MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
January 7, 2021
5 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 consent agenda as presented, which includes the acceptance of gifts for the Dedham Youth Commission, and approval of drainlayer licenses for F.E. French Construction, JET Excavation...
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the consent agenda as presented, which includes the acceptance of gifts for the Dedham Youth Commission, and approval of drainlayer licenses for F.E. French Construction, JET Excavation, RJV Construction, and Welch Corporation. 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 consent agenda as presented, which includes the acceptance of gifts for the Dedham Youth Commission, and approval of drainlayer licenses for F.E. French Construction, JET Excavation, RJV Construction, and Welch Corporation. 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)
HILTON DEDHAM, 25 ALLIED DRIVE
Approve the change in Manager from Mr. Bryan Smith to Ms. Grace Alexander for PMA Beverage Services II, Inc. d/b/a Hilton Dedham, 25 Allied Drive
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the change in Manager from Mr. Bryan Smith to Ms. Grace Alexander for PMA Beverage Services II, Inc. d/b/a Hilton Dedham, 25 Allied Drive. 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 change in Manager from Mr. Bryan Smith to Ms. Grace Alexander for PMA Beverage Services II, Inc. d/b/a Hilton Dedham, 25 Allied Drive. 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)
RESERVATION OF PARKING SPACE IN KEYSTONE LOT
Accept the Town Manager's request and recommendation to reserve the 25 parking spaces in the Keystone Lot, with the intention of revisiting the matter in three months to ensure the process is...
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to accept the Town Manager's request and recommendation to reserve the 25 parking spaces in the Keystone Lot, with the intention of revisiting the matter in three months to ensure the process is working effectively. 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 accept the Town Manager's request and recommendation to reserve the 25 parking spaces in the Keystone Lot, with the intention of revisiting the matter in three months to ensure the process is working effectively. 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 SAFETY BUILDING UPDATE
Waive the electrical, plumbing and gas permit fees for the Public Safety Building
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to waive the electrical, plumbing and gas permit fees for the Public Safety Building. 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 waive the electrical, plumbing and gas permit fees for the Public Safety Building. 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)
MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A Section 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on a...
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A Section 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on a litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares - MPS parking services contract (threatened or imminent litigation). 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 enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A Section 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on a litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares - MPS parking services contract (threatened or imminent litigation). 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)
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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