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Wellesley Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Special meeting

October 10, 2023

5 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

Every vote, in order

Approve the petition of Cambridge Network Solutions, LLC and issue a grant of location as follows: From Utility Pole 3/3 across from Wellesley Country Club at 300 Wellesley Avenue trenching and...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the petition of Cambridge Network Solutions, LLC and issue a grant of location as follows: From Utility Pole 3/3 across from Wellesley Country Club at 300 Wellesley Avenue trenching and installing two 4" diameter PVC conduits (one shadow) approximately 402' west along the northern side of Wellesley Avenue to another proposed handhole adjacent to Utility Pole 46/46 on Forest Street approximately 40' northwest of the intersection of Forest Street and Wellesley Avenue conditioned upon final sign off by Engineering

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc the Board voted (5-0) to approve the petition of Cambridge Network Solutions, LLC and issue a grant of location as follows: From Utility Pole 3/3 across from Wellesley Country Club at 300 Wellesley Avenue trenching and installing two 4" diameter PVC conduits (one shadow) approximately 402' west along the northern side of Wellesley Avenue to another proposed handhole adjacent to Utility Pole 46/46 on Forest Street approximately 40' northwest of the intersection of Forest Street and Wellesley Avenue conditioned upon final sign off by Engineering..” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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

Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Wellesley Patrol Officer Association and to authorize Meghan Jop to sign on the Board's behalf

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Wellesley Patrol Officer Association and to authorize Meghan Jop to sign on the Board's behalf

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Wellesley Patrol Officer Association and to authorize Meghan Jop to sign on the Board's behalf..” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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

Approve Article 2 (all motions), Article 3 (all motions), and Article 4, and to authorize Meghan Jop to make appropriate updates based on the input of the town council

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Article 2 (all motions), Article 3 (all motions), and Article 4, and to authorize Meghan Jop to make appropriate updates based on the input of the town council

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc the Board voted (5-0) to approve Article 2 (all motions), Article 3 (all motions), and Article 4, and to authorize Meghan Jop to make appropriate updates based on the input of the town council..” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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

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...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 Corey Testa 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

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled all aye (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 (Assistant Fire Chief - Nat Brady) and to invite Meghan Jop and Corey Testa 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 the executive session, the Board will return to open session to take up the remainder of the agenda. Aufranc - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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

Appoint Mr. Ulfelder as Chair until June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · 3–2

To appoint Mr. Ulfelder as Chair until June 30, 2024

Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: Lanza, Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Ms. Aufranc the Board was polled and voted (3-2 Lanza and Sullivan Woods opposed) to appoint Mr. Ulfelder as Chair until June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Olney, second: Aufranc)

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

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