MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 14, 2023
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: James MacDonald, Dennis Teehan, Dimitria Sullivan, Erin Boles Welsh, Josh Donati
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve adding two items to the consent agenda: a sign in support of the food pantry by the Rotary Club of Dedham and a wine vendor at the farmer's market
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was resolved to approve adding two items to the consent agenda: a sign in support of the food pantry by the Rotary Club of Dedham and a wine vendor at the farmer's market. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was resolved to approve adding two items to the consent agenda: a sign in support of the food pantry by the Rotary Club of Dedham and a wine vendor at the farmer's market. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
Approve the consent agenda items, as amended
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Dr. Teehan, it was resolved to approve the consent agenda items, as amended. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Dr. Teehan, it was resolved to approve the consent agenda items, as amended. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Teehan)
VIOLATION HEARING FOR REBEL RESTAURANTS
Close the public hearing portion of the meeting
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Teehan, it was resolved to close the public hearing portion of the meeting. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Teehan, it was resolved to close the public hearing portion of the meeting. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Teehan)
Approve confirming that a liquor violation occurred at Temazcal Tequila Cantina
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Donati, it was resolved to approve confirming that a liquor violation occurred at Temazcal Tequila Cantina. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Donati, it was resolved to approve confirming that a liquor violation occurred at Temazcal Tequila Cantina. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Donati)
Approve issuing a warning to Temazcal Tequila Cantina for the liquor violation on May 4, 2023
On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve issuing a warning to Temazcal Tequila Cantina for the liquor violation on May 4, 2023. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve issuing a warning to Temazcal Tequila Cantina for the liquor violation on May 4, 2023. Motion carried..” (Motion: Welsh, second: Sullivan)
Approve the animal control inter-municipal agreement with Westwood Town, with potential future revisions
On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the animal control inter-municipal agreement with Westwood Town, with potential future revisions. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the animal control inter-municipal agreement with Westwood Town, with potential future revisions. Motion carried..” (Motion: Welsh, second: Sullivan)
SELECT BOARD POLICIES
Approve the Select Board Goals and Standards policy, as amended
On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Mr. Teehan, it was resolved to approve the Select Board Goals and Standards policy, as amended. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Mr. Teehan, it was resolved to approve the Select Board Goals and Standards policy, as amended. Motion carried..” (Motion: Welsh, second: Teehan)
Approve the Public Sessions policy, as presented
On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Mr. Teehan, it was resolved to approve the Public Sessions policy, as presented. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Mr. Teehan, it was resolved to approve the Public Sessions policy, as presented. Motion carried..” (Motion: Welsh, second: Teehan)
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business of the Select Board to transact
On a motion duly made and carried unanimously, it was resolved that there was no further business of the Select Board to transact; the meeting was closed at 8:12 p.m. DISCLAIMER The above minutes should be used as a summary of the motions passed and issues discussed at the meeting.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and carried unanimously, it was resolved that there was no further business of the Select Board to transact; the meeting was closed at 8:12 p.m. DISCLAIMER The above minutes should be used as a summary of the motions passed and issues discussed at the meeting..”
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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