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Cohasset Former Select Board member

Jean Healey Dippold

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board

44 of 44meetings attended (100%) · whole board 95%
215votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 1split votes where Dippold was in the minority
0abstained
3terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Dippold as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 44 of 44 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (44)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board

May 21The sale of the $4,480,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose…Motion: that the sale of the $4,480,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan…Passed 3–0 · Dippold: Not recorded

May 21, 2024: The sale of the $4,480,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds of the Town dated May 29, 2024 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

That the sale of the $4,480,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds of the Town dated May 29, 2024 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $4,884,544 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on May 15 of the year and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as per the table presented

The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Maher that the sale of the $4,480,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds of the Town dated May 29, 2024 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $4,884,544 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on May 15 of the year and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as per the table presented, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

May 21In connection with the marketing and sale of the…Motion: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds,…Passed 3–0 · Dippold: Not recorded

May 21, 2024: In connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 7, 2024, and a final…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

That in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 7, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated May 14, 2024 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, Select Board Meeting May 21, 2024 approved and adopted

The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Maher that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 7, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated May 14, 2024 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, Select Board Meeting May 21, 2024 approved and adopted, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

May 21The Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the…Motion: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option…Passed 3–0 · Dippold: Not recorded

May 21, 2024: The Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement

ApprovePassed · 3–0

That the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement

The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Maher that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

May 21The Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and…Motion: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby…Passed 3–0 · Dippold: Not recorded

May 21, 2024: The Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

That the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing 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 Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time

The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Maher that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing 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 Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady- Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

May 21We authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish…Motion: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post…Passed 3–0 · Dippold: Not recorded

May 21, 2024: 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...

Adopt orderPassed · 3–0

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 Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws

The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Maher 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 Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

May 21Any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively,…Motion: that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the…Passed 3–0 · Dippold: Not recorded

May 21, 2024: Any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

That any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (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

The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Maher that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (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, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

May 21Each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk…Motion: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and…Passed 3–0 · Dippold: Not recorded

May 21, 2024: Each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

That each member of the Select Board, 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

The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Maher that each member of the Select Board, 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, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

May 21Approve the one-day liquor license for the Cohasset Yacht…Motion: to approve the one-day liquor license for the Cohasset Yacht Club…Passed 3–0 · Dippold: Yes

May 21, 2024: Approve the one-day liquor license for the Cohasset Yacht Club for May 24, 2024, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with a police detail

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the one-day liquor license for the Cohasset Yacht Club for May 24, 2024, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with a police detail

Voted: Yes

Yes: Dippold, Grady, MaherAbstained: Plecs

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the one-day liquor license for the Cohasset Yacht Club for May 24, 2024, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with a police detail, seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Healey Dippold-Aye. Chris Plecs abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

May 2Recommend Article 20Motion: to recommend Article 20Passed 4–0 · Dippold: Not recorded

May 2, 2024: Recommend Article 20

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To recommend Article 20

The roll call names Jack Creighton, who is not recorded as present at this point, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Plecs to recommend Article 20, seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; Select Member Maher-Aye, Select Member Plecs-Aye, Select Member Grady-Aye, Chair Dippold-Aye. Select Member Creighton abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Plecs, second: Maher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

May 2Recommend Article #24Motion: to recommend Article #24Failed 2–3 · Dippold: Not recorded

May 2, 2024: Recommend Article #24

ApproveFailed · 2–3

To recommend Article #24

The roll call names Jack Creighton, who is not recorded as present at this point, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Plecs to recommend Article #24, seconded by Chair Dippold. Roll Call Vote; Select Member Plecs-Aye, Chair Dippold-Aye, Select Member Creighton-Nay, Select Member Grady-Nay, Select Member Maher-Nay. Motion failed (2-3)..” (Motion: Plecs, second: Dippold)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (204)

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