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May 28, 2020
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ann McGonigle Santos, Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco, Edward F. Dombroski, Peter J. May
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the May 11, 2020 regular Town Council Meeting Minutes
Councilor Chines motioned to approve the May 11, 2020 regular Town Council Meeting Minutes. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned to approve the May 11, 2020 regular Town Council Meeting Minutes. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: May)
Annual Town Meeting
Designate Health Director Clay to submit to the Attorney General a letter declaring the continuing of Town Meeting from June 8, 2020 to June 20, 2020
Councilor DiNocco motioned to designate Health Director Clay to submit to the Attorney General a letter declaring the continuing of Town Meeting from June 8, 2020 to June 20, 2020. Councilor Smith- Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to designate Health Director Clay to submit to the Attorney General a letter declaring the continuing of Town Meeting from June 8, 2020 to June 20, 2020. Councilor Smith- Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the Tax Collector and Town Clerk salary increase in their budgets under the same parameters as the Supervisors contract
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Tax Collector and Town Clerk salary increase in their budgets under the same parameters as the Supervisors contract. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Tax Collector and Town Clerk salary increase in their budgets under the same parameters as the Supervisors contract. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: May)
Annual Town Election Warrant
Approve the election hours from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on June 23, 2020
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the election hours from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on June 23, 2020. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 by a roll call vote with Councilor Dombroski abstaining.
Yes: Butt, Chines, DiNocco, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinAbstained: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the election hours from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on June 23, 2020. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 by a roll call vote with Councilor Dombroski abstaining..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Butt)
Approve the June 23, 2020 Annual Town Election Warrant
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the June 23, 2020 Annual Town Election Warrant. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 by a roll call vote with Councilor Dombroski abstaining.
Yes: Butt, Chines, DiNocco, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinAbstained: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the June 23, 2020 Annual Town Election Warrant. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 by a roll call vote with Councilor Dombroski abstaining..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Town Election/Town Meeting Worker Appointments
Approve the Town Election/Town Meeting Worker applicants as presented and attached with three-year terms through June 30, 2023
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Town Election/Town Meeting Worker applicants as presented and attached with three-year terms through June 30, 2023. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Town Election/Town Meeting Worker applicants as presented and attached with three-year terms through June 30, 2023. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Economic Development Council
Table the discussion with Madam Chair appointing Councilors to collaborate with the expectation of having a discussion at the next Town Council meeting
Councilor Dombroski motioned to table the discussion with Madam Chair appointing Councilors to collaborate with the expectation of having a discussion at the next Town Council meeting. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 by a roll call vote with Councilor DiNocco voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: DiNocco
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to table the discussion with Madam Chair appointing Councilors to collaborate with the expectation of having a discussion at the next Town Council meeting. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 by a roll call vote with Councilor DiNocco voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Licenses & Approvals
Approve the request of Aaronap Cellars to sell wine at the Farmer's Market
Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the request of Aaronap Cellars to sell wine at the Farmer's Market. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the request of Aaronap Cellars to sell wine at the Farmer's Market. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Butt)
Ratify the previous vote taken at the May 11, 2020 Town Council meeting to raise the Pride Flag in front of the Americal Civic Center for the month of June
Councilor DiNocco motioned to ratify the previous vote taken at the May 11, 2020 Town Council meeting to raise the Pride Flag in front of the Americal Civic Center for the month of June. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to ratify the previous vote taken at the May 11, 2020 Town Council meeting to raise the Pride Flag in front of the Americal Civic Center for the month of June. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: May)
MSBA High School Building Committee
Appoint the MSBA High School Building Committee applicants as presented and attached with terms for the duration of the committee and to also appoint Councilor Chines as the liaison from the Town...
Councilor DiNocco motioned to appoint the MSBA High School Building Committee applicants as presented and attached with terms for the duration of the committee and to also appoint Councilor Chines as the liaison from the Town Council. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to appoint the MSBA High School Building Committee applicants as presented and attached with terms for the duration of the committee and to also appoint Councilor Chines as the liaison from the Town Council. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Youth Council - Middle School Members
Appoint the first three Youth Council Middle School applicants in order as they were received as voting members and the following three as associate members as presented and attached with one-year...
Councilor Dombroski motioned to appoint the first three Youth Council Middle School applicants in order as they were received as voting members and the following three as associate members as presented and attached with one-year terms ending June 30, 2021. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to appoint the first three Youth Council Middle School applicants in order as they were received as voting members and the following three as associate members as presented and attached with one-year terms ending June 30, 2021. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Public Hearing
Set June 22, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. as the Water & Sewer Rates Public Hearing
Councilor Dombroski motioned to set June 22, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. as the Water & Sewer Rates Public Hearing. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to set June 22, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. as the Water & Sewer Rates Public Hearing. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Dombroski motioned to adjourn. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to adjourn. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
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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