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March 25, 2019
41 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mehreen N. Butt, Paul R. DiNocco, Edward F. Dombroski, Anthony Longo, Peter J. May, Julie Smith-Galvin, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Police Chief Appointment
Ratify the Town Administrator’s appointment of Lt. Steven Skory as Police Chief as of June 1, 2019
The Town Council unanimously ratified the appointment by a 7-0-0 vote.
Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio announced his choice; the minutes say the Town Council unanimously ratified the appointment by a 7-0-0 vote and do not name a mover or seconder.
From the minutes
“The Town Council unanimously ratified the appointment by a 7-0-0 vote..”
Carnival Permit
Approve the request from The Wakefield Independence Day Committee to hold the Carnival fundraiser from April 13, 2019 through April 21, 2019
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request from The Wakefield Independence Day Committee to hold the Carnival fundraiser from April 13, 2019 through April 21, 2019. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request from The Wakefield Independence Day Committee to hold the Carnival fundraiser from April 13, 2019 through April 21, 2019. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
One Day Liquor License
Approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for the Wakefield Human Rights fundraiser at the Americal Civic Center on June 12, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for the Wakefield Human Rights fundraiser at the Americal Civic Center on June 12, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for the Wakefield Human Rights fundraiser at the Americal Civic Center on June 12, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Class II License
Approve the renewal Class II application for Auto Annex at 68C North Avenue
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the renewal Class II application for Auto Annex at 68C North Avenue. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the renewal Class II application for Auto Annex at 68C North Avenue. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Common Victualler License
Approve the Common Victualler application for Charm Thai Bistro at 412 Main Street
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Common Victualler application for Charm Thai Bistro at 412 Main Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Common Victualler application for Charm Thai Bistro at 412 Main Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Second Hand Dealer Licenses
Approve the renewal Second Hand Dealer license for Wakefield Jewelers at 364 Main Street
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the renewal Second Hand Dealer license for Wakefield Jewelers at 364 Main Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the renewal Second Hand Dealer license for Wakefield Jewelers at 364 Main Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the renewal Second Hand Dealer license for J'Adore at 332 Main Street
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the renewal Second Hand Dealer license for J'Adore at 332 Main Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the renewal Second Hand Dealer license for J'Adore at 332 Main Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Committee
Appoint Elena Proakis Ellis to the Advisory Appointments Board of Public Works with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Elena Proakis Ellis to the Advisory Appointments Board of Public Works with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Elena Proakis Ellis to the Advisory Appointments Board of Public Works with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Appoint Donna Murphy, Marian Joy Schilling and Karen Gagne Lee to the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor DiNocco motioned to appoint Donna Murphy, Marian Joy Schilling and Karen Gagne Lee to the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to appoint Donna Murphy, Marian Joy Schilling and Karen Gagne Lee to the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Longo)
Appoint Jim McBain and Joseph Pride to the Board of Appeals with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor DiNocco motioned to appoint Jim McBain and Joseph Pride to the Board of Appeals with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to appoint Jim McBain and Joseph Pride to the Board of Appeals with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Butt)
Appoint Brendan Connell to the Cable Advisory Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Brendan Connell to the Cable Advisory Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Brendan Connell to the Cable Advisory Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Appoint Philip Renzi to the Capital Planning Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Philip Renzi to the Capital Planning Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Philip Renzi to the Capital Planning Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Appoint Darci Burns and Paula Thompson to the Commission on Disability Issues with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Darci Burns and Paula Thompson to the Commission on Disability Issues with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Darci Burns and Paula Thompson to the Commission on Disability Issues with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)
Appoint Yue (Nini) Ren to the Conservation Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Yue (Nini) Ren to the Conservation Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Yue (Nini) Ren to the Conservation Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)
Appoint Tom Coffin, Susan Jepson, and Maureen Howlett to the Council on Aging with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Butt motioned to appoint Tom Coffin, Susan Jepson, and Maureen Howlett to the Council on Aging with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Butt motioned to appoint Tom Coffin, Susan Jepson, and Maureen Howlett to the Council on Aging with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Appoint Colleen Getty, Laura Guido and Jamie Hale to the Cultural Council with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Colleen Getty, Laura Guido and Jamie Hale to the Cultural Council with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Colleen Getty, Laura Guido and Jamie Hale to the Cultural Council with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Appoint Benny Wheat to the Human Rights Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020
