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Wellesley Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

September 19, 2023

7 recorded votes, 1 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

During the meeting:

  • Ms. Aufranc joined the meeting.

Every vote, in order

Approve the one-day license for Babson College for their Campaign Kick Off Event to be held on October 19, 2023, at the BRAC (Babson Recreation and Athletic Complex) gym

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To approve the one-day license for Babson College for their Campaign Kick Off Event to be held on October 19, 2023, at the BRAC (Babson Recreation and Athletic Complex) gym

The minutes give the result as "Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Lanza, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the one-day license for Babson College for their Campaign Kick Off Event to be held on October 19, 2023, at the BRAC (Babson Recreation and Athletic Complex) gym.", but the roll call reads: Lise Olney yes, Beth Sullivan Woods yes, Thomas Ulfelder yes, Ann-Mara Lanza yes. Showing the count only. Colette Aufranc had not yet arrived.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Lanza, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the one-day license for Babson College for their Campaign Kick Off Event to be held on October 19, 2023, at the BRAC (Babson Recreation and Athletic Complex) gym. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Lanza)

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

Approve an inter-municipal agreement with Plymouth County, pending Town Counsel review, for parking ticket management, and to authorize Executive Director, Meghan Jop, to sign on behalf of the Board

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve an inter-municipal agreement with Plymouth County, pending Town Counsel review, for parking ticket management, and to authorize Executive Director, Meghan Jop, to sign on behalf of the Board

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted all aye (5-0) to approve an inter-municipal agreement with Plymouth County, pending Town Counsel review, for parking ticket management, and to authorize Executive Director, Meghan Jop, to sign on behalf of the Board. 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 Mr. Gavis as a full member of the Historical Commission to fill the vacant term set to expire on June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mr. Gavis as a full member of the Historical Commission to fill the vacant term set 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 all aye (5-0) to appoint Mr. Gavis as a full member of the Historical Commission to fill the vacant term set to expire on June 30, 2026. 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 AFSME Council 93, Local 49 (FMD Custodians) FY24 through FY26 contract and authorize Meghan Jop to apply digital signatures

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the AFSME Council 93, Local 49 (FMD Custodians) FY24 through FY26 contract and authorize Meghan Jop to apply digital signatures

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted all aye (5-0) to approve the AFSME Council 93, Local 49 (FMD Custodians) FY24 through FY26 contract and authorize Meghan Jop to apply digital signatures. 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 supplemental request for $360,000 comprised of $250,000 in personal services, $20,000 in benefits, and $90,000 in expenses

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the supplemental request for $360,000 comprised of $250,000 in personal services, $20,000 in benefits, and $90,000 in expenses

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted all aye (5-0) to approve the supplemental request for $360,000 comprised of $250,000 in personal services, $20,000 in benefits, and $90,000 in expenses. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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

Enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy with respect to Local 1795, IAFF (Firefighters) and the Wellesley Patrol Officers Association, and to invite...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy with respect to Local 1795, IAFF (Firefighters) and the Wellesley Patrol Officers Association, and to invite Meghan Jop, Chief David Soar, Assistant Chief Nat Brady, Chief Jack Pilecki, and Deputy Chief Scott Whittemore and 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 (Assistant Fire Chief - Nat Brady) and to invite Meghan Jop and Chief David Soar 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 8:45 pm upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted all aye (5-0) to enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy with respect to Local 1795, IAFF (Firefighters) and the Wellesley Patrol Officers Association, and to invite Meghan Jop, Chief David Soar, Assistant Chief Nat Brady, Chief Jack Pilecki, and Deputy Chief Scott Whittemore and 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 (Assistant Fire Chief - Nat Brady) and to invite Meghan Jop and Chief David Soar to join as the Chair has declared that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's position. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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

Exit Executive Session and return to Open Session for the sole purpose of adjourning the meeting

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To exit Executive Session and return to Open Session for the sole purpose of adjourning the meeting

From the minutes

“At 9:19 pm, upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted all aye (5-0) to exit Executive Session and 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)

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

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