MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 5, 2020
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Kevin Coughlin is listed as absent, but the last two roll calls of the night list him voting yes; those two votes are shown as counts only.
Present: Dennis Teehan, Dimitria Sullivan, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald
Absent: Kevin Coughlin
Every vote, in order
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the board meeting minutes from July 7, 2020
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the board meeting minutes from July 7, 2020. 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 Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the board meeting minutes from July 7, 2020. 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 Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Approve the drain layers by J.E.A. Ferrara
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the drain layers by J.E.A. Ferrara. 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 Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the drain layers by J.E.A. Ferrara. 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 Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE
Approve reducing the quorum for the town hall to 140
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve reducing the quorum for the town hall to 140. 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 Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve reducing the quorum for the town hall to 140. 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 Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Approve the chance in management at the Yard House from Mr. Chance Hurley to Ms. Paula Post
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the chance in management at the Yard House from Mr. Chance Hurley to Ms. Paula Post. 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 Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the chance in management at the Yard House from Mr. Chance Hurley to Ms. Paula Post. 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 Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Approve the inter fund advanced borrowing as presented by the treasurer, Ms. Cunniff Lepardo
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the inter fund advanced borrowing as presented by the treasurer, Ms. Cunniff Lepardo. 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 Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the inter fund advanced borrowing as presented by the treasurer, Ms. Cunniff Lepardo. 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 Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Approval of Liana Lane Drainage Easements: Liana Lane was before the Board in
Approve the Liana Lane easements as presented by Mr. Mammone
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the Liana Lane easements as presented by Mr. Mammone. 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 Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the Liana Lane easements as presented by Mr. Mammone. 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 Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Charter Advisory Committee: The Charter Advisory Committee provided an update. The
Accept the land gift at 205 Providence Highway (tax parcel 57-1), as outlined in the assessors' map
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to accept the land gift at 205 Providence Highway (tax parcel 57-1), as outlined in the assessors' map. 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.
The roll call lists Kevin Coughlin, who the minutes do not show as present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to accept the land gift at 205 Providence Highway (tax parcel 57-1), as outlined in the assessors' map. 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 9:22
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to adjourn the meeting at 9:22. 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.
The roll call lists Kevin Coughlin, who the minutes do not show as present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to adjourn the meeting at 9:22. 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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