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June 24, 2019
24 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Edward F. Dombroski, Ann McGonigle Santos, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco, Peter J. May, Julie Smith-Galvin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve of Minutes -June 10, 2019
Approve the June 10, 2019 Minutes as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the June 10, 2019 Minutes as presented. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the June 10, 2019 Minutes as presented. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Public Hearing -CNCMCC, LLC d/b/a Blue Moon Grill
Approve the All Alcohol Liquor License and the Common Victualler License for CNCMCC, LLC d/b/a Blue Moon Grill
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the All Alcohol Liquor License and the Common Victualler License for CNCMCC, LLC d/b/a Blue Moon Grill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the All Alcohol Liquor License and the Common Victualler License for CNCMCC, LLC d/b/a Blue Moon Grill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Public Hearing -Water and Sewer Rates
Approve the water rate of $7.30 per 100 cubic feet and the service charge of $18.00 per quarter as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the water rate of $7.30 per 100 cubic feet and the service charge of $18.00 per quarter as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the water rate of $7.30 per 100 cubic feet and the service charge of $18.00 per quarter as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Approve the sewer rate of $11.20 per cubic feet as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the sewer rate of $11.20 per cubic feet as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the sewer rate of $11.20 per cubic feet as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Approve the sewer flat rate of $356.00 per quarter as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the sewer flat rate of $356.00 per quarter as presented. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the sewer flat rate of $356.00 per quarter as presented. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Approve the septic disposal rate fee of $110.00 per delivery as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the septic disposal rate fee of $110.00 per delivery as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the septic disposal rate fee of $110.00 per delivery as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the meter fee of $50.00 as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the meter fee of $50.00 as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the meter fee of $50.00 as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the proposed fee modification connection fee of $500.00 for new connections only
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the proposed fee modification connection fee of $500.00 for new connections only. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the proposed fee modification connection fee of $500.00 for new connections only. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Approve the water tapping fees as proposed
Councilor Chines motioned to approve the water tapping fees as proposed. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned to approve the water tapping fees as proposed. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: May)
Approve the recommendation of the Advisory Board of Public Works to not change the current Second Meter Policy as presented and to not review the policy until 2022
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the recommendation of the Advisory Board of Public Works to not change the current Second Meter Policy as presented and to not review the policy until 2022. Councilor Santos seconded. Councilor Dombroski stated that the policy should be reviewed prior to 2022. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Councilor Dombroski voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, DiNocco, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the recommendation of the Advisory Board of Public Works to not change the current Second Meter Policy as presented and to not review the policy until 2022. Councilor Santos seconded. Councilor Dombroski stated that the policy should be reviewed prior to 2022. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Councilor Dombroski voting against the motion..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
License & Permits
Approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for Oy Umapom Zivan for a private event at the Americal Civic Center on July 21, 2019
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for Oy Umapom Zivan for a private event at the Americal Civic Center on July 21, 2019. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for Oy Umapom Zivan for a private event at the Americal Civic Center on July 21, 2019. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Events
Approve the request to have Festival Italia on August 24, 2019 with a rain date of August 31, 2019 as proposed
Councilor May motioned to approve the request to have Festival Italia on August 24, 2019 with a rain date of August 31, 2019 as proposed. Councilor Santos seconded. The Council asked that the request for a Liquor License be submitted with the appropriate application for the next Town Council meeting to be voted on. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor DiNocco abstaining.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinAbstained: DiNocco
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to approve the request to have Festival Italia on August 24, 2019 with a rain date of August 31, 2019 as proposed. Councilor Santos seconded. The Council asked that the request for a Liquor License be submitted with the appropriate application for the next Town Council meeting to be voted on. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor DiNocco abstaining..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Presentation & Action Items -Traffic Advisory Recommenda
Approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee for Common Street be made a one-way street (southbound) between Church Street and the intersection with Lafayette Street with a Stop sign for...
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee for Common Street be made a one-way street (southbound) between Church Street and the intersection with Lafayette Street with a Stop sign for southbound traffic on Common Street at the intersection with Lafayette Street with the addition of one handicapped parking space on the east side of Common Street adjacent to the Upper Common and one handicapped parking space on the south side of Lafayette Street near the intersection with Common Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 4-3-0 with Councilor Chines, Councilor Butt and Councilor Smith- Galvin voting against the motion.
Yes: DiNocco, Dombroski, May, SantosNo: Butt, Chines, Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee for Common Street be made a one-way street (southbound) between Church Street and the intersection with Lafayette Street with a Stop sign for southbound traffic on Common Street at the intersection with Lafayette Street with the addition of one handicapped parking space on the east side of Common Street adjacent to the Upper Common and one handicapped parking space on the south side of Lafayette Street near the intersection with Common Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 4-3-0 with Councilor Chines, Councilor Butt and Councilor Smith- Galvin voting against the motion..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
tions
Approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee that signs be installed from the driveway at the north end of the building at 627 Main Street to the driveway at the south end of the building...
