MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
February 1, 2018
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: James MacDonald, Michael Butler, Dennis Guilfoyle, Brendan Keogh
Absent: Dennis Teehan
Every vote, in order
5/9/18) and Request to hang Banner in Dedham Square for DLIT Community Gala
Approve both one-day liquor licenses for Ursuline Academy
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of both one-day liquor licenses for Ursuline Academy; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of both one-day liquor licenses for Ursuline Academy; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)
Approve DLIT hanging a banner on the railing of the Keystone Lot to advertise their Gala event
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of DLIT hanging a banner on the railing of the Keystone Lot to advertise their Gala event; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of DLIT hanging a banner on the railing of the Keystone Lot to advertise their Gala event; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)
Execution of Drainage Easement for Border Street
Approve the easement
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the easement; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the easement; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)
Opt-In to 25 MPH Speed Limit & Amendment to Traffic Rules and Regulations
Determine that the Town of Dedham in its entirety constitutes a "thickly settled or business district", as that phrase is defined in G.L. c.90, s.1, and, in accordance with such determination, and...
Mr. Keogh moved to determine that the Town of Dedham in its entirety constitutes a "thickly settled or business district", as that phrase is defined in G.L. c.90, s.1, and, in accordance with such determination, and pursuant to G.L. c.90, s.17C and the vote of the November 13, 2017 Fall Annual Town Meeting under Article 15 accepting the provisions of that statute, in the interest of aorta to establish a speed limit of 25 MPH on all roadways in the Town that are not state highways and are not otherwise posted pursuant to the issuance of special speed regulations; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Keogh moved to determine that the Town of Dedham in its entirety constitutes a "thickly settled or business district", as that phrase is defined in G.L. c.90, s.1, and, in accordance with such determination, and pursuant to G.L. c.90, s.17C and the vote of the November 13, 2017 Fall Annual Town Meeting under Article 15 accepting the provisions of that statute, in the interest of aorta to establish a speed limit of 25 MPH on all roadways in the Town that are not state highways and are not otherwise posted pursuant to the issuance of special speed regulations; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Keogh, second: Guilfoyle)
Amend Part 1, Article VIII of the Town's Traffic Regulations to read as follows SPEED REGULATIONS (a.) In accordance with Chapter 90, Section 18 of the General Laws the list of roadways designated...
Mr. Keogh moved to amend Part 1, Article VIII of the Town's Traffic Regulations to read as follows SPEED REGULATIONS (a.) In accordance with Chapter 90, Section 18 of the General Laws the list of roadways designated in Schedule No. XIII have the indicated posted speed limits established through the issuance of special speed regulations. (b.) In accordance with Chapter 90, Section 17c of the General Laws and the votes taken thereunder, all roadways within the Town limits that are not state highways and are not otherwise posted pursuant to the issuance of special speed regulations shall have a speed limit of 25 miles per hour. Seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Keogh moved to amend Part 1, Article VIII of the Town's Traffic Regulations to read as follows SPEED REGULATIONS (a.) In accordance with Chapter 90, Section 18 of the General Laws the list of roadways designated in Schedule No. XIII have the indicated posted speed limits established through the issuance of special speed regulations. (b.) In accordance with Chapter 90, Section 17c of the General Laws and the votes taken thereunder, all roadways within the Town limits that are not state highways and are not otherwise posted pursuant to the issuance of special speed regulations shall have a speed limit of 25 miles per hour. Seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Keogh, second: Guilfoyle)
Dmitri Kapalis - 431 Cedar Street
Accept the first option presented by Town Engineer Jason Mammone, for a year study with an update after six months
Mr. Guilfoyle moved to accept the first option presented by Town Engineer Jason Mammone, for a year study with an update after six months; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Guilfoyle moved to accept the first option presented by Town Engineer Jason Mammone, for a year study with an update after six months; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)
DISCUSSION VOTE W/ ENCOUNTER CHURCH RE: EGG DROP
Approve: DISCUSSION VOTE W/ ENCOUNTER CHURCH RE: EGG DROP
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)
Municipal Segment of Public Access Franchise Fee (1%)
Approve the expenditure of the $39,034.51 from the municipal segment of the public access franchise fee
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the expenditure of the $39,034.51 from the municipal segment of the public access franchise fee; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the expenditure of the $39,034.51 from the municipal segment of the public access franchise fee; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)
GIFT ACCEPTANCE
Accept both Gifts
Mr. Guilfoyle moved to accept both Gifts; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Guilfoyle moved to accept both Gifts; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)
182 Bonham Road
Approve: DRAINLAYER'S LICENSE APPROVALS CJ Mabardy 50 Mooney Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Hercules C&G Drain, Inc. 182 Bonham Road Dedham, MA 02026
Mr. Keogh moved approval; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, Absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Keogh moved approval; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, Absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Keogh, second: Guilfoyle)
June 9, 2018 beginning at the Church at 8 AM
Approve: Request from Saint Luke's Church to hold the "Pack The Pantry" 5K walk/run on Saturday, June 9, 2018 beginning at the Church at 8 AM
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, Absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, Absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)
Cultural Council Appointments
Re-appoint Jan Civian, Margaret Adams and Beca Gates
Mr. Butler moved to re-appoint Jan Civian, Margaret Adams and Beca Gates; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, Absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Butler moved to re-appoint Jan Civian, Margaret Adams and Beca Gates; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, Absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Butler, second: Keogh)
Minutes Approval - 12/13/17, 12/20/2017 and 12/28/2017
Approve: Minutes Approval - 12/13/17, 12/20/2017 and 12/28/2017
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, Absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, Absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Butler)
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
Adjourn the meeting
Mr. Guilfoyle moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Guilfoyle moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, absent; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)
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