November 27, 2023

Robert E. Vincent II moved to postpone the vote indefinitely. Julie Smith- Galvin seconded. At 8:04 p.m., Julie Smith-Galvin stated she had an emergency and needed to leave but did not return. The motion to postpone failed 3-3-0, with Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., and Michael J. McLane voting against the motion. Robert E. Vincent II, Jonathan P. Chines, and Mehreen N. Butt voted in favor.

Yes: Butt, Chines, VincentNo: Danehy, Dombroski, McLaneThe minutes say “At 8:04 p.m., Julie Smith-Galvin stated she had an emergency and needed to leave but did not return”. Every other member present is named in this vote, so Julie Smith-Galvin is left out of it.

The motion to amend the amendment failed 2-4-0, with Anne P. Daney and Michael J. McLane voting in favor. Robert E. Vincent II, Mehreen N. Butt, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., and Jonathan P. Chines voted against the motion.

Yes: Danehy, McLaneNo: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, VincentAnne P. Danehy moved this amendment to Edward F. Dombroski’s amendment; the minutes do not name a seconder. The minutes say “At 8:04 p.m., Julie Smith-Galvin stated she had an emergency and needed to leave but did not return”. Every other member present is named in this vote, so Julie Smith-Galvin is left out of it.

The motion to amend the proposed motion failed 2-4-0, with Michael J. McLane and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting in favor of the motion. Anne P. Danehy, Robert E. Vincent, II, Mehreen N. Butt, and Jonathan P. Chines voted against the motion.

Yes: Dombroski, McLaneNo: Butt, Chines, Danehy, VincentThe minutes say “At 8:04 p.m., Julie Smith-Galvin stated she had an emergency and needed to leave but did not return”. Every other member present is named in this vote, so Julie Smith-Galvin is left out of it.

The motion to adopt the proposed iteration of the Flag Policy failed 3-3-0, with Robert E. Vincent II, Mehreen N. Butt, and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor of the motion. Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombrowski, Jr., and Michael J. McLane voted against the motion.

Yes: Butt, Chines, VincentNo: Danehy, Dombroski, McLaneThe minutes say “At 8:04 p.m., Julie Smith-Galvin stated she had an emergency and needed to leave but did not return”. Every other member present is named in this vote, so Julie Smith-Galvin is left out of it.

Wakefield Memorial High School: Michael J. McLane moved to authorize the following nine products as proprietary for the new Wakefield Memorial High School as requested by Superintendent Lyons: Building Security category: security camera system, access control system, card readers, card reader interface module, card reader controller, alarm control panel; Horizontal Sliding Accordion Folding Fire Barrier: Won-Door FireGuard system; Insulated Glazing Units with Integral Solar Control Grids: KALUX OKAWOOD Insulated Glass with Wooden Grid; Door Hardware: Everest 29 SL Cylinders by Schlage. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0 by roll call vote.

Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, VincentThe minutes say “At 8:04 p.m., Julie Smith-Galvin stated she had an emergency and needed to leave but did not return”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Julie Smith-Galvin is left out of this vote.

License: One Day Liquor License Request: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the request from John Smolinsky for a One Day Liquor License for an event on December 13, 2023 at Brother's Restaurant located at 404 Main Street for the Chamber Holiday Networking event for Chamber members. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0.

Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, VincentThe minutes say “At 8:04 p.m., Julie Smith-Galvin stated she had an emergency and needed to leave but did not return”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Julie Smith-Galvin is left out of this vote.

2023 Common Victualler License Request: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the 2023 Common Victualler License for Adocicadoce located at 386 Main Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0 by roll call vote.

Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, VincentThe minutes say “At 8:04 p.m., Julie Smith-Galvin stated she had an emergency and needed to leave but did not return”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Julie Smith-Galvin is left out of this vote.

2024 License Renewals: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the 2024 Common Victualler applications - Artichokes Restaurant; Blue Moon Grill; Charm Thai Bistro; CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakefield; Cravings; Crystal Community Club; Dockside at Wakefield; Gingerbread Construction Company; Hospitality Resources LLC; JRMM, Inc. d/b/a Public Kitchen; Koondee Inc d/b/a Red Sugar Café; Las Chivas Inc d/b/a Tequila's Mexican Cantina; Laurie's 909; McDonald's; Mojo Sushi; MP Ventures LLC d/b/a Ciao Amici; NexDine LLC (101 Edgewater); North Ave Diner; PK Brothers; S&S Donuts d/b/a Dunkin Donuts - 225 North Avenue; S&S Donuts d/b/a Dunkin Donuts - 632 Main Street; Sakura Organic Inc.; Wakefield Donuts; Wakefield House of Pizza. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0 by roll call vote.

Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, VincentThe minutes say “At 8:04 p.m., Julie Smith-Galvin stated she had an emergency and needed to leave but did not return”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Julie Smith-Galvin is left out of this vote.

Michael J. McLane moved to approve the 2024 Entertainment applications for Artichokes Restaurant; Circle K; CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakefield; Crystal Community Club; Dockside at Wakefield; Greenwood Wine & Spirits; Hospitality Resources LLC; JRMM, Inc. d/b/a Public Kitchen; Las Chivas Inc d/b/a Tequila's Mexican Cantina; McDonald's; Mojo Sushi; MP Ventures LLC d/b/a Ciao Amici; Sakura Organic Inc.; Wakefield Donuts; 2024 Fortune Teller application for Psychic Reading; 2024 Automated Device applications for Crystal Community Club; McDonald's; 2024 Class I applications for Albrecht Buick GMC of Wakefield, Inc.; EMS Direct, LLC; 2024 Class II applications for AM Detail Inc.; Broadway Auto Brokers; Capitol Construction Equipment Sales; Elite Auto Service, LLC; EMS Direct, LLC; J&A Auto Body; John's Foreign Car Service; Northeast Auto Gallery, Inc.; Performance of Wakefield; RSC Global Holdings, LLC d/b/a Rayco Motors; Wakefield Auto Gallery, Inc.; 2024 Liquor License applications - Package Store: Greenwood Wine & Spirits; D&M Liquor Corp d/b/a S & M Liquors. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. amended the motion to which Michael J. McLane agreed to include All Alcohol: CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakefield; Dockside at Wakefield d/b/a Floramo's Wakefield; Hospitality Resources LLC; JRMM, Inc. d/b/a Public Kitchen. The motion passed 6-0-0 by roll call vote.

Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, VincentThe minutes say “At 8:04 p.m., Julie Smith-Galvin stated she had an emergency and needed to leave but did not return”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Julie Smith-Galvin is left out of this vote.

Approval of Minutes: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the November 13, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0.

Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, VincentThe minutes say “At 8:04 p.m., Julie Smith-Galvin stated she had an emergency and needed to leave but did not return”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Julie Smith-Galvin is left out of this vote.