Dedham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

September 11, 2019

28 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Dennis Guilfoyle, Dennis Teehan, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Dimitria Sullivan

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

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Dedham Citizens - Open Discussion

Approve the request as outlined

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. MacDonald moved approval of the request as outlined; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Ms. MacDonald moved approval of the request as outlined; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)

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Edward J Richardson, Attorney for Plaza Liquors, introduced Amixa Amin, one of the

Approve: Edward J Richardson, Attorney for Plaza Liquors, introduced Amixa Amin, one of the

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Dr. Teehan moved approval; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

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

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

Discussion & Vote Re: Request for Big Dan's Kid Race (10/19) & Jingle Bell Run

Approve: Request for Big Dan's Kid Race (10/19) & Jingle Bell Run

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved approval; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Mr. MacDonald moved approval; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)

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Discussion & Vote w/ Treasurer Collector Re: Interfund Advance Borrowing

Approve: Sidewalk & Granite Curbing $182,000  DPW/Dump Truck with Sander $260.000  DPW Roads/Sidewalks $1,200,000  DPW/Server $300,000  School/DHS HVAC RTU Replacement $800,000

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved approval; seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Mr. MacDonald moved approval; seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)

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

Close the Hearing

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved to close the Hearing; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Mr. MacDonald moved to close the Hearing; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Take this under advisement until our September 26, 2019 meeting

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved to take this under advisement until our September 26, 2019 meeting; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Mr. MacDonald moved to take this under advisement until our September 26, 2019 meeting; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Chicago Grill, 270 Providence Highway, Andrew Young, Manager

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved to close the Public Hearing; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Mr. MacDonald moved to close the Public Hearing; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Take this under advisement until the next meeting

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. McDonald moved to take this under advisement until the next meeting; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Mr. McDonald moved to take this under advisement until the next meeting; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)

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

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, 410 Legacy Place, John McGonigle, Manager

Close the Hearing

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. MacDonald moved to close the Hearing; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Ms. MacDonald moved to close the Hearing; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Teehan)

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

Take this under advisement until the next meeting, September 26, 2019

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. McDonald moved to take this under advisement until the next meeting, September 26, 2019; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Ms. McDonald moved to take this under advisement until the next meeting, September 26, 2019; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Teehan)

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

Discussion & Vote Re: Manor Block Party

Approve: Manor Block Party

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. McDonald moved approval; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Ms. McDonald moved approval; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)

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

Student Appointment

Appoint Aidan Healy to fill the student vacancy on the Human Rights Commission

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. MacDonald moved to appoint Aidan Healy to fill the student vacancy on the Human Rights Commission; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Ms. MacDonald moved to appoint Aidan Healy to fill the student vacancy on the Human Rights Commission; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)

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

Burke, Philjay S. Solar, Marcia Perna

Put all the names in nomination

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. McDonald moved to put all the names in nomination; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Mr. McDonald moved to put all the names in nomination; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)

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

ATC - Sharna Small Borsellino, Joe Studley, Amy Larson, Stephen Celata

Put all the names in denomination

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. McDonald moved to put all the names in denomination; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Mr. McDonald moved to put all the names in denomination; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)

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

Melissa Goff and Leon Goodwin

Put all the names in nomination

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. McDonald moved to put all the names in nomination; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

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Executive Session Minutes 5-17-18

Approve: Minutes Executive Session Minutes 5-17-18

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

Mr. MacDonald moved approval; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, abstained; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, abstained; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

Yes: Guilfoyle, James MacDonald, TeehanAbstained: Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan

From the minutes

“Mr. MacDonald moved approval; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, abstained; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, abstained; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)

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

Approve: Open Meeting Minutes 7/18/19

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved approval; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

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JRF Corporation

Approve: JRF Corporation

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Dr. Teehan moved approval; seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Dr. Teehan moved approval; seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Teehan, second: Sarah MacDonald)

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Colwell Dr. - Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, 3-6pm

Approve: Block Parties Colwell Dr. - Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, 3-6pm

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Dr. Teehan moved approval; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

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Lincoln Street Neighborhood

Approve: Lincoln Street Neighborhood Saturday October 5,2019, 2-11pm

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Dr. Teehan moved approval; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

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Elmwood, between Monroe and Madison

Approve: Elmwood, between Monroe and Madison Saturday, September 28, 2019, 1-1pm

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved approval; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

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Approve: One Day Liquor Licenses Friends of Dedham Pool & Recreation - Dedham Day - 9-29-19, Noon - 6pm

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved approval; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

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Lincoln Street Neighborhood

Approve: AvBF LLC, d/b/a Boston Beerventures - 10- 2-19, 2-6-pm

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Dr. Teehan moved approval; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

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St. John of Damascus - 10-19-19, 6-11pm

Approve: John of Damascus - 10-19-19, 6-11pm

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved approval; seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

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Approve: Fairbanks Family Fall party - 9-29-19, 12-5pm

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Dr. Teehan moved approval; seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

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Sunday, September 22, 2019 12 - 8 PM

Approve: Outdoor alcohol service American Legion - Dedham post 18 Saturday, September 21, 2019 12 - 8 PM Sunday, September 22, 2019 12 - 8 PM

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Dr. Teehan moved approval; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

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Approve: Paul's Church E St., Rotary Rotary at Route 1 109 and High Street Keystone Lot

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Dr. Teehan moved approval; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

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Board adopt a Code of Conduct for Elected Officials. Ms. MacDonald shared with the

Enter Executive Session: Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch.39, Sec

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. MacDonald moved that the Board enter Executive Session: Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch.39, Sec. 23B Exemption 3 (potential litigation/Ames) and Exemption 6 (real property/Striar); seconded by. Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes

From the minutes

“Ms. MacDonald moved that the Board enter Executive Session: Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch.39, Sec. 23B Exemption 3 (potential litigation/Ames) and Exemption 6 (real property/Striar); seconded by. Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald)

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