MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 29, 2020
9 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
GENERAL DYNAMICS REQUEST FOR WAIVER
By Mr. MacDonald, that, subject to the successful vote by the Economic Assistance Coordinating Council on the application of General Dynamics Missions Systems at 150 Rustcraft Road in Dedham to •...
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald, that, subject to the successful vote by the Economic Assistance Coordinating Council on the application of General Dynamics Missions Systems at 150 Rustcraft Road in Dedham to • Invest $8.9 million dollars in its current Dedham facility to build classified space. • Add, at a minimum, 82 software engineering jobs with a salary of approximately $165,000 by December 31, 2022. • Undertake outreach to the community on available jobs and local resources. • Demonstrate a commitment to work with the Dedham public schools going forward. • A claw back of any fees waived if job growth does not happen, and that amount would be pro-rated based on job creations. The Select Board hereby waives the building permit fees of approximately $135,000 for this specific project as the local buy-in to obtain the State incentives for this project. 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 Mr. MacDonald, that, subject to the successful vote by the Economic Assistance Coordinating Council on the application of General Dynamics Missions Systems at 150 Rustcraft Road in Dedham to • Invest $8.9 million dollars in its current Dedham facility to build classified space. • Add, at a minimum, 82 software engineering jobs with a salary of approximately $165,000 by December 31, 2022. • Undertake outreach to the community on available jobs and local resources. • Demonstrate a commitment to work with the Dedham public schools going forward. • A claw back of any fees waived if job growth does not happen, and that amount would be pro-rated based on job creations. The Select Board hereby waives the building permit fees of approximately $135,000 for this specific project as the local buy-in to obtain the State incentives for this project. 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: James MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
Police Patrolman
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Police Patrolman's Association for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Police Patrolman's Association for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. 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 approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Police Patrolman's Association for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. 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)
Police Superiors
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Police Association Lieutenants and Sergeants for the periods of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020 to June...
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Police Association Lieutenants and Sergeants for the periods of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. 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. Coughlin to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Police Association Lieutenants and Sergeants for the periods of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. 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: Coughlin, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Police Patrolman
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Public Library Staff for the periods of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Public Library Staff for the periods of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. 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 approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Public Library Staff for the periods of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. 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)
Dispatch
Approve the Memorandums of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Civilian Dispatch Employees for the periods of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve the Memorandums of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Civilian Dispatch Employees for the periods of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. 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 approve the Memorandums of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Civilian Dispatch Employees for the periods of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. 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)
Town Hall
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Town Hall Unit for the periods of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Town Hall Unit for the periods of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Abstained James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed, 4-0.
Yes: Coughlin, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, TeehanAbstained: Sullivan
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Town Hall Unit for the periods of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Abstained James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed, 4-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Firefighters Local 1735 for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Firefighters Local 1735 for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. 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 approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Firefighters Local 1735 for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. 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)
LICENSING FEES FOR 2021 RENEWALS
Allow holders of all alcoholic and wine and malt restaurant licenses the option to pay 2021 renewal fees in two installments, one due and payable on or before December 31, 2020, and the remaining...
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to allow holders of all alcoholic and wine and malt restaurant licenses the option to pay 2021 renewal fees in two installments, one due and payable on or before December 31, 2020, and the remaining half due and payable on or before June 1, 2021. 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 allow holders of all alcoholic and wine and malt restaurant licenses the option to pay 2021 renewal fees in two installments, one due and payable on or before December 31, 2020, and the remaining half due and payable on or before June 1, 2021. 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)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. The motion was
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. 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 Mr. MacDonald to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. 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: James MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
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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