MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
February 15, 2018
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Dennis Teehan, James MacDonald, Michael Butler, Dennis Guilfoyle, Brendan Keogh
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Brendan Keogh recused himself from six wireless-equipment items because he works for Verizon Wireless.
Every vote, in order
Conclusion
Approve the requested loading zone, with the following restrictions • The restriction will be signed and enforced as "No Parking, Loading Zone, 15 Minute, 7 AM - 3PM, Monday - Friday" within the...
Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the requested loading zone, with the following restrictions • The restriction will be signed and enforced as "No Parking, Loading Zone, 15 Minute, 7 AM - 3PM, Monday - Friday" within the 56 foot zone shown in the plan • Milton Street is a Public Way and therefore, the loading zone can be used by any commercial vehicle and not exclusively by Forever Young The restriction will not be assigned until the restriping of Milton Street as described above is completed by the Department of Public Works in the spring of 2018; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the requested loading zone, with the following restrictions • The restriction will be signed and enforced as "No Parking, Loading Zone, 15 Minute, 7 AM - 3PM, Monday - Friday" within the 56 foot zone shown in the plan • Milton Street is a Public Way and therefore, the loading zone can be used by any commercial vehicle and not exclusively by Forever Young The restriction will not be assigned until the restriping of Milton Street as described above is completed by the Department of Public Works in the spring of 2018; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Guilfoyle)
Execution of Antonio Lane Sewer Easement
Approve the sewer easement, for Antonio Lane, as described in the documents created by attorney Zahka
Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the sewer easement, for Antonio Lane, as described in the documents created by attorney Zahka; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the sewer easement, for Antonio Lane, as described in the documents created by attorney Zahka; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Keogh)
EQUIPMENT (685 PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY)
Take this matter under advisement for determination at a future meeting
Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board take this matter under advisement for determination at a future meeting; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, abstained; Dr. Teehan, yes Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
Yes: Butler, Guilfoyle, James MacDonald, TeehanAbstained: Keogh
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board take this matter under advisement for determination at a future meeting; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, abstained; Dr. Teehan, yes Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Butler)
Take the following installation locations under advisement for further review
Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board take the following installation locations under advisement for further review. 754-792 Providence Highway, 26 School Street, 15 Willow Street, 44 Emmett Avenue and 490 High Street; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. Mr. Guilfoyle informed Mr. Pare that Dedham has a large problem with double poles. Mr. Guilfoyle asked Mr. Pare if AT&T had an agreement with EverSource to remove double poles. Mr. Pare stated that EverSource will not let AT&T install on a double pole, but if AT&T were approved and it was a double pole then we have no problem with the condition that upon installation there would only be one pole. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, abstained; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
Yes: Butler, Guilfoyle, James MacDonald, TeehanAbstained: Keogh
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board take the following installation locations under advisement for further review. 754-792 Providence Highway, 26 School Street, 15 Willow Street, 44 Emmett Avenue and 490 High Street; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. Mr. Guilfoyle informed Mr. Pare that Dedham has a large problem with double poles. Mr. Guilfoyle asked Mr. Pare if AT&T had an agreement with EverSource to remove double poles. Mr. Pare stated that EverSource will not let AT&T install on a double pole, but if AT&T were approved and it was a double pole then we have no problem with the condition that upon installation there would only be one pole. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, abstained; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Guilfoyle)
BALLOT QUESTION RE: PROHIBITING MARIJUANNA ESTABLISHMENTS
Place the question on the ballot as well as solicit proponent and opponent
Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board place the question on the ballot as well as solicit proponent and opponent; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. Mr. MacDonald asked how the Board would get the notice out to seek the proponent and opponent. Ms. Baker stated that she will put it in the newspaper and on the Town website and enter the media outlets that we can access. Ms. Baker continued, saying that she will notice the District Chairs, Boards and Committees throughout the Town and departments that may have a suggestion. Ms. Baker added that if we do not receive any interest in taking either position, Town Council will draft the position that is not represented. Mr. Butler clarified that a yes vote on the ballot question will prohibit marijuana establishments from operating in the Town of Dedham while a no vote means marijuana establishments will not be prohibited. Mr. Butler stated that a yes vote would ban marijuana establishments and a no vote would not ban marijuana establishments. Dr. Teehan stated that the Town will have very little control if retail marijuana establishments are allowed in Dedham. Dr. Teehan added that he strongly advocates voting yes and prohibiting retail marijuana. Mr. MacDonald stated that the Board also submitted a Warrant Article for the Town Meeting coming up in May, in the event that the ballot question fails, so that the Town is not exposed and will have an article that will deal with potential zoning issues. Mr. MacDonald continued, saying that the Board
