MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
July 9, 2020
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Dennis Teehan, Dimitria Sullivan, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Kevin Coughlin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Select Board
Nominate Dr. Teehan as Chair of the Select Board
Mr. MacDonald moved to nominate Dr. Teehan as Chair of the Select Board Seconded by Mr. Coughlin. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved to nominate Dr. Teehan as Chair of the Select Board Seconded by Mr. Coughlin. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
Close the nominations
MacDonald moved to close the nominations; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes
The minutes give the mover only as “MacDonald” and two members are named MacDonald, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“MacDonald moved to close the nominations; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (second: Sullivan)
Nominate Ms. Sullivan as Vice-Chair of the Select Board
Mr. Coughlin moved to nominate Ms. Sullivan as Vice-Chair of the Select Board Seconded by Jim MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Coughlin moved to nominate Ms. Sullivan as Vice-Chair of the Select Board Seconded by Jim MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: James MacDonald)
Close the nominations
Mr. Coughlin moved to close the nominations; Seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Coughlin moved to close the nominations; Seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: James MacDonald)
Discussion & Vote Re: Alternate FY'20 Year End Transfers
Approve the Alternate Year-end Transfers within the Fire Department and Central Purchasing as approved earlier by the Finance & Warrant Committee
Ms. Sullivan moved approval of the Alternate Year-end Transfers within the Fire Department and Central Purchasing as approved earlier by the Finance & Warrant Committee Seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes
From the minutes
“Ms. Sullivan moved approval of the Alternate Year-end Transfers within the Fire Department and Central Purchasing as approved earlier by the Finance & Warrant Committee Seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Shack, 262 Legacy Place
Approve Shake Shack's Change of Manager from William Spofford to Kevin Marrow
Mr. MacDonald moved approval of Shake Shack's Change of Manager from William Spofford to Kevin Marrow; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved approval of Shake Shack's Change of Manager from William Spofford to Kevin Marrow; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
National Parks Department through the Mass. Historical Commission to continue the
Accept and execute the Certified Local Government Agreement between the Mass
Ms. Sullivan moved to accept and execute the Certified Local Government Agreement between the Mass. Historical Commission and the Town of Dedham; Seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes
From the minutes
“Ms. Sullivan moved to accept and execute the Certified Local Government Agreement between the Mass. Historical Commission and the Town of Dedham; Seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Market
Approve the Westport Rivers Winery application with the caveat that they must follow the current guidelines re: tastings
Ms. MacDonald moved approval of the Westport Rivers Winery application with the caveat that they must follow the current guidelines re: tastings; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes
From the minutes
“Ms. MacDonald moved approval of the Westport Rivers Winery application with the caveat that they must follow the current guidelines re: tastings; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Article Thirty-Two - Elm St & Rustcraft Road Easements - to be voted
Approve the recommendations the Town Manager has made and the articles that have been deferred will be put on the Fall Town Meeting, without the need for a petition from any of those that have...
Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the recommendations the Town Manager has made and the articles that have been deferred will be put on the Fall Town Meeting, without the need for a petition from any of those that have submitted articles by petition will automatically be entered into the Fall Town Meeting; Seconded by Mr. Coughlin. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the recommendations the Town Manager has made and the articles that have been deferred will be put on the Fall Town Meeting, without the need for a petition from any of those that have submitted articles by petition will automatically be entered into the Fall Town Meeting; Seconded by Mr. Coughlin. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
Discussion & Vote Re: Appointment of SB member to Trans. Advisory Comm
Nominate Ms. Sullivan as the Select Boards member on the Transportation Advisory Committee
Ms. MacDonald nominated Ms. Sullivan as the Select Boards member on the Transportation Advisory Committee; Seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes
From the minutes
“Ms. MacDonald nominated Ms. Sullivan as the Select Boards member on the Transportation Advisory Committee; Seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: James MacDonald)
Discussion & Vote Re: Acceptance of Select Board Goals
Adopt the Select Board's goals as presented
Ms. MacDonald moved to adopt the Select Board's goals as presented; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes
From the minutes
“Ms. MacDonald moved to adopt the Select Board's goals as presented; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Jewel Drive, Unit 4
Approve the Drainlayer Application for Super Service Today
Ms. Sullivan moved approval of the Drainlayer Application for Super Service Today; Seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes
From the minutes
“Ms. Sullivan moved approval of the Drainlayer Application for Super Service Today; Seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Adjourn the meeting
Mr. Coughlin moved to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Coughlin moved to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: James MacDonald)
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