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June 26, 2023
6 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Edward F. Dombroski, Michael J. McLane, Julie Smith-Galvin, Robert E. Vincent
Absent: Anne P. Danehy
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing
Maintain the Water Service Change at the Fiscal Year 2023 level, set the Water Rate at a 3.5% increase above the Fiscal Year 2023 level, keep the Sewer Service Charge at the Fiscal Year 2023...
Michael J. McLane moved to maintain the Water Service Change at the Fiscal Year 2023 level, set the Water Rate at a 3.5% increase above the Fiscal Year 2023 level, keep the Sewer Service Charge at the Fiscal Year 2023 level, set the Sewer Rate at 2.5% increase above the Fiscal Year 2023 level, set the Sewer Flat Rate at $361.96, maintain the Manual Read Meter Fee at $50.00 per quarter, and maintain the Septic Disposal Formula - Facility Opening Fee at $110.00, Disposal cost per 100 cubic feet is charged at the current year's Sewer rate with one contractual change to the Off Hours Disposal Rate - increasing the minimum hours from 3 to 4 at current W- 4 scale x 1.5. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to maintain the Water Service Change at the Fiscal Year 2023 level, set the Water Rate at a 3.5% increase above the Fiscal Year 2023 level, keep the Sewer Service Charge at the Fiscal Year 2023 level, set the Sewer Rate at 2.5% increase above the Fiscal Year 2023 level, set the Sewer Flat Rate at $361.96, maintain the Manual Read Meter Fee at $50.00 per quarter, and maintain the Septic Disposal Formula - Facility Opening Fee at $110.00, Disposal cost per 100 cubic feet is charged at the current year's Sewer rate with one contractual change to the Off Hours Disposal Rate - increasing the minimum hours from 3 to 4 at current W- 4 scale x 1.5. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Close the Public Hearing
At 7:56 p.m., Michael J. McLane moved to close the Public Hearing. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“At 7:56 p.m., Michael J. McLane moved to close the Public Hearing. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Joint Meeting with Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Board of Commissioners
Joint appointment with the Gas & Light Commissioners: Sharon Daly to the vacant seat on the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Board
John J. Warchol nominated Sharon Daly of 28 Aborn Avenue. There being no other nominations, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Robert E. Vincent II, Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Michael J. McLane, Jonathan P. Chines, Jennifer Kallay, Elton Prifti, Thomas Boettcher and John J. Warchol voted in favor of the nomination.
Joint vote with another board; only the Town Council members’ votes are shown. Commissioner John J. Warchol nominated Sharon Daly and there were no other nominations; the minutes name the six councilors and four commissioners who voted in favor. Each member who voted named the same choice (Sharon Daly).
From the minutes
“John J. Warchol nominated Sharon Daly of 28 Aborn Avenue. There being no other nominations, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Robert E. Vincent II, Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Michael J. McLane, Jonathan P. Chines, Jennifer Kallay, Elton Prifti, Thomas Boettcher and John J. Warchol voted in favor of the nomination..”
Donations
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $320.00 from various donors with thanks
Donations: Michael J. McLane moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $320.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Donations: Michael J. McLane moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $320.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the June 5, 2023, and June 12, 2023, Town Council meeting minutes
Approval of Minutes: Town Council unanimously approved the June 5, 2023, and June 12, 2023, Town Council meeting minutes.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Town Council unanimously approved the June 5, 2023, and June 12, 2023, Town Council meeting minutes..”
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Michael J. McLane motioned to adjourn at 9:18 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Michael J. McLane motioned to adjourn at 9:18 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
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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