MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 29, 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
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda, including • gift acceptances ($100 from Daughters of the American Revolution for Endicott Estate
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the consent agenda, including • gift acceptances ($100 from Daughters of the American Revolution for Endicott Estate; $5000 from Dedham Rotary to COA) • annual Menorah Lighting & Car Parade on December 12, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. • one-day license (MBACC Open Studios, December 9, 2023, and December 10, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) • approval of 268A Exemption for Annalisa Ray Block Party on Carol Drive on December 9, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. • approval of Meeting Minutes before December 14, 2023: July 13, 2023, July 17, 2023, November 13, 2023, and the Executive Session Minutes before December 13, 2023, and April 18, 2023. 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 ($100 from Daughters of the American Revolution for Endicott Estate; $5000 from Dedham Rotary to COA) • annual Menorah Lighting & Car Parade on December 12, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. • one-day license (MBACC Open Studios, December 9, 2023, and December 10, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) • approval of 268A Exemption for Annalisa Ray Block Party on Carol Drive on December 9, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. • approval of Meeting Minutes before December 14, 2023: July 13, 2023, July 17, 2023, November 13, 2023, and the Executive Session Minutes before December 13, 2023, and April 18, 2023. Motion carried..”
PUBLIC HEARING: FISCAL YEAR 2024 CLASSIFICATION HEARING
Close the public hearing
On a motion duly made, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..”
Continue classification for the town of Dedham
On a motion duly made, it was voted to continue classification for the town of Dedham. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to continue classification for the town of Dedham. Motion carried..”
Approve the tax shift of 1.75 for the fiscal year 2024
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the tax shift of 1.75 for the fiscal year 2024. 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 tax shift of 1.75 for the fiscal year 2024. Motion carried..”
COMMISSION
Approve Princess-Adanna Nwachukwu as student representative to the Human Rights Commission
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve Princess-Adanna Nwachukwu as student representative to the Human Rights Commission. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve Princess-Adanna Nwachukwu as student representative to the Human Rights Commission. Motion carried..”
PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR WINE AND MALT RESTAURANT LICENSE
Approve the issuance of a wine and malt license for Bangkok Thai Street Food d/b/a 29 Bistro, 29 Bryant Street, Dedham
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the issuance of a wine and malt license for Bangkok Thai Street Food d/b/a 29 Bistro, 29 Bryant Street, Dedham. 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 issuance of a wine and malt license for Bangkok Thai Street Food d/b/a 29 Bistro, 29 Bryant Street, Dedham. Motion carried..”
Approve the appointment of Natthasit Nimitsakulchai as manager of record for 29 Bistro
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the appointment of Natthasit Nimitsakulchai as manager of record for 29 Bistro. 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 appointment of Natthasit Nimitsakulchai as manager of record for 29 Bistro. Motion carried..”
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: CALL FOR LIQUOR HEARINGS
Schedule compliance failure hearings for Capital Grille, Il Massimo, Dedham House of Pizza, TGI Friday's and Hooters in January, 2024
On a motion duly made, it was voted to schedule compliance failure hearings for Capital Grille, Il Massimo, Dedham House of Pizza, TGI Friday's and Hooters in January, 2024. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to schedule compliance failure hearings for Capital Grille, Il Massimo, Dedham House of Pizza, TGI Friday's and Hooters in January, 2024. Motion carried..”
MEETING
Close the warrant for the 2024 Spring Town Meeting on February 16, 2024
On a motion duly made, it was voted to close the warrant for the 2024 Spring Town Meeting on February 16, 2024. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to close the warrant for the 2024 Spring Town Meeting on February 16, 2024. Motion carried..”
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: RENEWAL OF ALL LICENSES FOR 2024
Approve the renewal of the following licenses for 2024 in the Town of Dedham: All Alcohol Restaurant and Package Store Licenses Wine and Malt Restaurant and Package Store Licenses
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the renewal of the following licenses for 2024 in the Town of Dedham: All Alcohol Restaurant and Package Store Licenses Wine and Malt Restaurant and Package Store Licenses; Innholder, Veterans and Club Licenses; Common Victualer Licenses; ClassI, II and III Licenses; Second-Hand Dealer SELECT BOARD, TOWN OF DEDHAM, NOVEMBER 29, 2023 P. 3 Licenses; Sunday and Secular Day Music and Dancing Licenses; Entertainment Licenses; Automatic Amusement Licenses; Theater Licenses. 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 renewal of the following licenses for 2024 in the Town of Dedham: All Alcohol Restaurant and Package Store Licenses Wine and Malt Restaurant and Package Store Licenses; Innholder, Veterans and Club Licenses; Common Victualer Licenses; ClassI, II and III Licenses; Second-Hand Dealer SELECT BOARD, TOWN OF DEDHAM, NOVEMBER 29, 2023 P. 3 Licenses; Sunday and Secular Day Music and Dancing Licenses; Entertainment Licenses; Automatic Amusement Licenses; Theater Licenses. Motion carried..”
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
Approve the creation of a District Improvement Financing (DIF) Oversight Committee comprised of two members of the Select Board and two members of the Planning Board
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the creation of a District Improvement Financing (DIF) Oversight Committee comprised of two members of the Select Board and two members of the Planning Board. 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 creation of a District Improvement Financing (DIF) Oversight Committee comprised of two members of the Select Board and two members of the Planning Board. 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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