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November 7, 2022
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lise Olney, Thomas Ulfelder, Beth Sullivan Woods, Colette Aufranc, Ann-Mara Lanza
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Ms. Lanza joined the meeting
Every vote, in order
Call a Joint Meeting with the Wellesley Housing Authority
To call a Joint Meeting with the Wellesley Housing Authority
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to call a Joint Meeting with the Wellesley Housing Authority. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Designate Lise Olney as Chair of the Joint Meeting
To designate Lise Olney as Chair of the Joint Meeting
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Boards were polled and voted (7-0) to designate Lise Olney as Chair of the Joint Meeting. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Designate Janice Coduri as Secretary of the Joint Meeting
To designate Janice Coduri as Secretary of the Joint Meeting
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Boards were polled and voted (7-0) to designate Janice Coduri as Secretary of the Joint Meeting. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Appoint Lisa Heyison to the Wellesley Housing Authority for a term to expire at the 2023 Annual Town Election scheduled for March 7, 2023
To appoint Lisa Heyison to the Wellesley Housing Authority for a term to expire at the 2023 Annual Town Election scheduled for March 7, 2023
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Boards were polled and voted (7-0) to appoint Lisa Heyison to the Wellesley Housing Authority for a term to expire at the 2023 Annual Town Election scheduled for March 7, 2023. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Dissolve the Joint Meeting
To dissolve the Joint Meeting
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Boards were polled and voted (7-0) to dissolve the Joint Meeting. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Call a Joint Meeting with the Natural Resources Commission
To call a Joint Meeting with the Natural Resources Commission
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to call a Joint Meeting with the Natural Resources Commission. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Designate Lise Olney as Chair of the Joint Meeting and to designate Jay McHale as Secretary of the Joint Meeting
To designate Lise Olney as Chair of the Joint Meeting and to designate Jay McHale as Secretary of the Joint Meeting
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Boards were polled and voted (8-0) to designate Lise Olney as Chair of the Joint Meeting and to designate Jay McHale as Secretary of the Joint Meeting. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Appoint Michael D'Ortenzio to the Natural Resources Commission for a term to expire at the 2023 Annual Town Election scheduled for March 7, 2023
To appoint Michael D'Ortenzio to the Natural Resources Commission for a term to expire at the 2023 Annual Town Election scheduled for March 7, 2023
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Boards were polled and voted (8-0) to appoint Michael D'Ortenzio to the Natural Resources Commission for a term to expire at the 2023 Annual Town Election scheduled for March 7, 2023. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Dissolve the Joint Meeting
To dissolve the Joint Meeting
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Boards were polled and voted (8-0) to dissolve the Joint Meeting. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
That The Town of Wellesley (hereinafter called the "Municipality") in the County of Norfolk and in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts promises to pay to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority...
That The Town of Wellesley (hereinafter called the "Municipality") in the County of Norfolk and in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts promises to pay to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (hereinafter called the "Authority"), or registered assigns, the sum of One Million Five Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Dollars ($1,572,000) in installments on November 15 of each year as set forth below, without interest: Year Installment Year Installment 2023 $157,200 2028 $157,200 2024 157,200 2029 157,200 2025 157,200 2030 157,200 2026 157,200 2031 157,200 2027 157,200 2032 157,200 Principal payments on this bond are payable at the offices of the Authority at 100 First Avenue, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts 02129
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) that The Town of Wellesley (hereinafter called the "Municipality") in the County of Norfolk and in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts promises to pay to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (hereinafter called the "Authority"), or registered assigns, the sum of One Million Five Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Dollars ($1,572,000) in installments on November 15 of each year as set forth below, without interest: Year Installment Year Installment 2023 $157,200 2028 $157,200 2024 157,200 2029 157,200 2025 157,200 2030 157,200 2026 157,200 2031 157,200 2027 157,200 2032 157,200 Principal payments on this bond are payable at the offices of the Authority at 100 First Avenue, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts 02129. Upon final payment of the principal of this bond the Authority shall cancel this bond and return it to the Municipality. This bond is the only instrument representing a borrowing of $1,572,000 issued by the Municipality pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws as amended and a vote of the Municipality duly passed on the fifth day of April, 2011. This bond is issued for the purpose of defraying the cost of improvements to the Municipality's water system as described in said vote. This bond is a general obligation of the Municipality and the full faith and credit of the Municipality is pledged for the payment of principal on this bond as the same shall become due and payable. This bond is transferable only upon presentation to the Treasurer of the Municipality with a written assignment duly acknowledged or proved. No transfer hereof shall be effectual unless made on the books of the Municipality kept by the Treasurer as transfer agent and noted thereon by the Treasurer with a record of payments. