MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
September 24, 2020
11 recorded votes, 3 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
During the meeting:
- Dr. Teehan joined at 6:25 p.m.; Vice Chair Sullivan opened the meeting.
Every vote, in order
The Chairman of the Commission of Disability and the Chairperson for Precinct 1 was advised
That, subject to issuing a temporary occupancy permit, the polling location for Precinct 1 be changed from the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street to the site of the new Town Hall at the Ames...
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald that, subject to issuing a temporary occupancy permit, the polling location for Precinct 1 be changed from the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street to the site of the new Town Hall at the Ames Building located at 450 Washington Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Yes: Coughlin, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, SullivanDennis Teehan joined the meeting at 6:25 p.m. (the attendance list says “from 6:25 p.m.”) and is not in this roll call, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald that, subject to issuing a temporary occupancy permit, the polling location for Precinct 1 be changed from the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street to the site of the new Town Hall at the Ames Building located at 450 Washington Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
Order of Taking for Elm Street and Rustcraft Road Sidewalk Improvement Project
The Board adopt the Order of Taking acquiring interest in land to carry out the Elm Street and Rustcraft Road improvement project in the form presented and award damages to affected owners as...
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin that the Board adopt the Order of Taking acquiring interest in land to carry out the Elm Street and Rustcraft Road improvement project in the form presented and award damages to affected owners as stated in the schedule provided. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Yes: Coughlin, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, SullivanDennis Teehan joined the meeting at 6:25 p.m. (the attendance list says “from 6:25 p.m.”) and is not in this roll call, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin that the Board adopt the Order of Taking acquiring interest in land to carry out the Elm Street and Rustcraft Road improvement project in the form presented and award damages to affected owners as stated in the schedule provided. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: James MacDonald)
Order of Taking for Liana Lane
The Board adopt the Order of Taking acquiring interest in land to complete the layout and acceptance of Liana Lane as a public way in the form presented and award no damages to affected owners...
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald that the Board adopt the Order of Taking acquiring interest in land to complete the layout and acceptance of Liana Lane as a public way in the form presented and award no damages to affected owners pursuant to the waivers of damages each such owner provided to the Town. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald that the Board adopt the Order of Taking acquiring interest in land to complete the layout and acceptance of Liana Lane as a public way in the form presented and award no damages to affected owners pursuant to the waivers of damages each such owner provided to the Town. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: James MacDonald)
Public Way Layout Petition for Wiggin Avenue
Accept the public way layout petition as presented for Wiggin Avenue with zero cost
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to accept the public way layout petition as presented for Wiggin Avenue with zero cost. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to accept the public way layout petition as presented for Wiggin Avenue with zero cost. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Amendment to Traffic Regulations
Amend Part 1 Schedule 1 of the traffic regulations to eliminate the following restrictions: no parking on the westerly side of East Street from 239 feet north of Whiting Avenue to Whiting Avenue
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to amend Part 1 Schedule 1 of the traffic regulations to eliminate the following restrictions: no parking on the westerly side of East Street from 239 feet north of Whiting Avenue to Whiting Avenue; no parking Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the westerly side of East Street from Whiting Avenue to Jersey Street; and no parking either side on both sides of East Street from Hamilton Avenue to Grant Avenue. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to amend Part 1 Schedule 1 of the traffic regulations to eliminate the following restrictions: no parking on the westerly side of East Street from 239 feet north of Whiting Avenue to Whiting Avenue; no parking Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the westerly side of East Street from Whiting Avenue to Jersey Street; and no parking either side on both sides of East Street from Hamilton Avenue to Grant Avenue. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Coughlin)
Amend Part 1 Schedule 1 of the traffic regulations to adopt a no parking anytime restriction on both sides of East Street from the Dedham Westwood Town Line to High Street
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to amend Part 1 Schedule 1 of the traffic regulations to adopt a no parking anytime restriction on both sides of East Street from the Dedham Westwood Town Line to High Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to amend Part 1 Schedule 1 of the traffic regulations to adopt a no parking anytime restriction on both sides of East Street from the Dedham Westwood Town Line to High Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Next Installment of the Road Program for 2021 Thru 2023
Accept the pavement improvements for calendar years 2021 and 2022 as recommended
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to accept the pavement improvements for calendar years 2021 and 2022 as recommended. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to accept the pavement improvements for calendar years 2021 and 2022 as recommended. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
REQUEST FOR JULIA CHILD FILM PROJECT
Approve the request for the Julia Child film project to film at the location outlined
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the request for the Julia Child film project to film at the location outlined. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the request for the Julia Child film project to film at the location outlined. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
EXTENSION OF OUTDOOR DINING
Extend outdoor seating to November 30, 2020
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to extend outdoor seating to November 30, 2020. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to extend outdoor seating to November 30, 2020. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the minutes of May 14, May 21, and June 21, 2020
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the minutes of May 14, May 21, and June 21, 2020. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Abstained Motion passed, 4-0.
Yes: James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanAbstained: Coughlin
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the minutes of May 14, May 21, and June 21, 2020. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Abstained Motion passed, 4-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. The motion was
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
From the Dedham Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agendas and Minutes page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Stephen Acosta from Dedham Public Schools (School Committee page); Dimitria Sullivan and Erin Boles Welsh from Dedham Patch (2022 candidate profiles); Michelle Persson Reilly from her campaign website; James MacDonald from the Massachusetts School Building Authority staff page.
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