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April 22, 2024
11 recorded votes, 6 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
During the meeting:
- Robert E. Vincent took part remotely.
- Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. arrived at 5:07 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing - Mojo Sushi
Open the Public Hearing for the liquor license for Mojo Sushi located at 316 Main Street
Michael J. McLane moved to open the Public Hearing for the liquor license for Mojo Sushi located at 316 Main Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0 by roll call vote with Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor of the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-Galvin, VincentThe minutes say “Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. arrived at 5:07 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Edward F. Dombroski is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to open the Public Hearing for the liquor license for Mojo Sushi located at 316 Main Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0 by roll call vote with Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor of the motion..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Approve the liquor license application for Mojo Sushi as presented by Attorney Wei Jia and his client Jevena Lin
Michael J. McLane moved to approve the liquor license application for Mojo Sushi as presented by Attorney Wei Jia and his client Jevena Lin. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to approve the liquor license application for Mojo Sushi as presented by Attorney Wei Jia and his client Jevena Lin. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Close the Public Hearing
Michael J. McLane moved to close the Public Hearing. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to close the Public Hearing. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Executive Session
Go into executive session to discuss Library Union and Clerical Union Contract because an Open Session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the town, with the intent of...
Michael J. McLane moved to go into executive session to discuss Library Union and Clerical Union Contract because an Open Session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the town, with the intent of returning to Open Session immediately thereafter. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to go into executive session to discuss Library Union and Clerical Union Contract because an Open Session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the town, with the intent of returning to Open Session immediately thereafter. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Presentations / Updates
Amend the motion: include use of the outside of Veteran's Field on Thursday, July 4, 2024 for the food concession location that will begin just prior to the Fireworks Display
Michael J. McLane amended the motion to include use of the outside of Veteran's Field on Thursday, July 4, 2024 for the food concession location that will begin just prior to the Fireworks Display. Mehreen N. But seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
It was seconded by Mehreen N. But, who is not a Town Council member.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane amended the motion to include use of the outside of Veteran's Field on Thursday, July 4, 2024 for the food concession location that will begin just prior to the Fireworks Display. Mehreen N. But seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane)
Independence Day Committee
Approve the request of the Wakefield Independence Day Committee to use the public ways on North Avenue, Church Street, and Main Street for the 4th of July parade
Independence Day Committee: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the request of the Wakefield Independence Day Committee to use the public ways on North Avenue, Church Street, and Main Street for the 4th of July parade. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0 with Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor of the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, Smith-GalvinThe roll call does not list Robert E. Vincent, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Independence Day Committee: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the request of the Wakefield Independence Day Committee to use the public ways on North Avenue, Church Street, and Main Street for the 4th of July parade. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0 with Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor of the motion..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Approve the Library Union Contract beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, 2.5% cost of living increases each year, performance language is included in the contract, addition of steps and...
Library Contract: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Library Union Contract beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, 2.5% cost of living increases each year, performance language is included in the contract, addition of steps and upgrades, cost of the contract is $50,453.90 as presented by Town Administrator Maio. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0 with Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor of the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, Smith-GalvinThe roll call does not list Robert E. Vincent, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Library Contract: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Library Union Contract beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, 2.5% cost of living increases each year, performance language is included in the contract, addition of steps and upgrades, cost of the contract is $50,453.90 as presented by Town Administrator Maio. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0 with Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor of the motion..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Authorize the Town Administrator with input from police, fire, Health Agent and Emergency Management Director to approve alteration of liquor license and food service footprints for both public...
Outdoor Dining: Michael J. McLane moved to authorize the Town Administrator with input from police, fire, Health Agent and Emergency Management Director to approve alteration of liquor license and food service footprints for both public and private spaces, allow retail to enter the public way provided access is sufficient and require uniformity of barriers. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Outdoor Dining: Michael J. McLane moved to authorize the Town Administrator with input from police, fire, Health Agent and Emergency Management Director to approve alteration of liquor license and food service footprints for both public and private spaces, allow retail to enter the public way provided access is sufficient and require uniformity of barriers. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Approve the Performance Review as presented
Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Performance Review as presented. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Performance Review as presented. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the April 8, 2024 Town Council meeting minutes
Approval of Minutes: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the April 8, 2024 Town Council meeting minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The minutes were approved by acclamation.
The minutes say the motion passed “by acclamation” (a voice vote with no count or names). Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the April 8, 2024 Town Council meeting minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The minutes were approved by acclamation..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Julie Smith-Galvin motioned to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. Anne P. Danehy seconded. The motion passed by acclamation.
The minutes say the motion passed “by acclamation” (a voice vote with no count or names). Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Julie Smith-Galvin motioned to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. Anne P. Danehy seconded. The motion passed by acclamation..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, 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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