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Wellesley Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

February 14, 2022

16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Thomas Ulfelder, Lise Olney, Beth Sullivan Woods, Colette Aufranc, Ann-Mara Lanza

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter Executive Session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #2 to conduct a grievance hearing with Local 1795, IAFF as the Chair has declared that having such discussions in Executive Session is...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter Executive Session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #2 to conduct a grievance hearing with Local 1795, IAFF as the Chair has declared that having such discussions in Executive Session is required under a collective bargaining agreement and to invite Meghan Jop, Amy Frigulietti, Labor Counsel Jim Pender, Michael Leach, Scott Smith, Ken DeMerchant, and Patrick Bryant (Fire Union Counsel) to join the meeting

From the minutes

“At 6:01 pm, upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to enter Executive Session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #2 to conduct a grievance hearing with Local 1795, IAFF as the Chair has declared that having such discussions in Executive Session is required under a collective bargaining agreement and to invite Meghan Jop, Amy Frigulietti, Labor Counsel Jim Pender, Michael Leach, Scott Smith, Ken DeMerchant, and Patrick Bryant (Fire Union Counsel) to join the meeting. Following the adjournment of executive session, the Board will return to open session to conclude the agenda. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)

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 Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to exit executive session and return to open session Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye 3..” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)

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

Call the joint meeting of the Select Board and the Board of Health to order

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To call the joint meeting of the Select Board and the Board of Health to order

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Testa Simonson, the Board was polled and voted (7-0) to call the joint meeting of the Select Board and the Board of Health to order. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods)

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

Appoint Tom Ulfelder as Chair of the Joint Meeting

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Tom Ulfelder as Chair of the Joint Meeting

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Testa Simonson, the Board was polled and voted (7-0) to appoint Tom Ulfelder as Chair of the Joint Meeting. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods)

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Appoint Marcia Testa Simonson as Secretary of the Joint Meeting

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Marcia Testa Simonson as Secretary of the Joint Meeting

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Testa Simonson, the Board was polled and voted (7-0) to appoint Marcia Testa Simonson as Secretary of the Joint Meeting. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods)

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

Rescind the emergency order of the Wellesley Board of Health and the Wellesley Select Board regarding practices to prevent the spread of infectious respiratory droplets dated September 1, 2021...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To rescind the emergency order of the Wellesley Board of Health and the Wellesley Select Board regarding practices to prevent the spread of infectious respiratory droplets dated September 1, 2021 this rescission will take effect on March 7, 2022

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Testa Simonson, the Board was polled and voted (7-0) to rescind the emergency order of the Wellesley Board of Health and the Wellesley Select Board regarding practices to prevent the spread of infectious respiratory droplets dated September 1, 2021 this rescission will take effect on March 7, 2022. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods)

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

Dissolve the joint meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To dissolve the joint meeting

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Testa Simonson, the Board was polled and voted (7-0) to dissolve the joint meeting. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods)

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

Approve the Common Victualler license for Tatte Bakery and Café at 165 Linden Street pending final signoffs from the Health Department and Building Department and to set the hours of operation at...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Common Victualler license for Tatte Bakery and Café at 165 Linden Street pending final signoffs from the Health Department and Building Department and to set the hours of operation at 7am-8pm Monday through Sunday

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the Common Victualler license for Tatte Bakery and Café at 165 Linden Street pending final signoffs from the Health Department and Building Department and to set the hours of operation at 7am-8pm Monday through Sunday. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)

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

Approve the change in manager from Gary Morrison to Christine Coogan for Papa Razzi located at 16 Washington Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the change in manager from Gary Morrison to Christine Coogan for Papa Razzi located at 16 Washington Street

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the change in manager from Gary Morrison to Christine Coogan for Papa Razzi located at 16 Washington Street. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)

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Approve the change in manager from Martin Ryan to Brian Lynch for Wellesley Country Club at 300 Wellesley Avenue

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the change in manager from Martin Ryan to Brian Lynch for Wellesley Country Club at 300 Wellesley Avenue

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the change in manager from Martin Ryan to Brian Lynch for Wellesley Country Club at 300 Wellesley Avenue. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to close the public hearing. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)

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

Approve the alteration of premises application for Wellesley Country Club located at 300 Wellesley Avenue to include the Golf Simulator Lounge, Tennis Viewing Lounge, and Tennis Outdoor Patio...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the alteration of premises application for Wellesley Country Club located at 300 Wellesley Avenue to include the Golf Simulator Lounge, Tennis Viewing Lounge, and Tennis Outdoor Patio within the newly constructed racquets facility

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the alteration of premises application for Wellesley Country Club located at 300 Wellesley Avenue to include the Golf Simulator Lounge, Tennis Viewing Lounge, and Tennis Outdoor Patio within the newly constructed racquets facility. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)

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

Approve the fiscal year budget in the amount of $191,956,359 including an appropriation of $117,036 from free cash

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To approve the fiscal year budget in the amount of $191,956,359 including an appropriation of $117,036 from free cash

Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: Lanza, Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (3-2) to approve the fiscal year budget in the amount of $191,956,359 including an appropriation of $117,036 from free cash Sullivan Woods - No Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - No 11..” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Olney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the grant to the Wellesley Police Department in the amount of $5,000 for the Traffic Box Project from the Community Fund for Wellesley

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the grant to the Wellesley Police Department in the amount of $5,000 for the Traffic Box Project from the Community Fund for Wellesley

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the grant to the Wellesley Police Department in the amount of $5,000 for the Traffic Box Project from the Community Fund for Wellesley. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the One Day Licenses for Babson College "Countryfest" event on March 4, 2022 and the Babson College "Biz Bougee Birthday Bingo Party" on April 21, 2022

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the One Day Licenses for Babson College "Countryfest" event on March 4, 2022 and the Babson College "Biz Bougee Birthday Bingo Party" on April 21, 2022

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the One Day Licenses for Babson College "Countryfest" event on March 4, 2022 and the Babson College "Biz Bougee Birthday Bingo Party" on April 21, 2022. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

That the Board vote to authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $11,758.41 to New England Medical Billing for the Town's Medicaid filing from the SPED Stabilization Fund

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board vote to authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $11,758.41 to New England Medical Billing for the Town's Medicaid filing from the SPED Stabilization Fund

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) that the Board vote to authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $11,758.41 to New England Medical Billing for the Town's Medicaid filing from the SPED Stabilization Fund. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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