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Wellesley Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

January 14, 2025

9 recorded votes, 0 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 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)

Promote Firefighter Mark Miller to the rank of Lieutenant effective January 15, 2025

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To promote Firefighter Mark Miller to the rank of Lieutenant effective January 15, 2025

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to promote Firefighter Mark Miller to the rank of Lieutenant effective January 15, 2025. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Promote Sergeant Michael Lemenager to the rank of Lieutenant effective January 15, 2025

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To promote Sergeant Michael Lemenager to the rank of Lieutenant effective January 15, 2025

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to promote Sergeant Michael Lemenager to the rank of Lieutenant effective January 15, 2025. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Promote Detective Mark D'Innocenzo to the rank of Sergeant effective January 15, 2025

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To promote Detective Mark D'Innocenzo to the rank of Sergeant effective January 15, 2025

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to promote Detective Mark D'Innocenzo to the rank of Sergeant effective January 15, 2025. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Convene a joint meeting, and to name Ms. Aufranc as the chair of the joint meeting and Mr. Bent as the secretary of the joint meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To convene a joint meeting, and to name Ms. Aufranc as the chair of the joint meeting and Mr. Bent as the secretary of the joint meeting

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder, and seconded by Ms. Frieman, the Board voted (10 - 0) to convene a joint meeting, and to name Ms. Aufranc as the chair of the joint meeting and Mr. Bent as the secretary of the joint meeting. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Dissolve the joint meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To dissolve the joint meeting

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Boards voted (10-0) to dissolve the joint meeting. 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 minutes of October 1, 2024, October 22, 2024, and January 10, 2025 as amended

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of October 1, 2024, October 22, 2024, and January 10, 2025 as amended

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the minutes of October 1, 2024, October 22, 2024, and January 10, 2025 as amended. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A§21A, exemption #2 to conduct strategy regarding contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Finance Director), and to invite Meghan Jop and Corey...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A§21A, exemption #2 to conduct strategy regarding contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Finance Director), and to invite Meghan Jop and Corey Testa to join, as the chair had 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 regarding contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Finance Director), and to invite Meghan Jop and Corey Testa to join, as the chair had 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 would resume in open session for the sole purpose of adjourning the meeting. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Exit Executive Session and return to open session

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To exit Executive Session and return to open session

From the minutes

“At 9:39 pm upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to exit Executive Session and return to open session. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

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