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September 11, 2023
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Michael J. McLane, Julie Smith-Galvin, Robert E. Vincent
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Presentations / Updates
Authorize the submission of the Grant
Michael J. McLane moved to authorize the submission of the Grant. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to authorize the submission of the Grant. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Motion passed 7-0-0. Veteran's Field Restroom
Adopt the policy
Mehreen N. Butt moved to adopt the policy. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. The motion passed 6-1-0 with Robert E. Vincent II, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor of the motion. Michael J. McLane voted against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: McLane
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt moved to adopt the policy. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. The motion passed 6-1-0 with Robert E. Vincent II, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor of the motion. Michael J. McLane voted against the motion..” (Motion: Butt, second: Smith-Galvin)
Road signage discussion
Immediately remove the eight (8) "No Idling" signs around Lake Quannapowitt until further consideration by the Town Council as a whole
Road signage discussion: Michael J. McLane expressed concerns in process and moved to immediately remove the eight (8) "No Idling" signs around Lake Quannapowitt until further consideration by the Town Council as a whole. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. The motion passed 5-1-1 with Robert E. Vincent II, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting in favor of the motion. Julie Smith- Galvin voted against the motion. Jonathan P. Chines abstained from voting.
Yes: Butt, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, VincentNo: Smith-GalvinAbstained: ChinesThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Road signage discussion: Michael J. McLane expressed concerns in process and moved to immediately remove the eight (8) "No Idling" signs around Lake Quannapowitt until further consideration by the Town Council as a whole. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. The motion passed 5-1-1 with Robert E. Vincent II, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting in favor of the motion. Julie Smith- Galvin voted against the motion. Jonathan P. Chines abstained from voting..” (second: Vincent)
Bond Anticipation Notes
In accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the Memorial High School feasibility study authorized by vote of the Town passed on November 7, 2020 (Article 3) being refinanced with proceeds of a...
Bond Anticipation Notes: Michael J. McLane moved in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the Memorial High School feasibility study authorized by vote of the Town passed on November 7, 2020 (Article 3) being refinanced with proceeds of a portion of the Notes defined below, together with all other bonds and notes of the Town previously issued to pay costs of this project, does not exceed the portion of the total cost of the project that is not being paid by the school facilities grant and we hereby approve the issuance of notes and bonds to finance this project under G.L. c.70B. Further Voted: to approve the sale of $1,991,000 6.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series A (Subject to Federal and Massachusetts Income Taxation) (the "Series A Note") of the Town dated September 21, 2023, and payable September 20, 2024 to Piper Sandler & Co. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $5,933.18. Further Voted: to approve the sale of $1,156,000 4.50 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series B (the "Series B Note" and together with the Series A Notes, the "Notes") of the Town dated September 21, 2023, and payable February 23, 2024 to Piper Sandler & Co. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $705.16. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated August 30, 2023, and a final Official Stateme
From the minutes
“Bond Anticipation Notes: Michael J. McLane moved in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the Memorial High School feasibility study authorized by vote of the Town passed on November 7, 2020 (Article 3) being refinanced with proceeds of a portion of the Notes defined below, together with all other bonds and notes of the Town previously issued to pay costs of this project, does not exceed the portion of the total cost of the project that is not being paid by the school facilities grant and we hereby approve the issuance of notes and bonds to finance this project under G.L. c.70B. Further Voted: to approve the sale of $1,991,000 6.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series A (Subject to Federal and Massachusetts Income Taxation) (the "Series A Note") of the Town dated September 21, 2023, and payable September 20, 2024 to Piper Sandler & Co. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $5,933.18. Further Voted: to approve the sale of $1,156,000 4.50 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series B (the "Series B Note" and together with the Series A Notes, the "Notes") of the Town dated September 21, 2023, and payable February 23, 2024 to Piper Sandler & Co. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $705.16. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated August 30, 2023, and a final Official Statement dated September 7, 2023, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Town Council be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. 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 votes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Debt Service
Transfer $1,000,000.00 from the General Fund to the Debt Service Capital Needs account
Debt Service: Michael J. McLane moved to transfer $1,000,000.00 from the General Fund to the Debt Service Capital Needs account. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Debt Service: Michael J. McLane moved to transfer $1,000,000.00 from the General Fund to the Debt Service Capital Needs account. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Town Meeting
The set the Regular Town Meeting for Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. in the Galvin Middle School auditorium and to open the Warrant
Town Meeting: Michael J. McLane moved to the set the Regular Town Meeting for Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. in the Galvin Middle School auditorium and to open the Warrant. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Town Meeting: Michael J. McLane moved to the set the Regular Town Meeting for Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. in the Galvin Middle School auditorium and to open the Warrant. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Close the Warrant on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 12:00 p.m
Michael J. McLane moved to close the Warrant on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to close the Warrant on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Public Hearings
Schedule the alcohol liquor license hearing for WXSS LLC d/b/a Wei Asian Kitchen for October 2, 2023 at 7:03 p.m
Public Hearings: Alcohol Liquor License: Michael J. McLane moved to schedule the alcohol liquor license hearing for WXSS LLC d/b/a Wei Asian Kitchen for October 2, 2023 at 7:03 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Public Hearings: Alcohol Liquor License: Michael J. McLane moved to schedule the alcohol liquor license hearing for WXSS LLC d/b/a Wei Asian Kitchen for October 2, 2023 at 7:03 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
The motion passed 7-0-0. Veteran's Field Restroom
Schedule the hearing for the Veteran's Field restrooms for October 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m
Veteran's Field Restroom: Michael J. McLane moved to schedule the hearing for the Veteran's Field restrooms for October 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Veteran's Field Restroom: Michael J. McLane moved to schedule the hearing for the Veteran's Field restrooms for October 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Donations
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library for $32,025.00 from various donors with thanks
Donations: Beebe Library: Michael J. McLane moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library for $32,025.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Donations: Beebe Library: Michael J. McLane moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library for $32,025.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Youth Action Team for $1,000.00 from various donors with thanks
Youth Action Team: Michael J. McLane moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Youth Action Team for $1,000.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Youth Action Team: Michael J. McLane moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Youth Action Team for $1,000.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
License
Approve the One Day Liquor License for TAPPED Beer Truck for a private event on September 14, 2023 at Winsupply of Wakefield located at 123 Foundry Street
License: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the One Day Liquor License for TAPPED Beer Truck for a private event on September 14, 2023 at Winsupply of Wakefield located at 123 Foundry Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“License: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the One Day Liquor License for TAPPED Beer Truck for a private event on September 14, 2023 at Winsupply of Wakefield located at 123 Foundry Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the August 14, 2023 Town Council executive session meeting minutes
Approval of Minutes: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the August 14, 2023 Town Council executive session meeting minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the August 14, 2023 Town Council executive session meeting minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Approve the August 14, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes
Michael J. McLane moved to approve the August 14, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to approve the August 14, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Michael J. McLane motioned to adjourn at 9:46 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Michael J. McLane motioned to adjourn at 9:46 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (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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