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January 14, 2019
34 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Mehreen N. Butt, Paul R. DiNocco, Edward F. Dombroski, Julie Smith-Galvin, Anthony Longo, Peter J. May, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Joint Meeting - Wakefield Housing Authority
Appoint Valerie Pennington to the Wakefield Housing Authority Board
Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Valerie Pennington to the Wakefield Housing Authority Board. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 10-0-0.
Joint vote with another board; only the Town Council members’ votes are shown. The joint count (10-0-0) has no no votes or abstentions, so each councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Valerie Pennington to the Wakefield Housing Authority Board. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 10-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
2020 Budgets
Approve the Legal Department budget in the amount of $184,272.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Legal Department budget in the amount of $184,272.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Legal Department budget in the amount of $184,272.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Election Expense budget in the amount of $25,450.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Election Expense budget in the amount of $25,450.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Election Expense budget in the amount of $25,450.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Finance Committee budget in the amount of $7,060.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Finance Committee budget in the amount of $7,060.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Finance Committee budget in the amount of $7,060.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Conservation Department budget in the amount of $45,757.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Conservation Department budget in the amount of $45,757.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Conservation Department budget in the amount of $45,757.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Planning Board budget in the amount of $12,975.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Planning Board budget in the amount of $12,975.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Planning Board budget in the amount of $12,975.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Board of Appeals budget in the amount of $25,300.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Board of Appeals budget in the amount of $25,300.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Board of Appeals budget in the amount of $25,300.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Fire Alarm budget in the amount of $63,515.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Fire Alarm budget in the amount of $63,515.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Fire Alarm budget in the amount of $63,515.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Sealer of Weights and Measures budget in the amount of $6,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Sealer of Weights and Measures budget in the amount of $6,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Sealer of Weights and Measures budget in the amount of $6,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Animal Inspector budget in the amount of $83,071.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Animal Inspector budget in the amount of $83,071.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Animal Inspector budget in the amount of $83,071.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Parking Clerk Department budget in the amount of $12,375.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Parking Clerk Department budget in the amount of $12,375.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Parking Clerk Department budget in the amount of $12,375.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Council on Aging budget in the amount of $245,272.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Council on Aging budget in the amount of $245,272.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Council on Aging budget in the amount of $245,272.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Recreation Department budget in the amount of $105,946.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Recreation Department budget in the amount of $105,946.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Recreation Department budget in the amount of $105,946.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Veterans Department budget in the amount of $245,508.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Veterans Department budget in the amount of $245,508.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Veterans Department budget in the amount of $245,508.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Street Lights budget in the amount of $188,131.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Street Lights budget in the amount of $188,131.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Street Lights budget in the amount of $188,131.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Historical Commission budget in the amount of $2,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Historical Commission budget in the amount of $2,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Historical Commission budget in the amount of $2,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Unemployment budget in the amount of $75,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Unemployment budget in the amount of $75,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Unemployment budget in the amount of $75,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Reserve Fund budget in the amount of $300,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Reserve Fund budget in the amount of $300,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Reserve Fund budget in the amount of $300,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Professional Medical Department budget in the amount of $10,850.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Professional Medical Department budget in the amount of $10,850.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Professional Medical Department budget in the amount of $10,850.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Traffic Advisory Recommenda tion
Approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee to install a handicapped parking space in the front of 68 Bennett Street and that the Traffic Advisory Committee and the Commission on...
Councilor Longo motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee to install a handicapped parking space in the front of 68 Bennett Street and that the Traffic Advisory Committee and the Commission on Disability Issues to review the space on an annual basis and remove the parking space if there is no longer a need for it. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Longo motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee to install a handicapped parking space in the front of 68 Bennett Street and that the Traffic Advisory Committee and the Commission on Disability Issues to review the space on an annual basis and remove the parking space if there is no longer a need for it. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Longo, second: DiNocco)
Bid Acceptance
Accept the bid of Christine Sancinito of 27 Humphrey Street for the town owned land on Humphrey Street identified as Map 27, Block 133, Parcel 113 in the amount of $3,500.00 to be paid to the Town...
