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April 13, 2020
23 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, Peter J. May, Julie Smith-Galvin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the March 23, 2020 regular Town Council Meeting Minutes
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the March 23, 2020 regular Town Council Meeting Minutes. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the March 23, 2020 regular Town Council Meeting Minutes. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the April 06, 2020 regular Town Council Meeting Minutes
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the April 06, 2020 regular Town Council Meeting Minutes. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the April 06, 2020 regular Town Council Meeting Minutes. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Temporary Taxation Changes, Per Legislation
Pursuant to §10(a) of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, and in light of the Governor's Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to provisions COVID-19 the date of May 1, as appearing in G.L....
Councilor Santos motioned pursuant to §10(a) of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, and in light of the Governor's Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to provisions COVID-19 the date of May 1, as appearing in G.L. c. 59, § 57C, ¶¶ 7, 8, 10 & 11, be extended for the year 2020 to June 1; and the date April 1, as appearing in G.L. c. 59, § 57C, ¶ 7 be extended for the year 2020 to June 1; the purpose being to extend the due date for property tax bills to June 1, 2020. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned pursuant to §10(a) of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, and in light of the Governor's Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to provisions COVID-19 the date of May 1, as appearing in G.L. c. 59, § 57C, ¶¶ 7, 8, 10 & 11, be extended for the year 2020 to June 1; and the date April 1, as appearing in G.L. c. 59, § 57C, ¶ 7 be extended for the year 2020 to June 1; the purpose being to extend the due date for property tax bills to June 1, 2020. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Pursuant to § 10(a) of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, and in light of the Governor's Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to COVID-19 the date April 1, as appearing in G.L. c. 59 § 59,...
Councilor Santos motioned pursuant to § 10(a) of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, and in light of the Governor's Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to COVID-19 the date April 1, as appearing in G.L. c. 59 § 59, ¶ 3, be extended for the year 2020 to June 1; the purpose being to extend the due date for property tax exemptions applications to June 1, 2020. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned pursuant to § 10(a) of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, and in light of the Governor's Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to COVID-19 the date April 1, as appearing in G.L. c. 59 § 59, ¶ 3, be extended for the year 2020 to June 1; the purpose being to extend the due date for property tax exemptions applications to June 1, 2020. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Pursuant to § 11 of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, and in light of the Governor's Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to COVID-19; the Town waive the payment of interest and other...
Councilor Santos motioned pursuant to § 11 of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, and in light of the Governor's Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to COVID-19; the Town waive the payment of interest and other penalties in the event of late payment of any excise, tax, betterment assessment or apportionment thereof, water rate or annual sewer use or other charge added to a tax for any payments with a due date on or after March 10, 2020, made after its respective due date but before June 30, 2020; the purpose being to avoid penalizing taxpayers for payments made late during the said emergency but within Fiscal Year 2020. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned pursuant to § 11 of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, and in light of the Governor's Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to COVID-19; the Town waive the payment of interest and other penalties in the event of late payment of any excise, tax, betterment assessment or apportionment thereof, water rate or annual sewer use or other charge added to a tax for any payments with a due date on or after March 10, 2020, made after its respective due date but before June 30, 2020; the purpose being to avoid penalizing taxpayers for payments made late during the said emergency but within Fiscal Year 2020. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Annual Town Meeting
Postpone the Annual Town Meeting of May 4, 2020 to the date of June 8, 2020
Councilor Santos motioned to postpone the Annual Town Meeting of May 4, 2020 to the date of June 8, 2020. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to postpone the Annual Town Meeting of May 4, 2020 to the date of June 8, 2020. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Upcoming Town Events
The moratorium on any single-day town events that would be scheduled through Monday, July 6, 2020
Councilor Santos motioned for the moratorium on any single-day town events that would be scheduled through Monday, July 6, 2020. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned for the moratorium on any single-day town events that would be scheduled through Monday, July 6, 2020. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Public Hearings
Set the date of April 27, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. as the Public Hearing date for Bhavya Two LLC for an Application for License and/or a modification of an existing License to store Flammables at 950...
Councilor DiNocco motioned to set the date of April 27, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. as the Public Hearing date for Bhavya Two LLC for an Application for License and/or a modification of an existing License to store Flammables at 950 Main Street. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to set the date of April 27, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. as the Public Hearing date for Bhavya Two LLC for an Application for License and/or a modification of an existing License to store Flammables at 950 Main Street. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Committees/ Boards/Commi ssions Appointments
Re-appoint Maria Palomino to the Advisory Board of Public Works for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023
Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Maria Palomino to the Advisory Board of Public Works for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Maria Palomino to the Advisory Board of Public Works for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Re-appoint Amy Wall and re-appoint David Hatfield to the Zoning Board of Appeals both for three-year terms ending April 30, 2023
Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Amy Wall and re-appoint David Hatfield to the Zoning Board of Appeals both for three-year terms ending April 30, 2023. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Amy Wall and re-appoint David Hatfield to the Zoning Board of Appeals both for three-year terms ending April 30, 2023. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Amend the motion: re-appoint Tracey Cleversey and re- appoint Daniel Calore to the Capital Planning Committee, both for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023 and to appoint Jeffrey Giunta as an...
