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Dedham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

January 16, 2020

13 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

Loading Zone)

Approve with acceptance and that the Town pay 100% of the cost

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved approval with acceptance and that the Town pay 100% of the cost; 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 with acceptance and that the Town pay 100% of the cost; 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 3 (PDF)

Dedham Square Loading Zone

Amend part 1 Schedule 1 of the traffic regulations to adopt a no parking Commercial Loading Zone 5am - 6om, Monday Through Saturday, restriction on the Southerly side of High Street, from 50 feet...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. MacDonald moved to amend part 1 Schedule 1 of the traffic regulations to adopt a no parking Commercial Loading Zone 5am - 6om, Monday Through Saturday, restriction on the Southerly side of High Street, from 50 feet easterly of Washington Street to 113 feet easterly of Washington Street; 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 amend part 1 Schedule 1 of the traffic regulations to adopt a no parking Commercial Loading Zone 5am - 6om, Monday Through Saturday, restriction on the Southerly side of High Street, from 50 feet easterly of Washington Street to 113 feet easterly of Washington Street; 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 3 (PDF)

Sawmill Lane)

Approve: Sawmill Lane)

Minutes, page 9

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 9 (PDF)

Discussion & Vote w/ Treasurer Collector Jane Lepardo Re: Inter Fund Borrowing

Approve: Treasurer Collector Jane Lepardo Re: Inter Fund Borrowing

Minutes, page 9

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 9 (PDF)

Discussion & Vote w/ Jeremy Fiske Re: Filming of Movie in Dedham

Approve the Street closings as well as the permits necessary for the days of filming as outlined in the request

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the Street closings as well as the permits necessary for the days of filming as outlined in 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 approval of the Street closings as well as the permits necessary for the days of filming as outlined in 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 10 (PDF)

Authorize Counsel to send a letter to the Attorney General's Office, division of Open Government and outline the steps this Board will and has taken in reference to the Open Meeting Law violation...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board authorize Counsel to send a letter to the Attorney General's Office, division of Open Government and outline the steps this Board will and has taken in reference to the Open Meeting Law violation complaint. 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 that the Board authorize Counsel to send a letter to the Attorney General's Office, division of Open Government and outline the steps this Board will and has taken in reference to the Open Meeting Law violation complaint. 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 11 (PDF)

Discussion & Vote Re: Date to Close Warrant for Spring Town Meeting

Close the Spring Town Meeting Warrant on February 14, 2020

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved to close the Spring Town Meeting Warrant on February 14, 2020; 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 Spring Town Meeting Warrant on February 14, 2020; 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 14 (PDF)

From: National Association of Retired Veteran Railway Employees

Acceptance by the Board

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Dr. Teehan moved acceptance by the Board; 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 acceptance by the Board; 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 15 (PDF)

Canton

Approve: Canton

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. 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

“Ms. 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: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Voter Information Act Night

Approve: 1-day Liquor License Ursuline Academy Voter Information Act Night February 6, 2020 6-9pm

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Dr. Teehan moved approval; Seconded by Ms. MacDoald. 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. MacDoald. 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 16 (PDF)

Traffic Islands at Bridge, Lyons and Washington Street

Approve: Traffic Islands at Bridge, Lyons and Washington Street

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. McDonald 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. McDonald 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 17 (PDF)

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 17 (PDF)

Martin Fitzhenry

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 19

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. MacDonald moved to adjourn the meeting; 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 adjourn the meeting; 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 19 (PDF)

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