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Dedham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

May 31, 2018

24 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: James MacDonald, Brendan Keogh, Michael Butler, Dennis Guilfoyle

Absent: Dennis Teehan

Every vote, in order

DISCUSSION & VOTE RE: ALTERNATE YEAR END TRANSFERS FOR FY'18

Approve: ALTERNATE YEAR END TRANSFERS FOR FY'18

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, 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, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Butler)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Keogh moved approval; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, 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, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Keogh, second: Butler)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, 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, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Butler)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, 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, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Butler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Butler moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, 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, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Butler, second: Keogh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Request from the Dedham Moose Lodge for Outdoor Service on the following Dates

Approve: Request from the Dedham Moose Lodge for Outdoor Service on the following Dates and Times June 6 5pm - 9pm June 9 2pm - 7pm June 13 5pm - 9pm June 20 5pm - 9pm June 27 5pm - 9pm

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, 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, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

IN THE USUAL AREAS AND A BANNER AT THE KEYSTONE LOT

Approve: REQUEST FROM THE DEDHAM JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB TO PUT LAWN SIGNS IN THE USUAL AREAS AND A BANNER AT THE KEYSTONE LOT

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Keogh moved approval; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, 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, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Keogh, second: Butler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

2PM TO 8PM

Approve: REQUEST FROM THE RESIDENTS IN THE FOX MEADOW - INDIAN PATH NEIGHERHOOD FOR A BLOCK PARTY ON SATURDAY AUGUST 18, 2018 FROM 2PM TO 8PM

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Keogh moved approval; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, 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, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Keogh, second: Guilfoyle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Take an item not on the agenda

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved to take an item not on the agenda; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Mr. Guilfoyle moved to take an item not on the agenda; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

ON SATURDAY JUNE23, 2018 FROM 6PM - 10PM

Approve: REQUEST FROM RESIDENTS OF VIOLET AVENUE TO HOLD A BLOCK PARTY ON SATURDAY JUNE23, 2018 FROM 6PM - 10PM

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, 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, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

2PM TO 8PM

Take an item not on the agenda

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved to take an item not on the agenda; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Mr. Guilfoyle moved to take an item not on the agenda; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

HAVE THE TOWN LOOK INTO REPLACING A YIELD SIGN WITH A STOP SIGN

Refer the matter to the engineering Department

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved that the Board refer the matter to the engineering Department seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Mr. Guilfoyle moved that the Board refer the matter to the engineering Department seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

2PM TO 8PM

Take an item not on the agenda

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved to take an item not on the agenda; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Mr. Guilfoyle moved to take an item not on the agenda; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve: REQUEST FOR OUTDOOR SERVICE FROM AMERICAN LEGION POST 18, JULY 29, 2018 FROM 1PM - 9PM

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Keogh moved approval; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, 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, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Keogh, second: Guilfoyle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Close the Public hearing

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

Mr. Guilfoyle moved to close the Public hearing; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, Abstained, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.

Yes: Butler, Guilfoyle, James MacDonaldAbstained: Keogh

From the minutes

“Mr. Guilfoyle moved to close the Public hearing; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, Abstained, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes..” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Butler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the request from New England Cingular wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T") to construct and maintain telecommunications wires and wireless attachments including fiber-optic cables, remote nodes and...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Mr. Butler moved approval of the request from New England Cingular wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T") to construct and maintain telecommunications wires and wireless attachments including fiber-optic cables, remote nodes and pull top antennas to be attached to existing utility poles located at 525 Providence Hwy.; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, abstained, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes

Yes: Butler, Guilfoyle, James MacDonaldAbstained: Keogh

From the minutes

“Mr. Butler moved approval of the request from New England Cingular wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T") to construct and maintain telecommunications wires and wireless attachments including fiber-optic cables, remote nodes and pull top antennas to be attached to existing utility poles located at 525 Providence Hwy.; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, abstained, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Butler, second: Guilfoyle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

The hearing be closed

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Mr. Butler moved that the hearing be closed; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained

Yes: Butler, Guilfoyle, KeoghAbstained: James MacDonald

From the minutes

“Mr. Butler moved that the hearing be closed; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained.” (Motion: Butler, second: Guilfoyle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Take this matter under advisement until the June 12, 2018 meeting

Minutes, page 17

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

Mr. Butler moved that the Board take this matter under advisement until the June 12, 2018 meeting; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained

Yes: Butler, Guilfoyle, KeoghAbstained: James MacDonald

From the minutes

“Mr. Butler moved that the Board take this matter under advisement until the June 12, 2018 meeting; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained.” (Motion: Butler, second: Guilfoyle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

VIOLATION HEARING - TGI FRIDAY'S, 750 PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY

Continue the hearing until June 28, 2018

Minutes, page 18

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved to continue the hearing until June 28, 2018; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Mr. Guilfoyle moved to continue the hearing until June 28, 2018; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

THROUGHUT TOWNON PUBLICLY OWNED LAND; USE OF 5 PUBLIC PARKING

Approve: THROUGHUT TOWNON PUBLICLY OWNED LAND; USE OF 5 PUBLIC PARKING

Minutes, page 18

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, 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, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Take an item not on the agenda

Minutes, page 18

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved to take an item not on the agenda; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Mr. Guilfoyle moved to take an item not on the agenda; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Approve: THROUGHUT TOWNON PUBLICLY OWNED LAND; USE OF 5 PUBLIC PARKING

Minutes, page 18

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, 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, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

TRANSIENT VENDOR LICENSE FOR JULY 8, 2018

Approve: TRANSIENT VENDOR LICENSE FOR JULY 8, 2018

Minutes, page 19

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, 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, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 19

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Mr. Guilfoyle moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Butler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

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