MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 9, 2023
13 recorded votes, 13 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
SELECT BOARD, TOWN OF DEDHAM, NOVEMBER 9, 2023 P. 1
Approve the consent agenda, including gift acceptances ($200 from MA Daughters of American Colonists to Endicott Estate
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the consent agenda, including gift acceptances ($200 from MA Daughters of American Colonists to Endicott Estate; $5,000 from Dedham Land Trust for Wigwam Pond cleanup efforts; $41,500 from Willard Roofing for the Powder House roof replacement and repair work); Drainlayers (Ed Hart Title V Service LLC & Minkin Construction); Request from Blissport Meadery for license to sell wines at Dedham Winter Market; Request from Town Green Fundraising Committee for banners on fence at 600 High Street. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the consent agenda, including gift acceptances ($200 from MA Daughters of American Colonists to Endicott Estate; $5,000 from Dedham Land Trust for Wigwam Pond cleanup efforts; $41,500 from Willard Roofing for the Powder House roof replacement and repair work); Drainlayers (Ed Hart Title V Service LLC & Minkin Construction); Request from Blissport Meadery for license to sell wines at Dedham Winter Market; Request from Town Green Fundraising Committee for banners on fence at 600 High Street. Motion carried..”
PUBLIC HEARING: CHANGE OF LOCATION
Approve the request from Anthony's Wine and Spirits for a change of location from 258 Bussey Street to 243 Bussey Street
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the request from Anthony's Wine and Spirits for a change of location from 258 Bussey Street to 243 Bussey Street. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the request from Anthony's Wine and Spirits for a change of location from 258 Bussey Street to 243 Bussey Street. Motion carried..”
Approve the request from Grateful Dedham Diner, 573 High Street, for a change of manager from Bob Demarais to Belkis Martinez
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the request from Grateful Dedham Diner, 573 High Street, for a change of manager from Bob Demarais to Belkis Martinez. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the request from Grateful Dedham Diner, 573 High Street, for a change of manager from Bob Demarais to Belkis Martinez. Motion carried..”
DISCUSSION AND VOTE WITH TOWN ENGINEER
Approve a request from MAS Building and Bridge with respect to urgency for public safety to amend Part I, Schedule No. 1 of the traffic regulations to adopt restrictions along the southerly side...
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve a request from MAS Building and Bridge with respect to urgency for public safety to amend Part I, Schedule No. 1 of the traffic regulations to adopt restrictions along the southerly side of Colburn Street from Bussey Street to Emmett Avenue. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve a request from MAS Building and Bridge with respect to urgency for public safety to amend Part I, Schedule No. 1 of the traffic regulations to adopt restrictions along the southerly side of Colburn Street from Bussey Street to Emmett Avenue. Motion carried..”
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: CANNABIS WORKING GROUP
Appoint Mr. Josh Donati as the Select Board's representative to the Cannabis Working Group
On a motion duly made, it was voted to appoint Mr. Josh Donati as the Select Board's representative to the Cannabis Working Group. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to appoint Mr. Josh Donati as the Select Board's representative to the Cannabis Working Group. Motion carried..”
SELECT BOARD POSITIONS ON WARRANT ARTICLES
Concur with the recommendations of the Finance and Warrant Committee for all the articles except Articles 3, 6, 16, 18 and 19
On a motion duly made, it was voted to concur with the recommendations of the Finance and Warrant Committee for all the articles except Articles 3, 6, 16, 18 and 19. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to concur with the recommendations of the Finance and Warrant Committee for all the articles except Articles 3, 6, 16, 18 and 19. Motion carried..”
Concur with the recommendations of the Finance and Warrant Committee for Article 3
On a motion duly made, it was voted to concur with the recommendations of the Finance and Warrant Committee for Article 3. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to concur with the recommendations of the Finance and Warrant Committee for Article 3. Motion carried..”
Concur with the recommendations of the Finance and Warrant Committee for Article 6
On a motion duly made, it was voted to concur with the recommendations of the Finance and Warrant Committee for Article 6. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to concur with the recommendations of the Finance and Warrant Committee for Article 6. Motion carried..”
Concur with the recommendations of the Finance and Warrant Committee for Article 16
On a motion duly made, it was voted to concur with the recommendations of the Finance and Warrant Committee for Article 16. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to concur with the recommendations of the Finance and Warrant Committee for Article 16. Motion carried..”
Concur with the recommendations of the Finance and Warrant Committee for Article 18
On a motion duly made, it was voted to concur with the recommendations of the Finance and Warrant Committee for Article 18. Motion carried, 4-1.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to concur with the recommendations of the Finance and Warrant Committee for Article 18. Motion carried, 4-1..”
Defer the Board's position on Article 19 until the Town Meeting of November 11, 2023
On a motion duly made, it was voted to defer the Board's position on Article 19 until the Town Meeting of November 11, 2023. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to defer the Board's position on Article 19 until the Town Meeting of November 11, 2023. Motion carried..”
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On a motion duly made, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a): (1) Subsection 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a...
On a motion duly made, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a): (1) Subsection 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a): (1) Subsection 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Motion carried..”
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.
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..”
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