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May 9, 2022
14 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, Robert E. Vincent
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Nominations for Chair
Nominate Mehreen N. Butt as Chair for May 2022-May 2023
Nominations for Chair: Anne P. Danehy nominated Mehreen N. Butt as Chair for May 2022-May 2023. There being no other nominations and Mehreen N. Butt having accepted the nomination, Julie Smith-Galvin declared the nominations closed. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Nominations for Chair: Anne P. Danehy nominated Mehreen N. Butt as Chair for May 2022-May 2023. There being no other nominations and Mehreen N. Butt having accepted the nomination, Julie Smith-Galvin declared the nominations closed. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Danehy, second: Chines)
Nominate Jonathan P. Chines as Vice-Chair for May 2022-May 2023
Julie Smith-Galvin nominated Jonathan P. Chines as Vice-Chair for May 2022-May 2023. There being no other nominations and Jonathan P. Chines having accepted the nomination, Mehreen N. Butt declared the nominations closed. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Julie Smith-Galvin nominated Jonathan P. Chines as Vice-Chair for May 2022-May 2023. There being no other nominations and Jonathan P. Chines having accepted the nomination, Mehreen N. Butt declared the nominations closed. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Dombroski)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the April 25th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the April 25th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines and Julie Smith-Galvin voting in favor of the motion. Robert E. Vincent abstained.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, Smith-GalvinAbstained: Vincent
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the April 25th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines and Julie Smith-Galvin voting in favor of the motion. Robert E. Vincent abstained..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Water Street
Close the Public Hearing
Since the terms of the Cease and Desist Order have been satisfied, Jonathan P. Chines motioned to close the Public Hearing. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Since the terms of the Cease and Desist Order have been satisfied, Jonathan P. Chines motioned to close the Public Hearing. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Green Communities
Accept the Draft Energy Reduction Plan as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign any certifications on behalf of the community
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the Draft Energy Reduction Plan as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign any certifications on behalf of the community. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the Draft Energy Reduction Plan as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign any certifications on behalf of the community. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Fit Court
Accept the proposal to proceed with the fitness court and to authorize the use of up to $100,000.00 of ARPA funding to meet the town's share of the cost
Jonathan P. Chines moved to accept the proposal to proceed with the fitness court and to authorize the use of up to $100,000.00 of ARPA funding to meet the town's share of the cost. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to accept the proposal to proceed with the fitness court and to authorize the use of up to $100,000.00 of ARPA funding to meet the town's share of the cost. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Public Hearings
Set the public hearing date as June 27th, 2022 at 7:03 p.m. to set the Fiscal Year 2023 Water and Sewer Rates
Public Hearings: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to set the public hearing date as June 27th, 2022 at 7:03 p.m. to set the Fiscal Year 2023 Water and Sewer Rates. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Public Hearings: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to set the public hearing date as June 27th, 2022 at 7:03 p.m. to set the Fiscal Year 2023 Water and Sewer Rates. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
License, Agreements and Policies
Grant a liquor license to House Bear Brewing to sell wine at the Famer's Market from June 18th, 2022 to October 29th, 2022 subject to restriction that sampling would not be permitted
License, Agreements and Policies: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to grant a liquor license to House Bear Brewing to sell wine at the Famer's Market from June 18th, 2022 to October 29th, 2022 subject to restriction that sampling would not be permitted. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0.
From the minutes
“License, Agreements and Policies: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to grant a liquor license to House Bear Brewing to sell wine at the Famer's Market from June 18th, 2022 to October 29th, 2022 subject to restriction that sampling would not be permitted. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Grant a liquor license to Aaronap to sell wine at the Farmer's Market from June 18th, 2022 to October 29th, 2022 with no samplings
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to grant a liquor license to Aaronap to sell wine at the Farmer's Market from June 18th, 2022 to October 29th, 2022 with no samplings. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to grant a liquor license to Aaronap to sell wine at the Farmer's Market from June 18th, 2022 to October 29th, 2022 with no samplings. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Accept the 3-year Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Director of the Assessing Department between the Town of Wakefield, Town of Reading and Town of Lynnfield as proposed
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the 3-year Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Director of the Assessing Department between the Town of Wakefield, Town of Reading and Town of Lynnfield as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the 3-year Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Director of the Assessing Department between the Town of Wakefield, Town of Reading and Town of Lynnfield as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Donations
Accept the request of the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library to donate library discards to the Friends of the Library
Donations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the request of the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library to donate library discards to the Friends of the Library. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Donations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the request of the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library to donate library discards to the Friends of the Library. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $655.00 to the Library from various donors with thanks
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $655.00 to the Library from various donors with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $655.00 to the Library from various donors with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $235.00 from various donors with thanks
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $235.00 from various donors with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $235.00 from various donors with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 9:02 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 9:02 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
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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