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April 23, 2018
26 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Paul R. DiNocco, Peter J. May, Mehreen N. Butt, Edward F. Dombroski, Brian E. Falvey, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: Anthony Longo
Every vote, in order
There is a need to go into Executive Session to discuss the contract negotiation of the Library Union because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town,...
Chair DiNocco called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and stated that there is a need to go into Executive Session to discuss the contract negotiation of the Library Union because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open session. Selectman May so motioned. Selectman Dombroski seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six members voting in the affirmative.
From the minutes
“Chair DiNocco called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and stated that there is a need to go into Executive Session to discuss the contract negotiation of the Library Union because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open session. Selectman May so motioned. Selectman Dombroski seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six members voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: May, second: Dombroski)
Public Participation
Approve the minutes of April 09, 2018 as presented
There was no one present for Public Participation Selectman May motioned to approve the minutes of April 09, 2018 as presented. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“There was no one present for Public Participation Selectman May motioned to approve the minutes of April 09, 2018 as presented. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Falvey)
Appointment/ Zoning Board of Appeals
Approve the request to advertise for positions on the Advisory Board of Public Works; Albion Cultural Exchange; Council on Aging; Fence Viewer; Finance Committee; Permanent Building Committee
Selectman May motioned to approve the request to advertise for positions on the Advisory Board of Public Works; Albion Cultural Exchange; Council on Aging; Fence Viewer; Finance Committee; Permanent Building Committee. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the request to advertise for positions on the Advisory Board of Public Works; Albion Cultural Exchange; Council on Aging; Fence Viewer; Finance Committee; Permanent Building Committee. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Appoint Chip Tarbell of 23 Morrison Road as a voting member to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021
Selectman Falvey motioned to appoint Chip Tarbell of 23 Morrison Road as a voting member to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectman May seconded. Selectman Dombroski stated that Mr. Tarbell as well as other applicants did not send in the requested documents that were asked of each applicant even though Sherri Dalton reached out to each person requesting the information. Selectwoman Santos commented that she has known Mr. Tarbell for many years and that he is on a few committees currently. Selectman Falvey also stated that he has known Mr. Tarbell for many years and that he has been on the Zoning Board of Appeals with him. Selectman Dombroski stressed the fact that the Board requested specific information from the applicants and not all complied. Motion passed 5-0-1 with Selectman Dombroski abstaining and stated that he is abstaining because he doesn't have enough information on Mr. Tarbell.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Falvey, May, SantosAbstained: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to appoint Chip Tarbell of 23 Morrison Road as a voting member to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectman May seconded. Selectman Dombroski stated that Mr. Tarbell as well as other applicants did not send in the requested documents that were asked of each applicant even though Sherri Dalton reached out to each person requesting the information. Selectwoman Santos commented that she has known Mr. Tarbell for many years and that he is on a few committees currently. Selectman Falvey also stated that he has known Mr. Tarbell for many years and that he has been on the Zoning Board of Appeals with him. Selectman Dombroski stressed the fact that the Board requested specific information from the applicants and not all complied. Motion passed 5-0-1 with Selectman Dombroski abstaining and stated that he is abstaining because he doesn't have enough information on Mr. Tarbell..” (Motion: Falvey, second: May)
Appoint Michael Feeley of 63 Emerson Street as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021
Selectwoman Santos motioned to appoint Michael Feeley of 63 Emerson Street as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to appoint Michael Feeley of 63 Emerson Street as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Falvey)
Appointment/ Cable Advisory Board
Appoint Daniel Lieber of 1 Elm Street to the Cable Advisory Board with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021
Selectman May motioned to appoint Daniel Lieber of 1 Elm Street to the Cable Advisory Board with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to appoint Daniel Lieber of 1 Elm Street to the Cable Advisory Board with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Appointment/ Capital Planning Committee
Appoint Franklin C. Leone, Jr. of 17 Franklin Street and David Whitham of 87 Green Street to the Capital Planning Committee with term expiration dates of April 30, 2021
Selectman May motioned to appoint Franklin C. Leone, Jr. of 17 Franklin Street and David Whitham of 87 Green Street to the Capital Planning Committee with term expiration dates of April 30, 2021. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to appoint Franklin C. Leone, Jr. of 17 Franklin Street and David Whitham of 87 Green Street to the Capital Planning Committee with term expiration dates of April 30, 2021. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Falvey)
Appointment/ Conservation Commission
Appoint Peter Miller of 16 Wicker Lane to the Conservation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021
Selectman Dombroski motioned to appoint Peter Miller of 16 Wicker Lane to the Conservation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dombroski motioned to appoint Peter Miller of 16 Wicker Lane to the Conservation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: May)
Appoint Robert Romano of 12 Brandt Circle to the Conservation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021
Selectman May motioned to appoint Robert Romano of 12 Brandt Circle to the Conservation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-1. Selectman Dombroski abstained citing that this applicant did not send in the requested information and Mr. Dombroski does not have enough information about Mr. Romano.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Falvey, May, SantosAbstained: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to appoint Robert Romano of 12 Brandt Circle to the Conservation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-1. Selectman Dombroski abstained citing that this applicant did not send in the requested information and Mr. Dombroski does not have enough information about Mr. Romano..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Appointment/ Cultural Council
Appoint Manmeet K. Desai of 129 Greenwood Street to the Cultural Council with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021
Selectwoman Santos motioned to appoint Manmeet K. Desai of 129 Greenwood Street to the Cultural Council with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to appoint Manmeet K. Desai of 129 Greenwood Street to the Cultural Council with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Falvey)
