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Wellesley Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

December 20, 2022

12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: Colette Aufranc

Every vote, in order

Place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to modify the 40R District to allow for 250 additional housing units, of which 25% will be affordable units

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to modify the 40R District to allow for 250 additional housing units, of which 25% will be affordable units

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to modify the 40R District to allow for 250 additional housing units, of which 25% will be affordable units. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to fund $310,226 in capital projects at the Washington Street Community Room and the River Street Apartments

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to fund $310,226 in capital projects at the Washington Street Community Room and the River Street Apartments

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to fund $310,226 in capital projects at the Washington Street Community Room and the River Street Apartments. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to adopt a DEI Resolution and to fund an equity audit

Minutes, page 3

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to adopt a DEI Resolution and to fund an equity audit

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to adopt a DEI Resolution and to fund an equity audit. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to amend the Town Bylaws to authorize 3-year contracts for the Deputy Police Chief and Assistant Fire Chief

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to amend the Town Bylaws to authorize 3-year contracts for the Deputy Police Chief and Assistant Fire Chief

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to amend the Town Bylaws to authorize 3-year contracts for the Deputy Police Chief and Assistant Fire Chief. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to amend Article 19.47 of the Town Bylaws to increase the amount to $50,000 from $10,000

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to amend Article 19.47 of the Town Bylaws to increase the amount to $50,000 from $10,000

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to amend Article 19.47 of the Town Bylaws to increase the amount to $50,000 from $10,000. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for FY23 Supplemental Funds for the Fire Department

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for FY23 Supplemental Funds for the Fire Department

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for FY23 Supplemental Funds for the Fire Department. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for payment of bills from the previous fiscal year

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for payment of bills from the previous fiscal year

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 an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for payment of bills from the previous fiscal year. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Authorize a lease extension for office space at 888 Worcester Street between the Town of Wellesley and Wayne Office Park, LLC for a two-year term from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2025, and authorize...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To authorize a lease extension for office space at 888 Worcester Street between the Town of Wellesley and Wayne Office Park, LLC for a two-year term from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2025, and authorize the Executive Director to execute the document on the Town's behalf

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to authorize a lease extension for office space at 888 Worcester Street between the Town of Wellesley and Wayne Office Park, LLC for a two-year term from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2025, and authorize the Executive Director to execute the document on the Town's behalf. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

That the Board authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $2,622,18 to New England Medical Billing for the Town's Medicaid filing from the SPED Stabilization Fund

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Board authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $2,622,18 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 Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) that the Board authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $2,622,18 to New England Medical Billing for the Town's Medicaid filing from the SPED Stabilization Fund. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Appoint Nathaniel Brady as the Interim Fire Chief effective January 6, 2023, at a salary of $170,000 until such time a new Fire Chief is appointed

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Nathaniel Brady as the Interim Fire Chief effective January 6, 2023, at a salary of $170,000 until such time a new Fire Chief is appointed

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 Nathaniel Brady as the Interim Fire Chief effective January 6, 2023, at a salary of $170,000 until such time a new Fire Chief is appointed. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve the minutes of November 1, 2022, and November 15, 2022 as amended

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the minutes of November 1, 2022, and November 15, 2022 as amended

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 minutes of November 1, 2022, and November 15, 2022 as amended. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve the proclamation for Richard DeLorie

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the proclamation for Richard DeLorie

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 proclamation for Richard DeLorie. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)

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

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