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June 27, 2022
13 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Michael J. McLane, Julie Smith-Galvin, Robert E. Vincent
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2023 Water & Sewer Rates
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to open the Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2023 Water & Sewer Rates. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to open the Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2023 Water & Sewer Rates. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Accept the Advisory Board of Public Works recommendation to maintain the service changes for Fiscal Year 2023 at the Fiscal Year 2022 levels as presented
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the Advisory Board of Public Works recommendation to maintain the service changes for Fiscal Year 2023 at the Fiscal Year 2022 levels as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the Advisory Board of Public Works recommendation to maintain the service changes for Fiscal Year 2023 at the Fiscal Year 2022 levels as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Amend the motion: set the Water Rate at a 3.0% increase
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. amended the motion to set the Water Rate at a 3.0% increase. Michael J. McLane seconded. Motion did not pass 2-5-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane voting in favor of the motion. Robert E. Vincent II, Anne P. Danehy, Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin and Mehreen N. Butt voting against the motion.
Yes: Dombroski, McLaneNo: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Smith-Galvin, Vincent
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. amended the motion to set the Water Rate at a 3.0% increase. Michael J. McLane seconded. Motion did not pass 2-5-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane voting in favor of the motion. Robert E. Vincent II, Anne P. Danehy, Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin and Mehreen N. Butt voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: McLane)
Main motion: Accept the Advisory Board of Public Works recommendation for Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2023 set at a 3.50% increase above Fiscal Year 2022 as presented
Original motion stands and passed 5-2-0 with Robert E. Vincent II, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: Dombroski, McLane
From the minutes
“Original motion stands and passed 5-2-0 with Robert E. Vincent II, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane voting against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Amend the motion: set the Sewer Rate for Fiscal Year 2023 at a 1.0% increase
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. amended the motion to set the Sewer Rate for Fiscal Year 2023 at a 1.0% increase. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. Motion did not pass 1-6-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting in favor of the motion. Robert E. Vincent II, Michael J. McLane, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting against the motion.
Yes: DombroskiNo: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-Galvin, Vincent
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. amended the motion to set the Sewer Rate for Fiscal Year 2023 at a 1.0% increase. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. Motion did not pass 1-6-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting in favor of the motion. Robert E. Vincent II, Michael J. McLane, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Vincent)
Main motion: Approve an increase to the Sewer Rate for Fiscal Year 2023 of 2.15%
Original motion stands and passed 6-1-0 with Robert E. Vincent II, Michael J. McLane, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Original motion stands and passed 6-1-0 with Robert E. Vincent II, Michael J. McLane, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Accept the Advisory Board of Public Works recommendation for the Sewer Flat Rate of $389.86 as proposed
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the Advisory Board of Public Works recommendation for the Sewer Flat Rate of $389.86 as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the Advisory Board of Public Works recommendation for the Sewer Flat Rate of $389.86 as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Accept the Advisory Board of Public Works recommendation for the Manual Read Meter Fee of $50.00 per quarter as proposed
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the Advisory Board of Public Works recommendation for the Manual Read Meter Fee of $50.00 per quarter as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the Advisory Board of Public Works recommendation for the Manual Read Meter Fee of $50.00 per quarter as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Accept the Advisory Board of Public Works recommendation for the Septic Disposal Rate Formula as presented for Fiscal Year 2023
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the Advisory Board of Public Works recommendation for the Septic Disposal Rate Formula as presented for Fiscal Year 2023. Julie Smith- Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the Advisory Board of Public Works recommendation for the Septic Disposal Rate Formula as presented for Fiscal Year 2023. Julie Smith- Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Close the Public Hearing
Jonathan Chines motioned to close the Public Hearing. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan Chines motioned to close the Public Hearing. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the June 13th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the June 13th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 by roll call vote with Jonathan P. Chines, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Michael J. McLane, Julie Smith-Galvin, Robert E. Vincent II and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor of the motion. Anne P. Danehy abstained.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, McLane, Smith-Galvin, VincentAbstained: Danehy
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the June 13th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 by roll call vote with Jonathan P. Chines, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Michael J. McLane, Julie Smith-Galvin, Robert E. Vincent II and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor of the motion. Anne P. Danehy abstained..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appointment
Appoint Robert E. Vincent II as the Town of Wakefield Warrant Signee beginning Fiscal Year 2023
Appointment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Robert E. Vincent II as the Town of Wakefield Warrant Signee beginning Fiscal Year 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Appointment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Robert E. Vincent II as the Town of Wakefield Warrant Signee beginning Fiscal Year 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 9:10 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 9:10 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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