Appointment/ Disability Commission
Appoint Jonathan Savey of 278 Water Street, Apt. 6 to the Disability Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021
Selectwoman Santos motioned to appoint Jonathan Savey of 278 Water Street, Apt. 6 to the Disability Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectman Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to appoint Jonathan Savey of 278 Water Street, Apt. 6 to the Disability Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectman Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)
Appointment/ Human Rights Commission
Appoint Robert Vincent of 22 Flanders Lane to the Human Rights Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021
Selectman May motioned to appoint Robert Vincent of 22 Flanders Lane to the Human Rights Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to appoint Robert Vincent of 22 Flanders Lane to the Human Rights Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Butt)
Appoint Kevin Dua of 30 Salem Street, Apt. 1 to the Human Rights Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021
Selectman May motioned to appoint Kevin Dua of 30 Salem Street, Apt. 1 to the Human Rights Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to appoint Kevin Dua of 30 Salem Street, Apt. 1 to the Human Rights Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Butt)
Appointment/ Permanent Building Committee
Defer the appointments to the Permanent Building Committee until May 14, 2018 stating that the Board is re-advertising for applicants since there are four (4) openings and only two (2) have applied
Selectman Dombroski motioned to defer the appointments to the Permanent Building Committee until May 14, 2018 stating that the Board is re-advertising for applicants since there are four (4) openings and only two (2) have applied. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dombroski motioned to defer the appointments to the Permanent Building Committee until May 14, 2018 stating that the Board is re-advertising for applicants since there are four (4) openings and only two (2) have applied. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: May)
Appointment/ Recreation Commission
Appoint Todd Fickes of 43 Cedar Street to the Recreation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021
Selectman May motioned to appoint Todd Fickes of 43 Cedar Street to the Recreation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to appoint Todd Fickes of 43 Cedar Street to the Recreation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Butt)
Appoint Annie Ku Duvall of 27 Paon Boulevard to the Recreation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021
Selectman May motioned to appoint Annie Ku Duvall of 27 Paon Boulevard to the Recreation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to appoint Annie Ku Duvall of 27 Paon Boulevard to the Recreation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Appoint Christine Gargano of 242 Vernon Street to the Recreation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021
Selectman Falvey motioned to appoint Christine Gargano of 242 Vernon Street to the Recreation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman May seconded. Motion passed 5-0-1. Selectman Dombroski abstained citing that this applicant did not send in the requested information and Mr. Dombroski does not have enough information about Ms. Gargano.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Falvey, May, SantosAbstained: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to appoint Christine Gargano of 242 Vernon Street to the Recreation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman May seconded. Motion passed 5-0-1. Selectman Dombroski abstained citing that this applicant did not send in the requested information and Mr. Dombroski does not have enough information about Ms. Gargano..” (Motion: Falvey, second: May)
License / Permits
Approve the One Day Liquor License request from Rhoda Morris for May 5, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center
Selectman May motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request from Rhoda Morris for May 5, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request from Rhoda Morris for May 5, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Presentation/ Action Item -Library Request
Approve the request from the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $41,488.29 from various donors with thanks
Selectman May motioned to approve the request from the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $41,488.29 from various donors with thanks. Selectman Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the request from the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $41,488.29 from various donors with thanks. Selectman Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Dombroski)
Approve the request from the Library to donate library discards to the Friends of the Library
Selectman May motioned to approve the request from the Library to donate library discards to the Friends of the Library. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the request from the Library to donate library discards to the Friends of the Library. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Presentation/ Action Item -Banner Request
Approve the request from the Wakefield Repertory Theatre to hang a banner from July 23, 2018 to August 6, 2018
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request from the Wakefield Repertory Theatre to hang a banner from July 23, 2018 to August 6, 2018. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request from the Wakefield Repertory Theatre to hang a banner from July 23, 2018 to August 6, 2018. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Presentation/ Action Item -Statement of Interest
Approve the Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for Wakefield Memorial High School, submission date March 29, 2018
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for Wakefield Memorial High School, submission date March 29, 2018. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for Wakefield Memorial High School, submission date March 29, 2018. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Library Union Contract
Approve the Library Union Contract
Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the Library Union Contract. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the Library Union Contract. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Santos)
Presentation/ Action Item -Tarrant Lane
Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio to send the letter to MassHousing
Selectman Falvey motioned for Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio to send the letter to MassHousing. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned for Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio to send the letter to MassHousing. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: May)
Proclamation - Children's Mental Health Week
Proclaim May 6, 2018 through May 12, 2018 as Children's Mental Health Awareness Week
Selectman Falvey motioned to proclaim May 6, 2018 through May 12, 2018 as Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. Selectman Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to proclaim May 6, 2018 through May 12, 2018 as Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. Selectman Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Dombroski)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Falvey motioned to adjourn. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to adjourn. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.” (Motion: Falvey, second: Santos)
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