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May 13, 2019
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco, Edward F. Dombroski, Peter J. May, Julie Smith-Galvin, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Re-Organization
Elect Edward F. Dombroski as Chairperson of the Town Council
Councilor DiNocco nominated Councilor Dombroski. There being no other nominations and Councilor Dombroski having accepted the nomination, Councilor May declared the nominations closed and called for a vote. Councilor Dombroski was unanimously elected Chairperson.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Edward F. Dombroski); the minutes say he “was unanimously elected Chairperson.” No seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco nominated Councilor Dombroski. There being no other nominations and Councilor Dombroski having accepted the nomination, Councilor May declared the nominations closed and called for a vote. Councilor Dombroski was unanimously elected Chairperson..” (Motion: DiNocco)
Elect the Vice-Chairperson (Ann McGonigle Santos or Mehreen N. Butt)
Councilor Dombroski asked for a roll call vote. Councilor Butt voted for Councilor Butt; Councilor DiNocco voted for Councilor Santos; Councilor Chines voted for Councilor Butt; Councilor Smith-Galvin voted Councilor Butt; Councilor May voted for Councilor Santos and Councilor Dombroski voted for Councilor Santos. Nomination for Councilor Santos passed on a Vote of 4-3.
A choice between two nominees, so the result only is shown. The roll call reads: “Councilor Butt voted for Councilor Butt; Councilor DiNocco voted for Councilor Santos; Councilor Chines voted for Councilor Butt; Councilor Smith-Galvin voted Councilor Butt; Councilor May voted for Councilor Santos and Councilor Dombroski voted for Councilor Santos. Nomination for Councilor Santos passed on a Vote of 4-3.” The minutes do not list Ann McGonigle Santos’s own vote. Peter J. May nominated Ann McGonigle Santos; Julie Smith-Galvin nominated Mehreen N. Butt.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski asked for a roll call vote. Councilor Butt voted for Councilor Butt; Councilor DiNocco voted for Councilor Santos; Councilor Chines voted for Councilor Butt; Councilor Smith-Galvin voted Councilor Butt; Councilor May voted for Councilor Santos and Councilor Dombroski voted for Councilor Santos. Nomination for Councilor Santos passed on a Vote of 4-3..” (Motion: May)
Farmer's Market Contract
The vote on the Contract for the Farmer's Market be tabled until the May 30, 2019 Town Council meeting since the Contract was not available to the Town Council before the meeting
Councilor Chines asked that the vote on the Contract for the Farmer's Market be tabled until the May 30, 2019 Town Council meeting since the Contract was not available to the Town Council before the meeting. Councilor Chines so motioned. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines asked that the vote on the Contract for the Farmer's Market be tabled until the May 30, 2019 Town Council meeting since the Contract was not available to the Town Council before the meeting. Councilor Chines so motioned. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Class II License Renewal Application
Approve the Class II License Renewal Application for P&L Auto located at 155 Foundry Street
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Class II License Renewal Application for P&L Auto located at 155 Foundry Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Class II License Renewal Application for P&L Auto located at 155 Foundry Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Liquor License
Approve the liquor license application for Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the Farmer's Market contingent upon the Farmer's Market contract being approved at the May 30, 2019 meeting
Councilor Chines motioned to approve the liquor license application for Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the Farmer's Market contingent upon the Farmer's Market contract being approved at the May 30, 2019 meeting. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned to approve the liquor license application for Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the Farmer's Market contingent upon the Farmer's Market contract being approved at the May 30, 2019 meeting. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Santos)
One Day Liquor License Applications
Approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Amy Wall for an end of season gymnastics party on May 18, 2019 at the Americal Civic Center from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Amy Wall for an end of season gymnastics party on May 18, 2019 at the Americal Civic Center from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Amy Wall for an end of season gymnastics party on May 18, 2019 at the Americal Civic Center from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Julie Smith-Galvin for a graduation party on June 8, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Julie Smith-Galvin for a graduation party on June 8, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Julie Smith-Galvin abstaining.