Councilor Butt motioned to appoint Benny Wheat to the Human Rights Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Butt motioned to appoint Benny Wheat to the Human Rights Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Appoint Frankie Lawton to the Human Rights Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Butt motioned to appoint Frankie Lawton to the Human Rights Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Butt motioned to appoint Frankie Lawton to the Human Rights Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Appoint John McDonald to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Dombroski motioned to appoint John McDonald to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Smith-Galvin abstaining.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosAbstained: Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to appoint John McDonald to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Smith-Galvin abstaining..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Santos)
Appoint Joseph Bertrand to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Longo motioned to appoint Joseph Bertrand to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Smith-Galvin abstaining.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosAbstained: Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Councilor Longo motioned to appoint Joseph Bertrand to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Smith-Galvin abstaining..” (Motion: Longo, second: Santos)
Appoint Thomas Galvin to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Thomas Galvin to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Smith-Galvin abstaining.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosAbstained: Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Thomas Galvin to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Smith-Galvin abstaining..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)
Appoint Bob Burnett and Julie Grillon to the Recreation Commission with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Longo motioned to appoint Bob Burnett and Julie Grillon to the Recreation Commission with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Longo motioned to appoint Bob Burnett and Julie Grillon to the Recreation Commission with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Longo, second: DiNocco)
Appoint Daniel Benjamin to the Veteran's Advisory Board with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Daniel Benjamin to the Veteran's Advisory Board with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Daniel Benjamin to the Veteran's Advisory Board with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Appoint Robert Darnell, Robin, Greenberg, Mary Hajjar and Myra Sessions to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor DiNocco motioned to appoint Robert Darnell, Robin, Greenberg, Mary Hajjar and Myra Sessions to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to appoint Robert Darnell, Robin, Greenberg, Mary Hajjar and Myra Sessions to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with terms beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Smith-Galvin)
Minutes -March 11, 2019
Approve the regular Council minutes of March 11, 2019 as presented
Councilor Longo motioned to approve the regular Council minutes of March 11, 2019 as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Longo motioned to approve the regular Council minutes of March 11, 2019 as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Longo, second: Santos)
Capital Planning -Fiscal Year 2020 Requests
The Town raise and appropriate from tax levy the sum of $2,140,048 for tax levy capital outlay and the sum of $344,000 from Sewer receipts for Sewer Division Capital Outlay and the sum of $75,500...
Councilor Santos motioned that the Town raise and appropriate from tax levy the sum of $2,140,048 for tax levy capital outlay and the sum of $344,000 from Sewer receipts for Sewer Division Capital Outlay and the sum of $75,500 from Water receipts for Water Division Capital Outlay, to carry out the purpose of Article 2. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned that the Town raise and appropriate from tax levy the sum of $2,140,048 for tax levy capital outlay and the sum of $344,000 from Sewer receipts for Sewer Division Capital Outlay and the sum of $75,500 from Water receipts for Water Division Capital Outlay, to carry out the purpose of Article 2. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Blatz Field Warrant Article as presented by Bob Burnett and David Story in the amount of $200,000.00
Town Meeting Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Blatz Field Warrant Article as presented by Bob Burnett and David Story in the amount of $200,000.00. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Town Meeting Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Blatz Field Warrant Article as presented by Bob Burnett and David Story in the amount of $200,000.00. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Warrant Articles
Approve the Debt Service Warrant Article as presented by the Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio in the amount of $4,625,000.00
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Debt Service Warrant Article as presented by the Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio in the amount of $4,625,000.00. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Debt Service Warrant Article as presented by the Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio in the amount of $4,625,000.00. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the WMGLD Pilot Payment Warrant Article in the amount of $904,512.00
Councilor Longo motioned to approve the WMGLD Pilot Payment Warrant Article in the amount of $904,512.00. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Longo motioned to approve the WMGLD Pilot Payment Warrant Article in the amount of $904,512.00. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Longo, second: Santos)
Approve the Refuse and Recycling Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works in the amount of $1,996,000.00 with the addition of every Saturday and 2nd and 4th...
