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October 24, 2022
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Julie Smith-Galvin, Michael J. McLane, Robert E. Vincent
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Go into Executive Session to discuss Town Administrator contract because an Open Session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open...
Executive Session: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to go into Executive Session to discuss Town Administrator 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. Julie Smith- Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Executive Session: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to go into Executive Session to discuss Town Administrator 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. Julie Smith- Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing for the Transfer of License for MP Ventures LLC d/b/a Ciao Amici located at 19 Centre Street
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to open the Public Hearing for the Transfer of License for MP Ventures LLC d/b/a Ciao Amici located at 19 Centre Street. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to open the Public Hearing for the Transfer of License for MP Ventures LLC d/b/a Ciao Amici located at 19 Centre Street. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the Application for a Transfer of License for MP Ventures LLC d/b/a Ciao Amici located at 19 Centre Street
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Application for a Transfer of License for MP Ventures LLC d/b/a Ciao Amici located at 19 Centre Street. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Application for a Transfer of License for MP Ventures LLC d/b/a Ciao Amici located at 19 Centre Street. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the Common Victualler License application and Entertainment License application for MP Ventures LLC d/b/a Ciao Amici located at 19 Centre Street
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Common Victualler License application and Entertainment License application for MP Ventures LLC d/b/a Ciao Amici located at 19 Centre Street. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Common Victualler License application and Entertainment License application for MP Ventures LLC d/b/a Ciao Amici located at 19 Centre Street. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Close the Public Hearing
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to close the Public Hearing. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. 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)
Set the Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Classification Public Hearing for November 14th, 2022 at 7:03 p.m
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to set the Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Classification Public Hearing for November 14th, 2022 at 7:03 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to set the Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Classification Public Hearing for November 14th, 2022 at 7:03 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Regular Town Meeting - November 19th, 2022
Approve the Regular Town Meeting Warrant of November 19th, 2022, and to approve Articles 2, 3, 4, 5 and to declared Hemlock Road easement area as surplus property as proposed
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Regular Town Meeting Warrant of November 19th, 2022, and to approve Articles 2, 3, 4, 5 and to declared Hemlock Road easement area as surplus property as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Regular Town Meeting Warrant of November 19th, 2022, and to approve Articles 2, 3, 4, 5 and to declared Hemlock Road easement area as surplus property as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Veterans Memorial Field
Approve the proposed new signage at Veterans Memorial Field
Veterans Memorial Field: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the proposed new signage at Veterans Memorial Field. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Veterans Memorial Field: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the proposed new signage at Veterans Memorial Field. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Debt Service
Transfer $1,000,000.00 for the General Fund to the Debt Service Capital Needs account
Debt Service: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to transfer $1,000,000.00 for the General Fund to the Debt Service Capital Needs account. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Debt Service: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to transfer $1,000,000.00 for the General Fund to the Debt Service Capital Needs account. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appointments
Appoint Richard Conway to the Permanent Building Committee to fulfill a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2023
Appointments: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Richard Conway to the Permanent Building Committee to fulfill a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Appointments: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Richard Conway to the Permanent Building Committee to fulfill a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Wayne Hardacker to the Permanent Building Committee to fulfill a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2024
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Wayne Hardacker to the Permanent Building Committee to fulfill a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2024. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Wayne Hardacker to the Permanent Building Committee to fulfill a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2024. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint David Miller to the Sweeter Lecture Advisory Committee with no term
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint David Miller to the Sweeter Lecture Advisory Committee with no term. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint David Miller to the Sweeter Lecture Advisory Committee with no term. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Table the Housing Authority appointment until the next Town Council meeting on November 14th, 2022
Robert E. Vincent II motioned to table the Housing Authority appointment until the next Town Council meeting on November 14th, 2022. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Robert E. Vincent II motioned to table the Housing Authority appointment until the next Town Council meeting on November 14th, 2022. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Vincent, second: Chines)
Appoint John Sofia to the Fence Viewing Committee with a term ending April 30th, 2025 and Holly Lenhardt with a term ending April 30th, 2024
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint John Sofia to the Fence Viewing Committee with a term ending April 30th, 2025 and Holly Lenhardt with a term ending April 30th, 2024. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motioned passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint John Sofia to the Fence Viewing Committee with a term ending April 30th, 2025 and Holly Lenhardt with a term ending April 30th, 2024. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motioned passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Marc Young to the Veteran Advisory Board with a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2023
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Marc Young to the Veteran Advisory Board with a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Marc Young to the Veteran Advisory Board with a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Dhruvaite Upmanyu to the Middle School appointment; Maya Palic to the High School position as a voting member; Olivia Wall as a non-voting member and Sofia Panighetti as a non-voting...
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Dhruvaite Upmanyu to the Middle School appointment; Maya Palic to the High School position as a voting member; Olivia Wall as a non-voting member and Sofia Panighetti as a non-voting member to the Youth Council with terms ending June 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Dhruvaite Upmanyu to the Middle School appointment; Maya Palic to the High School position as a voting member; Olivia Wall as a non-voting member and Sofia Panighetti as a non-voting member to the Youth Council with terms ending June 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the October 12th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the October 12th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Julie-Smith Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski and Robert E. Vincent II voting in favor of the motion. Michael J. McLane abstained.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, Smith-Galvin, VincentAbstained: McLane
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the October 12th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Julie-Smith Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski and Robert E. Vincent II voting in favor of the motion. Michael J. McLane abstained..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 8:52 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 8:52 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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