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April 11, 2022
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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:
- Anne P. Danehy arrived at 6:33 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter in to Executive Session to discuss Department of Public Works contract because an Open Session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of...
Executive Session: At 6:32 Jonathan P. Chines motioned to enter in to Executive Session to discuss Department of Public Works contract because an Open Session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to Open Session immediately thereafter. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Anne P. Danehy arrived at 6:33 p.m. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Executive Session: At 6:32 Jonathan P. Chines motioned to enter in to Executive Session to discuss Department of Public Works contract because an Open Session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to Open Session immediately thereafter. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Anne P. Danehy arrived at 6:33 p.m. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the March 28th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the March 28th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the March 28th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Donations
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $387.00 from various donor with thanks
Donations: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $387.00 from various donor with thanks. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Donations: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $387.00 from various donor with thanks. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $10,995.00 from various of donors with thanks
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $10,995.00 from various of donors with thanks. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $10,995.00 from various of donors with thanks. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Public Hearings
Open the Public Hearing for liquor license for L&B, LLC d/b/a Laurie's 909 located at 93 New Salem Street
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to open the Public Hearing for liquor license for L&B, LLC d/b/a Laurie's 909 located at 93 New Salem Street. 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 for liquor license for L&B, LLC d/b/a Laurie's 909 located at 93 New Salem Street. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve the application for an All Alcoholic Beverage License with the hours from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Sundays and 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the application for an All Alcoholic Beverage License with the hours from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Sundays and 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays and that the issuance of an All Alcoholic Beverage License is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of churches within 500 feet of the licensed premises. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the application for an All Alcoholic Beverage License with the hours from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Sundays and 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays and that the issuance of an All Alcoholic Beverage License is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of churches within 500 feet of the licensed premises. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Santos)
Close the Public Hearing
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to close the Public Hearing. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to close the Public Hearing. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Set the date of April 25th, 2022 at 7:03 p.m. as the Public Hearing for Megoz, Inc. d/b/a Bellino's liquor license
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to set the date of April 25th, 2022 at 7:03 p.m. as the Public Hearing for Megoz, Inc. d/b/a Bellino's liquor license. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to set the date of April 25th, 2022 at 7:03 p.m. as the Public Hearing for Megoz, Inc. d/b/a Bellino's liquor license. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Articles
Approve Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Outlay in the amount of 2.1 million as proposed
Articles: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Outlay in the amount of 2.1 million as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Articles: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Outlay in the amount of 2.1 million as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Debt Service in the amount of $4,133,698.00 as proposed
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to Debt Service in the amount of $4,133,698.00 as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to Debt Service in the amount of $4,133,698.00 as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve Fiscal Year 2022 Supplemental Appropriations in the amount of $202,500.00 as proposed
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Fiscal Year 2022 Supplemental Appropriations in the amount of $202,500.00 as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Fiscal Year 2022 Supplemental Appropriations in the amount of $202,500.00 as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve Police & Fire Indemnification in the amount of $130,000.00 as proposed
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Police & Fire Indemnification in the amount of $130,000.00 as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Police & Fire Indemnification in the amount of $130,000.00 as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve Recodification of Zoning Bylaws in the amount of $50,000.00 as proposed
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Recodification of Zoning Bylaws in the amount of $50,000.00 as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Recodification of Zoning Bylaws in the amount of $50,000.00 as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Fiscal Year 2023 Budgets
Approve the amended Budget 29 - Department of Public works in the amount of $6,734,130.00 for the Operation Budget, $9,148,699.00 for the Sewer Budget and $6,204,494.00 for the Water Enterprise...
Fiscal Year 2023 Budgets: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the amended Budget 29 - Department of Public works in the amount of $6,734,130.00 for the Operation Budget, $9,148,699.00 for the Sewer Budget and $6,204,494.00 for the Water Enterprise Budget as proposed due to the recent settlement of a collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers Union. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Fiscal Year 2023 Budgets: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the amended Budget 29 - Department of Public works in the amount of $6,734,130.00 for the Operation Budget, $9,148,699.00 for the Sewer Budget and $6,204,494.00 for the Water Enterprise Budget as proposed due to the recent settlement of a collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers Union. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve Budget 40 - Medicare in the amount of $874,280.00 as proposed
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget 40 - Medicare in the amount of $874,280.00 as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget 40 - Medicare in the amount of $874,280.00 as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve Budget 46 - Group Health Insurance in the amount of $15,205,320.00 as proposed
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget 46 - Group Health Insurance in the amount of $15,205,320.00 as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget 46 - Group Health Insurance in the amount of $15,205,320.00 as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve Budget 47 - Cable Television in the amount of $606,505.00 as proposed
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget 47 - Cable Television in the amount of $606,505.00 as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget 47 - Cable Television in the amount of $606,505.00 as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
License and Policy
Approve the first extension renewal of the Revocable Permit Agreement between the Town of Wakefield and the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham for the daily rental of canoes, kayaks, pedal boats and...
