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Dedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

October 22, 2020

10 recorded votes, 0 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

CONSENT AGENDA

Approve the minutes from the June 18, 2020 and June 25, 2020 meetings

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the minutes from the June 18, 2020 and June 25, 2020 meetings. 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 Ms. MacDonald to approve the minutes from the June 18, 2020 and June 25, 2020 meetings. 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: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the gift of $1,500 for the manor Playground from the Crowley family

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the gift of $1,500 for the manor Playground from the Crowley family. 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 Ms. MacDonald to approve the gift of $1,500 for the manor Playground from the Crowley family. 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: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the drain layers by F.E. French Construction

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the drain layers by F.E. French Construction. 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 Ms. MacDonald to approve the drain layers by F.E. French Construction. 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: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

DISCUSSION AND VOTE

Approve proceeding with a consent agenda

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve proceeding with a consent agenda. 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 Ms. MacDonald to approve proceeding with a consent agenda. 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: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Put all names forward for nomination

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to put all names forward for nomination. 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 to put all names forward for nomination. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Put forth the six individuals (Ms. Baradaran, Ms. Raphel, Ms. Chapdelaine, Ms. Power, Mr. Keaney and Mr. Turner) who received four votes into round two nominations with rank choice nominations

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to put forth the six individuals (Ms. Baradaran, Ms. Raphel, Ms. Chapdelaine, Ms. Power, Mr. Keaney and Mr. Turner) who received four votes into round two nominations with rank choice nominations. 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 put forth the six individuals (Ms. Baradaran, Ms. Raphel, Ms. Chapdelaine, Ms. Power, Mr. Keaney and Mr. Turner) who received four votes into round two nominations with rank choice nominations. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Put forth the five individuals (Ms. Baradaran, Ms. Raphel, Ms. Chapdelaine, Ms. Power, Mr. Keaney) who received four votes into round three nominations with rank choice nominations

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to put forth the five individuals (Ms. Baradaran, Ms. Raphel, Ms. Chapdelaine, Ms. Power, Mr. Keaney) who received four votes into round three nominations with rank choice nominations. 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 to put forth the five individuals (Ms. Baradaran, Ms. Raphel, Ms. Chapdelaine, Ms. Power, Mr. Keaney) who received four votes into round three nominations with rank choice nominations. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to put forth the five individuals (Ms. Baradaran, Ms. Raphel, Ms. Chapdelaine, Ms. Power, Mr. Keaney) who received four votes into round three nominations with rank choice nominations. 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 put forth the five individuals (Ms. Baradaran, Ms. Raphel, Ms. Chapdelaine, Ms. Power, Mr. Keaney) who received four votes into round three nominations with rank choice nominations. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Therefore, Ms. Baradaran, Ms. Raphel, Ms. Power, Mr. Keaney, as well as Mr. Turner were

Approve the code of conduct

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the code of conduct. 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 Ms. MacDonald to approve the code of conduct. 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: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn the meeting at 9:21 p.m. The motion was

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 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 Ms. MacDonald to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 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: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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