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February 24, 2025
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Douglas S. Butler, Mehreen N. Butt, John F. Carney, Jonathan P. Chines, Edward F. Dombroski, Michael J. McLane, Robert E. Vincent
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Fiscal Year 2026 Budgets
Approve the following budgets as presented by Finance Officer Kevin Gill, Jonathan P. Chines seconded: Budget #22 Animal Inspector for $41,325.00 and Budget #24 Parking for $11,125.00
Fiscal Year 2026 Budgets: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the following budgets as presented by Finance Officer Kevin Gill, Jonathan P. Chines seconded: Budget #22 Animal Inspector for $41,325.00 and Budget #24 Parking for $11,125.00. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Fiscal Year 2026 Budgets: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the following budgets as presented by Finance Officer Kevin Gill, Jonathan P. Chines seconded: Budget #22 Animal Inspector for $41,325.00 and Budget #24 Parking for $11,125.00. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Approve the following budgets as presented by Finance Officer Kevin Gill and Insurance Agent John Spinello, Jonathan P. Chines seconded: Budget #39 General Insurance for $582,600.00 and Budget #43...
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the following budgets as presented by Finance Officer Kevin Gill and Insurance Agent John Spinello, Jonathan P. Chines seconded: Budget #39 General Insurance for $582,600.00 and Budget #43 Worker's Compensation for $669,476.00. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the following budgets as presented by Finance Officer Kevin Gill and Insurance Agent John Spinello, Jonathan P. Chines seconded: Budget #39 General Insurance for $582,600.00 and Budget #43 Worker's Compensation for $669,476.00. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Presentations
Adopt the specific process for each of the three requirements as set forth in the Climate Leader Communities (CLC) Potential Assessment and Evaluation Process document
Robert E. Vincent II moved that the Town Council adopt the specific process for each of the three requirements as set forth in the Climate Leader Communities (CLC) Potential Assessment and Evaluation Process document. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Robert E. Vincent II moved that the Town Council adopt the specific process for each of the three requirements as set forth in the Climate Leader Communities (CLC) Potential Assessment and Evaluation Process document. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Vincent, second: Chines)
Table the motion
Jonathan P. Chines moved to table the motion. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion failed 3-4-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Michael J. McLane, Douglas S. Butler, and Robert E. Vincent II voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Carney, ChinesNo: Butler, Dombroski, McLane, Vincent
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to table the motion. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion failed 3-4-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Michael J. McLane, Douglas S. Butler, and Robert E. Vincent II voting against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Main motion: Not go forward with the Climate Leader Communities Decarbonization Roadmap as presented
The main motion passed 4-3-0 with Jonathan P. Chines, Mehreen N. Butt, and John F. Carney voting against the motion.
Yes: Butler, Dombroski, McLane, VincentNo: Butt, Carney, Chines
From the minutes
“The main motion passed 4-3-0 with Jonathan P. Chines, Mehreen N. Butt, and John F. Carney voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: McLane)
American Rescue Plan Act Update
Accept the Quarterly Report ending December 31, 2024
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr moved to accept the Quarterly Report ending December 31, 2024. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr moved to accept the Quarterly Report ending December 31, 2024. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Minutes
Approve the February 10, 2025 Executive Session and Regular Session meeting minutes as presented with the correction
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the February 10, 2025 Executive Session and Regular Session meeting minutes as presented with the correction. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the February 10, 2025 Executive Session and Regular Session meeting minutes as presented with the correction. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to adjourn at 11:01 p.m. Jonathan P. Chines 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: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to adjourn at 11:01 p.m. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed by acclamation..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
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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