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Wellesley Former Select Board member

Ellen Gibbs

Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board

57 of 61meetings attended (93%) · whole board 98%
162votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board 0%
0split votes where Gibbs was in the minority
0abstained
2terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Gibbs as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 57 of 61 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (61)

Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board

Jan 28Authorize the Chair to execute an Application for Preliminary…Motion: To authorize the Chair to execute an Application for Preliminary Determination…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Gibbs: Yes

January 28, 2019: Authorize the Chair to execute an Application for Preliminary Determination of Eligibility for 40R Zoning for the proposed redevelopment of the Wellesley Office Park at William Street, Wellesley,...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To authorize the Chair to execute an Application for Preliminary Determination of Eligibility for 40R Zoning for the proposed redevelopment of the Wellesley Office Park at William Street, Wellesley, MA to the Department of Housing and Community Development

Voted: Yes

Marjorie Freiman stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Gibbs and seconded by Ms. Sullivan Woods, the Board voted (4-0) to authorize the Chair to execute an Application for Preliminary Determination of Eligibility for 40R Zoning for the proposed redevelopment of the Wellesley Office Park at William Street, Wellesley, MA to the Department of Housing and Community Development..” (Motion: Gibbs, second: Woods)

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

Nov 19Accept a gift of $6,000.00 from John Hancock Life…Motion: To accept a gift of $6,000.00 from John Hancock Life Insurance,…Passed 3–0 · Gibbs: Not recorded

November 19, 2018: Accept a gift of $6,000.00 from John Hancock Life Insurance, Co. for the purpose of conducting a peer review of a traffic study for the proposed redevelopment of the Wellesley…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To accept a gift of $6,000.00 from John Hancock Life Insurance, Co. for the purpose of conducting a peer review of a traffic study for the proposed redevelopment of the Wellesley Office Park

The minutes say "Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Sullivan Woods, the Board voted (3-0) to accept a gift of $6,000.00 from John Hancock Life Insurance, Co. for the purpose of conducting a peer review of a traffic study for the proposed redevelopment of the Wellesley Office Park.", but 4 members were present for this vote (Marjorie Freiman, Beth Sullivan Woods, Thomas Ulfelder and Jack Morgan). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Sullivan Woods, the Board voted (3-0) to accept a gift of $6,000.00 from John Hancock Life Insurance, Co. for the purpose of conducting a peer review of a traffic study for the proposed redevelopment of the Wellesley Office Park..” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Woods)

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

Sep 24Execute a proclamation in recognition of October being National…Motion: To execute a proclamation in recognition of October being National Planning…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Gibbs: Yes

September 24, 2018: Execute a proclamation in recognition of October being National Planning Month

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To execute a proclamation in recognition of October being National Planning Month

Voted: Yes

Beth Sullivan Woods had not yet arrived.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Gibbs and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (4-0) to execute a proclamation in recognition of October being National Planning Month..” (Motion: Gibbs, second: Freiman)

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

Jun 11Approve the Trail Access and Use Agreement with Wellesley…Motion: To approve the Trail Access and Use Agreement with Wellesley Country…Passed 4–0 · Gibbs: Not recorded

June 11, 2018: Approve the Trail Access and Use Agreement with Wellesley Country Club

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the Trail Access and Use Agreement with Wellesley Country Club

The minutes say "Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Ms. Sullivan Woods, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the Trail Access and Use Agreement with Wellesley Country Club.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Ellen Gibbs, Marjorie Freiman, Beth Sullivan Woods, Jack Morgan and Thomas Ulfelder). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Ms. Sullivan Woods, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the Trail Access and Use Agreement with Wellesley Country Club..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Woods)

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

Apr 9Call a Special Town Meeting and set the following…Motion: To call a Special Town Meeting and set the following dates:…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Gibbs: Yes

April 9, 2018: Call a Special Town Meeting and set the following dates: Open the Warrant - April 9, 2018 Close the Warrant - Friday, April 13, 2018 Motions Due to the Selectmen's…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To call a Special Town Meeting and set the following dates: Open the Warrant - April 9, 2018 Close the Warrant - Friday, April 13, 2018 Motions Due to the Selectmen's Office - Friday, May 11, 2018, 5:00pm Start of Special Town Meeting - Tuesday, June 5, 2018 7:00pm at the Wellesley Middle School

Voted: Yes

Beth Sullivan Woods had not yet arrived.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan, the Board voted (4-0) to call a Special Town Meeting and set the following dates: Open the Warrant - April 9, 2018 Close the Warrant - Friday, April 13, 2018 Motions Due to the Selectmen's Office - Friday, May 11, 2018, 5:00pm Start of Special Town Meeting - Tuesday, June 5, 2018 7:00pm at the Wellesley Middle School..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Apr 9Approve the Proclamation designating April 27, 2018 as Arbor…Motion: To approve the Proclamation designating April 27, 2018 as Arbor Day…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Gibbs: Yes

April 9, 2018: Approve the Proclamation designating April 27, 2018 as Arbor Day in Wellesley

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Proclamation designating April 27, 2018 as Arbor Day in Wellesley

Voted: Yes

Jack Morgan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Ms. Sullivan Woods, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the Proclamation designating April 27, 2018 as Arbor Day in Wellesley..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Woods)

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

Apr 9Accept a gift of $1,000 from the House and…Motion: To accept a gift of $1,000 from the House and Garden…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Gibbs: Yes

April 9, 2018: Accept a gift of $1,000 from the House and Garden Club of Wellesley to the Department of Public Works for plant materials to be used in Central Park

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept a gift of $1,000 from the House and Garden Club of Wellesley to the Department of Public Works for plant materials to be used in Central Park

Voted: Yes

Jack Morgan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Ms. Sullivan Woods, the Board voted (4-0) to accept a gift of $1,000 from the House and Garden Club of Wellesley to the Department of Public Works for plant materials to be used in Central Park..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Woods)

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

Mar 19Support funding under Articles 19 and 20 of the…Motion: To support funding under Articles 19 and 20 of the Annual…Failed 1–4 · Gibbs: Not recorded

March 19, 2018: Support funding under Articles 19 and 20 of the Annual Town Meeting

ApproveFailed · 1–4

To support funding under Articles 19 and 20 of the Annual Town Meeting

The minutes give only the count (1-4), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Morgan, the Board voted (1-4) to support funding under Articles 19 and 20 of the Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Freiman, second: Morgan)

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

Votes with no disagreement (173)

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