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Dedham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

October 24, 2019

21 recorded votes, 0 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

Russ Poole - 4 Hillside Rd., Dedham

Take an item not on the agenda

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Dr. Teehan moved to take an item not on the agenda; seconded by Sara 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 to take an item not on the agenda; seconded by Sara MacDonald. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Teehan)

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

Approve the Movie Marathon pending the approval Chief D'Entremont and Chief Spillane

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Dr. Teehan moved approval of the Movie Marathon pending the approval Chief D'Entremont and Chief Spillane; 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 of the Movie Marathon pending the approval Chief D'Entremont and Chief Spillane; 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)

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

Alix O'Connell - Precinct 1

Take an item not on the agenda

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved to take an item not on the agenda; 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 an item not on the agenda; 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 4 (PDF)

Approve placing signs that are within our authority

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved approval of placing signs that are within our authority; 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 of placing signs that are within our authority; 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)

Ian Urquhart - Nutter, McCLennan & Fish

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 5

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 5 (PDF)

Approve the request from Whole Foods Market Group Inc

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the request from Whole Foods Market Group Inc 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 approval of the request from Whole Foods Market Group Inc 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 5 (PDF)

Legal C Bar, 736 Legacy Place

Approve the change of Officers and Directors for Legal Seafoods

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the change of Officers and Directors for Legal Seafoods; 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 approval of the change of Officers and Directors for Legal Seafoods; 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 5 (PDF)

Discussion & Vote w/ Treasurer Jane Lepardo Re: MWRA Sewer Bond

Approve: Treasurer Jane Lepardo Re: MWRA Sewer Bond

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

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

Goldstein for Mormax Corporation d/b/a BJ's Wholesale Club, 688 Providence

Approve the Change of Manager

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the Change of Manager; 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 of the Change of Manager; 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 12 (PDF)

Next Steps

Honor the request for insert number 3

Minutes, page 28

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved to honor the request for insert number 3; 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 honor the request for insert number 3; 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 28 (PDF)

Zombie Crawl in Dedham Square with hours of 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, to

Approve: Zombie Crawl in Dedham Square with hours of 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, to

Minutes, page 29

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 29 (PDF)

Billiard's Table Request

Take an item not on the agenda

Minutes, page 29

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved to take an item not on the agenda; 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 take an item not on the agenda; 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 29 (PDF)

Approve: Request from the VFW Post to locate a pool table in their lounge area.

Minutes, page 29

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 29 (PDF)

Church of Saint John of Damacus

Approve: 1-Day Liquor Licenses Church of Saint John of Damacus Nov. 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Annual Church Bazaar Nov.16th - for an event at the church

Minutes, page 30

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 30 (PDF)

Friday, November 1, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Approve: Dedham Civic Pride 7th Annual Beer and Wine Tasting Endicott Estate Friday, November 1, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Minutes, page 30

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

11-16-19 - 5:30 PM to 10 PM

Approve: Ursuline Academy Annual Fundraiser 11-16-19 - 5:30 PM to 10 PM

Minutes, page 30

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

December 7 and 8, 11 AM to 5 PM

Approve: Baker will review with the MBACC

Minutes, page 31

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald 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

“Mr. MacDonald 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: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

Halloween from 5 PM to 8 PM. Ms. Baker reached out to Chief Spillane and

Deny the request

Minutes, page 31

DenyPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved to deny the request; 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 deny the request; 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 31 (PDF)

Minuets

Approve: Minuets 8-15-19 8-29-19 9-5-19

Minutes, page 31

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

Old/New Business

Call for violation hearings for Hilton at Dedham Place and Whole Foods

Minutes, page 32

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. MacDonald moved to call for violation hearings for Hilton at Dedham Place and Whole Foods; seconded by Mr. MacDonald. 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 call for violation hearings for Hilton at Dedham Place and Whole Foods; seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: James MacDonald)

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

Housing Initiatives properties in Dedham. Have Ken Cimeno, Building

Enter Executive Session per exemption 3 (Potential Litigation/Ames)

Minutes, page 33

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. MacDonald moved that the Board enter Executive Session per exemption 3 (Potential Litigation/Ames); seconded by Ms. Sullivan. Roll call: Ms. Sullivan - yes Dr. Teehan - yes Mr. MacDonald - yes Ms. MacDonald - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - yes

From the minutes

“Ms. MacDonald moved that the Board enter Executive Session per exemption 3 (Potential Litigation/Ames); seconded by Ms. Sullivan. Roll call: Ms. Sullivan - yes Dr. Teehan - yes Mr. MacDonald - yes Ms. MacDonald - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - yes.” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 33 (PDF)

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