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November 13, 2019
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Edward F. Dombroski, Ann McGonigle Santos, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco, Julie Smith-Galvin
Absent: Peter J. May
Every vote, in order
Executive Session to discuss Woods Subdivision litigation, Opioid litigation and DPW Laborers contract because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town,...
Councilor Dombroski called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and stated there is a need for Executive Session to discuss Woods Subdivision litigation, Opioid litigation and DPW Laborers contract because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open session. Councilor DiNocco so motioned. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six councilors voting in the affirmative.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and stated there is a need for Executive Session to discuss Woods Subdivision litigation, Opioid litigation and DPW Laborers contract because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open session. Councilor DiNocco so motioned. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six councilors voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Approve of Minutes -October 28, 2019
Approve the October 28, 2019 Executive Session Minutes as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the October 28, 2019 Executive Session Minutes as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the October 28, 2019 Executive Session Minutes as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the October 28, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the October 28, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilor Santos. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the October 28, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilor Santos. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco)
Ambulance Contract
Award Cataldo Ambulance for the Town of Wakefield's ambulance service with a three-year contact from 2019-2022
Councilor Santos motioned to award Cataldo Ambulance for the Town of Wakefield's ambulance service with a three-year contact from 2019-2022. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-1-0 with Councilor DiNocco voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: DiNocco
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to award Cataldo Ambulance for the Town of Wakefield's ambulance service with a three-year contact from 2019-2022. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-1-0 with Councilor DiNocco voting against the motion..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
DPW Laborers Contract
Approve the DPW Laborers Contract as proposed
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the DPW Laborers Contract as proposed. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the DPW Laborers Contract as proposed. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Removal of Trees on Town Property
Accept the proposed settlement as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to accept the proposed settlement as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to accept the proposed settlement as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Program
Accept the gift, set the rates that will be covered by users, adopt a one (1) year pilot program that would be tracked in conjunction with MGLD to be reviewed by the Town Council in a year's time...
Councilor DiNocco motioned to accept the gift, set the rates that will be covered by users, adopt a one (1) year pilot program that would be tracked in conjunction with MGLD to be reviewed by the Town Council in a year's time (December 2020) and approve the three (3) locations as proposed. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to accept the gift, set the rates that will be covered by users, adopt a one (1) year pilot program that would be tracked in conjunction with MGLD to be reviewed by the Town Council in a year's time (December 2020) and approve the three (3) locations as proposed. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Banner Request
Approve the request of the Wakefield Community Partnership to hang a banner on Main Street from November 26, 2019 through December 09, 2019
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request of the Wakefield Community Partnership to hang a banner on Main Street from November 26, 2019 through December 09, 2019. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request of the Wakefield Community Partnership to hang a banner on Main Street from November 26, 2019 through December 09, 2019. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Gift Acceptance
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $548.00 from various donors with thanks
Councilor Santos motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $548.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $548.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $2,680.00 from various donors with thanks
Councilor Santos motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $2,680.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $2,680.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Surplus Equipment
Authorize the Department of Public Works to auction surplus equipment as proposed
Councilor DiNocco motioned to authorize the Department of Public Works to auction surplus equipment as proposed. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to authorize the Department of Public Works to auction surplus equipment as proposed. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Appointment
Authorize Sherri Dalton/Town Administrators' office to advertise for a new member to the Finance Committee to fill the remainder of a three-year term ending June 30, 2020
Councilor Santos motioned to authorize Sherri Dalton/Town Administrators' office to advertise for a new member to the Finance Committee to fill the remainder of a three-year term ending June 30, 2020. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to authorize Sherri Dalton/Town Administrators' office to advertise for a new member to the Finance Committee to fill the remainder of a three-year term ending June 30, 2020. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor DiNocco motioned to adjourn. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to adjourn. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (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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