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Wellesley Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

December 17, 2024

9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the consent agenda

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the consent agenda

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the consent 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)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

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

Approve adopt a residential factor of 1.0 for determining the fiscal year 2025 tax rate

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve adopt a residential factor of 1.0 for 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 approve adopt a residential factor of 1.0 for determining the fiscal year 2025 tax rate. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Co-sponsor the Wellesley Housing Development Annual Town Meeting Article to establish an Affordable Housing Trust

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To co-sponsor the Wellesley Housing Development Annual Town Meeting Article to establish 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 co-sponsor the Wellesley Housing Development Annual Town Meeting Article to establish an Affordable Housing Trust. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Co-sponsor the Wellesley Housing Development Annual Town Meeting Article to rezone the property at 156 Weston Road

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To co-sponsor the Wellesley Housing Development Annual Town Meeting Article to rezone the property at 156 Weston Road

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 co-sponsor the Wellesley Housing Development Annual Town Meeting Article to rezone the property at 156 Weston Road. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Co-sponsor the Skip the Stuff Article

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To co-sponsor the Skip the Stuff Article

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to co-sponsor the Skip the Stuff Article. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Approve the charge with amendments, granting Ms. Sullivan Woods the authority to finalize the charge by collaborating with staff

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the charge with amendments, granting Ms. Sullivan Woods the authority to finalize the charge by collaborating with staff

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the charge with amendments, granting Ms. Sullivan Woods the authority to finalize the charge by collaborating with staff. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Approve the minutes of September 10, 2024, with final ministerial edits delegated to staff

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of September 10, 2024, with final ministerial edits delegated to staff

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the minutes of September 10, 2024, with final ministerial edits delegated to staff. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Approve the FY24 Annual Report as amended

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the FY24 Annual Report as amended

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the FY24 Annual Report as amended. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

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