MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 9, 2021
10 recorded votes, 0 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 Charter Review Committee; the committee’s votes are left out.
Present: Dimitria Sullivan, Sarah MacDonald, James MacDonald, Dennis Teehan, Kevin Coughlin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reappointment (Anthony Zollo), Request for Approval of Rain Dates for the painting of jersey
Approve the consent agenda
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: James MacDonald)
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS - ZBA
Approve the appointment of Mr. Greg Jacobsen to the five-year term on the ZBA
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the appointment of Mr. Greg Jacobsen to the five-year term on the ZBA. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the appointment of Mr. Greg Jacobsen to the five-year term on the ZBA. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald)
ADDITIONAL ITEM: EVERSOURCE POLES
Take an item not on the original agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Teehan to take an item not on the original agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Teehan to take an item not on the original agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Teehan, second: Coughlin)
Approve an as-built plan for installing the Eversource poles at the Public Safety Building
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve an as-built plan for installing the Eversource poles at the Public Safety Building. The motion was seconded by Mr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve an as-built plan for installing the Eversource poles at the Public Safety Building. The motion was seconded by Mr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)
COMPACT GRANT AND LIGHTBOX PURCHASES
Approve the community impact grant
A motion was made by Mr. Teehan to approve the community impact grant. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roil call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Teehan to approve the community impact grant. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roil call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Teehan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Accept, with thanks, the Charter Review Committee's report as filed
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to accept, with thanks, the Charter Review Committee's report as filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to accept, with thanks, the Charter Review Committee's report as filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)
Approve all ministerial and clerical revisions recommended by the Charter Review Committee, including Sections 1-1, 1-7, 2-2, 2-9, 2- 12, 3-2, 3-13
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve all ministerial and clerical revisions recommended by the Charter Review Committee, including Sections 1-1, 1-7, 2-2, 2-9, 2- 12, 3-2, 3-13; the minor substantive revisions recommended by the Charter Review Committee including Section 3-12; the major substantive revisions recommended by the Charter Review Committee including Sections 3-10C, 4-2B1, 4-2S and 6-7 as well as the proposal made to the Charter Review Committee by District Board Town Meeting Representative James Driscoll adopted by the CRC on September 1, 2021, regarding amendments to Section 2-7 filling a vacancy for town meeting representatives. The motion was seconded by Mr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve all ministerial and clerical revisions recommended by the Charter Review Committee, including Sections 1-1, 1-7, 2-2, 2-9, 2- 12, 3-2, 3-13; the minor substantive revisions recommended by the Charter Review Committee including Section 3-12; the major substantive revisions recommended by the Charter Review Committee including Sections 3-10C, 4-2B1, 4-2S and 6-7 as well as the proposal made to the Charter Review Committee by District Board Town Meeting Representative James Driscoll adopted by the CRC on September 1, 2021, regarding amendments to Section 2-7 filling a vacancy for town meeting representatives. The motion was seconded by Mr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Teehan)
Representative James Driscoll adopted by the CRC on September 1, 2021, regarding
Amend the motion to maintain the language in Section 3-7B to be included with the suggested changes put forth by the Chair
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to amend the motion to maintain the language in Section 3-7B to be included with the suggested changes put forth by the Chair. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0. Mr. Delloiacono
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to amend the motion to maintain the language in Section 3-7B to be included with the suggested changes put forth by the Chair. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0. Mr. Delloiacono.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
RESOLVE
Acknowledge receipt of the Open Meeting Law complaints filed August 19, 2021, by Mr. Brian Keaney relative to the Executive Session meeting minutes and direct the Town Manager to draft a response...
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to acknowledge receipt of the Open Meeting Law complaints filed August 19, 2021, by Mr. Brian Keaney relative to the Executive Session meeting minutes and direct the Town Manager to draft a response to the same. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to acknowledge receipt of the Open Meeting Law complaints filed August 19, 2021, by Mr. Brian Keaney relative to the Executive Session meeting minutes and direct the Town Manager to draft a response to the same. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT
Enter into Executive Session under MGL c.30A
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to enter into Executive Session under MGL c.30A . Sec. 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy concerning collective bargaining and potential and ongoing litigation (CTA and J&J Arms) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to enter into Executive Session under MGL c.30A . Sec. 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy concerning collective bargaining and potential and ongoing litigation (CTA and J&J Arms) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan 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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