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June 28, 2023
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Lise Olney, Thomas Ulfelder, 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 strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief J. Pilecki and Fire Chief...
To enter Executive Session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief J. Pilecki and Fire Chief Position) and to enter Executive Session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to union negotiations with AFSME Local 335, Production and Supervisory Units (DPW), WFL Staff Association and Supervisor Association (Library), and Local 1795, IAFF (Firefighters), and Wellesley Police Dispatchers Association and to invite Meghan Jop, Jack Pilecki, Brian Duggan, David Haughton, Dave Cohen, and Nat Brady to join as the Chair has declared that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's position
From the minutes
“At 2:02 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 #2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief J. Pilecki and Fire Chief Position) and to enter Executive Session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to union negotiations with AFSME Local 335, Production and Supervisory Units (DPW), WFL Staff Association and Supervisor Association (Library), and Local 1795, IAFF (Firefighters), and Wellesley Police Dispatchers Association and to invite Meghan Jop, Jack Pilecki, Brian Duggan, David Haughton, Dave Cohen, and Nat Brady to join as the Chair has 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 will return to open session at 4:00 pm to continue the remainder of the agenda. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Exit Executive Session and return to Open Session
To exit Executive Session and 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 exit Executive Session and return to Open Session Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye 3..” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the minutes of March 21, 2023 and May 2, 2023 as amended
To approve the minutes of March 21, 2023 and May 2, 2023 as amended
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 March 21, 2023 and May 2, 2023 as amended. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Authorize the use of the Tailby Parking Lot for Drive-In movie events and to authorize the Executive Director to modify dates as needed due to weather in coordination with the Wellesley Police...
To authorize the use of the Tailby Parking Lot for Drive-In movie events and to authorize the Executive Director to modify dates as needed due to weather in coordination with the Wellesley Police Department, Recreation Department, and Youth Commission
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 use of the Tailby Parking Lot for Drive-In movie events and to authorize the Executive Director to modify dates as needed due to weather in coordination with the Wellesley Police Department, Recreation Department, and Youth Commission. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
That the Board approve the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement with Wellesley BESS LLC and authorize Meghan Jop to sign on behalf of the Town and further that the Board approve the Memorandum of...
That the Board approve the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement with Wellesley BESS LLC and authorize Meghan Jop to sign on behalf of the Town and further that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding and License Agreement with Wellesley Municipal Light Plant and authorize Chair, Lise Olney to sign on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) that the Board approve the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement with Wellesley BESS LLC and authorize Meghan Jop to sign on behalf of the Town and further that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding and License Agreement with Wellesley Municipal Light Plant and authorize Chair, Lise Olney to sign on behalf of the Town. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the appointments as identified in the Select Board appointments dated June 28, 2023
To approve the appointments as identified in the Select Board appointments dated June 28, 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 approve the appointments as identified in the Select Board appointments dated June 28, 2023. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the 2-year contract extension for FY24 and FY25 Chief Francis Jack Pilecki with key provisions including a 5% increase per year and the opportunity to earn an additional 2% for each year...
To approve the 2-year contract extension for FY24 and FY25 Chief Francis Jack Pilecki with key provisions including a 5% increase per year and the opportunity to earn an additional 2% for each year based on performance, with the understanding that the terms of the contract are fully memorialized in the document signed by the Board
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 2-year contract extension for FY24 and FY25 Chief Francis Jack Pilecki with key provisions including a 5% increase per year and the opportunity to earn an additional 2% for each year based on performance, with the understanding that the terms of the contract are fully memorialized in the document signed by the Board. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Wellesley Police Department Dispatch Unit for a three-year contract extension as outlined in the MOU
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Wellesley Police Department Dispatch Unit for a three-year contract extension as outlined in the MOU
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 Memorandum of Understanding with the Wellesley Police Department Dispatch Unit for a three-year contract extension as outlined in the MOU. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Council 93 Local 335 Production Unit as outlined in the document
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Council 93 Local 335 Production Unit as outlined in the document
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 Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Council 93 Local 335 Production Unit as outlined in the document. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Council 93 Local 335 Supervisors Unit for the three-year contract extension
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Council 93 Local 335 Supervisors Unit for the three-year contract extension
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 Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Council 93 Local 335 Supervisors Unit for the three-year contract extension. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve a $4,200 interdepartmental transfer for the Advisory Committee from expenses to personnel services
To approve a $4,200 interdepartmental transfer for the Advisory Committee from expenses to personnel services
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 $4,200 interdepartmental transfer for the Advisory Committee from expenses to personnel services. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve a $8,000 interdepartmental transfer for the Building Department from expenses to personnel services
To approve a $8,000 interdepartmental transfer for the Building Department from expenses to personnel services
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 $8,000 interdepartmental transfer for the Building Department from expenses to personnel services. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve a $35,000 from the High School Electric Fund in the FMD expense Budget to the Legal Expense budget
To approve a $35,000 from the High School Electric Fund in the FMD expense Budget to the Legal Expense budget
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 $35,000 from the High School Electric Fund in the FMD expense Budget to the Legal Expense budget. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve a $100,000 transfer from FMD Custodian at the Middle School from personnel services, $90,000 transfer from FMD Custodian at the High School personnel services, $85,000 transfer from IT...
To approve a $100,000 transfer from FMD Custodian at the Middle School from personnel services, $90,000 transfer from FMD Custodian at the High School personnel services, $85,000 transfer from IT personnel services, $85,000 transfer from Crossing Guard personnel services, $10,000 transfer from Finance personnel services to the Fire Department personnel services
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 $100,000 transfer from FMD Custodian at the Middle School from personnel services, $90,000 transfer from FMD Custodian at the High School personnel services, $85,000 transfer from IT personnel services, $85,000 transfer from Crossing Guard personnel services, $10,000 transfer from Finance personnel services to the Fire Department personnel services. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
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