MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 11, 2024
9 recorded votes, 9 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 Drainlayer approval for Minkin Construction e Request from Dedham School of Music for a community piano on the sidewalk in front of Blue Bunny from May...
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the consent agenda that includes e Drainlayer approval for Minkin Construction e Request from Dedham School of Music for a community piano on the sidewalk in front of Blue Bunny from May 24, 2024, to October 4, 2024 e Block party on Richards Street on June 20, 2024 (rain date June 22, 2024) from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. e Dedham Country Day fourth grade fun run on May 31, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. e Request for MGL 268A/20B exemption for Collen McGourty to perform election- related work for the town e The approval of the regular session meeting minutes dated April 27, 2023, May 11, 2023, June 22, 2023, and August 21, 2023, and the Executive Session minutes dated June 22, 2023, July 13, 2023, August 21, 2023, January 19, 2024, and February 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 consent agenda that includes e Drainlayer approval for Minkin Construction e Request from Dedham School of Music for a community piano on the sidewalk in front of Blue Bunny from May 24, 2024, to October 4, 2024 e Block party on Richards Street on June 20, 2024 (rain date June 22, 2024) from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. e Dedham Country Day fourth grade fun run on May 31, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. e Request for MGL 268A/20B exemption for Collen McGourty to perform election- related work for the town e The approval of the regular session meeting minutes dated April 27, 2023, May 11, 2023, June 22, 2023, and August 21, 2023, and the Executive Session minutes dated June 22, 2023, July 13, 2023, August 21, 2023, January 19, 2024, and February 12, 2024. Motion carried..”
LOAN OF 2024 BONDS
Approve the sale of $4,070,000 general obligation municipal purpose loan of 2024 bonds of the town dated April 17, 2024, (the "Bonds") to Piper Sandler & Co
Ona motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the sale of $4,070,000 general obligation municipal purpose loan of 2024 bonds of the town dated April 17, 2024, (the "Bonds") to Piper Sandler & Co. at the price of $4,400,780.65 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The bonds shall be payable on April 15 of the years and in principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates as specified in the attached vote of the Select Board. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Ona motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the sale of $4,070,000 general obligation municipal purpose loan of 2024 bonds of the town dated April 17, 2024, (the "Bonds") to Piper Sandler & Co. at the price of $4,400,780.65 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The bonds shall be payable on April 15 of the years and in principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates as specified in the attached vote of the Select Board. Motion carried..”
COMMISSION
Confirm the appointment of Lauren Peloquin as youth commission designee to the human rights commission
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to confirm the appointment of Lauren Peloquin as youth commission designee 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 resolved to confirm the appointment of Lauren Peloquin as youth commission designee to the human rights commission. Motion carried..”
REQUEST FROM PLANNING BOARD FOR HONORARY PLAQUES
Approve a request from the Planning Board for plaques honoring two former Planning Board members Ralph Steeves and Robert Aldous
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve a request from the Planning Board for plaques honoring two former Planning Board members Ralph Steeves and Robert Aldous. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve a request from the Planning Board for plaques honoring two former Planning Board members Ralph Steeves and Robert Aldous. Motion carried..”
INSTALLATION OF DELINEATORS AND REQUIRED SIGNAGE
Approve the Needham Street Pilot project as presented and the Pilot to study one Secondary Riverdale neighborhood intersection as presented in the report previously presented to the Select Board
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the Needham Street Pilot project as presented and the Pilot to study one Secondary Riverdale neighborhood intersection as presented in the report previously presented to the Select Board. All contingent on hosting the public meetings. 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 Needham Street Pilot project as presented and the Pilot to study one Secondary Riverdale neighborhood intersection as presented in the report previously presented to the Select Board. All contingent on hosting the public meetings. Motion carried..”
OPEN MEETING LAW COMPLAINT - AVAILABILITY OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
The Board acknowledge receipt of an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Mr. Brian Keaney, and vote to resolve the matter consistent with the Board's discussion at tonight's meeting, as follows a
On a motion duly made, it was resolved that the Board acknowledge receipt of an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Mr. Brian Keaney, and vote to resolve the matter consistent with the Board's discussion at tonight's meeting, as follows a. To bring the written minutes of its meetings current by the end of the Fiscal Year b. To include on the agenda for the first meeting of each month approval of available meeting minutes c. To work in good faith to ensure that recordings of meetings are timely distributed for transcription. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved that the Board acknowledge receipt of an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Mr. Brian Keaney, and vote to resolve the matter consistent with the Board's discussion at tonight's meeting, as follows a. To bring the written minutes of its meetings current by the end of the Fiscal Year b. To include on the agenda for the first meeting of each month approval of available meeting minutes c. To work in good faith to ensure that recordings of meetings are timely distributed for transcription. Motion carried..”
RENEWAL OF CABLE DISCUSSION LICENSE FOR VERIZON NEW ENGLAND
Renew the cable television license for Verizon New England for a term of five years from April 11, 2024, to April 10, 2029
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to renew the cable television license for Verizon New England for a term of five years from April 11, 2024, to April 10, 2029. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved to renew the cable television license for Verizon New England for a term of five years from April 11, 2024, to April 10, 2029. Motion carried..”
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On a motion duly made, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section21(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, Section21(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, Section21(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 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 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 for 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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