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February 13, 2023
14 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
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session to discuss contracts because an open session may have detrimental affects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open session immediately...
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to enter Executive Session to discuss contracts because an open session may have detrimental affects 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
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to enter Executive Session to discuss contracts because an open session may have detrimental affects 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)
Fiscal Year 2024 Budgets
Approve Budget 3 I.T. Department in the amount of $479,155.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 3 I.T. Department in the amount of $479,155.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 3 I.T. Department in the amount of $479,155.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget 16 in the amount of $6,882,140.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 16 in the amount of $6,882,140.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 16 in the amount of $6,882,140.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget 34 in the amount of $1,929,408.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 34 in the amount of $1,929,408.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 34 in the amount of $1,929,408.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Accept the recommendation from the Wakefield Retirement Board for a one-time additional 2% Cost of Living increase for retired members of the Wakefield Retirement System for Fiscal Year 2023 as...
Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 - Local COLA Option:Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the recommendation from the Wakefield Retirement Board for a one-time additional 2% Cost of Living increase for retired members of the Wakefield Retirement System for Fiscal Year 2023 as presented by Retirement Board member Sherman. Julie Smith- Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 - Local COLA Option:Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the recommendation from the Wakefield Retirement Board for a one-time additional 2% Cost of Living increase for retired members of the Wakefield Retirement System for Fiscal Year 2023 as presented by Retirement Board member Sherman. Julie Smith- Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Zoning Bylaw Codification
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Contract between the Town of Wakefield and Attorney Mark Bobrowski for Recodification of the Zoning By-Law as presented by Town Counsel Mullen
Zoning Bylaw Codification: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Contract between the Town of Wakefield and Attorney Mark Bobrowski for Recodification of the Zoning By-Law as presented by Town Counsel Mullen. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Zoning Bylaw Codification: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Contract between the Town of Wakefield and Attorney Mark Bobrowski for Recodification of the Zoning By-Law as presented by Town Counsel Mullen. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Annual Town Meeting
Set the Annual Town Meeting date as May 15th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at the Galvin Middle School; open the Warrant on February 13th, 2023; and close the Warrant on Friday, April 7th,...
Annual Town Meeting: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to set the Annual Town Meeting date as May 15th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at the Galvin Middle School; open the Warrant on February 13th, 2023; and close the Warrant on Friday, April 7th, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Annual Town Meeting: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to set the Annual Town Meeting date as May 15th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at the Galvin Middle School; open the Warrant on February 13th, 2023; and close the Warrant on Friday, April 7th, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appointment
Appoint Sherri Oken to the Council on Agin to fill an unexpired term ending April 30th, 2025
Appointment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Sherri Oken to the Council on Agin to fill an unexpired term ending April 30th, 2025. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Appointment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Sherri Oken to the Council on Agin to fill an unexpired term ending April 30th, 2025. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Licenses
Grant a 2023 Common Victualler license to Greater Pizza , Inc. located at 1117 Main Street
Licenses: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to grant a 2023 Common Victualler license to Greater Pizza , Inc. located at 1117 Main Street. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Licenses: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to grant a 2023 Common Victualler license to Greater Pizza , Inc. located at 1117 Main Street. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Grant the issuance of a 2023 Common Victualler license renewal to The Bread Shop located at 411 Main Street
Jonthan P. Chines motioned to grant the issuance of a 2023 Common Victualler license renewal to The Bread Shop located at 411 Main Street. Julie Smith- Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonthan P. Chines motioned to grant the issuance of a 2023 Common Victualler license renewal to The Bread Shop located at 411 Main Street. Julie Smith- Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Donation
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,212.45 from various donors with thanks
Donation: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,212.45 from various donors with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Donation: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,212.45 from various donors with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Special Town Election Warrant
Approve the Special Town Election Warrant for March 11th, 2023
Special Town Election Warrant: Jonthan P. Chines motioned to approve the Special Town Election Warrant for March 11th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Special Town Election Warrant: Jonthan P. Chines motioned to approve the Special Town Election Warrant for March 11th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the January 23rd, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes; February 2nd, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes; and October 27th, 2022 Tri-Board meeting minutes
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the January 23rd, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes; February 2nd, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes; and October 27th, 2022 Tri-Board meeting minutes. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the January 23rd, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes; February 2nd, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes; and October 27th, 2022 Tri-Board meeting minutes. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 9:59 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 9:59 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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