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Refuse and Recycling Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works in the amount of $1,996,000.00 with the addition of every Saturday and 2nd and 4th Sunday except holidays and curbside pickup. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion failed 3-4-0 with Councilor Dombroski, Councilor May and Councilor Smith-Galvin voting in favor and Councilor Santos, Councilor Longo, Councilor Butt and Councilor DiNocco voting against the motion.
Yes: Dombroski, May, Smith-GalvinNo: Butt, DiNocco, Longo, Santos
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Refuse and Recycling Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works in the amount of $1,996,000.00 with the addition of every Saturday and 2nd and 4th Sunday except holidays and curbside pickup. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion failed 3-4-0 with Councilor Dombroski, Councilor May and Councilor Smith-Galvin voting in favor and Councilor Santos, Councilor Longo, Councilor Butt and Councilor DiNocco voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Refuse and Recycling Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works in the amount of $1,996,000.00
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Refuse and Recycling Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works in the amount of $1,996,000.00. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Dombroski voting against the motion.
The minutes give the count as 6-0-1 and name Edward F. Dombroski (no), which does not add up with the 7 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Refuse and Recycling Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works in the amount of $1,996,000.00. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Dombroski voting against the motion..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Downtown Design Improvements Warrant Article in the amount of $390,000.00 as presented by Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Downtown Design Improvements Warrant Article in the amount of $390,000.00 as presented by Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Downtown Design Improvements Warrant Article in the amount of $390,000.00 as presented by Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Feasibility Study for the DPW Garage in the amount of $100,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works
Councilor Longo motioned to approve the Feasibility Study for the DPW Garage in the amount of $100,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Longo motioned to approve the Feasibility Study for the DPW Garage in the amount of $100,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0..” (Motion: Longo, second: Santos)
Approve the Fire Truck Warrant Article in the amount of $700,000.00
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Fire Truck Warrant Article in the amount of $700,000.00. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Fire Truck Warrant Article in the amount of $700,000.00. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Police Indemnification in the amount of $15,000.00 and Fire Indemnification in the amount of $15,000.00 Warrant Article for a total amount of $30,000.00
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Police Indemnification in the amount of $15,000.00 and Fire Indemnification in the amount of $15,000.00 Warrant Article for a total amount of $30,000.00. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Police Indemnification in the amount of $15,000.00 and Fire Indemnification in the amount of $15,000.00 Warrant Article for a total amount of $30,000.00. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Payroll Supplement Warrant Article in the amount of $300,000.00 to be put in the Town Council budget with any excess to Free Cash
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Payroll Supplement Warrant Article in the amount of $300,000.00 to be put in the Town Council budget with any excess to Free Cash. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Payroll Supplement Warrant Article in the amount of $300,000.00 to be put in the Town Council budget with any excess to Free Cash. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Fire Department Supplement Warrant Article in the amount of $170,000.00
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Fire Department Supplement Warrant Article in the amount of $170,000.00. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Fire Department Supplement Warrant Article in the amount of $170,000.00. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Fiscal Year 2020 Budgets
Approve the Fire Department budget with the increase of the Deputy Fire Chief position for a total budget of $5,612,860.00
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Fire Department budget with the increase of the Deputy Fire Chief position for a total budget of $5,612,860.00. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Fire Department budget with the increase of the Deputy Fire Chief position for a total budget of $5,612,860.00. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Vocational Schools budget in the amount of $1,441,735.00 as presented by Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Vocational Schools budget in the amount of $1,441,735.00 as presented by Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Vocational Schools budget in the amount of $1,441,735.00 as presented by Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Matters Not Anticipated By The Chair Within 48 Hours of Meeting
Skip agenda item 9 - Matters Not Anticipated By The Chairperson Within 48 Hours of Meeting due to the time
Councilor Longo motioned to skip agenda item 9 - Matters Not Anticipated By The Chairperson Within 48 Hours of Meeting due to the time. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Longo motioned to skip agenda item 9 - Matters Not Anticipated By The Chairperson Within 48 Hours of Meeting due to the time. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Longo, second: Santos)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
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