MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 3, 2020
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Dennis Teehan, Dimitria Sullivan, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Kevin Coughlin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CONSENT AGENDA
Remove the menorah request from the consent agenda for further discussion
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to remove the menorah request from the consent agenda for further discussion. 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 remove the menorah request from the consent agenda for further discussion. 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)
Approve the consent agenda apart from the menorah request
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the consent agenda apart from the menorah request. 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 approve the consent agenda apart from the menorah request. 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)
Approve the menorah request with the amendment that the applicant consult the Board of Health on how to safely hold the candle lighting ceremony
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the menorah request with the amendment that the applicant consult the Board of Health on how to safely hold the candle lighting ceremony. 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 approve the menorah request with the amendment that the applicant consult the Board of Health on how to safely hold the candle lighting ceremony. 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)
FISCAL YEAR 2021 CLASSIFICATION HEARING W/ ASSESSORS
Continue with the classification for the Town of Dedham
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to continue with the classification for the Town of Dedham. 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 continue with the classification for the Town of Dedham. 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)
Concur with the Board of Assessors for a 175 shift in the tax rate
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to concur with the Board of Assessors for a 175 shift in the tax rate. 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 concur with the Board of Assessors for a 175 shift in the tax rate. 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)
CONSERVATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Put forth all three applicants for nomination to the Conservation Commission
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to put forth all three applicants for nomination to the Conservation Commission. 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 put forth all three applicants for nomination to the Conservation Commission. 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)
M.G.L. 268A EXEMPTION FOR COLLEEN MCGOURTY
Approve the exemption for Mass General Law 268A Section 20B as requested by Ms. Colleen McGourty
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the exemption for Mass General Law 268A Section 20B as requested by Ms. Colleen McGourty. 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 exemption for Mass General Law 268A Section 20B as requested by Ms. Colleen McGourty. 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 8:36 p.m. The motion was
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m. 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 adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m. 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)
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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