Councilor Longo motioned to accept the bid of Christine Sancinito of 27 Humphrey Street for the town owned land on Humphrey Street identified as Map 27, Block 133, Parcel 113 in the amount of $3,500.00 to be paid to the Town of Wakefield. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Longo motioned to accept the bid of Christine Sancinito of 27 Humphrey Street for the town owned land on Humphrey Street identified as Map 27, Block 133, Parcel 113 in the amount of $3,500.00 to be paid to the Town of Wakefield. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Longo, second: Santos)
Banner Request
Approve the request of the Wakefield Co- operative Bank to hang a banner on Main Street from March 18, 2019 through March 30, 2019 for the Home Expo
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the request of the Wakefield Co- operative Bank to hang a banner on Main Street from March 18, 2019 through March 30, 2019 for the Home Expo. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the request of the Wakefield Co- operative Bank to hang a banner on Main Street from March 18, 2019 through March 30, 2019 for the Home Expo. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Longo)
Library Request
Approve the request from the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $7,431.00 from various donors with thanks
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request from the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $7,431.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request from the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $7,431.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Registrar
Appoint Kathleen Beaulieu, Wesley A. Becket Appointments and Peter J. Solomon as Registrars from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019
Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Kathleen Beaulieu, Wesley A. Becket Appointments and Peter J. Solomon as Registrars from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Kathleen Beaulieu, Wesley A. Becket Appointments and Peter J. Solomon as Registrars from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
License / Permits
Approve the 2019 Fortune Teller License renewal application for Psychic Reading
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2019 Fortune Teller License renewal application for Psychic Reading. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2019 Fortune Teller License renewal application for Psychic Reading. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the 2019 Common Victualler License renewal applications for North Ave Diner; Jade Gourmet; Honey Dew Donuts
Councilor Longo motioned to approve the 2019 Common Victualler License renewal applications for North Ave Diner; Jade Gourmet; Honey Dew Donuts. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Longo motioned to approve the 2019 Common Victualler License renewal applications for North Ave Diner; Jade Gourmet; Honey Dew Donuts. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Longo, second: Santos)
Approve the 2019 Lodging House License renewal application for Wakefield House
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2019 Lodging House License renewal application for Wakefield House. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2019 Lodging House License renewal application for Wakefield House. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the 2019 Class II License renewal applications for WW Industries, Inc.; EMS Direct, LLC; AC Auto, LLC; Select Enterprises; Dick's Foreign Car; Platinum Car Center
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2019 Class II License renewal applications for WW Industries, Inc.; EMS Direct, LLC; AC Auto, LLC; Select Enterprises; Dick's Foreign Car; Platinum Car Center. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2019 Class II License renewal applications for WW Industries, Inc.; EMS Direct, LLC; AC Auto, LLC; Select Enterprises; Dick's Foreign Car; Platinum Car Center. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the 2019 Class I License renewal application for EMS Direct, LLC
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2019 Class I License renewal application for EMS Direct, LLC. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2019 Class I License renewal application for EMS Direct, LLC. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the request from The Scholarship Foundation for a One Day Liquor License
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request from The Scholarship Foundation for a One Day Liquor License. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motioned passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Longo abstaining.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinAbstained: Longo
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request from The Scholarship Foundation for a One Day Liquor License. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motioned passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Longo abstaining..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the request from The Committee to Re- elect Ann Santos for a One Day Liquor License
Councilor Longo motioned to approve the request from The Committee to Re- elect Ann Santos for a One Day Liquor License. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Santos abstaining.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, Smith-GalvinAbstained: Santos
From the minutes
“Councilor Longo motioned to approve the request from The Committee to Re- elect Ann Santos for a One Day Liquor License. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Santos abstaining..” (Motion: Longo, second: DiNocco)
Approve the request from The Committee to Re-elect Anthony Longo for a One Day Liquor License
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request from The Committee to Re-elect Anthony Longo for a One Day Liquor License. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Longo abstaining.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinAbstained: Longo
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request from The Committee to Re-elect Anthony Longo for a One Day Liquor License. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Longo abstaining..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Minutes -December 10, 2018
Approve the Minutes as amended
DiNocco motioned to approve the Minutes as amended. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“DiNocco motioned to approve the Minutes as amended. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
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