Councilor May motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee that signs be installed from the driveway at the north end of the building at 627 Main Street to the driveway at the south end of the building that prohibits parking from 6am to 10am. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee that signs be installed from the driveway at the north end of the building at 627 Main Street to the driveway at the south end of the building that prohibits parking from 6am to 10am. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee that "No Parking Here to Corner" signs be installed twenty feet from all four corners of the Chestnut Street/Cedar Street intersection
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee that "No Parking Here to Corner" signs be installed twenty feet from all four corners of the Chestnut Street/Cedar Street intersection. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee that "No Parking Here to Corner" signs be installed twenty feet from all four corners of the Chestnut Street/Cedar Street intersection. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Library Gifts
Accept and expend a gift to the library in the amount of $799.00 for various donors with thanks
Councilor DiNocco motioned to accept and expend a gift to the library in the amount of $799.00 for various donors with thanks. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to accept and expend a gift to the library in the amount of $799.00 for various donors with thanks. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $348.00 from various donors with thanks
Councilor DiNocco motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $348.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $348.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Banner Request
Approve the request from the Wakefield Repertory Theatre to hang a banner on the light poles on Main Street just before Americal Civic Center from July 22, 2019 through August 5, 2019 to promote...
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request from the Wakefield Repertory Theatre to hang a banner on the light poles on Main Street just before Americal Civic Center from July 22, 2019 through August 5, 2019 to promote Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request from the Wakefield Repertory Theatre to hang a banner on the light poles on Main Street just before Americal Civic Center from July 22, 2019 through August 5, 2019 to promote Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Kiosks Posting Policy
Approve the non-electronic kiosk posting policy with any revisions following public input period
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the non-electronic kiosk posting policy with any revisions following public input period. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Councilor DiNocco has concerns regarding the revised policy that does not include Main Streets from the approval process going forward and suggested the Council reconsider. He also noted the possibility of plaques on installed on the kiosks for the four (4) sponsors who donated $2,500.00 each. Councilor Dombroski stated that this has been a tremendous gift from Main Streets that sits on Town property but they will have a voice in the process going forward, including providing ongoing "evergreen" content. Councilor Butt thanked Town Administrator, Councilor Smith- Galvin and Town Counsel for drafting the policy. She is going to look at Town Administrator Maio, Executive Assistant Sherri Dalton and Content and Communication Manager Jenn McDonald for implementation of the policy. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Councilor May voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, DiNocco, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: May
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the non-electronic kiosk posting policy with any revisions following public input period. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Councilor DiNocco has concerns regarding the revised policy that does not include Main Streets from the approval process going forward and suggested the Council reconsider. He also noted the possibility of plaques on installed on the kiosks for the four (4) sponsors who donated $2,500.00 each. Councilor Dombroski stated that this has been a tremendous gift from Main Streets that sits on Town property but they will have a voice in the process going forward, including providing ongoing "evergreen" content. Councilor Butt thanked Town Administrator, Councilor Smith- Galvin and Town Counsel for drafting the policy. She is going to look at Town Administrator Maio, Executive Assistant Sherri Dalton and Content and Communication Manager Jenn McDonald for implementation of the policy. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Councilor May voting against the motion..” (Motion: Santos, second: Smith-Galvin)
Friends of Lake Quannapowitt Donation
Accept and expend a gift or gifts from the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt in the amount of $152,000.00 as proposed to the Town of Wakefield for improvements to Colonel Connelly Park/Gertrude...
Councilor May motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts from the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt in the amount of $152,000.00 as proposed to the Town of Wakefield for improvements to Colonel Connelly Park/Gertrude Spaulding Park with thanks. Councilor Santos seconded. Councilor Butt inquired since the gift is a large amount whether the Town Council should draft as Memorandum of Understanding Agreement so that the expectations are clear. Town Counsel explained that the Town Council legally has to accept the funds for the purpose offered and not have to go to Town Meeting for appropriation and it can be spent only for the purposes offered. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts from the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt in the amount of $152,000.00 as proposed to the Town of Wakefield for improvements to Colonel Connelly Park/Gertrude Spaulding Park with thanks. Councilor Santos seconded. Councilor Butt inquired since the gift is a large amount whether the Town Council should draft as Memorandum of Understanding Agreement so that the expectations are clear. Town Counsel explained that the Town Council legally has to accept the funds for the purpose offered and not have to go to Town Meeting for appropriation and it can be spent only for the purposes offered. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Order Estimating Betterment
Approve and sign the Order Estimating Betterment for Flanders Lane
Councilor May motioned to approve and sign the Order Estimating Betterment for Flanders Lane. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to approve and sign the Order Estimating Betterment for Flanders Lane. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: DiNocco)
Order of Taking
Approve and sign the Order of Taking for Flanders Lane as a public way
Councilor Santos motioned to approve and sign the Order of Taking for Flanders Lane as a public way. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve and sign the Order of Taking for Flanders Lane as a public way. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Roadway Betterment
Approve and sign the Roadway Betterment for Mt
Councilor May motioned to approve and sign the Roadway Betterment for Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Everett Street Certification to Assessors to close out the project. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to approve and sign the Roadway Betterment for Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Everett Street Certification to Assessors to close out the project. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Chines motioned to adjourn. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned to adjourn. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: May)
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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