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Wellesley Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

October 8, 2024

9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: Thomas Ulfelder

Every vote, in order

Approve the consent agenda

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the consent agenda

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the consent agenda. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye.” (Motion: Olney, second: Freiman)

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

Appoint Patrick Carey, Alphonso Lopez, Jonathan Poisson, Isabella Shippole, and Tyler Sullivan to the position of patrol officer effective October 8, 2024, contingent upon passage of the Police...

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Patrick Carey, Alphonso Lopez, Jonathan Poisson, Isabella Shippole, and Tyler Sullivan to the position of patrol officer effective October 8, 2024, contingent upon passage of the Police Academy; passage of a physical abilities, medical, and psychological exam; and a one-year probationary period

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (4-0) to appoint Patrick Carey, Alphonso Lopez, Jonathan Poisson, Isabella Shippole, and Tyler Sullivan to the position of patrol officer effective October 8, 2024, contingent upon passage of the Police Academy; passage of a physical abilities, medical, and psychological exam; and a one-year probationary period. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye.” (Motion: Olney, second: Freiman)

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

Approve Article 2

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve Article 2

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (4-0) to approve Article 2. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye.” (Motion: Olney, second: Freiman)

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

Indicate Select Board support for Article 16

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 3–1

To indicate Select Board support for Article 16

Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, OlneyNo: Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (3-1) to indicate Select Board support for Article 16. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No.” (Motion: Olney, second: Freiman)

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

Approve Select Board support for Article 17

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 3–1

To approve Select Board support for Article 17

Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, OlneyNo: Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (3-1) to approve Select Board support for Article 17. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No.” (Motion: Olney, second: Freiman)

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

Set the capital funding to 6.2% of the Capital Financing Policy, and to establish individualized guidelines as discussed for the Town departments, and a 3.25% guideline for personal services and...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To set the capital funding to 6.2% of the Capital Financing Policy, and to establish individualized guidelines as discussed for the Town departments, and a 3.25% guideline for personal services and expenses for the School Committee

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (4-0) to set the capital funding to 6.2% of the Capital Financing Policy, and to establish individualized guidelines as discussed for the Town departments, and a 3.25% guideline for personal services and expenses for the School Committee. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye.” (Motion: Olney, second: Freiman)

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

Approve the Recordings of Meetings Policy as amended, authorizing the Policy Subcommittee to make minor editorial changes

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Recordings of Meetings Policy as amended, authorizing the Policy Subcommittee to make minor editorial changes

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the Recordings of Meetings Policy as amended, authorizing the Policy Subcommittee to make minor editorial changes. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye.” (Motion: Olney, second: Freiman)

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

Approve the minutes of July 15, 2024, as amended

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · 3–1

To approve the minutes of July 15, 2024, as amended

Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, OlneyNo: Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (3-1) to approve the minutes of July 15, 2024, as amended. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Opposed.” (Motion: Olney, second: Freiman)

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

Approve the minutes of August 20, 2024, as amended

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the minutes of August 20, 2024, as amended

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the minutes of August 20, 2024, as amended. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye.” (Motion: Olney, second: Freiman)

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

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