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December 3, 2024
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Colette Aufranc, Thomas Ulfelder, Lise Olney, Beth Sullivan Woods, Marjorie Freiman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept an anonymous gift to the Wellesley Fire Department in the amount of $50,000
To accept an anonymous gift to the Wellesley Fire Department in the amount of $50,000
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to accept an anonymous gift to the Wellesley Fire Department in the amount of $50,000. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to close the public hearing. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Adopt the residential factor of 1.0 for the purposes of determining the fiscal year 2025 tax rate
To adopt the residential factor of 1.0 for the purposes of determining the fiscal year 2025 tax rate
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to adopt the residential factor of 1.0 for the purposes of determining the fiscal year 2025 tax rate. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Support and co-sponsor a proposed Annual Town Meeting article to transition the WHDC to an Affordable Housing Trust
To support and co-sponsor a proposed Annual Town Meeting article to transition the WHDC to an Affordable Housing Trust
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Olney, UlfelderNo: Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (4-1) to support and co-sponsor a proposed Annual Town Meeting article to transition the WHDC to an Affordable Housing Trust. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Support and co-sponsor a proposed Annual Town Meeting zoning article to rezone 20,000 square feet of land at 156 Weston Road to General Residence
To support and co-sponsor a proposed Annual Town Meeting zoning article to rezone 20,000 square feet of land at 156 Weston Road to General Residence
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Olney, UlfelderNo: Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (4-1 to support and co-sponsor a proposed Annual Town Meeting zoning article to rezone 20,000 square feet of land at 156 Weston Road to General Residence. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve contracting for accounting services from Baumann and Baumann CPA for completion of the Form 990 and other compliance filings, if necessary, for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 as...
To approve contracting for accounting services from Baumann and Baumann CPA for completion of the Form 990 and other compliance filings, if necessary, for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 as described in the Engagement Letter, and authorize Meghan Jop, Executive Director to sign Baumann and Baumann CPA Engagement Letter on behalf of the Wellesley Housing Development Corporation
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve contracting for accounting services from Baumann and Baumann CPA for completion of the Form 990 and other compliance filings, if necessary, for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 as described in the Engagement Letter, and authorize Meghan Jop, Executive Director to sign Baumann and Baumann CPA Engagement Letter on behalf of the Wellesley Housing Development Corporation. Furthermore, to authorize Meghan Jop, Executive Director, to sign Form 990 and Form 8879-EO to allow Baumann and Baumann CPAs to file the Form 990 with the Internal Revenue Services. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the Boston Marathon Invitational Entry bibs as detailed in the memorandum from Stephanie Hawkinson dated December 3, 2024, with the addition of Friends of METCO
To approve the Boston Marathon Invitational Entry bibs as detailed in the memorandum from Stephanie Hawkinson dated December 3, 2024, with the addition of Friends of METCO
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Boston Marathon Invitational Entry bibs as detailed in the memorandum from Stephanie Hawkinson dated December 3, 2024, with the addition of Friends of METCO. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
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