MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 8, 2024
8 recorded votes, 8 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 that includes e Gift acceptances DYC (Holiday program $175, and Ripples of Hope $17,500) e Endicott Estate (DJWC $200 and Retired Men's Club $200) e Library (Richard...
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the consent agenda that includes e Gift acceptances DYC (Holiday program $175, and Ripples of Hope $17,500) e Endicott Estate (DJWC $200 and Retired Men's Club $200) e Library (Richard Aube $10 and Friends of Dedham Library $1,344) e Town Green (PM Productions $500) e A ratification of the one-day license issued to Castle Island Brewery on January 25, 2024 e A vote to reconsider Change of Manager for Forklift Corporation doing business as Grateful Dedham Diner Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the consent agenda that includes e Gift acceptances DYC (Holiday program $175, and Ripples of Hope $17,500) e Endicott Estate (DJWC $200 and Retired Men's Club $200) e Library (Richard Aube $10 and Friends of Dedham Library $1,344) e Town Green (PM Productions $500) e A ratification of the one-day license issued to Castle Island Brewery on January 25, 2024 e A vote to reconsider Change of Manager for Forklift Corporation doing business as Grateful Dedham Diner Motion carried..”
RELEASE OF COVENANT 262/265 MEADOWBROOK ROAD
Approve the release of the restrictive covenant held by the Town of Dedham in land on Meadowbrook Road identified as Lots 89, 90, and 91 on Land Court Plan No. 5837-32 and filed with the Norfolk...
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the release of the restrictive covenant held by the Town of Dedham in land on Meadowbrook Road identified as Lots 89, 90, and 91 on Land Court Plan No. 5837-32 and filed with the Norfolk Registry District of the Land Court on certificate No. 170124 as document No. 1187139 and to authorize the Chair to execute on the Board's behalf a Release of Grant of Restrictive Covenant in the form presented granting such release. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the release of the restrictive covenant held by the Town of Dedham in land on Meadowbrook Road identified as Lots 89, 90, and 91 on Land Court Plan No. 5837-32 and filed with the Norfolk Registry District of the Land Court on certificate No. 170124 as document No. 1187139 and to authorize the Chair to execute on the Board's behalf a Release of Grant of Restrictive Covenant in the form presented granting such release. Motion carried..”
DISCUSSION OF SANCTIONS - IL MASSIMO RISTORANTE
Find that the licensee, Joest LLC d/b/a Il Ristorante Massimo of Legacy Place, 400 Legacy Place, Dedham, did violate Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 138, §34 [sale or delivery of alcohol to a...
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to find that the licensee, Joest LLC d/b/a Il Ristorante Massimo of Legacy Place, 400 Legacy Place, Dedham, did violate Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 138, §34 [sale or delivery of alcohol to a person under 21 years of age], 204 CMR 2.05(2) [permitting any disorder, disturbance or illegality of any kind to take place in or on the licensed premises], and/or the Rules and Regulations for Holders of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses in the Town of Dedham ("Rules") #21 [sale or delivery to person under 21 years of age]. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved to find that the licensee, Joest LLC d/b/a Il Ristorante Massimo of Legacy Place, 400 Legacy Place, Dedham, did violate Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 138, §34 [sale or delivery of alcohol to a person under 21 years of age], 204 CMR 2.05(2) [permitting any disorder, disturbance or illegality of any kind to take place in or on the licensed premises], and/or the Rules and Regulations for Holders of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses in the Town of Dedham ("Rules") #21 [sale or delivery to person under 21 years of age]. Motion carried..”
Regulations for Holders of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses in the Town of Dedham
The All Alcohol Restaurant License issued to Joest LLC d/b/a Il Ristorante Massimo of Legacy Place, 400 Legacy Place, Dedham be suspended for a period of three (3) days
On a motion duly made, it was resolved that the All Alcohol Restaurant License issued to Joest LLC d/b/a Il Ristorante Massimo of Legacy Place, 400 Legacy Place, Dedham be suspended for a period of three (3) days; two (2) days to be held in abeyance for a period of one (1) year, said one (1) year to expire February 9, 2025 and one (1) day to be served, said one day to be served on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved that the All Alcohol Restaurant License issued to Joest LLC d/b/a Il Ristorante Massimo of Legacy Place, 400 Legacy Place, Dedham be suspended for a period of three (3) days; two (2) days to be held in abeyance for a period of one (1) year, said one (1) year to expire February 9, 2025 and one (1) day to be served, said one day to be served on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Motion carried..”
ADOPTION OF NEWLY REVISED FINANCIAL POLICIES
Approve the updated financial policies for the Town of Dedham as revised and voted on by the Financial Policy Study Committee on February 1, 2024
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the updated financial policies for the Town of Dedham as revised and voted on by the Financial Policy Study Committee on February 1, 2024. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the updated financial policies for the Town of Dedham as revised and voted on by the Financial Policy Study Committee on February 1, 2024. Motion carried..”
WATER STUDY
Approve the goals and objectives of the Water Resource Advisory Committee as presented
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the goals and objectives of the Water Resource Advisory Committee as presented. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the goals and objectives of the Water Resource Advisory Committee as presented. Motion carried..”
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On a motion duly made, the board entered into executive session pursuant to MGL c.30A Sec
On a motion duly made, the board entered into executive session pursuant to MGL c.30A Sec. 21(a) Exemptions 2 (to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel; (b) Sub-section 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 - threatened ligitation; (c) Subsection 4 - to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto; and (d) Subsection 7 - to comply with any general or special law, specifically G.L. c.214, Section 1B "Right to Privacy". Motion carried via roll call.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, the board entered into executive session pursuant to MGL c.30A Sec. 21(a) Exemptions 2 (to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel; (b) Sub-section 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 - threatened ligitation; (c) Subsection 4 - to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto; and (d) Subsection 7 - to comply with any general or special law, specifically G.L. c.214, Section 1B "Right to Privacy". Motion carried via roll call..”
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business for the Select Board to transact
On a motion duly made and carried unanimously, it was resolved that there was no further business for the Select Board to transact.
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 for the Select Board to transact..”
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