MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 10, 2022
13 recorded votes, 12 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
During the meeting:
- James MacDonald joined at 8:15 p.m.
Every vote, in order
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the minutes from the July 7, 2021, Select Board Executive Session
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the minutes from the July 7, 2021, Select Board Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes
Yes: Coughlin, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanJames MacDonald joined the meeting at 8:15 p.m. (the attendance list says “from 8:15 p.m.”) and is not in this roll call, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the minutes from the July 7, 2021, Select Board Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Approve the entertainment licenses for Blue Ribbon BBQ and the Liberty Main Bistro
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the entertainment licenses for Blue Ribbon BBQ and the Liberty Main Bistro. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Yes: Coughlin, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanJames MacDonald joined the meeting at 8:15 p.m. (the attendance list says “from 8:15 p.m.”) and is not in this roll call, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the entertainment licenses for Blue Ribbon BBQ and the Liberty Main Bistro. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Approve the Juneteenth Event on June 18, 2022 at the Endicott Estate from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The motion was
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the Juneteenth Event on June 18, 2022 at the Endicott Estate from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Yes: Coughlin, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanJames MacDonald joined the meeting at 8:15 p.m. (the attendance list says “from 8:15 p.m.”) and is not in this roll call, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the Juneteenth Event on June 18, 2022 at the Endicott Estate from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Approve the One Day Beer and Wine for James Joyce Ramble and Take a Walk occurring on April 4, 2022
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the One Day Beer and Wine for James Joyce Ramble and Take a Walk occurring on April 4, 2022. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Yes: Coughlin, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanJames MacDonald joined the meeting at 8:15 p.m. (the attendance list says “from 8:15 p.m.”) and is not in this roll call, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the One Day Beer and Wine for James Joyce Ramble and Take a Walk occurring on April 4, 2022. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Approve the change of date for Big Dan's Kids Mile to March 26, 2022
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the change of date for Big Dan's Kids Mile to March 26, 2022. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes . Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Lo Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Yes: Coughlin, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanJames MacDonald joined the meeting at 8:15 p.m. (the attendance list says “from 8:15 p.m.”) and is not in this roll call, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the change of date for Big Dan's Kids Mile to March 26, 2022. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes . Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Lo Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Lo
Approve the Great Strikes Walk at the Endicott Estate on May 22, 2022
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the Great Strikes Walk at the Endicott Estate on May 22, 2022. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Yes: Coughlin, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanJames MacDonald joined the meeting at 8:15 p.m. (the attendance list says “from 8:15 p.m.”) and is not in this roll call, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the Great Strikes Walk at the Endicott Estate on May 22, 2022. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Approve the signage for Fairbanks Garden Club Plant Sale on March 7, 2022
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the signage for Fairbanks Garden Club Plant Sale on March 7, 2022. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan , Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Yes: Coughlin, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanJames MacDonald joined the meeting at 8:15 p.m. (the attendance list says “from 8:15 p.m.”) and is not in this roll call, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the signage for Fairbanks Garden Club Plant Sale on March 7, 2022. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan , Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sarah MacDonald)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: SPECIAL LEGISLATION
Submit to the general court the special legislation to address the specific situation created by the town's 2003 acceptance of Mass general law chapter 31, section 58a, where a qualified candidate...
Motion made by Ms. MacDonald moved to submit to the general court the special legislation to address the specific situation created by the town's 2003 acceptance of Mass general law chapter 31, section 58a, where a qualified candidate would otherwise be prohibited from being eligible for original appointment as a police officer and in connection therewith to request that the Governor submit such bill in accordance with the provisions of section 8 of the home rule amendment where this matters of great import to the town and requires immediate action and to authorize the town manager to take such action to effectuate this vote. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Yes: Coughlin, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanJames MacDonald joined the meeting at 8:15 p.m. (the attendance list says “from 8:15 p.m.”) and is not in this roll call, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“motion made by Ms. MacDonald moved to submit to the general court the special legislation to address the specific situation created by the town's 2003 acceptance of Mass general law chapter 31, section 58a, where a qualified candidate would otherwise be prohibited from being eligible for original appointment as a police officer and in connection therewith to request that the Governor submit such bill in accordance with the provisions of section 8 of the home rule amendment where this matters of great import to the town and requires immediate action and to authorize the town manager to take such action to effectuate this vote. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Teehan)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: LAYOUT OF BONHAM ROAD
Resolved to approve the alteration to the layout for 116 Bonham Road as laid out in the Revised Right of Way plan dated March 4, 2022
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald resolved to approve the alteration to the layout for 116 Bonham Road as laid out in the Revised Right of Way plan dated March 4, 2022. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes , Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Yes: Coughlin, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanJames MacDonald joined the meeting at 8:15 p.m. (the attendance list says “from 8:15 p.m.”) and is not in this roll call, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald resolved to approve the alteration to the layout for 116 Bonham Road as laid out in the Revised Right of Way plan dated March 4, 2022. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes , Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Teehan)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: INCOME LIMITS FOR SENIOR TAX WORK OFF PROGRAM 2
Approve an increase to income limits for the senior tax work off program to $45,000 for an individual and $55,000 for ) married couples
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald it was resolved to approve an increase to income limits for the senior tax work off program to $45,000 for an individual and $55,000 for ) married couples. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes . Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Yes: Coughlin, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanJames MacDonald joined the meeting at 8:15 p.m. (the attendance list says “from 8:15 p.m.”) and is not in this roll call, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald it was resolved to approve an increase to income limits for the senior tax work off program to $45,000 for an individual and $55,000 for ) married couples. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes . Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Appoint Mr. David Ward to the Sustainability Advisory Committee for a term of one year, expiring in March 2023
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin it was resolved to appoint Mr. David Ward to the Sustainability Advisory Committee for a term of one year, expiring in March 2023. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes , Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Yes: Coughlin, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanJames MacDonald joined the meeting at 8:15 p.m. (the attendance list says “from 8:15 p.m.”) and is not in this roll call, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin it was resolved to appoint Mr. David Ward to the Sustainability Advisory Committee for a term of one year, expiring in March 2023. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes , Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Teehan)
Reappoint Mr. Lee Haffery to the Sustainability Advisory Committee for a term of three years, expiring in March, 2025
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald it was resolved to reappoint Mr. Lee Haffery to the Sustainability Advisory Committee for a term of three years, expiring in March, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes . , Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Yes: Coughlin, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanJames MacDonald joined the meeting at 8:15 p.m. (the attendance list says “from 8:15 p.m.”) and is not in this roll call, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald it was resolved to reappoint Mr. Lee Haffery to the Sustainability Advisory Committee for a term of three years, expiring in March, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes . , Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
11, MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Into executive session to discuss strategy respective to collective bargaining
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. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes . James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes 2 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. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes . James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes 2 Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
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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