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Dedham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

June 28, 2018

21 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Request for Block Party

Approve: Request for Block Party Anthony Lane - Saturday July 28, 2018, 2pm - 7pm (rain date Sunday July 29, 2018, by Residents from Fay Road, Anthony Lane and Pacella Between Fay Road and Chute Road.

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

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

Day Liquor License LIQUOR LICENSE

Approve: John of Demascus Church - August 4, 2018, 7pm - 12am

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

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

Outside Service of Alcohol

Approve: July 11, 2018 July 18, 2018 July 25, 2018

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

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

ENTIRE TOWN HALL PARKING LOT ON FRIDAY NIGHT October 26, 2018

Approve: TO BLOCK OFF PARKING SPACE NEXT TO DUMPSTER FOR A PORT-A-POTTY AND TO BLOCK OFF ENTIRE TOWN HALL PARKING LOT ON FRIDAY NIGHT October 26, 2018

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

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

2018 FROM 6:30PM - 9PM AT MOSELEY'S ON THE CHARLES

Approve: REQUEST FROM THE DEDHAM ROTARY CLUB TO HANG A BANNER TO PROMOTE THE ANNUAL TASTE OF DEDHAM EVENT - THURSDAY OCTOBER 25, 2018 FROM 6:30PM - 9PM AT MOSELEY'S ON THE CHARLES

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

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

REQUEST FOR A STOP SIGN ON HAVEN STREET AT WESTFIELD STREET

Send this request to Engineering for further review and comment

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved to send this request to Engineering for further review and comment; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Mr. Guilfoyle moved to send this request to Engineering for further review and comment; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Teehan)

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

Take an item not on the agenda

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved to take an item not on the agenda; 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 to take an item not on the agenda; 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)

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

Approve the request from the American Legion for outdoor service of alcohol on Sunday, July 29, 1pm - 9pm

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the request from the American Legion for outdoor service of alcohol on Sunday, July 29, 1pm - 9pm; 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 of the request from the American Legion for outdoor service of alcohol on Sunday, July 29, 1pm - 9pm; 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)

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

BARROWS TO RICHARD COWARD

Approve: BARROWS TO RICHARD COWARD

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

DEDHAM LQ HOLDINGS, LLC, D/B/A VICTORY GRILLE, 223 ELM STREET

2018, that the Board find that the licensee violated rules 11, 13, and 19 of the Board of Selectmen's Rules and Regulations for holders of alcoholic beverage licenses in the Town of Dedham, as...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Butler moved, regarding the incident of January 9, 2018, that the Board find that the licensee violated rules 11, 13, and 19 of the Board of Selectmen's Rules and Regulations for holders of alcoholic beverage licenses in the Town of Dedham, as described in the Dedham Police Department Report for incident number 2018000000657; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. 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. Butler moved, regarding the incident of January 9, 2018, that the Board find that the licensee violated rules 11, 13, and 19 of the Board of Selectmen's Rules and Regulations for holders of alcoholic beverage licenses in the Town of Dedham, as described in the Dedham Police Department Report for incident number 2018000000657; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained.” (Motion: Butler, second: Guilfoyle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

2018, that the Board find that the licensee violated rules 10, 11, 13, and 19 of the Board of Selectmen's Rules and Regulations for holders of alcoholic beverage licenses in the Town of Dedham has...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Butler moved, regarding the incident of April 21, 2018, that the Board find that the licensee violated rules 10, 11, 13, and 19 of the Board of Selectmen's Rules and Regulations for holders of alcoholic beverage licenses in the Town of Dedham has described in the Dedham Police Department Report for incident number 2018000009670; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. 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. Butler moved, regarding the incident of April 21, 2018, that the Board find that the licensee violated rules 10, 11, 13, and 19 of the Board of Selectmen's Rules and Regulations for holders of alcoholic beverage licenses in the Town of Dedham has described in the Dedham Police Department Report for incident number 2018000009670; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained.” (Motion: Butler, second: Guilfoyle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Suspend the licensee's alcohol license for a period of four (4) days on the account of the violations found to have occurred at the licensed premises on January 9, 2018

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Butler moved that the Board suspend the licensee's alcohol license for a period of four (4) days on the account of the violations found to have occurred at the licensed premises on January 9, 2018; said days to be served July 3, 4, 5 & 6, 2018 and three (3) days on account of the violations found to have occurred at the licensed premises on April 21, 2018 said days to be served August 4, 5, & 6, 2018; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. 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. Butler moved that the Board suspend the licensee's alcohol license for a period of four (4) days on the account of the violations found to have occurred at the licensed premises on January 9, 2018; said days to be served July 3, 4, 5 & 6, 2018 and three (3) days on account of the violations found to have occurred at the licensed premises on April 21, 2018 said days to be served August 4, 5, & 6, 2018; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained.” (Motion: Butler, second: Guilfoyle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

VIOLATION HEARING W/ ANTHONY'S WINE & SPIRITS, 258 BUSSEY STREET

Close the violation hearing

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Butler moved to close the violation hearing; seconded by Dr. Teehan. 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. Butler moved to close the violation hearing; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained.” (Motion: Butler, second: Teehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Take the violation under advisement until the next Board of Selectmen's Meeting

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Mr. Guilfoyle moved to take the violation under advisement until the next Board of Selectmen's Meeting; seconded by Dr. Teehan. 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 to take the violation under advisement until the next Board of Selectmen's Meeting; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Teehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

DELI/MARKET AND DELI AFTER DARK, 545 HIGH STREET

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Dr. Teehan moved to close the hearing; seconded by Mr. Butler. 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

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Take the violation under advisement until the next Board of Selectmen's meeting

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Mr. Butler moved to take the violation under advisement until the next Board of Selectmen's meeting; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. 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. Butler moved to take the violation under advisement until the next Board of Selectmen's meeting; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained.” (Motion: Butler, second: Guilfoyle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

VIOLATION HEARING W/ HALF WAY CAFÉ', 174 WASHINGTON STREET

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Take this item under advisement until the next meeting

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Mr. Butler moved that the Board take this item under advisement until the next meeting seconded by Dr. Teehan. 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. Butler moved that the Board take this item under advisement until the next meeting seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained.” (Motion: Butler, second: Teehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

POLE LOCATED AT 36 SAWMILL LANE

Approve the request from AT&T

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Guilfoyle moved to approve the request from AT&T; seconded by Mr. Butler. Mr. Butler asked if this would be put on a double pole. Mr. Pare answered that ever source is putting in a new 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. Guilfoyle moved to approve the request from AT&T; seconded by Mr. Butler. Mr. Butler asked if this would be put on a double pole. Mr. Pare answered that ever source is putting in a new pole. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, abstained, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Butler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

DISCUSSION & VOTE RE: DECISION TO JOIN OPIOID LITIGATION

The Dedham Board of Selectmen agree to join the opioid litigation as described by Lauren Goldberg of KP Law and authorized the chair to sign the agreement

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Butler moved that the Dedham Board of Selectmen agree to join the opioid litigation as described by Lauren Goldberg of KP Law and authorized the chair to sign the agreement; 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. Butler moved that the Dedham Board of Selectmen agree to join the opioid litigation as described by Lauren Goldberg of KP Law and authorized the chair to sign the agreement; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Butler, second: Guilfoyle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

OLD/NEW BUSINESS

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 17

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

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