MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
November 15, 2018
20 recorded votes, 3 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
Discussion & Vote RE: Request for Sunday Work at ECEC Site
Approve: Request for Sunday Work at ECEC Site
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Dr. Teehan. Mr. Butler asked what the dates were. Ms. Baker informed all that the Sundays affected would be November 18, 25 and December 2, 9 from 8 AM to 4 PM. Mr. MacDonald pointed out that in the construction business Saturdays and Sundays are premium days. Mr. MacDonald asked Mr. Roberts who paying for these premium workers. Mr. Roberts answered the contractor is Mr. Roberts added that all the members of the SBRC are in favor of this. Teehan asked Mr. Roberts if there was any concern about disruption in the neighborhood. Mr. Roberts stated that he is reached out to the closest abutter and has not heard back from as of yet. Mr. Roberts added that they do communicate any schedule abnormalities with the residents. 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. Mr. Butler asked what the dates were. Ms. Baker informed all that the Sundays affected would be November 18, 25 and December 2, 9 from 8 AM to 4 PM. Mr. MacDonald pointed out that in the construction business Saturdays and Sundays are premium days. Mr. MacDonald asked Mr. Roberts who paying for these premium workers. Mr. Roberts answered the contractor is Mr. Roberts added that all the members of the SBRC are in favor of this. Teehan asked Mr. Roberts if there was any concern about disruption in the neighborhood. Mr. Roberts stated that he is reached out to the closest abutter and has not heard back from as of yet. Mr. Roberts added that they do communicate any schedule abnormalities with the residents. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Teehan)
Discussion and Vote w/ Treasurer - Collector re; Inter Fund Advanced Borrowing
Approve: Discussion and Vote w/ Treasurer - Collector re; Inter Fund Advanced Borrowing
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. Mr. Butler clarified with Ms. Lepardo that this amount is not above what was originally appropriated. 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. Mr. Butler clarified with Ms. Lepardo that this amount is not above what was originally appropriated. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)
Discussion & Vote re: Request for Menorah in Dedham Square, Ceremony on
Approve: Request for Menorah in Dedham Square, Ceremony on December 5, 2018
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)
THE OVERALL FINANCIAL POLICY
Approve: THE OVERALL FINANCIAL POLICY
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. Mr. Butler stated that he would like to recognize a few other members of the Committee Mayanne Briggs, John Heffernan and Sue Carney. 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. Mr. Butler stated that he would like to recognize a few other members of the Committee Mayanne Briggs, John Heffernan and Sue Carney. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)
Amy Haelsen, Executive Director - Dedham Square Circle, thanked the Board for their
Take an item not on the agenda
Mr. Guilfoyle made a motion 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 made a motion 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)
Approve closing the Square for the Holiday Stroll in Dedham Square on Friday, November 30, 2018 - closing the Square from 5:30 - 8 PM, with the event starting at 6 PM, lighting of the tree and...
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of closing the Square for the Holiday Stroll in Dedham Square on Friday, November 30, 2018 - closing the Square from 5:30 - 8 PM, with the event starting at 6 PM, lighting of the tree and appearance by Santa at 6:30 PM 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 of closing the Square for the Holiday Stroll in Dedham Square on Friday, November 30, 2018 - closing the Square from 5:30 - 8 PM, with the event starting at 6 PM, lighting of the tree and appearance by Santa at 6:30 PM 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)
Square on Friday, November 30, 2018 - closing the Square from 5:30 - 8 PM, with the
Approve free parking in Dedham Square for the holiday season (November 23 to December 31, 2018)
Ms. Baker informed all that there is a request from Dedham Sq., Circle for free parking during the Holiday season, Friday, November 23, 2018 through and including Monday, December 31, 2018, High Street from Ames to the clock tower at Harris, Eastern Avenue from High Street to Providence Hwy. Washington Street from Bryant to Harris seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.
The minutes record “seconded by Mr. Keogh” and the roll call but do not say who made the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Baker informed all that there is a request from Dedham Sq., Circle for free parking during the Holiday season, Friday, November 23, 2018 through and including Monday, December 31, 2018, High Street from Ames to the clock tower at Harris, Eastern Avenue from High Street to Providence Hwy. Washington Street from Bryant to Harris seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes..” (second: Keogh)
Recommendation of FinComm to IP
Concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee recommendation on those Articles not passed on
Mr. Guilfoyle moved that the Board concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee recommendation on those Articles not passed on; 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 that the Board concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee recommendation on those Articles not passed on; 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)
Concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 6
Mr. Guilfoyle moved to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 6; seconded by Dr. Teehan. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Guilfoyle moved to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 6; seconded by Dr. Teehan. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Teehan)
Concur with the recommendation of the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 10
Mr. Butler moved to concur with the recommendation of the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 10; seconded by Mr. Keogh. Vote: Mr. Keogh, no; Dr. Teehan, no; Mr. Butler, no; Mr. Guilfoyle, no; Mr. MacDonald, no
No: Butler, Guilfoyle, James MacDonald, Keogh, Teehan
From the minutes
“Mr. Butler moved to concur with the recommendation of the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 10; seconded by Mr. Keogh. Vote: Mr. Keogh, no; Dr. Teehan, no; Mr. Butler, no; Mr. Guilfoyle, no; Mr. MacDonald, no.” (Motion: Butler, second: Keogh)
Concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 20 & 21
Dr. Teehan moved to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 20 & 21; seconded by Mr. Butler. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Dr. Teehan moved to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 20 & 21; seconded by Mr. Butler. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Teehan, second: Butler)
Article 22 - Mr. Guilfoyle
Concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 22
Mr. Keogh moved to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 22; seconded by Mr. Butler. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, no; Mr. MacDonald, yes
Yes: Butler, James MacDonald, Keogh, TeehanNo: Guilfoyle
From the minutes
“Mr. Keogh moved to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 22; seconded by Mr. Butler. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, no; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Keogh, second: Butler)
Regarding Ames School Building Project
Vote to ratify its approval of the Town hall project completion agreement with ARCH insurance company and CTA construction and signature of that agreement by the chair
Dr. Teehan moved that the Board vote to ratify its approval of the Town hall project completion agreement with ARCH insurance company and CTA construction and signature of that agreement by the chair; seconded by Mr. Butler. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Dr. Teehan moved that the Board vote to ratify its approval of the Town hall project completion agreement with ARCH insurance company and CTA construction and signature of that agreement by the chair; seconded by Mr. Butler. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Teehan, second: Butler)
Virginia Hickey
Approve: Cultural Council Reappointments Meg Duncan Virginia Hickey
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Butler. 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. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Butler)
From: Daughters of the American Colonists
Approve: Daughters of the American Colonists Amount: $100
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Dr. Teehan. 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. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Teehan)
Sunday, Dec. 9
Approve: Transient Vendor License The Community House - Christmas Tree and Wreath sale - 10am through 3pm Sunday, Dec.2 Saturday, Dec.8 Sunday, Dec. 9
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. 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. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)
Approve: Sunday, Dec. 9
Dr. Teehan moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Dr. Teehan moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Teehan, second: Keogh)
Game Stop
Approve: Both businesses have been approved in the past without incident.
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Keogh. 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. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Keogh)
Approve: 1day Liquor License Fred Astaire dance studio November 18, 2018 - 4pm through 11pm
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval; seconded by Mr. Butler. 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. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; 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. 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 to adjourn the meeting; 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)
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