MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
April 8, 2019
20 recorded votes, 0 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
Street
Have a six-month trial period of the local traffic only restriction between 4 and 7 PM, weeknights Monday - Friday
Dr. Teehan moved to have a six-month trial period of the local traffic only restriction between 4 and 7 PM, weeknights Monday - Friday; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. Mr. MacDonald thanked Mr. Mammone for all his hard work and added that a six-month trial period is reasonable. Mr. MacDonald stated that he would like to have a report at the five-month mark of this study so they can have ample time to read the recommendation and to act on it before the six-month period is over. Mr. MacDonald added that he would like to have the study commence immediately. Mr. Mammone stated that he will come back with a proper vote for that restriction for traffic regulations and then a six-month trial can start. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Dr. Teehan moved to have a six-month trial period of the local traffic only restriction between 4 and 7 PM, weeknights Monday - Friday; seconded by Mr. Guilfoyle. Mr. MacDonald thanked Mr. Mammone for all his hard work and added that a six-month trial period is reasonable. Mr. MacDonald stated that he would like to have a report at the five-month mark of this study so they can have ample time to read the recommendation and to act on it before the six-month period is over. Mr. MacDonald added that he would like to have the study commence immediately. Mr. Mammone stated that he will come back with a proper vote for that restriction for traffic regulations and then a six-month trial can start. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Teehan, second: Guilfoyle)
Timeline
Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a contract with the parking technology vendor, MPS
Mr. Guilfoyle moved to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a contract with the parking technology vendor, MPS; 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 authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a contract with the parking technology vendor, MPS; 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)
Library
Approve the agreement with Town hall - 2% COLA for one year
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the agreement with Town hall - 2% COLA for one year 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 agreement with Town hall - 2% COLA for one year 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 the agreement with the Police Superior Officers - One year (FY19) at 2% COLA with the one person eligible for the Quinn Bill getting it (Sgt
Dr. Teehan moved approval of the agreement with the Police Superior Officers - One year (FY19) at 2% COLA with the one person eligible for the Quinn Bill getting it (Sgt. Chafee); 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
“Dr. Teehan moved approval of the agreement with the Police Superior Officers - One year (FY19) at 2% COLA with the one person eligible for the Quinn Bill getting it (Sgt. Chafee); seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Teehan, second: Keogh)
Approve the agreement with the Library - 2% COLA 1yr (FY2019)
Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the agreement with the Library - 2% COLA 1yr (FY2019); 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 agreement with the Library - 2% COLA 1yr (FY2019); 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)
Banner/Sign Placement
Approve: Banner/Sign Placement Request from Riverdale School PTO to hang a banner across High Street to advertise their Spring Fair on Saturday May 18.
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)
Approve: Banner to be in place by the week of April 15.
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)
Approve: Banner/Sign Placement
Dr. Teehan 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
“Dr. Teehan 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: Teehan, second: Keogh)
Approve: 1 Day Liquor License Request from the Sitzundjibber Social Club for a one-day liquor license on Saturday, April 13 from 7:30pm to 11 pm.
Dr. Teehan 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
“Dr. Teehan 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: Teehan, second: Keogh)
Outdoor Alcohol Service
Approve: Outdoor Alcohol Service
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)
Approve: Horseshoe and corn hole tournament
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)
Approve: Butler, to hold their 7th annual "Pack the Pantry" 5K on Saturday June 8, 2019.
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)
Walks/Runs
Approve: Event to be held on June1 & 2.
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)
Take 3 items not on the agenda
Mr. Guilfoyle moved to take 3 items not on the agenda; 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 take 3 items not on the agenda; 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)
Request from Martin Hanley to hold the 33rd James Joyce Ramble, Take a Walk and a 1
Approve: Request from Martin Hanley to hold the 33rd James Joyce Ramble, Take a Walk and a 1 Day Liquor License on Sunday April 28, 2019, starting at 11:00AM.
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)
Approve: Request to hang a banner at High Street in Dedham Square, to promote an event being held by The Dedham Women's Exchange, May 11/2019.
Dr. Teehan 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
“Dr. Teehan 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: Teehan, second: Butler)
Street
Approve: Street
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)
Request from Kelly Kennedy and Michelle Tarkulich to hold Dedham Country Day School's
Approve: Request from Kelly Kennedy and Michelle Tarkulich to hold Dedham Country Day School's Fun Run on Friday May 10th at 1pm.
Dr. Teehan 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
“Dr. Teehan 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: Teehan, second: Guilfoyle)
11-15, 29 and 12-18
Approve: MINUTES 11-15, 29 and 12-18
Mr. Butler 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. Butler 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: Butler, second: Guilfoyle)
Old/New Business
Adjourn the Meeting
Mr. Keogh 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. Keogh 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: Keogh, second: Butler)
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