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February 24, 2020
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Edward F. Dombroski, Ann McGonigle Santos, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Peter J. May, Julie Smith-Galvin
Absent: Paul R. DiNocco
Every vote, in order
Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open session
Councilor Dombroski called the meeting to order at 6:49 p.m. and stated there is a need for Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open session. Councilor Santos so motioned. Councilor Smith-Galvin 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 6:49 p.m. and stated there is a need for Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open session. Councilor Santos so motioned. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six councilors voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Santos, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approval of Minutes -February 10, 2020
Approve the February 10, 2020 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the February 10, 2020 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the February 10, 2020 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Presentation of Fiscal Year 2021 Budgets
Approve Budget 20 Inspectional Services in the amount of $364,218.00 as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget 20 Inspectional Services in the amount of $364,218.00 as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget 20 Inspectional Services in the amount of $364,218.00 as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Approve Budget 3 I.T. Department in the amount of $371,892.00 as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget 3 I.T. Department in the amount of $371,892.00 as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget 3 I.T. Department in the amount of $371,892.00 as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Motion passed 6-0-0.
Approve Budget 34 Library in the amount of $1,779,056.00 as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget 34 Library in the amount of $1,779,056.00 as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget 34 Library in the amount of $1,779,056.00 as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Approve Budget 1 Town Council in the amount of $562,729.00 as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget 1 Town Council in the amount of $562,729.00 as presented. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget 1 Town Council in the amount of $562,729.00 as presented. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget 2 Accounting in the amount of $426,612.00 as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget 2 Accounting in the amount of $426,612.00 as presented. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget 2 Accounting in the amount of $426,612.00 as presented. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Smith-Galvin)
Strategic Road Repair & Maintenance Plan
Authorize the Town Administrator to draft an Article that can be voted on at a Town Council meeting in March 2020 to be included on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant of May 4, 2020
Councilor Santos motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to draft an Article that can be voted on at a Town Council meeting in March 2020 to be included on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant of May 4, 2020. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to draft an Article that can be voted on at a Town Council meeting in March 2020 to be included on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant of May 4, 2020. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Smith-Galvin)
WCNA Playground Entrance Proposal
Advance the proposal to the public comment period as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to advance the proposal to the public comment period as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to advance the proposal to the public comment period as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Wakefield Youth Council Proposal
The approval of the creation of the Youth Council as presented
Councilor Santos motioned for the approval of the creation of the Youth Council as presented. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned for the approval of the creation of the Youth Council as presented. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Smith-Galvin)
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and Municipal Vulnerability Program
The approval of the revised updated Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented
Councilor Chines motioned for the approval of the revised updated Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned for the approval of the revised updated Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Santos)
Adopt the Municipal Vulnerability Program as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to adopt the Municipal Vulnerability Program as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to adopt the Municipal Vulnerability Program as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Community Garden Proposal
Advance the proposal to the public comment period as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to advance the proposal to the public comment period as presented. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to advance the proposal to the public comment period as presented. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Smith-Galvin)
Town Owned Land
Execute a Deed conveying 54 square feet of land abandoned by the Town of Wakefield for property located at 1 Hillside Avenue
Councilor Santos motioned for the Town Council to execute a Deed conveying 54 square feet of land abandoned by the Town of Wakefield for property located at 1 Hillside Avenue. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned for the Town Council to execute a Deed conveying 54 square feet of land abandoned by the Town of Wakefield for property located at 1 Hillside Avenue. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Smith-Galvin)
License
Approve the request of Amy Jellison for a One-Day Liquor License for a fundraising event at the Americal Civic Center on March 28, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request of Amy Jellison for a One-Day Liquor License for a fundraising event at the Americal Civic Center on March 28, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request of Amy Jellison for a One-Day Liquor License for a fundraising event at the Americal Civic Center on March 28, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Banner Request
Approve the request for The Angel Fund banner to be displayed from September 1, 2020 through September 12, 2020
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request for The Angel Fund banner to be displayed from September 1, 2020 through September 12, 2020. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request for The Angel Fund banner to be displayed from September 1, 2020 through September 12, 2020. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Smith-Galvin)
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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