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June 22, 2020
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Ann McGonigle Santos, Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco, Edward F. Dombroski
Absent: Peter J. May
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the June 08th, 2020 regular Town Council Meeting Minutes
Approval of Minutes: Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the June 08th, 2020 regular Town Council Meeting Minutes. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the June 08th, 2020 regular Town Council Meeting Minutes. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Deputy Fire Chief Appointment
Ratify the appointment
Councilor DiNocco motioned to ratify the appointment. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to ratify the appointment. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Building Inspector Appointment
Ratify the appointment
Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to ratify the appointment. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to ratify the appointment. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Dombroski)
Water and Sewer Rate Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
Councilor Dombroski motioned to open the Public Hearing. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to open the Public Hearing. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Approve the following: Water Rate per 100 Cubic Feet - Including Service Charge Rate - Tier 1 from 1 to 1000 $7.30; Tier 2 from 1001 to 2500 $7.72; Tier 3 from 2501 to 6000 $8.15; Tier 4 from 6001...
Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the following: Water Rate per 100 Cubic Feet - Including Service Charge Rate - Tier 1 from 1 to 1000 $7.30; Tier 2 from 1001 to 2500 $7.72; Tier 3 from 2501 to 6000 $8.15; Tier 4 from 6001 + $8.99. Water Service Charge - Meter Size (in) Charge Per Bill - 5/8 $19.16; ¾ $19.16; 1 $19.16; 1.5 $63.87; 2 $102.19; 3 $191.61; 4 $319.35. Sewer Rate per 100 Cubic Feet - Including Service Charge and Sewer Flat Rate - Tier 1 from 1 to 1000 $11.20; Tier 2 from 1010 to 2500 $11.70; Tier 3 from 2501 to 6000 $12.21; Tier 4 from 6001 + $13.22; Sewer Flat $370.00 (per quarter). Sewer Service Charge - Meter Size (in) Charge Per Bill - 5/8 $21.40; ¾ $21.40; 1 $21.40; 1.5 $71.33; 2 $114.14; 3 $214.00; 4 $356.67. Manual Read Meter Fee - $50.00 per quarter. Septic Disposal Rate - Facility Opening Fee $110.00; Disposal Cost per 100 Cubic Feet charged at current sewer rate; Off Hours disposal rate (additional) minimum 3 hours at current W-4 scale X 1.5. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-1-0 by a roll call vote with Councilor Chines voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: Chines
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the following: Water Rate per 100 Cubic Feet - Including Service Charge Rate - Tier 1 from 1 to 1000 $7.30; Tier 2 from 1001 to 2500 $7.72; Tier 3 from 2501 to 6000 $8.15; Tier 4 from 6001 + $8.99. Water Service Charge - Meter Size (in) Charge Per Bill - 5/8 $19.16; ¾ $19.16; 1 $19.16; 1.5 $63.87; 2 $102.19; 3 $191.61; 4 $319.35. Sewer Rate per 100 Cubic Feet - Including Service Charge and Sewer Flat Rate - Tier 1 from 1 to 1000 $11.20; Tier 2 from 1010 to 2500 $11.70; Tier 3 from 2501 to 6000 $12.21; Tier 4 from 6001 + $13.22; Sewer Flat $370.00 (per quarter). Sewer Service Charge - Meter Size (in) Charge Per Bill - 5/8 $21.40; ¾ $21.40; 1 $21.40; 1.5 $71.33; 2 $114.14; 3 $214.00; 4 $356.67. Manual Read Meter Fee - $50.00 per quarter. Septic Disposal Rate - Facility Opening Fee $110.00; Disposal Cost per 100 Cubic Feet charged at current sewer rate; Off Hours disposal rate (additional) minimum 3 hours at current W-4 scale X 1.5. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-1-0 by a roll call vote with Councilor Chines voting against the motion..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Butt)
Close the Public Hearing
Councilor Dombroski motioned to close the Public Hearing. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to close the Public Hearing. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
COVID-19 Updates
Extend outdoor dining to seven (7) days a week; expand the area for Sakura and Public Kitchen; and to open the whole east side of Tuttle Street
Councilor Dombroski motioned to extend outdoor dining to seven (7) days a week; expand the area for Sakura and Public Kitchen; and to open the whole east side of Tuttle Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to extend outdoor dining to seven (7) days a week; expand the area for Sakura and Public Kitchen; and to open the whole east side of Tuttle Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Economic Development Council
Create the Economic Development Council and to advertise at some point in the near future
Councilor Dombroski motioned to create the Economic Development Council and to advertise at some point in the near future. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to create the Economic Development Council and to advertise at some point in the near future. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Appointments
Appoint F. James Luciani to the Conservation Commission to fill an un-expired term through April 30, 2023
Appointments: Councilor Dombroski motioned to appoint F. James Luciani to the Conservation Commission to fill an un-expired term through April 30, 2023. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Appointments: Councilor Dombroski motioned to appoint F. James Luciani to the Conservation Commission to fill an un-expired term through April 30, 2023. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Appoint Abigail Lane, Jordan Coccoluto and Jiovanni Luciani as non- voting student members to the Clean Lake Committee
Council Smith-Galvin motioned to appoint Abigail Lane, Jordan Coccoluto and Jiovanni Luciani as non- voting student members to the Clean Lake Committee. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Council Smith-Galvin motioned to appoint Abigail Lane, Jordan Coccoluto and Jiovanni Luciani as non- voting student members to the Clean Lake Committee. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Dombroski)
Authorize the Clerk of the Town Council to advertise to fill an un-expired 5- year term on the Wakefield Housing Board of Commissioners through April 30, 2022
Councilor DiNocco motioned to authorize the Clerk of the Town Council to advertise to fill an un-expired 5- year term on the Wakefield Housing Board of Commissioners through April 30, 2022. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to authorize the Clerk of the Town Council to advertise to fill an un-expired 5- year term on the Wakefield Housing Board of Commissioners through April 30, 2022. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Donation
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $805.00 from various donors with thanks
Donation: Councilor Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $805.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Donation: Councilor Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $805.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Dombroski)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Chines motioned to adjourn. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned to adjourn. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Dombroski)
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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