MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Joint meeting
June 4, 2020
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Combined remote meeting with the Planning Board; the Planning Board’s votes are left out.
Present: Dennis Guilfoyle, Dennis Teehan, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Dimitria Sullivan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Atty. Kevin Hampe - Office at 411 Washington Street
Close the public hearing
Mr. MacDonald moved to close the public hearing; 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 close the public hearing; 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 the Transfer of the All Alcohol Restaurant License from High Street Dining, Inc. d/b/a Centre Deli Market & Deli After Dark, 545 High St., to Pinkshell LLC, d/b/a Risers, 545 High St., &...
Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the Transfer of the All Alcohol Restaurant License from High Street Dining, Inc. d/b/a Centre Deli Market & Deli After Dark, 545 High St., to Pinkshell LLC, d/b/a Risers, 545 High St., & Approval of Bruce Loewen as Manager; 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 Transfer of the All Alcohol Restaurant License from High Street Dining, Inc. d/b/a Centre Deli Market & Deli After Dark, 545 High St., to Pinkshell LLC, d/b/a Risers, 545 High St., & Approval of Bruce Loewen as Manager; 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)
Laurence Wintersteen - Horse Thieves Tavern - 585 High Street
Adopt the policy entitled Select Board's outdoor dining policy license for an extended use of public property for outdoor retail and dining
Mr. MacDonald moved to adopt the policy entitled Select Board's outdoor dining policy license for an extended use of public property for outdoor retail and dining; 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 adopt the policy entitled Select Board's outdoor dining policy license for an extended use of public property for outdoor retail and dining; 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)
The Select Board and the Planning Board approve the use of outdoor space for the service of food and non-alcoholic drinks, an amendment to the description of the licensed premises in the liquor...
Mr. MacDonald moved that the Select Board and the Planning Board approve the use of outdoor space for the service of food and non-alcoholic drinks, an amendment to the description of the licensed premises in the liquor licenses and/or the granting of a license to use Town Property, all to facilitate outdoor drinking and dining at the following establishments, subject to the terms and conditions in the Board's outdoor dining policy and license for extended use of public property for outdoor retail and dining Small Batch Café' food only 50's Diner Midway Restaurant food and liquor Temazcal Aquitaine Massimo Shake Shack Caffe Nero Legal Seafoods Yardhouse Blue Ribbon BBQ food, liquor and the use of Town property Vincenzo's Horse Thieves' Tavern Café Tre Mezzo Oscar's Bar Dedham House of Pizza Grateful Dedham Diner Seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - yes Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - yes Mr. MacDonald - yes On the Vote Mr. McGrail - yes Ms. Porter - yes Mr. O'Brien - Mr. Podolski - present Mr. Bethoney - yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved that the Select Board and the Planning Board approve the use of outdoor space for the service of food and non-alcoholic drinks, an amendment to the description of the licensed premises in the liquor licenses and/or the granting of a license to use Town Property, all to facilitate outdoor drinking and dining at the following establishments, subject to the terms and conditions in the Board's outdoor dining policy and license for extended use of public property for outdoor retail and dining Small Batch Café' food only 50's Diner Midway Restaurant food and liquor Temazcal Aquitaine Massimo Shake Shack Caffe Nero Legal Seafoods Yardhouse Blue Ribbon BBQ food, liquor and the use of Town property Vincenzo's Horse Thieves' Tavern Café Tre Mezzo Oscar's Bar Dedham House of Pizza Grateful Dedham Diner Seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - yes Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - yes Mr. MacDonald - yes On the Vote Mr. McGrail - yes Ms. Porter - yes Mr. O'Brien - Mr. Podolski - present Mr. Bethoney - yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Discussion & Vote Re: Designate Town Manager to Approve Outdoor Seating Requests
The Board, pursuant to the authority granted to local licensing authorities under the provisions of the Governor's Executive Order COVID-19 35, and in a direct effort to support the Town's economy...
Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board, pursuant to the authority granted to local licensing authorities under the provisions of the Governor's Executive Order COVID-19 35, and in a direct effort to support the Town's economy and local businesses, and to provide outside restaurant service to willing patrons, adopt the policy entitled, "Town of Dedham Select Board Policy, Procedures for Use of Outdoor for Food and Alcohol service" setting forth the applicable process for applying for and approving requests for extended use of property for outside dining, including delegation to the Town Manager to approve such requests that are consistent with the within policy, and for the operation of such outside dining spaces; 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, pursuant to the authority granted to local licensing authorities under the provisions of the Governor's Executive Order COVID-19 35, and in a direct effort to support the Town's economy and local businesses, and to provide outside restaurant service to willing patrons, adopt the policy entitled, "Town of Dedham Select Board Policy, Procedures for Use of Outdoor for Food and Alcohol service" setting forth the applicable process for applying for and approving requests for extended use of property for outside dining, including delegation to the Town Manager to approve such requests that are consistent with the within policy, and for the operation of such outside dining spaces; 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)
Outdoors
The annual Town Election be scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2020 with Polling hours (7am to 8pm.)
Ms. Sullivan moved that the annual Town Election be scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2020 with Polling hours (7am to 8pm.); Seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - abstained Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle yes Mr. MacDonald - yes
Yes: Guilfoyle, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, SullivanAbstained: Teehan
From the minutes
“Ms. Sullivan moved that the annual Town Election be scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2020 with Polling hours (7am to 8pm.); Seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - abstained Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle yes Mr. MacDonald - yes.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
Discussion & Vote Re: Request for 2020 Farmer's Market
Select Board approve the request from the Dedham Square Farmer's market
Ms. MacDonald moved that Select Board approve the request from the Dedham Square Farmer's market; 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 that Select Board approve the request from the Dedham Square Farmer's market; 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)
Discussion & Vote Re: DHS 2020 Final Ride (6/6/20)
Close Whiting Ave
Ms. Sullivan moved to close Whiting Ave. from the endzone parking lot at the High School to Mt. Vernon Street from 12pm - 4pm on June 6, 2020 (rain date June 7,) to accommodate the graduation ceremonies for DHS Class of 2020; 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. Sullivan moved to close Whiting Ave. from the endzone parking lot at the High School to Mt. Vernon Street from 12pm - 4pm on June 6, 2020 (rain date June 7,) to accommodate the graduation ceremonies for DHS Class of 2020; Seconded by Mr. Macdonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - yes Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle yes Mr. MacDonald - yes.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
Discussion & Vote Re: Creation of Committee Aid to Elderly/Disabled Fund
Designate the Town Manager's Office to post those openings as soon as possible
Ms. MacDonald moved that the Board designate the Town Manager's Office to post those openings as soon as possible. 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 designate the Town Manager's Office to post those openings as soon as possible. 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)
Discussion & Vote Re: Marathon Relay (6/14/20)
This request be tabled
Mr. MacDonald moved that this request be tabled; 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 this request be tabled; 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)
Minutes
Approve: 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
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)
Anne Marie Quinn
Approve the
Ms. MacDonald moved approval of the; 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 approval of the; 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)
Old/New Business
Close the Meeting
Mr. MacDonald moved to close the 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 close the 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)
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