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March 14, 2022
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Michael J. McLane, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mehreen N. Butt left the meeting.
- Mehreen N. Butt rejoined the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the February 28th, 2022 Town Council Executive Session meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the February 28th, 2022 Town Council Executive Session meeting minutes as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the February 28th, 2022 Town Council Executive Session meeting minutes as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve the February 28th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the February 28th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the February 28th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield
Approve the request that week of March 13th through March 19th be declared "The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield Phonathon Week
The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield: Representatives of The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield requested the week of March 13th through March 19th be declared "The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield Phonathon Week". Mehreen N. Butt so motioned. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield: Representatives of The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield requested the week of March 13th through March 19th be declared "The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield Phonathon Week". Mehreen N. Butt so motioned. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Tax Increment Financing
Approve the Tax Increment Financing Agreement as proposed
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Tax Increment Financing Agreement as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Tax Increment Financing Agreement as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Fiscal Year 2023 Budgets
Approve Budget #29 Department of Public Works in the amount of $6,657,369,.00; Budget #30 Snow & Ice in the amount of $850,000.00; Budget #31 Sewer in the amount of $9,130,721.00; Budget # 32...
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #29 Department of Public Works in the amount of $6,657,369,.00; Budget #30 Snow & Ice in the amount of $850,000.00; Budget #31 Sewer in the amount of $9,130,721.00; Budget # 32 Water in the amount of $6,182,000.00 as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #29 Department of Public Works in the amount of $6,657,369,.00; Budget #30 Snow & Ice in the amount of $850,000.00; Budget #31 Sewer in the amount of $9,130,721.00; Budget # 32 Water in the amount of $6,182,000.00 as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Annual Town Meeting DPW Warrant Articles
Approve the Eminent Domain Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article in the amount of $1.00 from Tax Levy as presented
Annual Town Meeting DPW Warrant Articles: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Eminent Domain Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article in the amount of $1.00 from Tax Levy as presented. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Annual Town Meeting DPW Warrant Articles: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Eminent Domain Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article in the amount of $1.00 from Tax Levy as presented. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article from Tax Levy in the amount of $2,292,046.00
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article from Tax Levy in the amount of $2,292,046.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article from Tax Levy in the amount of $2,292,046.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve the Harts Hill Water Tank Design and Construction Warrant Article to borrow the amount of $5,000,000.00 to be paid from water receipts
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Harts Hill Water Tank Design and Construction Warrant Article to borrow the amount of $5,000,000.00 to be paid from water receipts. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Harts Hill Water Tank Design and Construction Warrant Article to borrow the amount of $5,000,000.00 to be paid from water receipts. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve the Town Wide Drainage Reconstruction Warrant Article to borrow the amount of $900,000.00
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Town Wide Drainage Reconstruction Warrant Article to borrow the amount of $900,000.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Town Wide Drainage Reconstruction Warrant Article to borrow the amount of $900,000.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve the Broadway MBTA Train Signal Improvement Project Warrant Article to borrow up to the amount of $2,000,000.00
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Broadway MBTA Train Signal Improvement Project Warrant Article to borrow up to the amount of $2,000,000.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Broadway MBTA Train Signal Improvement Project Warrant Article to borrow up to the amount of $2,000,000.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Committee Updates
Amend the motion: adopt the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Candidate Interview Special Committee document
Edward F. Dombroski amended the motion to adopt the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Candidate Interview Special Committee document. Ann Santos asked to strike "due consideration" from the document. The Town Council Chair or designee will be the Chair of the Committee. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski amended the motion to adopt the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Candidate Interview Special Committee document. Ann Santos asked to strike "due consideration" from the document. The Town Council Chair or designee will be the Chair of the Committee. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski)
Appointment
Appoint Phillip Sordillo as the Electrical Inspector for vacation/sick replacement
Appointment: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to appoint Phillip Sordillo as the Electrical Inspector for vacation/sick replacement. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Appointment: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to appoint Phillip Sordillo as the Electrical Inspector for vacation/sick replacement. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Settlement
Authorize the Town Council chair to execute the Settlement Participation forms as proposed
Ann Santos motioned to authorize the Town Council chair to execute the Settlement Participation forms as proposed. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
Yes: Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Mehreen N. Butt left the meeting”; “Mehreen N. Butt rejoined the meeting”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Mehreen N. Butt is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to authorize the Town Council chair to execute the Settlement Participation forms as proposed. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
MBTA Investment Plan
Draft a letter to the MBTA in support of accessibility upgrades and to authorize the Town Council chair to sign the letter
MBTA Investment Plan: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to draft a letter to the MBTA in support of accessibility upgrades and to authorize the Town Council chair to sign the letter. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MBTA Investment Plan: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to draft a letter to the MBTA in support of accessibility upgrades and to authorize the Town Council chair to sign the letter. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Application
Approve the renewal of a Second-Hand Dealer license for Wakefield Gold & Silver Exchange located at 364 Main Street
Application: Ann Santos motioned to approve the renewal of a Second-Hand Dealer license for Wakefield Gold & Silver Exchange located at 364 Main Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Application: Ann Santos motioned to approve the renewal of a Second-Hand Dealer license for Wakefield Gold & Silver Exchange located at 364 Main Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Donation
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $520.00 from various donor with thanks
Donation: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $520.00 from various donor with thanks. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Donation: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $520.00 from various donor with thanks. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to adjourn at 11:14 p.m. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to adjourn at 11:14 p.m. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
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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