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March 13, 2023
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Michael J. McLane, Robert E. Vincent
Absent: Julie Smith-Galvin
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The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield
Approve the request that week of March 13th through March 18th be declared "The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield Phonathon Week." Jonathan P
The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield: Thomas White, Vice President of The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Madison Nett, President of The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield Student Directors, along with other representatives of The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, requested the week of March 13th through March 18th be declared "The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield Phonathon Week." Jonathan P. Chines so motioned. Anne P. Danehy seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield: Thomas White, Vice President of The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Madison Nett, President of The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield Student Directors, along with other representatives of The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, requested the week of March 13th through March 18th be declared "The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield Phonathon Week." Jonathan P. Chines so motioned. Anne P. Danehy seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Danehy)
Fiscal Year 2024 Budgets
Approve Budget #29 Department of Public Works for $6,970,569.00; Budget #30 Snow & Ice for $850,000.00; Budget #31 Sewer for $9,344,988.00; Budget #32 Water for $7,229,715.00 as proposed
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #29 Department of Public Works for $6,970,569.00; Budget #30 Snow & Ice for $850,000.00; Budget #31 Sewer for $9,344,988.00; Budget #32 Water for $7,229,715.00 as proposed. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #29 Department of Public Works for $6,970,569.00; Budget #30 Snow & Ice for $850,000.00; Budget #31 Sewer for $9,344,988.00; Budget #32 Water for $7,229,715.00 as proposed. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Dombroski)
Amend Budget 1 Town Council to add the sum of $100,000.00 for the creation of a new Strategic Growth and Development Director as a full-time non-union management level position to be funded with...
After discussion, Anne P. Danehy motioned to amend Budget 1 Town Council to add the sum of $100,000.00 for the creation of a new Strategic Growth and Development Director as a full-time non-union management level position to be funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for Fiscal Year 2024. Michael J. McLane seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“After discussion, Anne P. Danehy motioned to amend Budget 1 Town Council to add the sum of $100,000.00 for the creation of a new Strategic Growth and Development Director as a full-time non-union management level position to be funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for Fiscal Year 2024. Michael J. McLane seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Danehy, second: McLane)
Approve the Eminent Domain Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article for $1.00 from Tax Levy; Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article from Tax Levy for $2,370,747.00; and Inflow...
Annual Town Meeting DPW Warrant Articles:Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Eminent Domain Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article for $1.00 from Tax Levy; Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article from Tax Levy for $2,370,747.00; and Inflow and Infiltration Borrowing Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article for $1,310,000.00. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Annual Town Meeting DPW Warrant Articles:Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Eminent Domain Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article for $1.00 from Tax Levy; Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article from Tax Levy for $2,370,747.00; and Inflow and Infiltration Borrowing Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article for $1,310,000.00. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Dombroski)
Traffic Advisory Recommendations
The accessible parking space to be approved on Chestnut Street in the area of #26, as presented by Chair Anderson of the Traffic Advisory Committee
Traffic Advisory Recommendations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned for the accessible parking space to be approved on Chestnut Street in the area of #26, as presented by Chair Anderson of the Traffic Advisory Committee. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Traffic Advisory Recommendations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned for the accessible parking space to be approved on Chestnut Street in the area of #26, as presented by Chair Anderson of the Traffic Advisory Committee. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Dombroski)
No Parking restrictions in the area of 69 Foundry Street be modified to extend 10 feet in both directions, as presented by Chair Anderson
Jonathan P. Chines motioned that No Parking restrictions in the area of 69 Foundry Street be modified to extend 10 feet in both directions, as presented by Chair Anderson. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned that No Parking restrictions in the area of 69 Foundry Street be modified to extend 10 feet in both directions, as presented by Chair Anderson. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Dombroski)
Affordable Housing Trust
Sponsor the Affordable Housing Trust article at the Annual Town Meeting
Affordable Housing Trust: Michael J. McLane moved that the Town Council sponsor the Affordable Housing Trust article at the Annual Town Meeting. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Affordable Housing Trust: Michael J. McLane moved that the Town Council sponsor the Affordable Housing Trust article at the Annual Town Meeting. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Vincent)
Authorize the chair of the Town Council to sign the Determination and Consent - Intermunicipal Agreement Concerning Water as presented by Town Counsel Mullen
Town Counsel Joint Representation Concerning Provision of Water with Lynnfield:Jonathan P. Chines moved to authorize the chair of the Town Council to sign the Determination and Consent - Intermunicipal Agreement Concerning Water as presented by Town Counsel Mullen. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Town Counsel Joint Representation Concerning Provision of Water with Lynnfield:Jonathan P. Chines moved to authorize the chair of the Town Council to sign the Determination and Consent - Intermunicipal Agreement Concerning Water as presented by Town Counsel Mullen. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Dombroski)
Contract
Approve the negotiated agreement with Mr. Maio for a renewal term of 2023 through 2026
Contract: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the negotiated agreement with Mr. Maio for a renewal term of 2023 through 2026. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. After discussion, Councilors thanked Town Administrator Maio for all his work over the years and are looking forward to the next three years. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Contract: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the negotiated agreement with Mr. Maio for a renewal term of 2023 through 2026. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. After discussion, Councilors thanked Town Administrator Maio for all his work over the years and are looking forward to the next three years. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Vincent)
Licenses
Renew the 2023 Class II license for BACPGROUP, LLC, located at 607 North Avenue
Licenses: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to renew the 2023 Class II license for BACPGROUP, LLC, located at 607 North Avenue. Anne P. Danehy seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Licenses: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to renew the 2023 Class II license for BACPGROUP, LLC, located at 607 North Avenue. Anne P. Danehy seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Danehy)
Donations
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $230.00 from various donors with thanks
Donations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $230.00 from various donors with thanks. Anne P. Danehy seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Donations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $230.00 from various donors with thanks. Anne P. Danehy seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Danehy)
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library for $370.00 from various donors with thanks
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library for $370.00 from various donors with thanks. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library for $370.00 from various donors with thanks. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Dombroski)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the February 27th, 2023, Town Council meeting minutes as presented
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the February 27th, 2023, Town Council meeting minutes as presented. Anne P. Danehy seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the February 27th, 2023, Town Council meeting minutes as presented. Anne P. Danehy seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Danehy)
Approve the February 27th, 2023, Town Council executive meeting minutes as presented
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the February 27th, 2023, Town Council executive meeting minutes as presented. Michael J. McLane seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the February 27th, 2023, Town Council executive meeting minutes as presented. Michael J. McLane seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: McLane)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 10:06 p.m. Anne P. Danehy seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 10:06 p.m. Anne P. Danehy seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Danehy)
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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