MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
May 26, 2021
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Dimitria Sullivan, Sarah MacDonald, James MacDonald, Dennis Teehan, Kevin Coughlin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2020, and April 1, 2021
Approve the consent agenda
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. All were in favor and the motion was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. All were in favor and the motion was passed unanimously..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Officer Steven Munchbach, Officer Mike Buckley, Attorney Ned Richardson and Harry Mah were
Close the public hearing
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Find that the licensee Tahiti Restaurant Inc. did violate the Code of Massachusetts Regulation 204 CMR 2.052 permitting illegalities or the sort on the premises as per the rules and regulations of...
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to find that the licensee Tahiti Restaurant Inc. did violate the Code of Massachusetts Regulation 204 CMR 2.052 permitting illegalities or the sort on the premises as per the rules and regulations of the alcohol beverages licenses in the town of Dedham Section 15: Violations and Section 19: Order and Decorum and Section 33: Notifying the Police Department. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to find that the licensee Tahiti Restaurant Inc. did violate the Code of Massachusetts Regulation 204 CMR 2.052 permitting illegalities or the sort on the premises as per the rules and regulations of the alcohol beverages licenses in the town of Dedham Section 15: Violations and Section 19: Order and Decorum and Section 33: Notifying the Police Department. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: James MacDonald)
Issue a warning to Tahiti Restaurant Inc. The motion was
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to issue a warning to Tahiti Restaurant Inc. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to issue a warning to Tahiti Restaurant Inc. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE RE: BID ACCEPTANCE ON SALE OF BONDS
For the Select Board to vote on the sale of $25,245,000 general obligation municipal purpose loan of 2021 bonds of the town of Dedham dated June 10, 2021, to Citygroup Global Markets Inc. for...
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan for the Select Board to vote on the sale of $25,245,000 general obligation municipal purpose loan of 2021 bonds of the town of Dedham dated June 10, 2021, to Citygroup Global Markets Inc. for $27,143,212.20 in accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan for the Select Board to vote on the sale of $25,245,000 general obligation municipal purpose loan of 2021 bonds of the town of Dedham dated June 10, 2021, to Citygroup Global Markets Inc. for $27,143,212.20 in accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
DISCUSSION WITH TOWN CLERK RE: REDISTRICTING
Appoint Mr. Coughlin to the redistricting working group
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to appoint Mr. Coughlin to the redistricting working group. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to appoint Mr. Coughlin to the redistricting working group. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
LOADING ZONE IN DEDHAM SQUARE
Amend the parking in Part 1 Schedule 1 in the Traffic Regulations for the loading zone from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday restriction on High Street, east of Washington Street, to...
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to amend the parking in Part 1 Schedule 1 in the Traffic Regulations for the loading zone from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday restriction on High Street, east of Washington Street, to a no-parking merchant loading zone from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday restriction within the same limits of High Street and amend Part 1 Schedule 1 of the Traffic Regulations to adopt 15-minute parking from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to amend the parking in Part 1 Schedule 1 in the Traffic Regulations for the loading zone from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday restriction on High Street, east of Washington Street, to a no-parking merchant loading zone from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday restriction within the same limits of High Street and amend Part 1 Schedule 1 of the Traffic Regulations to adopt 15-minute parking from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: James MacDonald)
(COMMISSION ON DISABILITY REPRESENTATIVE TO HRC)
Approve the appointment of Diane Loud as the Commission on Disability representative to the Human Rights Commission
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the appointment of Diane Loud as the Commission on Disability representative to the Human Rights Commission. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the appointment of Diane Loud as the Commission on Disability representative to the Human Rights Commission. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Filming in Dedham: Assistant Town Manager Baker provided an update on the filming of the
Add an item to the agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to add an item to the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. All were favor and the motion was carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to add an item to the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. All were favor and the motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Approve the second location on Spruce Street for filming in the town of Dedham on June 2, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the second location on Spruce Street for filming in the town of Dedham on June 2, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the second location on Spruce Street for filming in the town of Dedham on June 2, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: James MacDonald)
Banner of Support
Display a banner in front of Dedham Town Hall stating, "Hate has no place in Dedham
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to display a banner in front of Dedham Town Hall stating, "Hate has no place in Dedham. All are welcome here". The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to display a banner in front of Dedham Town Hall stating, "Hate has no place in Dedham. All are welcome here". The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
Nominate Ms. Sullivan as the Chair of the Select Board
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to nominate Ms. Sullivan as the Chair of the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to nominate Ms. Sullivan as the Chair of the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Nominate Ms. MacDonald as the Vice-Chair of the Select Board
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to nominate Ms. MacDonald as the Vice-Chair of the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to nominate Ms. MacDonald as the Vice-Chair of the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: James MacDonald)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m. The motion was
A motion was made by Mr. Teehan to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Teehan to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. All were in favor and the motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: Teehan, 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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