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Wellesley Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

August 29, 2023

7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the minutes of July 11, 2023, and July 24, 2023 and to authorize Meghan Jop to make the adjustments discussed

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of July 11, 2023, and July 24, 2023 and to authorize Meghan Jop to make the adjustments discussed

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 minutes of July 11, 2023, and July 24, 2023 and to authorize Meghan Jop to make the adjustments discussed. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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

Approve the One Day License to Babson College for their Alumni and Friends Weekend event on September 23, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the One Day License to Babson College for their Alumni and Friends Weekend event on September 23, 2023

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 One Day License to Babson College for their Alumni and Friends Weekend event on September 23, 2023. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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

Appoint Jake Jewett to the position of Firefighter with the Town of Wellesley effective September 13, 2023, conditioned upon the completion of the Fire Academy and a one-year probationary period

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Jake Jewett to the position of Firefighter with the Town of Wellesley effective September 13, 2023, conditioned upon the completion of the Fire Academy and a one-year probationary period

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 Jake Jewett to the position of Firefighter with the Town of Wellesley effective September 13, 2023, conditioned upon the completion of the Fire Academy and a one-year probationary period. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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

Approve the Common Victualler license for Shake Shack at 74 Central Street conditioned upon final approvals from the Town Engineer, Health Department, Building Department, and Fire Department, and...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Common Victualler license for Shake Shack at 74 Central Street conditioned upon final approvals from the Town Engineer, Health Department, Building Department, and Fire Department, and to name John McGonigle as manager

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 license for Shake Shack at 74 Central Street conditioned upon final approvals from the Town Engineer, Health Department, Building Department, and Fire Department, and to name John McGonigle as manager. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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

Approve the Traffic Committee's recommendation to select Beta Inc. and Tighe and Bond as the Town's on-call Traffic Consultant and to authorize the Executive Director to enter into contracts with...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Traffic Committee's recommendation to select Beta Inc. and Tighe and Bond as the Town's on-call Traffic Consultant and to authorize the Executive Director to enter into contracts with said vendors for a period not to exceed 3 years

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 Traffic Committee's recommendation to select Beta Inc. and Tighe and Bond as the Town's on-call Traffic Consultant and to authorize the Executive Director to enter into contracts with said vendors for a period not to exceed 3 years. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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

Call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Wellesley Middle School located at 50 Kingsbury Street and to set the following dates: Open the Warrant -...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Wellesley Middle School located at 50 Kingsbury Street and to set the following dates: Open the Warrant - Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Close the Warrant - Friday, September 1, 2023 at 12:00 pm Motions due to the Select Board Office - Friday, October 6, 2023 at 5:00 pm

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Wellesley Middle School located at 50 Kingsbury Street and to set the following dates: Open the Warrant - Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Close the Warrant - Friday, September 1, 2023 at 12:00 pm Motions due to the Select Board Office - Friday, October 6, 2023 at 5:00 pm Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye 9..” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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

Appoint Corey Testa as the Assistant Executive Director of General Government Services

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Corey Testa as the Assistant Executive Director of General Government Services

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 Corey Testa as the Assistant Executive Director of General Government Services. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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

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