License and Policy: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the first extension renewal of the Revocable Permit Agreement between the Town of Wakefield and the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham for the daily rental of canoes, kayaks, pedal boats and rowboats to be operated from land belonging to the Town at the southern end of Lake Quannapowitt during the period of May 30th, 2022 through October 15th, 2022. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“License and Policy: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the first extension renewal of the Revocable Permit Agreement between the Town of Wakefield and the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham for the daily rental of canoes, kayaks, pedal boats and rowboats to be operated from land belonging to the Town at the southern end of Lake Quannapowitt during the period of May 30th, 2022 through October 15th, 2022. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Annual Town Meeting
Approve the Annual Town Election and Annual Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
Annual Town Meeting: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Annual Town Election and Annual Town Meeting Warrant as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Annual Town Meeting: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Annual Town Election and Annual Town Meeting Warrant as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Appointments
Move the slate to appoint the applicants as proposed with three-year terms starting May 1st, 2022 and ending April 30th, 2025 to the Advisory Board of Public Works; Albion Cultural Exchange...
Appointments: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to move the slate to appoint the applicants as proposed with three-year terms starting May 1st, 2022 and ending April 30th, 2025 to the Advisory Board of Public Works; Albion Cultural Exchange Committee; Arts Council; Capital Planning Committee; Commission on Disabilities; Council on Aging; Historical Commission; Human Rights Commission; Permanent Building Committee and Veteran Advisory Board. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0 with Julie Smith Galvin recusing from the Permanent Building Committee.
The minutes say the slate passed 7-0, with Julie Smith-Galvin stepping aside (recusing) only from the Permanent Building Committee appointment; the 7-0 count includes her vote on the rest of the slate.
From the minutes
“Appointments: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to move the slate to appoint the applicants as proposed with three-year terms starting May 1st, 2022 and ending April 30th, 2025 to the Advisory Board of Public Works; Albion Cultural Exchange Committee; Arts Council; Capital Planning Committee; Commission on Disabilities; Council on Aging; Historical Commission; Human Rights Commission; Permanent Building Committee and Veteran Advisory Board. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0 with Julie Smith Galvin recusing from the Permanent Building Committee..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Appoint Silvana Bouhlal and Paul Wendelgass as voting members and Haley McHatton Battou as a non-voting member to the Conservation Commission with three-years terms starting May 1st, 2022 and...
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to appoint Silvana Bouhlal and Paul Wendelgass as voting members and Haley McHatton Battou as a non-voting member to the Conservation Commission with three-years terms starting May 1st, 2022 and ending April 30th, 2025. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to appoint Silvana Bouhlal and Paul Wendelgass as voting members and Haley McHatton Battou as a non-voting member to the Conservation Commission with three-years terms starting May 1st, 2022 and ending April 30th, 2025. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Appoint Myra Session to a two-year term starting May 1st, 2022 and ending April 30th, 2024; Robin Greenberg, Tiana Veldwisch and Christopher Lewis to three-year terms starting May 1st, 2022 and...
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to appoint Myra Session to a two-year term starting May 1st, 2022 and ending April 30th, 2024; Robin Greenberg, Tiana Veldwisch and Christopher Lewis to three-year terms starting May 1st, 2022 and ending April 30th, 2025 to the Environmental Sustainability Committee. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to appoint Myra Session to a two-year term starting May 1st, 2022 and ending April 30th, 2024; Robin Greenberg, Tiana Veldwisch and Christopher Lewis to three-year terms starting May 1st, 2022 and ending April 30th, 2025 to the Environmental Sustainability Committee. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Appoint Jeanne Stinson, Bob Burnett and Julie Grillon to three-year terms starting May 1st, 2022 and ending April 30th, 2025 to the Recreation Commission
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to appoint Jeanne Stinson, Bob Burnett and Julie Grillon to three-year terms starting May 1st, 2022 and ending April 30th, 2025 to the Recreation Commission. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to appoint Jeanne Stinson, Bob Burnett and Julie Grillon to three-year terms starting May 1st, 2022 and ending April 30th, 2025 to the Recreation Commission. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Appoint James McBain and Joseph Pride to three-year terms to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to appoint James McBain and Joseph Pride to three-year terms to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to appoint James McBain and Joseph Pride to three-year terms to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (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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