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January 23, 2023
8 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
During the meeting:
- Michael J. McLane rejoined the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Town Counsel Present
Approve Budget 4 Treasury Department in the amount of $239,324.00, Budget 18 Fire Alarm/Traffic Signals in the amount of $70,511.00, Budget 19 Emergency Management in the amount of $90,527.00,...
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 4 Treasury Department in the amount of $239,324.00, Budget 18 Fire Alarm/Traffic Signals in the amount of $70,511.00, Budget 19 Emergency Management in the amount of $90,527.00, Budget 20 Inspectional Services in the amount of $457,107.00, Budget 27 Recreation Department in the amount of $122,589.00, Budget 36 in the amount of $188,131.00, Budget 38 Historical Commission in the amount of $2,000.00, Budget 41 Unemployment in the amount of $75,000.00, Budget 42 Reserve Fund in the amount of $400,000.00, Budget 44 Professional Medical in the amount of $13,300.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 4 Treasury Department in the amount of $239,324.00, Budget 18 Fire Alarm/Traffic Signals in the amount of $70,511.00, Budget 19 Emergency Management in the amount of $90,527.00, Budget 20 Inspectional Services in the amount of $457,107.00, Budget 27 Recreation Department in the amount of $122,589.00, Budget 36 in the amount of $188,131.00, Budget 38 Historical Commission in the amount of $2,000.00, Budget 41 Unemployment in the amount of $75,000.00, Budget 42 Reserve Fund in the amount of $400,000.00, Budget 44 Professional Medical in the amount of $13,300.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget 28 Veteran Services in the amount of $194,513.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 28 Veteran Services in the amount of $194,513.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 by roll call vote with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane, Robert E. Vincent II and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion and made a commitment to work with Veteran Services to better understand how our veterans can be better served.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 28 Veteran Services in the amount of $194,513.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 by roll call vote with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane, Robert E. Vincent II and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion and made a commitment to work with Veteran Services to better understand how our veterans can be better served..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Special Legislation
Town Counsel Mullen called for a confirmatory vote authorizing the submission to the state legislature of a request for special legislation substantially in the form presented to carry out the...
Town Counsel Mullen called for a confirmatory vote authorizing the submission to the state legislature of a request for special legislation substantially in the form presented to carry out the intent of the 2022 Regular Town Meeting under Article 5. Jonathan P. Chines so moved. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Town Counsel Mullen called for a confirmatory vote authorizing the submission to the state legislature of a request for special legislation substantially in the form presented to carry out the intent of the 2022 Regular Town Meeting under Article 5. Jonathan P. Chines so moved. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appointment
Appoint Haley McHatton Ballou to the Conservation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending April 30th, 2025
Appointment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Haley McHatton Ballou to the Conservation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending April 30th, 2025. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Appointment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Haley McHatton Ballou to the Conservation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending April 30th, 2025. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Donations
Approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $110.00 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 $110.00 to the Council on Aging from various donor(s) with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Donations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $110.00 to the Council on Aging from various donor(s) with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $1,670.90 to the Library 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 $1,670.90 to the Library from various donor(s) with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $1,670.90 to the Library from various donor(s) with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the January 9th, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes as presented
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the January 9th, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the January 9th, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes as presented. 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 9:02 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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