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May 13, 2021
16 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was held jointly with the Board of Assessors; the Assessors’ votes are left out.
Present: Dennis Teehan, Dimitria Sullivan, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Kevin Coughlin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2021, March 13, 2021, March 18, 2021 and April 21, 2021
Approve the consent agenda
A motion was made by Mr. McDonald to approve the consent 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 approve the consent 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)
Attorney John Mackey, Marie L. Yaye and Ali were present for the application. Mr. Mackey
Close the public hearing
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to close the public hearing. 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 close the public hearing. 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)
Approve the transfer of wine and malt with cordials and liqueurs restaurant license from Ark Video Corp d/b/a Dedham Square Coffee House, 565 High Street, to Rapid Food Inc. d/b/a Dedham Square...
A motion was made by Mr. McDonald to approve the transfer of wine and malt with cordials and liqueurs restaurant license from Ark Video Corp d/b/a Dedham Square Coffee House, 565 High Street, to Rapid Food Inc. d/b/a Dedham Square Coffee House, 565 High Street, and approval of Marie L. Yaye as Manager of Record. 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 approve the transfer of wine and malt with cordials and liqueurs restaurant license from Ark Video Corp d/b/a Dedham Square Coffee House, 565 High Street, to Rapid Food Inc. d/b/a Dedham Square Coffee House, 565 High Street, and approval of Marie L. Yaye as Manager of Record. 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)
PUBLIC HEARING -VERIZON PETITION FOR HARRIS STREET
Approve the petition for a new pole on Harris Street
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve the petition for a new pole on Harris Street. 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: No Motion passed by majority, 4-1.
Yes: Coughlin, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, SullivanNo: Teehan
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve the petition for a new pole on Harris Street. 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: No Motion passed by majority, 4-1..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE RE: REQUEST FOR FLAG DAY ROLLING PARADE
Approve the Flag Day rolling parade on June 14, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. The motion was
A motion was made by Mr. McDonald to approve the Flag Day rolling parade on June 14, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. 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 approve the Flag Day rolling parade on June 14, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. 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)
RECOGNITION OF LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH
Approve the request for a pride ceremony on June 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hal! with a flag-raising event following the flag code in recognition of June as LGTBQ+ and pride month
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve the request for a pride ceremony on June 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hal! with a flag-raising event following the flag code in recognition of June as LGTBQ+ and pride month. 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 Ms. Sullivan to approve the request for a pride ceremony on June 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hal! with a flag-raising event following the flag code in recognition of June as LGTBQ+ and pride month. 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: Sullivan, second: Coughlin)
Rights Commission
Appoint Diane Barry Preston as the representative for the Council of Aging, Margaret Matthews as the representative for the Housing Authority and Officer Mike Buckley as the representative for the...
A motion was made by Mr. McDonald to appoint Diane Barry Preston as the representative for the Council of Aging, Margaret Matthews as the representative for the Housing Authority and Officer Mike Buckley as the representative for the police department as recommended by their respective appointing authorities. 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 appoint Diane Barry Preston as the representative for the Council of Aging, Margaret Matthews as the representative for the Housing Authority and Officer Mike Buckley as the representative for the police department as recommended by their respective appointing authorities. 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 list of candidates for nomination
A motion was made by Mr. McDonald to approve the list of candidates for nomination. 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 list of candidates for nomination. 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)
Choose an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (Norman Vigil chosen)
A roll call vote was taken for the election Kevin Coughlin: Voted for Norma Vigil Jim McDonald: Voted for Norma Vigil Sarah MacDonald: Voted for Tara Ikenouye Dimitria Sullivan: Voted for Norma Vigil Dennis Teehan: Voted for Norma Vigil Norman Vigil was appointed to the alternate position on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Choice vote: Kevin Coughlin, Jim MacDonald, Dimitria Sullivan and Dennis Teehan chose Norma (Norman) Vigil and Sarah MacDonald chose Tara Ikenouye (the minutes spell the name both ways). We show the result only, as for all choice votes.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken for the election Kevin Coughlin: Voted for Norma Vigil Jim McDonald: Voted for Norma Vigil Sarah MacDonald: Voted for Tara Ikenouye Dimitria Sullivan: Voted for Norma Vigil Dennis Teehan: Voted for Norma Vigil Norman Vigil was appointed to the alternate position on the Zoning Board of Appeals..”
