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Wellesley Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

March 12, 2024

9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Thomas Ulfelder, Colette Aufranc, Lise Olney, Beth Sullivan Woods, Marjorie Freiman

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Ms. Aufranc left the meeting and recused herself from this discussion as she is an abutter to an abutter on the property to the south side of Linden Square Development.
  • Ms. Aufranc rejoined the meeting.

Every vote, in order

Appoint Michael Kaskiewicz to the position of Firefighter effective March 12, 2024, contingent upon passing a physical abilities test, the Fire Academy, and a one-year probationary period

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Michael Kaskiewicz to the position of Firefighter effective March 12, 2024, contingent upon passing a physical abilities test, 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 voted (5-0) to appoint Michael Kaskiewicz to the position of Firefighter effective March 12, 2024, contingent upon passing a physical abilities test, the Fire Academy, and a one-year probationary period..” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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

Appoint Alex DeLorie to the position of Lieutenant effective March 12, 2024

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Alex DeLorie to the position of Lieutenant effective March 12, 2024

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board voted (5-0) to appoint Alex DeLorie to the position of Lieutenant effective March 12, 2024..” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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

Approve the petition of Cambridge Network Solutions, LLC, and issue a grant of location as detailed in the "Order of Conduit Location" subject to necessary police details and street opening permits

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the petition of Cambridge Network Solutions, LLC, and issue a grant of location as detailed in the "Order of Conduit Location" subject to necessary police details and street opening permits

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 detailed in the "Order of Conduit Location" subject to necessary police details and street opening permits..” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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

Approve the Common Victualler License Application and All Alcohol License Application for Dryft Wellesley LLC at 165 Linden Street and to name Michael Aldi as the manager

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Common Victualler License Application and All Alcohol License Application for Dryft Wellesley LLC at 165 Linden Street and to name Michael Aldi as the manager

Colette Aufranc stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the Common Victualler License Application and All Alcohol License Application for Dryft Wellesley LLC at 165 Linden Street and to name Michael Aldi as the manager..” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)

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

Approve the entertainment license as submitted with the exception of outdoor music

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the entertainment license as submitted with the exception of outdoor music

The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted. Colette Aufranc stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to approve the entertainment license as submitted with the exception of outdoor music..”

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

Approve the Appointment Policy as amended

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · 4–1

To approve the Appointment Policy as amended

Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Olney, UlfelderNo: Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board voted (4-1 with Ms. Sullivan Woods opposed) to approve the Appointment Policy as amended..” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Code of Conduct Policy

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Code of Conduct Policy

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Code of Conduct Policy..” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve Article 3, the consent agenda, and to include Article 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 27, 37 motion 2, 45, 44, and 52, with the understanding this Board is authorizing the Chair to work with...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Article 3, the consent agenda, and to include Article 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 27, 37 motion 2, 45, 44, and 52, with the understanding this Board is authorizing the Chair to work with the Moderator to finalize whether Article 37 motion 2 will be included in the final consent agenda presented at Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board voted (5-0) to approve Article 3, the consent agenda, and to include Article 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 27, 37 motion 2, 45, 44, and 52, with the understanding this Board is authorizing the Chair to work with the Moderator to finalize whether Article 37 motion 2 will be included in the final consent agenda presented at Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve Article 8.2 with an annual recommended Town appropriation of $205,763,110.00 which represents a total capital and debt of $29,348,181.00 and a total personal services and expenses budget...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Article 8.2 with an annual recommended Town appropriation of $205,763,110.00 which represents a total capital and debt of $29,348,181.00 and a total personal services and expenses budget of $175,380,218.00

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 Article 8.2 with an annual recommended Town appropriation of $205,763,110.00 which represents a total capital and debt of $29,348,181.00 and a total personal services and expenses budget of $175,380,218.00..” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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