MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 24, 2022
12 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
Amend the consent agenda to include a donation of $850 from the Bloom family towards a tree in Manor Playground for a tree
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to amend the consent agenda to include a donation of $850 from the Bloom family towards a tree in Manor Playground for a tree. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes 2 Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to amend the consent agenda to include a donation of $850 from the Bloom family towards a tree in Manor Playground for a tree. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes 2 Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dennis Teehan Yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
James A. MacDonald Yes 2
Approve the new dates for filming on Needham Street for April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2022
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the new dates for filming on Needham Street for April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2022. 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 to approve the new dates for filming on Needham Street for April 3, 2022 and April 4, 2022. 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)
Approve the Bay State Antique Auto Show at the Endicott Estate on July 10, 2022
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the Bay State Antique Auto Show at the Endicott Estate on July 10, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roli 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 to approve the Bay State Antique Auto Show at the Endicott Estate on July 10, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roli 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)
Approve a gift of $50 to the Dedham Library from Elisabeth Compagnone and a gift of $850 from the Bloom family for a tree in Manor Playground
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve a gift of $50 to the Dedham Library from Elisabeth Compagnone and a gift of $850 from the Bloom family for a tree in Manor Playground. 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 to approve a gift of $50 to the Dedham Library from Elisabeth Compagnone and a gift of $850 from the Bloom family for a tree in Manor Playground. 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)
Approve the confirmation of Leslie Satler as Youth Commission Board representative to the human Rights Commission
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the confirmation of Leslie Satler as Youth Commission Board representative to the human Rights Commission. 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 to approve the confirmation of Leslie Satler as Youth Commission Board representative to the human Rights Commission. 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)
DESIGNATION
Support the filing of an application to the national register district to designate the parcel identified in the Mother Brook area as historic
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin made a motion to support the filing of an application to the national register district to designate the parcel identified in the Mother Brook area as historic. 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 made a motion to support the filing of an application to the national register district to designate the parcel identified in the Mother Brook area as historic. 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)
8.: DISCUSSION AND VOTE: MUNICIPAL BONDS 2
Authorize the FY22 municipal bonds
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald it was resolved to authorize the FY22 municipal bonds. 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 it was resolved to authorize the FY22 municipal bonds. 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)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: DEDHAM GREEN
Appropriate $2.5 million for the total cost of the design, engineering, construction, and outfitting of the town green on and about - 600 High Street, the location where the police station...
A motion was made by Dr. Teehan it was resolved to appropriate $2.5 million for the total cost of the design, engineering, construction, and outfitting of the town green on and about - 600 High Street, the location where the police station currently sits, including but not limited to e the cost of demolition and removal or any structures e site preparation, including but not limited to, pedestrian and traffic safety improvements and the possible conversion of parking spots ¢ as funding. Therefore, to authorize the treasurer with the approval of the Select Board to borrow said funds pursuant to general law chapter 44, 7, or 8, or any other enabling authority to issue notes and bonds therefore to transfer such property from the Select Board for those purposes for which it is presently held for the care, custody, and control for the Select Board park purposes and to dedicate this property to those purposes under the provisions of general law chapter 45, section 3, and further that the Select Board and town manager be authorized to submit on behalf of the town any and all applications deemed necessary for grants and reimbursements from the Common Wealth of Massachusetts or the United States under the Federal Land and Water Conversation Fund Act or any other federal or state programs in any way connected with the scope of this article and further do authorize said Board, commission and manager as appropriate enter into all agreements and executed any and all instruments as may be
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Dr. Teehan it was resolved to appropriate $2.5 million for the total cost of the design, engineering, construction, and outfitting of the town green on and about - 600 High Street, the location where the police station currently sits, including but not limited to e the cost of demolition and removal or any structures e site preparation, including but not limited to, pedestrian and traffic safety improvements and the possible conversion of parking spots ¢ as funding. Therefore, to authorize the treasurer with the approval of the Select Board to borrow said funds pursuant to general law chapter 44, 7, or 8, or any other enabling authority to issue notes and bonds therefore to transfer such property from the Select Board for those purposes for which it is presently held for the care, custody, and control for the Select Board park purposes and to dedicate this property to those purposes under the provisions of general law chapter 45, section 3, and further that the Select Board and town manager be authorized to submit on behalf of the town any and all applications deemed necessary for grants and reimbursements from the Common Wealth of Massachusetts or the United States under the Federal Land and Water Conversation Fund Act or any other federal or state programs in any way connected with the scope of this article and further do authorize said Board, commission and manager as appropriate enter into all agreements and executed any and all instruments as may be necessary to effectuate and implement the vote taken here. 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: Teehan, second: James MacDonald)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: OUTDOOR DINING 2022
Approve the recommendation of outdoor dining of the outdoor dining working group to begin outdoor dining on April 15, 2022 and that the installation and costs of the ramps be the cost of the...
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald it was resolved to approve the recommendation of outdoor dining of the outdoor dining working group to begin outdoor dining on April 15, 2022 and that the installation and costs of the ramps be the cost of the business owner to meet the requirements of the health department. 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.
The minutes name James MacDonald as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald it was resolved to approve the recommendation of outdoor dining of the outdoor dining working group to begin outdoor dining on April 15, 2022 and that the installation and costs of the ramps be the cost of the business owner to meet the requirements of the health department. 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: James MacDonald)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: MPS CONTRACT
Authorize the town manager to notify MPS that the town will not be extending the contract for an additional four years
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald it was resolved to authorize the town manager to notify MPS that the town will not be extending the contract for an additional four years. - 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 it was resolved to authorize the town manager to notify MPS that the town will not be extending the contract for an additional four years. - 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)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: TOWN MANAGER'S CONTRACT RENEWAL
Renew the Town Manager contract for a period of five years
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald it was resolved to renew the Town Manager contract for a period of five years. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll cali 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 it was resolved to renew the Town Manager contract for a period of five years. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll cali 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)
MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Into executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property that the chair declares an open meeting may be detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the...
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin that, pursuant to MGL c.30A Sec. 21(a), Exemption 3, the Select Board would move into executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property that the chair declares an open meeting may be detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. 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 2 Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin that, pursuant to MGL c.30A Sec. 21(a), Exemption 3, the Select Board would move into executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property that the chair declares an open meeting may be detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. 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 2 Dennis Teehan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, 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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