Choose two full members of the Conservation Commission (Stephanie Radner and Erik DeAvila chosen)
A roll call vote was taken for the election for the two full positions Kevin Coughlin: Voted for Stephanie Radner and Erik DeAvila Jim McDonald: Voted for Stephanie Radner and Erik DeAvila Sarah MacDonald: Voted for Stephanie Radner and Timothy Puopolo Dimitria Sullivan: Voted for Stephanie Radner and Erik DeAvila Dennis Teehan: Voted for Stephanie Radner and Erik DeAvila Stephanie Radner and Erik DeAvila were appointed to the Conservation Commission.
Choice vote: each member named two of six candidates. Stephanie Radner (5) and Erik DeAvila (4) were appointed; Sarah MacDonald chose Stephanie Radner and Timothy Puopolo. We show the result only.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken for the election for the two full positions Kevin Coughlin: Voted for Stephanie Radner and Erik DeAvila Jim McDonald: Voted for Stephanie Radner and Erik DeAvila Sarah MacDonald: Voted for Stephanie Radner and Timothy Puopolo Dimitria Sullivan: Voted for Stephanie Radner and Erik DeAvila Dennis Teehan: Voted for Stephanie Radner and Erik DeAvila Stephanie Radner and Erik DeAvila were appointed to the Conservation Commission..”
Choose two alternate members of the Conservation Commission (Timothy Puopolo and Nick Corsetti chosen)
A roll call vote was taken for the election for the two alternate positions Kevin Coughiin: Voted for Timothy Puopolo and Nick Corsetti Jim McDonald: Voted for Timothy Puopolo and Nick Corsetti Sarah MacDonald: Voted for Timothy Puopolo and Nick Corsetti Dimitria Sullivan: Voted for Timothy Puopolo and Nick Corsetti Dennis Teehan: Voted for Timothy Puopolo and Nick Corsetti Timothy Puopolo and Nick Corsetti were appointed to alternate positions on the Conservation Commission.
Choice vote: all five members named Timothy Puopolo and Nick Corsetti. We show the result only.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken for the election for the two alternate positions Kevin Coughiin: Voted for Timothy Puopolo and Nick Corsetti Jim McDonald: Voted for Timothy Puopolo and Nick Corsetti Sarah MacDonald: Voted for Timothy Puopolo and Nick Corsetti Dimitria Sullivan: Voted for Timothy Puopolo and Nick Corsetti Dennis Teehan: Voted for Timothy Puopolo and Nick Corsetti Timothy Puopolo and Nick Corsetti were appointed to alternate positions on the Conservation Commission..”
APPOINTMENT TO VACANCY
Approve the addition of an item to vote on the candidacy for the vacant position on the Board of Assessors as this was not included in the original agenda
A motion was made by Mr. McDonald to approve the addition of an item to vote on the candidacy for the vacant position on the Board of Assessors as this was not included in the original agenda. 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 addition of an item to vote on the candidacy for the vacant position on the Board of Assessors as this was not included in the original agenda. 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)
Nominate Mr. Polito to the Board of Assessors on behalf of the Select Board
A motion was made by Mr. McDonald to nominate Mr. Polito to the Board of Assessors on behalf of the Select Board. 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 nominate Mr. Polito to the Board of Assessors on behalf of the Select Board. 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)
TV SERIES "JULIA"
Approve filming in Dedham at 9 Marsh Street from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on June 2, 2021, with a rain date of June 3, 2021
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve filming in Dedham at 9 Marsh Street from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on June 2, 2021, with a rain date of June 3, 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 filming in Dedham at 9 Marsh Street from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on June 2, 2021, with a rain date of June 3, 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)
Finance and Warrant Committee
Approve the Town Manager's goals, as presented
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the Town Manager's goals, as presented. 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 Ms. MacDonald to approve the Town Manager's goals, as presented. 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: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
ADJOURNMENT
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c.30A Sec
A motion was made by Mr. McDonald to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c.30A Sec. 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation pertaining to Ames/CTA if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. 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 enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c.30A Sec. 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation pertaining to Ames/CTA if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. 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)
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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