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May 2, 2023
9 recorded votes, 4 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. Aufranc recused herself from the vote on the Wellesley Country Club as she and her husband were currently applying for membership.
Every vote, in order
Peter Covo to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an alternate member for a term to expire on June 30, 2026
To Peter Covo to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an alternate member for a term to expire on June 30, 2026
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. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to Peter Covo to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an alternate member for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Recused Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Appoint Shawn Powers as a Special Police Officer with a term to expire on June 30, 2024
To appoint Shawn Powers as a Special Police Officer with a term to expire on June 30, 2024
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 Shawn Powers as a Special Police Officer with a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Accept the proposed change to the code of conduct policy lines 90 through 91
To accept the proposed change to the code of conduct policy lines 90 through 91
Yes: Aufranc, Lanza, Olney, WoodsNo: Ulfelder
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-1) to accept the proposed change to the code of conduct policy lines 90 through 91. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - No Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Wellesley Select Board Code of Conduct dated May 2, 2023 as projected on the screen and updated at this meeting
To approve the Wellesley Select Board Code of Conduct dated May 2, 2023 as projected on the screen and updated at this meeting
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, Ulfelder, WoodsNo: Lanza
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-1) to approve the Wellesley Select Board Code of Conduct dated May 2, 2023 as projected on the screen and updated at this meeting. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - No.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Authorize the one day licenses for the Wellesley College Reunion Weekend as identified in the Chart titled Wellesley College One Day License events May 26, 2023 and Wellesley College One Day...
To authorize the one day licenses for the Wellesley College Reunion Weekend as identified in the Chart titled Wellesley College One Day License events May 26, 2023 and Wellesley College One Day License events May 27, 2023
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 the one day licenses for the Wellesley College Reunion Weekend as identified in the Chart titled Wellesley College One Day License events May 26, 2023 and Wellesley College One Day License events May 27, 2023. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Four one day licenses for Babson College Graduation on May 11, 2023 through May 13, 2023
To four one day licenses for Babson College Graduation on May 11, 2023 through May 13, 2023
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to four one day licenses for Babson College Graduation on May 11, 2023 through May 13, 2023. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the one day licenses for the Wellesley Country Club on July13, July 14, and July 15 from 11 am to 6 pm
To approve the one day licenses for the Wellesley Country Club on July13, July 14, and July 15 from 11 am to 6 pm
Colette Aufranc stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
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 one day licenses for the Wellesley Country Club on July13, July 14, and July 15 from 11 am to 6 pm. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Recused Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Enter Executive Session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to discuss litigation with respect to Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, et al v
To enter Executive Session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to discuss litigation with respect to Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, et al v
From the minutes
“At 9:04 pm 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 §21A, exemption #3 to discuss litigation with respect to Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, et al v. DEP (2384 CV 00443B) and to invite Meghan Jop, Dave Cohen and Town Counsel Ivria Fried to join; and to enter executive session to discuss strategy with respect to union negotiations and AFSME Local 335 Production and Supervisory Units, Local 1795 International Association of Firefighters WFL Staff Association and Supervisor Association and to invite Meghan Jop, Scott Szczebak, Dave Cohen, Jamie Jurgenson, Marla Robinson, and Nat Brady to join; and further under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Chief J. Pilecki) and to invite Meghan Jop to join as the Chair had declared that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's position. Following the adjournment of executive session, the Board would return to open session for the sole purpose of adjourning the meeting. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Exit Executive Session and Return to Open Session for the sole purpose of adjourning
To exit Executive Session and Return to Open Session for the sole purpose of adjourning
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to exit Executive Session and Return to Open Session for the sole purpose of adjourning. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
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