MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 18, 2021
9 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
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Approve the amended consent agenda
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the amended consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the amended consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Teehan)
Accept one item not on the agenda
A motion was made by Mr. McDonald to accept one item not on the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. McDonald to accept one item not on the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Approve the drain layer license for Murphy Drainlayer
A motion was made by Mr. McDonald to approve the drain layer license for Murphy Drainlayer. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. McDonald to approve the drain layer license for Murphy Drainlayer. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
COUNCIL
Appoint Mr. Michael Perna to the taxation aid committee
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to appoint Mr. Michael Perna to the taxation aid committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to appoint Mr. Michael Perna to the taxation aid committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sullivan)
Reappoint Barbara Gula, Patricia Dorsey, Jan Civian, Virgina Brobst and to appoint Kimberly Hullman, Joseph Rich, Steven Dunn, Margaret Leas, Elaine Melan, Dariana Guerrero, Andrew Gasadi, Anna...
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to reappoint Barbara Gula, Patricia Dorsey, Jan Civian, Virgina Brobst and to appoint Kimberly Hullman, Joseph Rich, Steven Dunn, Margaret Leas, Elaine Melan, Dariana Guerrero, Andrew Gasadi, Anna Hector, Amy Hilson, Caitlin Peoples and Dasha Layne to the cultural council. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to reappoint Barbara Gula, Patricia Dorsey, Jan Civian, Virgina Brobst and to appoint Kimberly Hullman, Joseph Rich, Steven Dunn, Margaret Leas, Elaine Melan, Dariana Guerrero, Andrew Gasadi, Anna Hector, Amy Hilson, Caitlin Peoples and Dasha Layne to the cultural council. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
DISCUSSION & VOTE RE: MOVIE FILMING IN DEDHAM
Approve Moody Independent to film in the town of Dedham
A motion was made by Mr. McDonald to approve Moody Independent to film in the town of Dedham. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. McDonald to approve Moody Independent to film in the town of Dedham. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
ARTICLE
Approve the new language in Section 5-6 as per the attached traffic regulations document to grant two parking zones in Section 5-7, court zones west of Washington Street posted from 8:00 a.m. to...
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve the new language in Section 5-6 as per the attached traffic regulations document to grant two parking zones in Section 5-7, court zones west of Washington Street posted from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Monday through Saturday and square zone Washington Street and East Street from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday through Saturday and increase the one-hour limit to two hours. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve the new language in Section 5-6 as per the attached traffic regulations document to grant two parking zones in Section 5-7, court zones west of Washington Street posted from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Monday through Saturday and square zone Washington Street and East Street from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday through Saturday and increase the one-hour limit to two hours. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
DISCUSSION & VOTE RE: OUTDOOR DINING FOR 2021 SEASON
Approve outdoor dining in Dedham from April 1 to December 31, 2021
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve outdoor dining in Dedham from April 1 to December 31, 2021. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve outdoor dining in Dedham from April 1 to December 31, 2021. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
ADJOURNMENT
Enter in an Executive Session pursuant to MGL c.30A Sec
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to enter in an Executive Session pursuant to MGL c.30A Sec. 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy for collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. The motion was seconded by Mr. McDonald. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to enter in an Executive Session pursuant to MGL c.30A Sec. 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy for collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. The motion was seconded by Mr. McDonald. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: 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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