MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 27, 2024
12 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: James MacDonald, Dennis Teehan, Dimitria Sullivan, Josh Donati
Absent: Erin Boles Welsh
Every vote, in order
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda that includes e Fairbanks Garden Club sign locations for May 11 plant sale e Gift acceptance for Youth Comm., $5,000 from Smith-Chmiel Family Foundation e Drainlayer...
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the consent agenda that includes e Fairbanks Garden Club sign locations for May 11 plant sale e Gift acceptance for Youth Comm., $5,000 from Smith-Chmiel Family Foundation e Drainlayer approval (Michael Shea Co. Inc.) e Ride for Food October 6, 2024, one-day liquor license (DLIT, April 18, 2024, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) 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 Fairbanks Garden Club sign locations for May 11 plant sale e Gift acceptance for Youth Comm., $5,000 from Smith-Chmiel Family Foundation e Drainlayer approval (Michael Shea Co. Inc.) e Ride for Food October 6, 2024, one-day liquor license (DLIT, April 18, 2024, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) Motion carried..”
Approve an item not on the agenda
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve an item not on the agenda; a request for the MBACC for the open studio event on April 27 and 28, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with various banners and signs for the event from April 1, 2024, to April 29, 2024, signage at Town Hall on the event dates, and permission to utilize High Street parking lot for overflow parking. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve an item not on the agenda; a request for the MBACC for the open studio event on April 27 and 28, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with various banners and signs for the event from April 1, 2024, to April 29, 2024, signage at Town Hall on the event dates, and permission to utilize High Street parking lot for overflow parking. Motion carried..”
EARLY VOTING FOR APRIL 13, 2024, TOWN ELECTION
Approve Mr. Paul Munchbach's request for early voting for the April 13, 2024, town election on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 304 of Dedham Town Hall
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve Mr. Paul Munchbach's request for early voting for the April 13, 2024, town election on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 304 of Dedham Town Hall. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve Mr. Paul Munchbach's request for early voting for the April 13, 2024, town election on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 304 of Dedham Town Hall. Motion carried..”
PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST FOR CLASS 2 LICENSE FROM BOSTONYAN AUTO GROUP
Close the public hearing
On a motion duly made, it was resolved 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 resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried..”
Approve the issuance of a Class 2 license to Bostonyan Auto Group doing business as Bostonyan Auto Group, 150 Milton Street, Dedham, with the following restrictions: exterior displays for 11...
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the issuance of a Class 2 license to Bostonyan Auto Group doing business as Bostonyan Auto Group, 150 Milton Street, Dedham, with the following restrictions: exterior displays for 11 vehicles, interior displays for seven vehicles, and prohibit banners and signs on all vehicles. 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 issuance of a Class 2 license to Bostonyan Auto Group doing business as Bostonyan Auto Group, 150 Milton Street, Dedham, with the following restrictions: exterior displays for 11 vehicles, interior displays for seven vehicles, and prohibit banners and signs on all vehicles. Motion carried..”
POLICY REVISIONS AND PROPOSED FUTURE TIP PROJECT
Approve the recommended pavement management plan and improvements for CY 2025 and CY 2026
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the recommended pavement management plan and improvements for CY 2025 and CY 2026. 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 recommended pavement management plan and improvements for CY 2025 and CY 2026. Motion carried..”
Approve the recommended traffic-calming policy revisions from the Transportation Advisory Committee as listed on March 12, 2024
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the recommended traffic-calming policy revisions from the Transportation Advisory Committee as listed on March 12, 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 recommended traffic-calming policy revisions from the Transportation Advisory Committee as listed on March 12, 2024. Motion carried..”
Support the request of the Director of Engineering Jason Mammone for a future TIP project at the east Dedham square and Milton Street area
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to support the request of the Director of Engineering Jason Mammone for a future TIP project at the east Dedham square and Milton Street area. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved to support the request of the Director of Engineering Jason Mammone for a future TIP project at the east Dedham square and Milton Street area. Motion carried..”
COMMITTEE
Nominate Elena Taurasi and Stephen Guerriero as eligible candidates for the Conservation Commission position for a two-year term until 2026
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to nominate Elena Taurasi and Stephen Guerriero as eligible candidates for the Conservation Commission position for a two-year term until 2026. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved to nominate Elena Taurasi and Stephen Guerriero as eligible candidates for the Conservation Commission position for a two-year term until 2026. Motion carried..”
Nominate Nathan and Steven as eligible candidates for the Conservation Commission position for a three-year term until 2027
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to nominate Nathan and Steven as eligible candidates for the Conservation Commission position for a three-year term until 2027. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved to nominate Nathan and Steven as eligible candidates for the Conservation Commission position for a three-year term until 2027. Motion carried..”
Appoint William Shaw McDermott and Kelsey Pieper to the at-large seats on the Water Resources Study Committee
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to appoint William Shaw McDermott and Kelsey Pieper to the at-large seats on the Water Resources Study Committee.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved to appoint William Shaw McDermott and Kelsey Pieper to the at-large seats on the Water Resources Study Committee..”
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 8:30 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 8:30 p.m. DISCLAIMER The above minutes should be used as a summary of the motions passed and issues discussed at the,meeting..”
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