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February 27, 2023
16 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 the Town Administrator contract because an open session may have detrimental affects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open...
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to enter Executive Session to discuss the Town Administrator contract 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 the Town Administrator contract 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 17 Fire Department in the amount of $6,467,517.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 17 Fire Department in the amount of $6,467,517.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 17 Fire Department in the amount of $6,467,517.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget 22 Animal Inspector in the amount of $40,600.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 22 Animal Inspector in the amount of $40,600.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 22 Animal Inspector in the amount of $40,600.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget 24 in the amount of $12,573.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 24 in the amount of $12,573.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 24 in the amount of $12,573.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approved Budget 26 Health and Human Services Department in the amount of $389,892.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approved Budget 26 Health and Human Services Department in the amount of $389,892.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approved Budget 26 Health and Human Services Department in the amount of $389,892.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget 39 General Insurance in the amount of $522,725.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 39 General Insurance in the amount of $522,725.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 39 General Insurance in the amount of $522,725.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget 43 Worker's Comp in the amount of $493,000.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 43 Worker's Comp in the amount of $493,000.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 43 Worker's Comp in the amount of $493,000.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget 45 Retirement in the amount of $7,846,037.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 45 Retirement in the amount of $7,846,037.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 45 Retirement in the amount of $7,846,037.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Bonds
The sale of the $2,000,000 Water Bond of the Town dated March 13, 2023, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate...
Bonds: Jonathan P. Chines motioned that the sale of the $2,000,000 Water Bond of the Town dated March 13, 2023, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on February 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2024 $200,000 2029 $200,000 2025 200,000 2030 200,000 2026 200,000 2031 200,000 2027 200,000 2032 200,000 2028 200,000 2033 200,000 Further Voted: that each member of the Town Council, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Bonds: Jonathan P. Chines motioned that the sale of the $2,000,000 Water Bond of the Town dated March 13, 2023, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on February 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2024 $200,000 2029 $200,000 2025 200,000 2030 200,000 2026 200,000 2031 200,000 2027 200,000 2032 200,000 2028 200,000 2033 200,000 Further Voted: that each member of the Town Council, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Opioid Settlement
Opioid Settlement: Town Counsel Mullen called for a vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town an Opioid Settlement Agreement which settles all claims with Teva,...
Opioid Settlement: Town Counsel Mullen called for a vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town an Opioid Settlement Agreement which settles all claims with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart. Jonathan P. Chines so moved. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Opioid Settlement: Town Counsel Mullen called for a vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town an Opioid Settlement Agreement which settles all claims with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart. Jonathan P. Chines so moved. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Licenses
Approve a One Day Liquor License for a fundraising event at the Crystal Community Club on March 31st, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. for the Wakefield Memorial High School Class of 2024
Licenses: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve a One Day Liquor License for a fundraising event at the Crystal Community Club on March 31st, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. for the Wakefield Memorial High School Class of 2024. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Licenses: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve a One Day Liquor License for a fundraising event at the Crystal Community Club on March 31st, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. for the Wakefield Memorial High School Class of 2024. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the Class I renewal licenses for Liberty Chevrolet, Inc.; and Liberty Isuzu Truck located at 90 Bay State Road; and the Class II renewal licenses for Liberty Motorcar, Inc. d/b/a Liberty...
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Class I renewal licenses for Liberty Chevrolet, Inc.; and Liberty Isuzu Truck located at 90 Bay State Road; and the Class II renewal licenses for Liberty Motorcar, Inc. d/b/a Liberty Mazda, Inc.; Liberty Chevrolet, Inc.; and Liberty Motor Co., Inc. located at 90 Bay State Road. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Class I renewal licenses for Liberty Chevrolet, Inc.; and Liberty Isuzu Truck located at 90 Bay State Road; and the Class II renewal licenses for Liberty Motorcar, Inc. d/b/a Liberty Mazda, Inc.; Liberty Chevrolet, Inc.; and Liberty Motor Co., Inc. located at 90 Bay State Road. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appointment
Appoint Kasumi Humphries to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill an unexpired three-year term through April 30th, 2024
Appointment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Kasumi Humphries to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill an unexpired three-year term through April 30th, 2024. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Appointment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Kasumi Humphries to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill an unexpired three-year term through April 30th, 2024. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Donation
Accept and expend a gifts or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $100.00 from various donors with thanks
Donation: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gifts or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $100.00 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 gifts or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $100.00 from various donors with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the February 13th, 2023 Town Council minutes and the February 13th, 2023 Town Council executive meeting minutes as presented
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the February 13th, 2023 Town Council minutes and the February 13th, 2023 Town Council executive 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 February 13th, 2023 Town Council minutes and the February 13th, 2023 Town Council executive meeting minutes as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn. 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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