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February 11, 2019
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
Fiscal Year 2020 Budgets
Approve the Police Department budget in the amount of $5,899,868.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill with the addition of $38,000.00 to salaries and $10,000.00 to supplies for a total...
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Police Department budget in the amount of $5,899,868.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill with the addition of $38,000.00 to salaries and $10,000.00 to supplies for a total budget of $5,947,868.00. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-2-0 with Councilor Butt and Councilor Smith-Galvin voting against the motion.
Yes: DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosNo: Butt, Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Police Department budget in the amount of $5,899,868.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill with the addition of $38,000.00 to salaries and $10,000.00 to supplies for a total budget of $5,947,868.00. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-2-0 with Councilor Butt and Councilor Smith-Galvin voting against the motion..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Dombroski)
Approve the Recommended Changes to Chapter 211 Parking Rules & Regulations and the Traffic Rules and Orders along with the 2 addendums as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Recommended Changes to Chapter 211 Parking Rules & Regulations and the Traffic Rules and Orders along with the 2 addendums as presented. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Recommended Changes to Chapter 211 Parking Rules & Regulations and the Traffic Rules and Orders along with the 2 addendums as presented. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Longo)
Approve the Emergency Management budget in the amount of $73,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Emergency Management budget in the amount of $73,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Emergency Management budget in the amount of $73,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Library Donation
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $2,310.50 from various donors with thanks
Councilor Santos motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $2,310.50 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $2,310.50 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
School Building Authority Statement of Interest -Walton Roof
Having convened in an open meeting on February 11, 2019, prior to the closing date, the Wakefield Town Council of Wakefield, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances,...
Councilor Dombroski motioned that having convened in an open meeting on February 11, 2019, prior to the closing date, the Wakefield Town Council of Wakefield, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) the Statement of Interest Form dated February 15, 2019 for the Walton Elementary School located at 18 Davidson Road, Wakefield MA 01880 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future roof replacement. Further Voted: that submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Wakefield School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned that having convened in an open meeting on February 11, 2019, prior to the closing date, the Wakefield Town Council of Wakefield, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) the Statement of Interest Form dated February 15, 2019 for the Walton Elementary School located at 18 Davidson Road, Wakefield MA 01880 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future roof replacement. Further Voted: that submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Wakefield School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Longo)
Greenwood Roof
Having convened in an open meeting on Monday, February 11, 2019, prior to the closing date, the Wakefield Town Council of Wakefield, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and...
Councilor Dombroski motioned that having convened in an open meeting on Monday, February 11, 2019, prior to the closing date, the Wakefield Town Council of Wakefield, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) the Statement of Interest Form dated February 15, 2019 for the Greenwood Elementary School located at 1030 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future roof replacement. Further Voted: that submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Wakefield School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned that having convened in an open meeting on Monday, February 11, 2019, prior to the closing date, the Wakefield Town Council of Wakefield, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) the Statement of Interest Form dated February 15, 2019 for the Greenwood Elementary School located at 1030 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future roof replacement. Further Voted: that submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Wakefield School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Longo)
License / Permits -Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce
Approve the liquor license request for the Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the liquor license request for the Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce. Councilor Dombroski 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 liquor license request for the Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motioned passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Longo abstaining..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)
Minutes -January 28, 2019
Approve the January 28, 2019 regular board minutes as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the January 28, 2019 regular board minutes as presented. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the January 28, 2019 regular board minutes as presented. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor DiNocco motioned to adjourn. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to adjourn. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
From the Wakefield Town Council’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Town Council). We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no member photos): Jonathan Chines from his own Wakefield Patch posts (2026); Stacey Constas (2025), John Crisley (2025, captioned group photo) and Ami Ruehrwein Wall (April 2026 WCAT candidate forum screenshot) from the Wakefield Daily Item; Douglas Butler and John Carney from WCAT’s 2024 candidate interview photos (Barbara Worley); Brian Fox from WCAT’s board page (2021). All cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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