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February 26, 2024
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
During the meeting:
- Julie Smith-Galvin took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Fiscal Year 2025 Budgets
Approve Budget #39 General Insurance for $559,425.00, Budget #43 Worker's Compensation for $501,910.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill presented and John Spinello from Hartshorne & Curley...
Fiscal Year 2025 Budgets: Michael J. McLane moved to approve Budget #39 General Insurance for $559,425.00, Budget #43 Worker's Compensation for $501,910.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill presented and John Spinello from Hartshorne & Curley Insurance, Budget #22 Animal Inspector for $41,325.00, Budget #24 Parking for $10,924.00, and Budget #45 Retirement for $8,289,794.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Fiscal Year 2025 Budgets: Michael J. McLane moved to approve Budget #39 General Insurance for $559,425.00, Budget #43 Worker's Compensation for $501,910.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill presented and John Spinello from Hartshorne & Curley Insurance, Budget #22 Animal Inspector for $41,325.00, Budget #24 Parking for $10,924.00, and Budget #45 Retirement for $8,289,794.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Energy Park Conservation Restriction Acceptance
Accept the Energy Park Conservation Restriction to assure that approximately the 2.51 acre wooded land portion of an approximately 12.9 acre lot shown as Parcel A on a plan of land entitle "Sketch...
Energy Park Conservation Restriction Acceptance: Michael J. McLane moved to accept the Energy Park Conservation Restriction to assure that approximately the 2.51 acre wooded land portion of an approximately 12.9 acre lot shown as Parcel A on a plan of land entitle "Sketch Plan in Wakefield, Mass" dated December 1, 2022, prepared by Hayes Engineering, Inc., be maintained in its current condition in perpetuity and for conservation purposes, predominantly in a natural, scenic and undeveloped condition, and to prevent any use or change that would materially impair or interfere with its conservation and preservation values. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote Appointment:
From the minutes
“Energy Park Conservation Restriction Acceptance: Michael J. McLane moved to accept the Energy Park Conservation Restriction to assure that approximately the 2.51 acre wooded land portion of an approximately 12.9 acre lot shown as Parcel A on a plan of land entitle "Sketch Plan in Wakefield, Mass" dated December 1, 2022, prepared by Hayes Engineering, Inc., be maintained in its current condition in perpetuity and for conservation purposes, predominantly in a natural, scenic and undeveloped condition, and to prevent any use or change that would materially impair or interfere with its conservation and preservation values. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote Appointment:.” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Appoint Michael Feeley of 63 Emerson Street to the unexpired term ending on April 30, 2025 on the Zoning Board of Appeals
Michael J. McLane moved to appoint Michael Feeley of 63 Emerson Street to the unexpired term ending on April 30, 2025 on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to appoint Michael Feeley of 63 Emerson Street to the unexpired term ending on April 30, 2025 on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Licenses
Approve the Class II Dealers License for Alomari LLC/EZ Auto Care located at 13 New Salem Street
Licenses: Class II: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Class II Dealers License for Alomari LLC/EZ Auto Care located at 13 New Salem Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Licenses: Class II: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Class II Dealers License for Alomari LLC/EZ Auto Care located at 13 New Salem Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Donations
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $95.00 from various donors with thanks
Donations: Michael J. McLane moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $95.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by 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 $95.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the February 12, 2024 Town Council meeting minutes, and February 12, 2024 Town Council Executive meeting minutes
Approval of Minutes: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the February 12, 2024 Town Council meeting minutes, and February 12, 2024 Town Council Executive meeting minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7- 0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the February 12, 2024 Town Council meeting minutes, and February 12, 2024 Town Council Executive meeting minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7- 0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Michael J. McLane motioned to adjourn at 9:39 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Michael J. McLane motioned to adjourn at 9:39 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (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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