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board place the question on the ballot as well as solicit proponent and opponent; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. Mr. MacDonald asked how the Board would get the notice out to seek the proponent and opponent. Ms. Baker stated that she will put it in the newspaper and on the Town website and enter the media outlets that we can access. Ms. Baker continued, saying that she will notice the District Chairs, Boards and Committees throughout the Town and departments that may have a suggestion. Ms. Baker added that if we do not receive any interest in taking either position, Town Council will draft the position that is not represented. Mr. Butler clarified that a yes vote on the ballot question will prohibit marijuana establishments from operating in the Town of Dedham while a no vote means marijuana establishments will not be prohibited. Mr. Butler stated that a yes vote would ban marijuana establishments and a no vote would not ban marijuana establishments. Dr. Teehan stated that the Town will have very little control if retail marijuana establishments are allowed in Dedham. Dr. Teehan added that he strongly advocates voting yes and prohibiting retail marijuana. Mr. MacDonald stated that the Board also submitted a Warrant Article for the Town Meeting coming up in May, in the event that the ballot question fails, so that the Town is not exposed and will have an article that will deal with potential zoning issues. Mr. MacDonald continued, saying that the Board of Selectmen should work with the Planning Board as it would be a Planning Board article not a Selectmen article. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Guilfoyle)
Approve the request of change of Manager to Zachary S Gordon
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the request of change of Manager to Zachary S Gordon seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, abstained
Yes: Butler, Guilfoyle, Keogh, TeehanAbstained: James MacDonald
From the minutes
“Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the request of change of Manager to Zachary S Gordon seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, abstained.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)
Miriam Johnson, Human Resources Director for the Town of Dedham, submitted the following
Approve the appointment of retired Fire Chief James Driscoll to the Insurance Advisory Committee
Mr. Butler moved approval of the appointment of retired Fire Chief James Driscoll to the Insurance Advisory Committee; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Butler moved approval of the appointment of retired Fire Chief James Driscoll to the Insurance Advisory Committee; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Butler, second: Keogh)
MINUTES APPROVAL - January 11, 2018
Approve: MINUTES APPROVAL - January 11, 2018
Mr. Butler moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Butler moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Butler, second: Keogh)
272 Hill Street
Approve: DRAINLAYER'S LICENSE APPROVALS GB Sons Construction Company, Inc. 272 Hill Street Raynham, MA 02767
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; 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, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Butler)
MINUTES APPROVAL - January 11, 2018
Approve: LEGACY PLACE FOR A 1-DAY LIQUOR LICENSE, MARCH 4 FROM 4-6 PM
Mr. Butler moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Butler moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Butler, second: Keogh)
FEBRUARY 22, 2018, 6-10 PM
Approve: REQUEST FROM THE FRED ASTAIRE DANCE COMPANY FOR A 1-DAY LIQUOR LICENSE, FEBRUARY 22, 2018, 6-10 PM
Mr. Keogh moved approval; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; 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, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Keogh, second: Guilfoyle)
THEIR DISCOVER SUMMER CAMP FAIR ON MARCH 3, 2018
Approve: You REQUEST FROM THE AVERY SCHOOL PTO TO HANG SIGNS AND A BANNER BETWEEN THE ODD FELLOW HALL AREA AND THE OLD CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH, TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF THEIR DISCOVER SUMMER CAMP FAIR
Mr. Keogh moved approval; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Keogh moved approval; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Keogh, second: Butler)
FOR SAVINGS AND SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH
Approve: GIFT ACCEPTANCES ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS THAT WERE BESTOWED UPON THE COUNCILL ON AGING, FROM THE DEDHAM BRANCH OF THE GENERAL ALLIANCE AT FIRST CHURCH, THE DEDHAM INSTITUTE FOR SAVINGS AND SAINT
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; 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, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
That, pursuant to General Laws, chapter 30A, Section 21, A3, the Board move into executive session to consider the use of litigation to enforce the zoning bylaws
Mr. MacDonald moved that, pursuant to General Laws, chapter 30A, Section 21, A3, the Board move into executive session to consider the use of litigation to enforce the zoning bylaws seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved that, pursuant to General Laws, chapter 30A, Section 21, A3, the Board move into executive session to consider the use of litigation to enforce the zoning bylaws seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Butler)
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