the minutes of September 8, 2020, and September 14, 2020. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Appoint Colette Aufranc to the Board of Fire Engineers for a term to expire on June 30, 2020

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Colette Aufranc to the Board of Fire Engineers for a term to expire on June 30, 2020

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to appoint Colette Aufranc to the Board of Fire Engineers for a term to expire on June 30, 2020. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve contracting for accounting services from Baumann and Baumann CPA for completion of the Form 990 and other compliance filings, if necessary, for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 as...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve contracting for accounting services from Baumann and Baumann CPA for completion of the Form 990 and other compliance filings, if necessary, for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 as described in the Engagement Letter dated September 21, 2020

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve contracting for accounting services from Baumann and Baumann CPA for completion of the Form 990 and other compliance filings, if necessary, for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 as described in the Engagement Letter dated September 21, 2020. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Authorize Meghan Jop, Executive Director to sign Baumann and Baumann CPA Engagement Letter dated September 21, 2020 on behalf of the Wellesley Housing Development Corporation

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize Meghan Jop, Executive Director to sign Baumann and Baumann CPA Engagement Letter dated September 21, 2020 on behalf of the Wellesley Housing Development Corporation

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to authorize Meghan Jop, Executive Director to sign Baumann and Baumann CPA Engagement Letter dated September 21, 2020 on behalf of the Wellesley Housing Development Corporation. Furthermore, to authorize Meghan Jop, Executive Director, to sign Form 990 and Form 8879-EO to allow Baumann and Baumann CPAs to file the Form 990 with the Internal Revenue Service, and to authorize the Treasurer to disburse $3,165 to Baumann and Baumann CPAs for payment for its 990 preparation services. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve a resolution in honor of Elizabeth Seton 40th Anniversary and to authorize Meghan Jop to apply digital signatures on behalf of the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 6

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a resolution in honor of Elizabeth Seton 40th Anniversary and to authorize Meghan Jop to apply digital signatures on behalf of the Board of Selectmen

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve a resolution in honor of Elizabeth Seton 40th Anniversary and to authorize Meghan Jop to apply digital signatures on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

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