Councilor DiNocco amended his motion to re-appoint Tracey Cleversey and re- appoint Daniel Calore to the Capital Planning Committee, both for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023 and to appoint Jeffrey Giunta as an associate non- voting member to the Capital Planning Committee for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco amended his motion to re-appoint Tracey Cleversey and re- appoint Daniel Calore to the Capital Planning Committee, both for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023 and to appoint Jeffrey Giunta as an associate non- voting member to the Capital Planning Committee for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Re-appoint Lois Benjamin to the Disability Commission for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023
Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Lois Benjamin to the Disability Commission for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Lois Benjamin to the Disability Commission for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Re-appoint Warren Lasky and appoint Kenneth Alepidis to the Conservation Commission, both for three-year terms ending April 30, 2023
Councilor DiNocco motioned to re-appoint Warren Lasky and appoint Kenneth Alepidis to the Conservation Commission, both for three-year terms ending April 30, 2023. Councilor May seconded. Councilor Butt asked Madam Clerk Dalton if there was a recommendation from the Conservation Commission. Madam Clerk Dalton answered yes. Chairman Dombroski read the recommendation in favor of Jim Luciani and Mickey Lasky. Councilor Chines stated in light of the recommendations from the Commission he is reluctant in voting Mr. Luciani off of the Conservation Commission and asked if there could be an associate member. Chairman Dombroski and Town Counsel Mullen stated that the Conservation Commission is statutorily set and is reflected in the Town of Wakefield's Charter. The Town Council does not have the power to change the number. Motion passed 4-3-0 by a roll call vote 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 DiNocco motioned to re-appoint Warren Lasky and appoint Kenneth Alepidis to the Conservation Commission, both for three-year terms ending April 30, 2023. Councilor May seconded. Councilor Butt asked Madam Clerk Dalton if there was a recommendation from the Conservation Commission. Madam Clerk Dalton answered yes. Chairman Dombroski read the recommendation in favor of Jim Luciani and Mickey Lasky. Councilor Chines stated in light of the recommendations from the Commission he is reluctant in voting Mr. Luciani off of the Conservation Commission and asked if there could be an associate member. Chairman Dombroski and Town Counsel Mullen stated that the Conservation Commission is statutorily set and is reflected in the Town of Wakefield's Charter. The Town Council does not have the power to change the number. Motion passed 4-3-0 by a roll call vote with Councilor Chines, Councilor Butt and Councilor Smith-Galvin voting against the motion..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: May)
Re-appoint Florence Calore and re-appoint Elizabeth Ellis to the Council on Aging both for three-year terms ending April 30, 2023
Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Florence Calore and re-appoint Elizabeth Ellis to the Council on Aging both for three-year terms ending April 30, 2023. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Florence Calore and re-appoint Elizabeth Ellis to the Council on Aging both for three-year terms ending April 30, 2023. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Appoint to Kathleen Cain to the Cultural Council for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023
Councilor DiNocco motioned to appoint to Kathleen Cain to the Cultural Council for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to appoint to Kathleen Cain to the Cultural Council for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Re-appoint Dennis Cloherty to the Fence View Committee for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023
Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Dennis Cloherty to the Fence View Committee for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Dennis Cloherty to the Fence View Committee for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Table the appointments for feedback from the Chair of the Historical Commission
After discussion in regards to staggering terms, Councilor DiNocco motioned to table the appointments for feedback from the Chair of the Historical Commission. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“After discussion in regards to staggering terms, Councilor DiNocco motioned to table the appointments for feedback from the Chair of the Historical Commission. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Re-appoint Benny Wheat to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023 and to appoint Sherri Oken to the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term through April...
Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Benny Wheat to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023 and to appoint Sherri Oken to the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term through April 30, 2022. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Benny Wheat to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023 and to appoint Sherri Oken to the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term through April 30, 2022. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Re-appoint Charles Tarbell and re-appoint Timothy Demers to the Permanent Building Committee both for three-year terms ending April 30, 2023 and to appoint Philip Renzi, Wayne Hardacker, and Marc...
Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Charles Tarbell and re-appoint Timothy Demers to the Permanent Building Committee both for three-year terms ending April 30, 2023 and to appoint Philip Renzi, Wayne Hardacker, and Marc Moccio all as associate non-voting members with three-year terms ending April 30, 2023. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Charles Tarbell and re-appoint Timothy Demers to the Permanent Building Committee both for three-year terms ending April 30, 2023 and to appoint Philip Renzi, Wayne Hardacker, and Marc Moccio all as associate non-voting members with three-year terms ending April 30, 2023. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Re-appoint Richard Stevens, re-appoint Susan Hickey, and re-appoint Gerald Barrett to the Recreation Commission all with three-year terms ending April 30, 2023
Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Richard Stevens, re-appoint Susan Hickey, and re-appoint Gerald Barrett to the Recreation Commission all with three-year terms ending April 30, 2023. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Richard Stevens, re-appoint Susan Hickey, and re-appoint Gerald Barrett to the Recreation Commission all with three-year terms ending April 30, 2023. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Re-appoint Rob Ettinger and to appoint Kristi Yentile to the Veteran's Advisory Board for three-year terms ending April 30, 2023
Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Rob Ettinger and to appoint Kristi Yentile to the Veteran's Advisory Board for three-year terms ending April 30, 2023. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Rob Ettinger and to appoint Kristi Yentile to the Veteran's Advisory Board for three-year terms ending April 30, 2023. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Smith-Galvin)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
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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