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January 9, 2023
21 recorded votes, 0 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
Special Town Meeting
Approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant of January 28th, 2023 as presented
Special Town Meeting: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant of January 28th, 2023 as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Special Town Meeting: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant of January 28th, 2023 as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Fiscal Year 2024 Budgets
Approve Budget #2 Accounting Department in the amount of $475,984.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #2 Accounting Department in the amount of $475,984.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #2 Accounting Department in the amount of $475,984.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget #5 Legal Department in the amount of $198,519.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #5 Legal Department in the amount of $198,519.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #5 Legal Department in the amount of $198,519.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget #7 Tax Department in the amount of $304,473.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #7 Tax Department in the amount of $304,473.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #7 Tax Department in the amount of $304,473.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget #8 Assessing Department in the amount of $247,476.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #8 Assessing Department in the amount of $247,476.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #8 Assessing Department in the amount of $247,476.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget #9 Town Clerk in the amount of $252,093.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #9 Town Clerk in the amount of $252,093.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #9 Town Clerk in the amount of $252,093.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget #10 Election & Registration in the amount of $40,700.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #10 Election & Registration in the amount of $40,700.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #10 Election & Registration in the amount of $40,700.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget #11 Election Expense in the amount of $27,350.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #11 Election Expense in the amount of $27,350.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #11 Election Expense in the amount of $27,350.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget #12 Finance Committee in the amount of $7,060.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #12 Finance Committee in the amount of $7,060.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #12 Finance Committee in the amount of $7,060.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget #13 Conservation Commission in the amount of $59,531.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #13 Conservation Commission in the amount of $59,531.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #13 Conservation Commission in the amount of $59,531.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget #14 Planning Board in the amount of $12,975.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #14 Planning Board in the amount of $12,975.00. Julie Smith- Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #14 Planning Board in the amount of $12,975.00. Julie Smith- Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget #15 Board of Appeals in the amount of $30,300.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #15 Board of Appeals in the amount of $30,300.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #15 Board of Appeals in the amount of $30,300.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget #25 Council on Aging in the amount of $258,689.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #25 Council on Aging in the amount of $258,689.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #25 Council on Aging in the amount of $258,689.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the following 2023 renewal licenses: Common Victualler - Charlie's on Main Pizza, Elis Mini Market, Phu-Ket Thai Restaurant
2023 Renewal Licenses: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the following 2023 renewal licenses: Common Victualler - Charlie's on Main Pizza, Elis Mini Market, Phu-Ket Thai Restaurant. Entertainment - Charlie's on Main Pizza, Phu-Ket Thai Restaurant. Class II - J&A Auto Body, Reynolds Auto Sales, Wakefield Auto Sales. Julie Smith- Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“2023 Renewal Licenses: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the following 2023 renewal licenses: Common Victualler - Charlie's on Main Pizza, Elis Mini Market, Phu-Ket Thai Restaurant. Entertainment - Charlie's on Main Pizza, Phu-Ket Thai Restaurant. Class II - J&A Auto Body, Reynolds Auto Sales, Wakefield Auto Sales. Julie Smith- Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Liquor License
Approve the request for One Day Liquor License for Wakefield High School Boys Hockey fundraising event on February 24th, 2023 at the Americal Civic Center from 5:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m
Liquor License: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request for One Day Liquor License for Wakefield High School Boys Hockey fundraising event on February 24th, 2023 at the Americal Civic Center from 5:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Liquor License: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request for One Day Liquor License for Wakefield High School Boys Hockey fundraising event on February 24th, 2023 at the Americal Civic Center from 5:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Donations
Approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $780.00 to the Council on Aging from various donor(s) with thanks
Donations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $780.00 to the Council on Aging from various donor(s) with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Donations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $780.00 to the Council on Aging from various donor(s) with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $75.00 to the Fire Department in the memory of Frank and Grace Piccolo with thanks
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $75.00 to the Fire Department in the memory of Frank and Grace Piccolo with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $75.00 to the Fire Department in the memory of Frank and Grace Piccolo with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $40.00 to the Human Rights Commission from various donor(s) with thanks
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $40.00 to the Human Rights Commission from various donor(s) with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $40.00 to the Human Rights Commission from various donor(s) with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the December 12th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as presented
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the December 12th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the December 12th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the December 22, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as presented
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the December 22, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the December 22, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 8:08 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 8:08 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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