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Wellesley Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

July 30, 2024

12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21A, exemption #2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Executive Director Meghan Jop); under...

Minutes, page 2

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 (Executive Director Meghan Jop); under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21A, exemption #3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation with Local 1795 IAFF; and under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21A, exemption #7, to comply with Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18-25 to consider approving the release of minutes and to invite Town Counsel Tom Harrington, Corey Testa, Meghan Jop and Steve Mortarelli 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 Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (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 (Executive Director Meghan Jop); under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21A, exemption #3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation with Local 1795 IAFF; and under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21A, exemption #7, to comply with Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18-25 to consider approving the release of minutes and to invite Town Counsel Tom Harrington, Corey Testa, Meghan Jop and Steve Mortarelli 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 Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Approve the HR general wage schedule minute-taker position as a special municipal employee

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the HR general wage schedule minute-taker position as a special municipal employee

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the HR general wage schedule minute-taker position as a special municipal employee. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Approve the amendment to the NC-8 Inter-Municipal Agreement

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the amendment to the NC-8 Inter-Municipal Agreement

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the amendment to the NC-8 Inter-Municipal Agreement. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Approve the Wellesley Patrol Officers Association contract through June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Wellesley Patrol Officers Association contract through June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the Wellesley Patrol Officers Association contract through June 30, 2026. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Approve the September 3, 2024, State Primary election warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the September 3, 2024, State Primary election warrant

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the September 3, 2024, State Primary election warrant. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Approve that, due to construction at Town Hall, early voting for the September 3, 2024, Elections will be available for all voters of Wellesley at the following locations and dates: Wellesley Free...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve that, due to construction at Town Hall, early voting for the September 3, 2024, Elections will be available for all voters of Wellesley at the following locations and dates: Wellesley Free Library at 530 Washington Street Saturday, August 24, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, August 26 through 30, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Waterstone at Wellesley, 27 Washington Street Wednesday, August 30, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve that, due to construction at Town Hall, early voting for the September 3, 2024, Elections will be available for all voters of Wellesley at the following locations and dates: Wellesley Free Library at 530 Washington Street Saturday, August 24, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, August 26 through 30, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Waterstone at Wellesley, 27 Washington Street Wednesday, August 30, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye 7..” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Authorize the establishment of a temporary position to assist the Public Information Officer at a rate of $30.00 per hour

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the establishment of a temporary position to assist the Public Information Officer at a rate of $30.00 per hour

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to authorize the establishment of a temporary position to assist the Public Information Officer at a rate of $30.00 per hour. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the performance review as amended

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the performance review as amended

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the performance review as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the 2% performance bonus for the Executive Director

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2% performance bonus for the Executive Director

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the 2% performance bonus for the Executive Director. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the fiscal year 2025 Executive Director goals as amended

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the fiscal year 2025 Executive Director goals as amended

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the fiscal year 2025 Executive Director goals as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the fiscal year 25 work plan

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the fiscal year 25 work plan

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the fiscal year 25 work plan. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of April 25, 2024

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of April 25, 2024

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the minutes of April 25, 2024. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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