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June 14, 2021
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Peter J. May, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Peter J. May left the meeting at 8:56 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the May 24th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the May 24th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the May 24th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Chines)
Broadway Crossing
Open the Public Hearing and table until after the Broadway Crossing update
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to open the Public Hearing and table until after the Broadway Crossing update. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to open the Public Hearing and table until after the Broadway Crossing update. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Santos)
Continue the Public Hearing
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to continue the Public Hearing. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to continue the Public Hearing. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Butt)
Approve the application as presented
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the application as presented. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the application as presented. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Butt)
Close the Public Hearing
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to close the Public Hearing. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to close the Public Hearing. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Chines)
Open the Public Hearing and table until after the 7:10 Public Hearing
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to open the Public Hearing and table until after the 7:10 Public Hearing. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to open the Public Hearing and table until after the 7:10 Public Hearing. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve the Water Service Charge - Meter Size (in) Charge Per Bill as proposed - 5/8 $19.16; ¾ $19.16; 1 $19.16; 1.5 $63.87; 2 $102.19; 3 $191.61; 4 $319.35
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Water Service Charge - Meter Size (in) Charge Per Bill as proposed - 5/8 $19.16; ¾ $19.16; 1 $19.16; 1.5 $63.87; 2 $102.19; 3 $191.61; 4 $319.35. Sewer Service Charge - Meter Size 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. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Water Service Charge - Meter Size (in) Charge Per Bill as proposed - 5/8 $19.16; ¾ $19.16; 1 $19.16; 1.5 $63.87; 2 $102.19; 3 $191.61; 4 $319.35. Sewer Service Charge - Meter Size 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. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Approve the Water Rate per 100 Cubic Feet as proposed - Tier 1 from 1 to 1000 $7.56; Tier 2 from 1001 to 2500 $7.99; Tier 3 from 2501 to 6000 $8.44; Tier 4 from 6000 to + $9.30
Ann Santos motioned to approve the Water Rate per 100 Cubic Feet as proposed - Tier 1 from 1 to 1000 $7.56; Tier 2 from 1001 to 2500 $7.99; Tier 3 from 2501 to 6000 $8.44; Tier 4 from 6000 to + $9.30. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the Water Rate per 100 Cubic Feet as proposed - Tier 1 from 1 to 1000 $7.56; Tier 2 from 1001 to 2500 $7.99; Tier 3 from 2501 to 6000 $8.44; Tier 4 from 6000 to + $9.30. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Approve the Sewer Rate per 100 Cubic Feet as proposed - Tier 1 from 1 to 1000 $11.44; Tier 2 from 1001 to 2500 $11.95; Tier 3 from 2501 to 6000 $12.47; Tier 4 from 6000 + $13.50
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Sewer Rate per 100 Cubic Feet as proposed - Tier 1 from 1 to 1000 $11.44; Tier 2 from 1001 to 2500 $11.95; Tier 3 from 2501 to 6000 $12.47; Tier 4 from 6000 + $13.50. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Sewer Rate per 100 Cubic Feet as proposed - Tier 1 from 1 to 1000 $11.44; Tier 2 from 1001 to 2500 $11.95; Tier 3 from 2501 to 6000 $12.47; Tier 4 from 6000 + $13.50. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve the Sewer Flat Rate as proposed - 3,000 cubic feet $377.44 per bill
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Sewer Flat Rate as proposed - 3,000 cubic feet $377.44 per bill. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Sewer Flat Rate as proposed - 3,000 cubic feet $377.44 per bill. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve the Manual Read Meter Fee as proposed - $50.00 per quarter
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Manual Read Meter Fee as proposed - $50.00 per quarter. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Manual Read Meter Fee as proposed - $50.00 per quarter. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve the Septic Disposal Rate Formula as proposed - Facility Opening Fee $110.00; Disposal Cost per 100 Cubic Feet charged at current sewer rate; Off Hours disposal rate (additional) minimum...
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Septic Disposal Rate Formula as proposed - Facility Opening Fee $110.00; Disposal Cost per 100 Cubic Feet charged at current sewer rate; Off Hours disposal rate (additional) minimum three (3) hours at current W-4 scale times 1.5 percent. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Septic Disposal Rate Formula as proposed - Facility Opening Fee $110.00; Disposal Cost per 100 Cubic Feet charged at current sewer rate; Off Hours disposal rate (additional) minimum three (3) hours at current W-4 scale times 1.5 percent. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Close the Public Hearing
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to close the Public Hearing. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to close the Public Hearing. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Change of Manager
Approve the Change of Manager CMRG, LLC / Tonno Wakefield application as presented
Change of Manager: Anne P. Danehy motioned to approve the Change of Manager CMRG, LLC / Tonno Wakefield application as presented. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Change of Manager: Anne P. Danehy motioned to approve the Change of Manager CMRG, LLC / Tonno Wakefield application as presented. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Danehy, second: Butt)
Town Owned Land
Amend the motion: removing the minimum bid request
Jonathan P. Chines amended the motion by removing the minimum bid request. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines amended the motion by removing the minimum bid request. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Dombroski)
Emergency Declaration
Dissolve the March 18th, 2020 State of Emergency Declaration For The Town of Wakefield
Emergency Declaration: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to dissolve the March 18th, 2020 State of Emergency Declaration For The Town of Wakefield. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Peter J. May left the meeting at 8:56 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Peter J. May is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Emergency Declaration: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to dissolve the March 18th, 2020 State of Emergency Declaration For The Town of Wakefield. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Donations
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $197.00 from various donors with thanks
Donations: Ann Santos motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $197.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Peter J. May left the meeting at 8:56 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Peter J. May is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Donations: Ann Santos motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $197.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Recreation Department in the amount of $500.00 from The Savings Bank with thanks
Jonathan P. Chin motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Recreation Department in the amount of $500.00 from The Savings Bank with thanks. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Peter J. May left the meeting at 8:56 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Peter J. May is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chin motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Recreation Department in the amount of $500.00 from The Savings Bank with thanks. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Santos)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to adjourn at 9:41 p.m. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Peter J. May left the meeting at 8:56 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Peter J. May is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to adjourn at 9:41 p.m. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, 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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