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March 27, 2018
20 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Dennis Teehan, James MacDonald, Michael Butler, Dennis Guilfoyle
Absent: Brendan Keogh
During the meeting:
- James MacDonald recused himself from the two liquor-license items that could go to the ABCC.
Every vote, in order
OSCARS, 380 WASHINGTON STREET
Approve the petition for a change of beneficial interest and the transfer/issuance of stock from Oscar Bar Dedham, LLC, d/b/a Oscars, 380 Washington Street
Mr. Butler moved that the Board approve the petition for a change of beneficial interest and the transfer/issuance of stock from Oscar Bar Dedham, LLC, d/b/a Oscars, 380 Washington Street; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained
Yes: Butler, Guilfoyle, TeehanAbstained: James MacDonald
From the minutes
“Mr. Butler moved that the Board approve the petition for a change of beneficial interest and the transfer/issuance of stock from Oscar Bar Dedham, LLC, d/b/a Oscars, 380 Washington Street; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained.” (Motion: Butler, second: Guilfoyle)
Approve the request for a change of manager from Joseph Dadiego to Steve Aaron Ali for PMA Beverages Services, Inc., d/b/a Hilton Dedham with the contingency that he meet with Deputy Chief Buckley...
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the request for a change of manager from Joseph Dadiego to Steve Aaron Ali for PMA Beverages Services, Inc., d/b/a Hilton Dedham with the contingency that he meet with Deputy Chief Buckley and Sargent Clemens regarding Dedham's Alcohol Regulations and acquire TIPS certification within 30 days of this approval; seconded by Mike Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained
Yes: Butler, Guilfoyle, TeehanAbstained: James MacDonald
From the minutes
“Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the request for a change of manager from Joseph Dadiego to Steve Aaron Ali for PMA Beverages Services, Inc., d/b/a Hilton Dedham with the contingency that he meet with Deputy Chief Buckley and Sargent Clemens regarding Dedham's Alcohol Regulations and acquire TIPS certification within 30 days of this approval; seconded by Mike Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained.” (Motion: Guilfoyle)
DISCUSSION & VOTE WITH TREASURER RE: EXECUTION OF BONDS
Approve the sale of $25,615,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2018 Bonds and the related bond votes (read by Mr. Butler)
Mr. Butler read the following motion We, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Dedham, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the Board held March 27, 2018, of which meeting all members of the Board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the Board in my custody Voted: that we hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c. 70B, that the amount of the cost of the Early Childhood Education Center project authorized by a vote of the Town passed on May 16, 2016, (Article 20) not being paid by the school facilities grant is $18,989,016 and we hereby approve of the issuance of notes and bonds in such amount under said G.L. c. 70B. Further Voted: that the sale of the $25,615,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2018 Bonds of the Town dated April 2, 2018 (the "Bonds"), to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., at the price of $26,424,277.40 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on April 1 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2019 $1,000,000 5.00% 2033 $875,000 3.15% 2020 $1,000,000 5.00 2034 $775,000 3.20 2021 $1,000,000 5.00 2035 $775,000 3.25 2022 $1,000,000 5.00 2036 $775,000 3.30 2023 $990,000 5.00 2037 $775,000 3.35 2024 4945,000 5.00 2038 $775,000 3.375 2025 $945,000 5.00 2039 $770,000 3.375 20
From the minutes
“Mr. Butler read the following motion We, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Dedham, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the Board held March 27, 2018, of which meeting all members of the Board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the Board in my custody Voted: that we hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c. 70B, that the amount of the cost of the Early Childhood Education Center project authorized by a vote of the Town passed on May 16, 2016, (Article 20) not being paid by the school facilities grant is $18,989,016 and we hereby approve of the issuance of notes and bonds in such amount under said G.L. c. 70B. Further Voted: that the sale of the $25,615,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2018 Bonds of the Town dated April 2, 2018 (the "Bonds"), to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., at the price of $26,424,277.40 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on April 1 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2019 $1,000,000 5.00% 2033 $875,000 3.15% 2020 $1,000,000 5.00 2034 $775,000 3.20 2021 $1,000,000 5.00 2035 $775,000 3.25 2022 $1,000,000 5.00 2036 $775,000 3.30 2023 $990,000 5.00 2037 $775,000 3.35 2024 4945,000 5.00 2038 $775,000 3.375 2025 $945,000 5.00 2039 $770,000 3.375 2026 $945,000 5.00 2040 $770,000 3.50 2027 $945,000 4.00 2041 $770,000 3.50 2028 $945,000 3.00 2042 $770,000 3.50 2029 $875,000 2.70 2043 $770,000 3.50 2030 $875,000 2.90 2045 $1,540,000 3.50 2031 $875,000 3.00 2048 $2,260,000 3.50 2032 $875,000 3.10 Further Voted: 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 March 12, 2018, and a final Official Statement dated March 19, 2018 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: 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. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen 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. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the 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. Further Voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen, 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. We further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal [building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2) (b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended; seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Butler, second: James MacDonald)
Rob Naser, director of the "Dedham 4 on the Forth" "Rally for Sally Road Race", was
Grant the road use permit and a one day liquor license for the Dedham 4 on the forth, "Rally for Sally" Road Race
Mr. MacDonald moved to grant the road use permit and a one day liquor license for the Dedham 4 on the forth, "Rally for Sally" Road Race; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved to grant the road use permit and a one day liquor license for the Dedham 4 on the forth, "Rally for Sally" Road Race; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Guilfoyle)
FOR KINGS, 600 LEGACY PLACE
Approve the request
Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the request; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the request; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Butler)
Approve the Pavement Program for FY 19 - 21
