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Dedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

February 17, 2022

11 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

CONSENT AGENDA

Accept the following gifts: $150 from Ray Hamey, $50 from Ms. Jane Durkin, $75 from S. Mullen, $350 from Mr. David Hazerjian, $50 from Ms. Camille Zahka, $50 from Ms. Elizabeth Douglas, $500 from...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to accept the following gifts: $150 from Ray Hamey, $50 from Ms. Jane Durkin, $75 from S. Mullen, $350 from Mr. David Hazerjian, $50 from Ms. Camille Zahka, $50 from Ms. Elizabeth Douglas, $500 from the Barbara Realty Trust, and $1,000 from the Dedham Moose Lodge. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to accept the following gifts: $150 from Ray Hamey, $50 from Ms. Jane Durkin, $75 from S. Mullen, $350 from Mr. David Hazerjian, $50 from Ms. Camille Zahka, $50 from Ms. Elizabeth Douglas, $500 from the Barbara Realty Trust, and $1,000 from the Dedham Moose Lodge. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sarah MacDonald)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the following drain layers: A. DiMartino Construction and Blue Diamond Equipment

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the following drain layers: A. DiMartino Construction and Blue Diamond Equipment. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the following drain layers: A. DiMartino Construction and Blue Diamond Equipment. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sarah MacDonald)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Accept the following minutes from the Select Board April 11, 2021 (Executive Session)

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to accept the following minutes from the Select Board April 11, 2021 (Executive Session); December 2, 2021; December 16, 2021; January 1, 2022 and January 11, 2022. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes . James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes . Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to accept the following minutes from the Select Board April 11, 2021 (Executive Session); December 2, 2021; December 16, 2021; January 1, 2022 and January 11, 2022. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes . James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes . Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sarah MacDonald)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

OF OWNERSHIP

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Dr. Teehan it was resolved to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roil call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes ' Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Dr. Teehan it was resolved to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roil call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes ' Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Teehan, second: Coughlin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Sarah MacDonald Yes '

Approve the changes of officers/directors/LLC managers and the change of ownership interest for Yard House USA Inc. at 200 Legacy Place

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin it was resolved to approve the changes of officers/directors/LLC managers and the change of ownership interest for Yard House USA Inc. at 200 Legacy Place. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes . Motion passed unanimously, 5-0. Ms. Libby Pisano

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin it was resolved to approve the changes of officers/directors/LLC managers and the change of ownership interest for Yard House USA Inc. at 200 Legacy Place. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes . Motion passed unanimously, 5-0. Ms. Libby Pisano.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sarah MacDonald)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

COMMISSION

Appoint Mx

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald it was resolved to appoint Mx. Sean Malloy to the Human Rights Commission. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald it was resolved to appoint Mx. Sean Malloy to the Human Rights Commission. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

DISCUSSION AND VOTE: WIGGIN AVENUE

Accept the Planning Board report to the layout of Wiggin Avenue and to direct the engineering department to collect executed waivers of all owners of record

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin, it was resolved to accept the Planning Board report to the layout of Wiggin Avenue and to direct the engineering department to collect executed waivers of all owners of record. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin, it was resolved to accept the Planning Board report to the layout of Wiggin Avenue and to direct the engineering department to collect executed waivers of all owners of record. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Teehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

DISCUSSION AND VOTE: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS

Approve the amendments to part 1 schedule, part 7, of the traffic regulations to adopt a no turn on red at High Street in the east direction at the intersection with Recreation Road

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the amendments to part 1 schedule, part 7, of the traffic regulations to adopt a no turn on red at High Street in the east direction at the intersection with Recreation Road. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes . Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the amendments to part 1 schedule, part 7, of the traffic regulations to adopt a no turn on red at High Street in the east direction at the intersection with Recreation Road. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes . Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Coughlin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the plans from AE Com

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the plans from AE Com. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the plans from AE Com. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

14, MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Into executive session to discuss strategy respective to collective bargaining

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald that, pursuant to MGL c.30A Sec. 21(a), Exemption 3, the Select Board would move into executive session to discuss strategy respective to collective bargaining. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes , Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald that, pursuant to MGL c.30A Sec. 21(a), Exemption 3, the Select Board would move into executive session to discuss strategy respective to collective bargaining. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes , Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: James MacDonald)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Coughlin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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