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Common Victualler License for Oath Pizza to be located at 180 Linden Street
To approve the Common Victualler License for Oath Pizza to be located at 180 Linden Street
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the Common Victualler License for Oath Pizza to be located at 180 Linden Street. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Modify the Town's Traffic Regulations by: ADDING TO SCHEDULE IV, STOP SIGNS, the following: Location At So as to Face Oakridge Road Westgate Road Westbound Traffic
To modify the Town's Traffic Regulations by: ADDING TO SCHEDULE IV, STOP SIGNS, the following: Location At So as to Face Oakridge Road Westgate Road Westbound Traffic
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to modify the Town's Traffic Regulations by: ADDING TO SCHEDULE IV, STOP SIGNS, the following: Location At So as to Face Oakridge Road Westgate Road Westbound Traffic Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Ms. Jop stated that the requested modification of the EV charging stations was allowing Police to enforce intended use of the two town charging stations at the Waban lot..” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Modify the Town's Traffic Regulations by adding a new SECTION 5-8 TOWN OWNED ELECTRIC VEHCILE CHARGING STATIONS and by inserting a new SCHEDULE I- B ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION REGULATIONS...
To modify the Town's Traffic Regulations by adding a new SECTION 5-8 TOWN OWNED ELECTRIC VEHCILE CHARGING STATIONS and by inserting a new SCHEDULE I- B ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION REGULATIONS for the Waban Lot, Sunday - Saturday 6 am - 2 am a charging rate of $2.00 over hour for the first 4 hours and an overtime rate of $10.00 over hour over 4 hours
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to modify the Town's Traffic Regulations by adding a new SECTION 5-8 TOWN OWNED ELECTRIC VEHCILE CHARGING STATIONS and by inserting a new SCHEDULE I- B ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION REGULATIONS for the Waban Lot, Sunday - Saturday 6 am - 2 am a charging rate of $2.00 over hour for the first 4 hours and an overtime rate of $10.00 over hour over 4 hours. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) by Vanesse and Associates dated September 21, 2022, as being professionally prepared and providing sufficient evidence that the traffic...
To approve the Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) by Vanesse and Associates dated September 21, 2022, as being professionally prepared and providing sufficient evidence that the traffic conditions resulting from the proposed renovation to the structure owned by BCSP Park 9 at 110 Worcester Street will continue to meet the Town's Project of Significant Impact standards for traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle safety
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) by Vanesse and Associates dated September 21, 2022, as being professionally prepared and providing sufficient evidence that the traffic conditions resulting from the proposed renovation to the structure owned by BCSP Park 9 at 110 Worcester Street will continue to meet the Town's Project of Significant Impact standards for traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle safety. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Appoint David Cohen as the Town's representative to the MWRA Advisory Committee
To appoint David Cohen as the Town's representative to the MWRA Advisory Committee
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to appoint David Cohen as the Town's representative to the MWRA Advisory Committee. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Remove section 14 in whole
To remove section 14 in whole
Yes: Lanza, WoodsNo: Aufranc, Olney, Ulfelder
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Lanza, the Board was polled and voted (2-3) to remove section 14 in whole. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - No Olney -No Ulfelder - No Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Lanza)
Approve the FY23-FY25 Employment Contract for Meghan Jop with an FY23 salary of $228,093 a 3% increase over FY22
To approve the FY23-FY25 Employment Contract for Meghan Jop with an FY23 salary of $228,093 a 3% increase over FY22
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: Lanza, Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (3-2) to approve the FY23-FY25 Employment Contract for Meghan Jop with an FY23 salary of $228,093 a 3% increase over FY22. Sullivan Woods - No Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - No.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Aufranc)
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