Yes: Butt, Chines, DiNocco, Dombroski, May, SantosAbstained: Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Julie Smith-Galvin for a graduation party on June 8, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Julie Smith-Galvin abstaining..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: May)
Girl Scout Request
Approve the Kindness Rock Garden to again correspond with the Farmer's Market season and that DPW and the Girl Scouts coordinate the removal and storage of the materials
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Kindness Rock Garden to again correspond with the Farmer's Market season and that DPW and the Girl Scouts coordinate the removal and storage of the materials. Any future use would require approval by Town Council upon request. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Kindness Rock Garden to again correspond with the Farmer's Market season and that DPW and the Girl Scouts coordinate the removal and storage of the materials. Any future use would require approval by Town Council upon request. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Application
Approve the Beano License for Saint Joseph School every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. with a review on an annual basis
Councilor Chines motioned to approve the Beano License for Saint Joseph School every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. with a review on an annual basis. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned to approve the Beano License for Saint Joseph School every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. with a review on an annual basis. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Santos)
Change of Manager
Approve the Change of Manager for the Four Points Sheraton Wakefield liquor license
Councilor May motioned to approve the Change of Manager for the Four Points Sheraton Wakefield liquor license. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to approve the Change of Manager for the Four Points Sheraton Wakefield liquor license. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: DiNocco)
Warrant Review and Signing
Approve Councilor Smith-Galvin signing Warrant #30 dated January 22, 2019 through Warrant #34 dated February 19, 2019; and Warrant #40 dated April 2, 2019 through Warrant #44 dated April 30, 2019...
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve Councilor Smith-Galvin signing Warrant #30 dated January 22, 2019 through Warrant #34 dated February 19, 2019; and Warrant #40 dated April 2, 2019 through Warrant #44 dated April 30, 2019 regarding town affairs. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve Councilor Smith-Galvin signing Warrant #30 dated January 22, 2019 through Warrant #34 dated February 19, 2019; and Warrant #40 dated April 2, 2019 through Warrant #44 dated April 30, 2019 regarding town affairs. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Adoption of Policy for Structures placed on Town owned property
Amend the motion to adopt the policy for structures placed on town owned property to be accepted as presented with the revision of the comment period dates to be two (2) regularly scheduled Town...
Councilor Santos motioned to amend the motion to adopt the policy for structures placed on town owned property to be accepted as presented with the revision of the comment period dates to be two (2) regularly scheduled Town Council meetings or thirty (30) days. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Amended motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to amend the motion to adopt the policy for structures placed on town owned property to be accepted as presented with the revision of the comment period dates to be two (2) regularly scheduled Town Council meetings or thirty (30) days. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Amended motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Main motion as amended: Approve the policy as presented
Main motion passed with the amended motion. 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Main motion passed with the amended motion. 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: May)
Library Request
Approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $5,820.00 from various donors with thanks
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $5,820.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $5,820.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Traffic Advisory Recommenda tion
Accept the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee for a "No Parking Here to Corner" sign be installed on the south side of Water Street, twenty feet east of the intersection with Valley...
Councilor DiNocco motioned to accept the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee for a "No Parking Here to Corner" sign be installed on the south side of Water Street, twenty feet east of the intersection with Valley Street. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to accept the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee for a "No Parking Here to Corner" sign be installed on the south side of Water Street, twenty feet east of the intersection with Valley Street. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Parade Requests
Approve the parade as proposed
Councilor May motioned to approve the parade as proposed. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to approve the parade as proposed. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: DiNocco)
West Side Social Club requests the use of the commons beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 to 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019
West Side Social Club requests the use of the commons beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 to 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019. Councilor DiNocco so motioned. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“West Side Social Club requests the use of the commons beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 to 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019. Councilor DiNocco so motioned. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Regular Minutes -
Approve the April 22, 2019 Minutes as amended
Councilor May motioned to approve the April 22, 2019 Minutes as amended. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-1 with Councilor Chines April 22, 2019 abstaining.
The minutes say the motion passed 7-0-1 with Jonathan P. Chines (who joined the council after April 22, 2019) abstaining. That adds up to eight votes on a seven-member council, so it cannot be matched to the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to approve the April 22, 2019 Minutes as amended. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-1 with Councilor Chines April 22, 2019 abstaining..” (Motion: May, second: DiNocco)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor May motioned to adjourn. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to adjourn. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, 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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