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February 25, 2019
17 recorded votes, 0 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, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: Peter J. May
Every vote, in order
Fiscal Year 2020 Budgets
Approve the I.T. Department budget in the amount of $351,244.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the I.T. Department budget in the amount of $351,244.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the I.T. Department budget in the amount of $351,244.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Approve the Inspectional Services budget in the amount of $312,608.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Inspectional Services budget in the amount of $312,608.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Inspectional Services budget in the amount of $312,608.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)
Approve the Library budget in the amount of $1,729,791.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Library budget in the amount of $1,729,791.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Library budget in the amount of $1,729,791.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Retirement budget in the amount of $6,275,187.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Retirement budget in the amount of $6,275,187.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Retirement budget in the amount of $6,275,187.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Town Council budget in the amount of $498,341.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Town Council budget in the amount of $498,341.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Town Council budget in the amount of $498,341.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Accounting Department budget in the amount of $416,327.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Accounting Department budget in the amount of $416,327.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Accounting Department budget in the amount of $416,327.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Surplus Equipment
Approve the request of the Department of Public Works to auction the following surplus equipment: 1 - 1972 Hobart portable welder; 2 - 1970's era South Bend Lathe; 3 - 1970's era Roper Whitney...
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request of the Department of Public Works to auction the following surplus equipment: 1 - 1972 Hobart portable welder; 2 - 1970's era South Bend Lathe; 3 - 1970's era Roper Whitney Sheet Metal Brake; 4 - Snap-on ACT 3000 refrigerant recovery recycling center; 5 - 1985 32" Jacobsen Gang Mower (2 reel); 6 - Ford Tail Gates (2); 7 - Chevrolet Tail Gates (1); 8 - 2000 Truck mounted Speedaire Compressor; 9 - 8' Fisher Plow; 10 - 1974 ONAN Generators Trailer (2). Funds received for items numbered 2 thru 9 will be deposited to the general fund. Funds received for item number 10 will be deposited in to the sewer enterprise fund and funds received for item number 1 will be deposited in to the water enterprise fund. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request of the Department of Public Works to auction the following surplus equipment: 1 - 1972 Hobart portable welder; 2 - 1970's era South Bend Lathe; 3 - 1970's era Roper Whitney Sheet Metal Brake; 4 - Snap-on ACT 3000 refrigerant recovery recycling center; 5 - 1985 32" Jacobsen Gang Mower (2 reel); 6 - Ford Tail Gates (2); 7 - Chevrolet Tail Gates (1); 8 - 2000 Truck mounted Speedaire Compressor; 9 - 8' Fisher Plow; 10 - 1974 ONAN Generators Trailer (2). Funds received for items numbered 2 thru 9 will be deposited to the general fund. Funds received for item number 10 will be deposited in to the sewer enterprise fund and funds received for item number 1 will be deposited in to the water enterprise fund. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Voting Equipment
The Town of Wakefield discontinue the use of Accuvote Voting Machines/Equipment and approve the use of the ImageCast Precinct System
Councilor Santos motioned that the Town of Wakefield discontinue the use of Accuvote Voting Machines/Equipment and approve the use of the ImageCast Precinct System. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned that the Town of Wakefield discontinue the use of Accuvote Voting Machines/Equipment and approve the use of the ImageCast Precinct System. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Wakefield Community Partnership
Approve the date for the North Ave Neighborhood Block Party on April 13, 2019 and to shut down a small section of North Avenue between Albion St and Chestnut St for a period of 2 ½ -3 hours during...
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the date for the North Ave Neighborhood Block Party on April 13, 2019 and to shut down a small section of North Avenue between Albion St and Chestnut St for a period of 2 ½ -3 hours during the hours of 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM. The actual duration of the activity will be 1:00-3:00 PM. This shutdown of North Avenue would still allow East, West traffic to occur on Albion St and West bound traffic onto Chestnut St; Festival Italia 10th Anniversary celebration on August 24, 2019 with a rain date of August 31, 2019; Oktoberfest on October 5, 2019 and the Holiday Stoll on December 7, 2019 with details for the last three events to be submitted approximately 6-8 weeks prior to the event day. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the date for the North Ave Neighborhood Block Party on April 13, 2019 and to shut down a small section of North Avenue between Albion St and Chestnut St for a period of 2 ½ -3 hours during the hours of 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM. The actual duration of the activity will be 1:00-3:00 PM. This shutdown of North Avenue would still allow East, West traffic to occur on Albion St and West bound traffic onto Chestnut St; Festival Italia 10th Anniversary celebration on August 24, 2019 with a rain date of August 31, 2019; Oktoberfest on October 5, 2019 and the Holiday Stoll on December 7, 2019 with details for the last three events to be submitted approximately 6-8 weeks prior to the event day. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Wakefield Main Streets
Approve the "Pop Up" event on March 16, 2019 to be held on a portion of Albion Street from Main Street to Foster Street from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the "Pop Up" being held from 4:00 p.m....
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the "Pop Up" event on March 16, 2019 to be held on a portion of Albion Street from Main Street to Foster Street from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the "Pop Up" being held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and to close a portion of Albion Street from Main Street to Foster Street subject to ratification and mandatory attendance by the Wakefield Main Streets at the March 11, 2019 Town Council meeting. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the "Pop Up" event on March 16, 2019 to be held on a portion of Albion Street from Main Street to Foster Street from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the "Pop Up" being held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and to close a portion of Albion Street from Main Street to Foster Street subject to ratification and mandatory attendance by the Wakefield Main Streets at the March 11, 2019 Town Council meeting. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Santos)
License / Permits -Lynnfield Moms Group
Approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Lynnfield Moms Group
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Lynnfield Moms Group. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Lynnfield Moms Group. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Doyle School PTO
Approve the One Day Liquor License Application for the Doyle School PTO
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for the Doyle School PTO. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for the Doyle School PTO. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)
Committee to Re-Elect Wayne Tarr
Approve the One Day Liquor License Application for the Committee to Re-Elect Wayne Tarr
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for the Committee to Re-Elect Wayne Tarr. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for the Committee to Re-Elect Wayne Tarr. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Highline Motorsport
Table the request of Highline Motorsport for a Class II License to the March 11, 2019 Town Council meeting
Councilor Dombroski motioned to table the request of Highline Motorsport for a Class II License to the March 11, 2019 Town Council meeting. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to table the request of Highline Motorsport for a Class II License to the March 11, 2019 Town Council meeting. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Santos)
Board of Registrars
Appoint Eugenia M. Coffin to the Board of Registrars - Republican party
Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Eugenia M. Coffin to the Board of Registrars - Republican party. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Eugenia M. Coffin to the Board of Registrars - Republican party. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Minutes -January 28, 2019
Approve the February 11, 2019 regular council minutes as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the February 11, 2019 regular council minutes as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the February 11, 2019 regular council minutes as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
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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