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August 15, 2023
12 recorded votes, 1 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
Every vote, in order
Approve the originally drafted minutes including edits as presented on the screen
To approve the originally drafted minutes including edits as presented on the screen
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: Lanza, Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (3-2) to approve the originally drafted minutes including edits as presented on the screen. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - No.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to close the public hearing. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve the Common Victualler, Entertainment, and All Alcohol licenses for BB Wellesley LLC dba Black & Blue Steak & Crab at 65 Central Street Wellesley MA with hours of operation Sun-Sat...
To approve the Common Victualler, Entertainment, and All Alcohol licenses for BB Wellesley LLC dba Black & Blue Steak & Crab at 65 Central Street Wellesley MA with hours of operation Sun-Sat 4pm-11:30 pm and to name Charles Fitzimmons as the manager in charge of alcohol contingent upon final approvals from DRB, Building, Fire, and Health Departments
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the Common Victualler, Entertainment, and All Alcohol licenses for BB Wellesley LLC dba Black & Blue Steak & Crab at 65 Central Street Wellesley MA with hours of operation Sun-Sat 4pm-11:30 pm and to name Charles Fitzimmons as the manager in charge of alcohol contingent upon final approvals from DRB, Building, Fire, and Health Departments. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to close the public hearing. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve the Alteration of Premises Application to allow for the consumption of wine and malt beverages outside contingent upon the final layout for Fiorella's Express Wellesley, LLC 575 Washington...
To approve the Alteration of Premises Application to allow for the consumption of wine and malt beverages outside contingent upon the final layout for Fiorella's Express Wellesley, LLC 575 Washington Street to include a maximum of 18 seats on Washington Street and Church Street
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the Alteration of Premises Application to allow for the consumption of wine and malt beverages outside contingent upon the final layout for Fiorella's Express Wellesley, LLC 575 Washington Street to include a maximum of 18 seats on Washington Street and Church Street. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Reappoint Karen Griswold, Suja Ramnath, and David White for a final term to expire June 30, 2026
To reappoint Karen Griswold, Suja Ramnath, and David White for a final term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to reappoint Karen Griswold, Suja Ramnath, and David White for a final term to expire June 30, 2026. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Appoint Tanya Auger and Judith Boland for a term to expire on June 30, 2026
To appoint Tanya Auger and Judith Boland for a term to expire on June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to appoint Tanya Auger and Judith Boland for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Appoint Jennifer Otero-Hernandez as a Special Police Officer for a term to expire on June 30, 2024
To appoint Jennifer Otero-Hernandez as a Special Police Officer for a term to expire on June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to appoint Jennifer Otero-Hernandez as a Special Police Officer for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Appoint David Soar as the Fire Warden and Director of Emergency Management for a term to expire on June 30, 2024
To appoint David Soar as the Fire Warden and Director of Emergency Management for a term to expire on June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to appoint David Soar as the Fire Warden and Director of Emergency Management for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
That the Board vote to authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $3,332.22 to New England Medical Billing for the Town's Medicaid filing from the SPED Stabilization Fund
That the Board vote to authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $3,332.22 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. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) that the Board vote to authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $3,332.22 to New England Medical Billing for the Town's Medicaid filing from the SPED Stabilization Fund. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy with respect to AFSME Local 1795, IAFF (Firefighters), Wellesley Police Patrolmen's Association, and ASFME Council...
To enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy with respect to AFSME Local 1795, IAFF (Firefighters), Wellesley Police Patrolmen's Association, and ASFME Council 93, Local 49 (Custodians) and to invite Meghan Jop, Joe McDonough, David Soar, Nat Brady, and Jack Pilecki to join as the Chair has declared that having such discussions in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's position
From the minutes
“At 8:31pm upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy with respect to AFSME Local 1795, IAFF (Firefighters), Wellesley Police Patrolmen's Association, and ASFME Council 93, Local 49 (Custodians) and to invite Meghan Jop, Joe McDonough, David Soar, Nat Brady, and Jack Pilecki to join as the Chair has declared that having such discussions 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 for the sole purpose of adjourning the meeting. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
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 Ms. Aufranc, 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.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
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