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February 10, 2020
17 recorded votes, 0 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
Approval of Minutes -January 27, 2020
Approve the January 27, 2020 Executive Session Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the January 27, 2020 Executive Session Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the January 27, 2020 Executive Session Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Approve the January 27, 2020 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the January 27, 2020 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the January 27, 2020 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Public Hearing - Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department
Open the Public Hearing regarding the Petition For Pole Locations filed by the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department
Councilor Santos motioned to open the Public Hearing regarding the Petition For Pole Locations filed by the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to open the Public Hearing regarding the Petition For Pole Locations filed by the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Continue the Public Hearing to the Town Council meeting of March 9, 2020 at 7:05 p.m
Seeing there was no public input, Councilor DiNocco motioned to continue the Public Hearing to the Town Council meeting of March 9, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Seeing there was no public input, Councilor DiNocco motioned to continue the Public Hearing to the Town Council meeting of March 9, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Close the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m
Councilor Chines motioned to close the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned to close the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Santos)
Presentation of Fiscal Year 2021 Budgets
Approve Budget 16 Police Department in the amount of $5,960,655.00 as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve Budget 16 Police Department in the amount of $5,960,655.00 as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve Budget 16 Police Department in the amount of $5,960,655.00 as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Approve Budget #17 Fire Department in the amount of $5,706,306.00 as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget #17 Fire Department in the amount of $5,706,306.00 as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget #17 Fire Department in the amount of $5,706,306.00 as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Approve Budget #19 Emergency Management in the amount of $74,200.00 as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget #19 Emergency Management in the amount of $74,200.00 as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget #19 Emergency Management in the amount of $74,200.00 as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Carnival Request
Approve the request
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Donation
Approve the request of the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,010.00 from various donors with thanks
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the request of the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,010.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the request of the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,010.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Licenses
Approve the 2020 Class I License Application for EMS Direct, LLC located at 16-18 DelCarmine Street
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2020 Class I License Application for EMS Direct, LLC located at 16-18 DelCarmine Street. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2020 Class I License Application for EMS Direct, LLC located at 16-18 DelCarmine Street. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Approve the 2020 Class II License Application for EMS Direct, LLC located at 16-18 DelCarmine Street
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2020 Class II License Application for EMS Direct, LLC located at 16-18 DelCarmine Street. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2020 Class II License Application for EMS Direct, LLC located at 16-18 DelCarmine Street. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Approve the Class II License Application for Albrecht Buick GMC of Wakefield, Inc. located at 614 North Avenue
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Class II License Application for Albrecht Buick GMC of Wakefield, Inc. located at 614 North Avenue. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Class II License Application for Albrecht Buick GMC of Wakefield, Inc. located at 614 North Avenue. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the One Day Liquor License for a private event at the Americal Civic Center on February 15, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License for a private event at the Americal Civic Center on February 15, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License for a private event at the Americal Civic Center on February 15, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Approve the One Day Liquor License for a fundraising event at the Americal Civic Center on February 15, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License for a fundraising event at the Americal Civic Center on February 15, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License for a fundraising event at the Americal Civic Center on February 15, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Referral to Planning Board
Refer the applicant's request for zoning bylaw change amending the Wakefield Zoning Map dated May 2, 2016 as shown on Wakefield Assessors Maps for properties on North Avenue as Parcel 47B on Map...
Councilor Santos motioned to refer the applicant's request for zoning bylaw change amending the Wakefield Zoning Map dated May 2, 2016 as shown on Wakefield Assessors Maps for properties on North Avenue as Parcel 47B on Map 2A, Parcel 2+ on Map 2A and Parcel 47L on Map 2A within the Single Residence District to the General Residence. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to refer the applicant's request for zoning bylaw change amending the Wakefield Zoning Map dated May 2, 2016 as shown on Wakefield Assessors Maps for properties on North Avenue as Parcel 47B on Map 2A, Parcel 2+ on Map 2A and Parcel 47L on Map 2A within the Single Residence District to the General Residence. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
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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