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the Pavement Program for FY 19 - 21; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the Pavement Program for FY 19 - 21; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Butler)
Take an item not on the agenda
Mr. MacDonald moved to take an item not on the agenda; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved to take an item not on the agenda; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Guilfoyle)
Approve (the minutes do not say what, beyond the agenda item)
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. MacDonald. Mr. Butler stated that this is where preparation meets opportunity. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. MacDonald. Mr. Butler stated that this is where preparation meets opportunity. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: James MacDonald)
DISCUSSION & VOTE RE: CALL FOR A VIOLATION HEARING FOR VICTORY BAR
Hold a violation hearing for Victory Bar and Grille, based on the report received from Sgt
Mr. Butler moved that the Board hold a violation hearing for Victory Bar and Grille, based on the report received from Sgt. Clemens and Deputy Chief Buckley; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Butler moved that the Board hold a violation hearing for Victory Bar and Grille, based on the report received from Sgt. Clemens and Deputy Chief Buckley; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Butler, second: Guilfoyle)
CORE RING & LATERAL EXTENSIONS
Acceptance of MGL C32b Sec
Mr. MacDonald moved acceptance of MGL C32b Sec. 19; seconded by Mr. Butler. Dr. Teehan stated that he thinks is important for people to understand the implications of this because last year our tax bill, before used free cash to lower it, was going to be going up by 6%. Dr. Teehan added that one of the big reasons for that was the fact that our health insurance costs went up a lot, around a $1 million increase from the previous years. Dr. Teehan continued, saying that what we have done now is we have made the help available to people who need it by supporting the deductibles and giving financial help for that, while getting a better deal for the Town and the taxpayers. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved acceptance of MGL C32b Sec. 19; seconded by Mr. Butler. Dr. Teehan stated that he thinks is important for people to understand the implications of this because last year our tax bill, before used free cash to lower it, was going to be going up by 6%. Dr. Teehan added that one of the big reasons for that was the fact that our health insurance costs went up a lot, around a $1 million increase from the previous years. Dr. Teehan continued, saying that what we have done now is we have made the help available to people who need it by supporting the deductibles and giving financial help for that, while getting a better deal for the Town and the taxpayers. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Butler)
Acceptance of the public employees Committees 'agreement
Mr. MacDonald moved acceptance of the public employees Committees 'agreement seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved acceptance of the public employees Committees 'agreement seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Butler)
CORE RING & LATERAL EXTENSION
Approve the request to move $80,540 from the Franchise Cable Capital account to pay for new core ring sites and new site lateral extensions
Mr. Butler moved approval of the request to move $80,540 from the Franchise Cable Capital account to pay for new core ring sites and new site lateral extensions; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Butler moved approval of the request to move $80,540 from the Franchise Cable Capital account to pay for new core ring sites and new site lateral extensions; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Butler, second: Guilfoyle)
Electric Avenue
Approve: DRAINLAYER RENEWAL The Welch Corporation 35 Electric Avenue Brighton, MA 02135
Mr. Butler moved approval; seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Butler moved approval; seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Butler, second: James MacDonald)
Approve: REQUEST FOR 1 DAY LIQUOR LICENSE BY KU DE TA - 3/28/18, 5-7PM
Mr. Butler moved approval; seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Butler moved approval; seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Butler, second: James MacDonald)
TEAM FOR THEIR FUNDRAISER - 4/13/18, 6:30- 10:30PM
Approve: REQUEST FOR 1 DAY LIQUOR LICENSE FROM DEDHAM LIBRARY INOVATION TEAM FOR THEIR FUNDRAISER - 4/13/18, 6:30- 10:30PM
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, 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, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Butler)
PATRICK LENNOX
Approve: Lennox has been one of the Town's long- standing constables for over 18 years, this would be a three-year appointment
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, 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, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Butler)
Approve: REQUEST FROM THE FAIRBANKS GARDEN CLUB FOR SIGN LOCATIONS TO ADVERTISE THEIR ANNUAL PLANT SALE ON MAY, 12 - 2018 Town common, Island Bridge St., Island by Pam's market in court and Washington
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, 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, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Butler)
Approve: REQUEST FROM THE CISTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FOR THEIR ANNUAL GREAT STRIDES WALK IN DEDHAM AT THE ENDICOTT ESTATE - SUNDAY MAY 20, 2018
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, 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, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Butler)
MINUTES APPROVAL - February 1, 2018
Approve: MINUTES APPROVAL - February 1, 2018
Mr. Butler moved approval; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, abstained, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes
Yes: Butler, Guilfoyle, James MacDonaldAbstained: Teehan
From the minutes
“Mr. Butler moved approval; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, abstained, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Butler, second: Guilfoyle)
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
Enter into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining, as to do so in public session would be detrimental to the Town's position
Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board enter into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining, as to do so in public session would be detrimental to the Town's position seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board enter into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining, as to do so in public session would be detrimental to the Town's position seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, absent, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Butler)
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