MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
February 13, 2020
10 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
Chris Ross - Precinct 2 Town Meeting Rep., 14 Short Street
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. MacDonald moved to close the Public Hearing; 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 to close the Public Hearing; 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)
Take the request under advisement
Mr. MacDonald moved to take the request under advisement; 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 the request under advisement; 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)
Dedham Heritage Rail Trail Group - and the opponent - The Committee to Vote no and
Designate the proponent of the non-binding question to be Friends of the Dedham Heritage Rail Trail, and that we select as the opponent, the Committee to Vote no and stop funding of the Rail...
Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board designate the proponent of the non-binding question to be Friends of the Dedham Heritage Rail Trail, and that we select as the opponent, the Committee to Vote no and stop funding of the Rail Corridor for the non- binding question; 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 designate the proponent of the non-binding question to be Friends of the Dedham Heritage Rail Trail, and that we select as the opponent, the Committee to Vote no and stop funding of the Rail Corridor for the non- binding question; 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)
Road Playground
Authorize the use of this parcel for a playground and supports moving the process forward through the various Boards and Committees
Ms. MacDonald moved that the Board authorize the use of this parcel for a playground and supports moving the process forward through the various Boards and Committees 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 authorize the use of this parcel for a playground and supports moving the process forward through the various Boards and Committees 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)
Must have a Local Historic District Commission
Endorse the application for Certification of a local Government and direct the Chairman to sign
Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board endorse the application for Certification of a local Government and direct the Chairman to sign; 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 that the Board endorse the application for Certification of a local Government and direct the Chairman to sign; 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)
Fed Corp, Dedham
Approve: Fed Corp, Dedham
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)
Rise Documentary Film
Approve: 1-day Liquor License Rise Documentary Film February 27, 2019 6-9pm
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)
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Approve: Boston Beer Ventures Blue Bunny Saturday, February 22, 2020 4-6pm
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)
Approve: Dedham Community House Winter Escape Banner Request - Placed asap, taken down March 7 Friday March 6, 2020
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)
Old/New Business
Enter into Executive Session with The Library Board of Trustees, Pursuant to MGL c.30A Sec
Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board enter into Executive Session with The Library Board of Trustees, Pursuant to MGL c.30A Sec. 21(a) Exemption 3 (To discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining or Litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares); 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 that the Board enter into Executive Session with The Library Board of Trustees, Pursuant to MGL c.30A Sec. 21(a) Exemption 3 (To discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining or Litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares); 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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