MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
October 7, 2021
8 recorded votes, 1 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
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda as presented, which included items related to the drainlayers, block party, minutes of the meeting of September 29, 2021, and request to close Old River Place on October...
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the consent agenda as presented, which included items related to the drainlayers, block party, minutes of the meeting of September 29, 2021, and request to close Old River Place on October 13, 2021, at noon. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. 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 included items related to the drainlayers, block party, minutes of the meeting of September 29, 2021, and request to close Old River Place on October 13, 2021, at noon. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. 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: Coughlin)
APPROVAL OF 2020 RE-PRECINCTING FOR DEDHAM
Accept the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for Dedham as presented by the Town Clerk
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to accept the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for Dedham as presented by the Town Clerk. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. 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 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for Dedham as presented by the Town Clerk. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. 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: Teehan)
GRANT OF SEWER EASEMENTS FOR ROOSEVELT ROAD
Approve the grant of sewer easements for Roosevelt Road
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the grant of sewer easements for Roosevelt Road. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. 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 grant of sewer easements for Roosevelt Road. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. 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: Teehan)
UPDATE TO TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY
Approve the changes to the traffic calming policy as proposed by the Traffic Advisory Committee
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the changes to the traffic calming policy as proposed by the Traffic Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. 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 changes to the traffic calming policy as proposed by the Traffic Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. 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: Coughlin)
BOARD OF REGISTRARS APPOINTMENTS
Put all three applicants' names (Mr. Daniel O'Neil, Mr. Robert Zhaka, and Ms. Elaine Degrandis) into nomination for the two positions on the Board of Registrars
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to put all three applicants' names (Mr. Daniel O'Neil, Mr. Robert Zhaka, and Ms. Elaine Degrandis) into nomination for the two positions on the Board of Registrars. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. 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 put all three applicants' names (Mr. Daniel O'Neil, Mr. Robert Zhaka, and Ms. Elaine Degrandis) into nomination for the two positions on the Board of Registrars. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. 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: Coughlin)
Choose two members of the Board of Registrars (Elaine Degrandis and Robert Zhaka chosen)
Mr. Coughlin voted for Ms. Degrandis and Mr. Zhaka. Dr. Teehan voted for Mr. Zhaka and Ms. Degrandis. Mr. MacDonald voted for Ms. Degrandis and Mr. Zhaka. Ms. MacDonald voted for Ms. Degrandis and Mr. Zhaka. Ms. Sullivan voted for Ms. Degrandis and Mr. Zhaka.
Choice vote: all five members named Ms. Degrandis and Mr. Zhaka (the minutes list each member’s two choices). We show the result only, as for all choice votes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Coughlin voted for Ms. Degrandis and Mr. Zhaka. Dr. Teehan voted for Mr. Zhaka and Ms. Degrandis. Mr. MacDonald voted for Ms. Degrandis and Mr. Zhaka. Ms. MacDonald voted for Ms. Degrandis and Mr. Zhaka. Ms. Sullivan voted for Ms. Degrandis and Mr. Zhaka..”
TOWN MANAGER TO RENEW EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Nominate Mr. Coughlin and Dr. Teehan to serve on behalf of the Select Board for negotiations to renew the employment agreement with the Town Manager
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to nominate Mr. Coughlin and Dr. Teehan to serve on behalf of the Select Board for negotiations to renew the employment agreement with the Town Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. 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 nominate Mr. Coughlin and Dr. Teehan to serve on behalf of the Select Board for negotiations to renew the employment agreement with the Town Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. 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: Coughlin)
ADJOURNMENT
Enter into executive session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A Section 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy concerning collective bargaining and potential and ongoing litigation (CTA) if an open meeting...
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to enter into executive session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A Section 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy concerning collective bargaining and potential and ongoing litigation (CTA) 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 Dr. Teehan. 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 enter into executive session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A Section 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy concerning collective bargaining and potential and ongoing litigation (CTA) 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 Dr. Teehan. 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: Teehan)
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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