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May 9, 2024
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Dennis Teehan, Erin Boles Welsh, James MacDonald, Dimitria Sullivan, Josh Donati
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the following consent agenda items e Dedham Moose Lodge for outdoor alcohol service for annual horseshoe league on multiple dates from May through September e Signage locations for Dedham...
On a motion made by Mr. Donati, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the following consent agenda items e Dedham Moose Lodge for outdoor alcohol service for annual horseshoe league on multiple dates from May through September e Signage locations for Dedham Porchfest e Blisspoint Meadery for Wine and Malt License for Dedham Farmer's Market (June 12, 2024, until October 30, 2024) e Gift acceptance of furniture from Officer Gallery International e Four on the 4th Rally for Sally (July 4, 2024) e To use a portion of Keystone Lot for Brownie/Girl Scout Troup food drive to benefit Dedham Food Pantry (May 18, 2024) e Approval of meeting minutes Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Donati, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the following consent agenda items e Dedham Moose Lodge for outdoor alcohol service for annual horseshoe league on multiple dates from May through September e Signage locations for Dedham Porchfest e Blisspoint Meadery for Wine and Malt License for Dedham Farmer's Market (June 12, 2024, until October 30, 2024) e Gift acceptance of furniture from Officer Gallery International e Four on the 4th Rally for Sally (July 4, 2024) e To use a portion of Keystone Lot for Brownie/Girl Scout Troup food drive to benefit Dedham Food Pantry (May 18, 2024) e Approval of meeting minutes Motion carried..” (Motion: Donati, second: James MacDonald)
Approve Dedham Square Circle Summer Stroll on July 18, 2024
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve Dedham Square Circle Summer Stroll on July 18, 2024. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve Dedham Square Circle Summer Stroll on July 18, 2024. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
THE 2024 SPRING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding Article 1, Articles 5 to 13, and Article 16
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding Article 1, Articles 5 to 13, and Article 16. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding Article 1, Articles 5 to 13, and Article 16. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
CONSENT AGENDA
Endorse the MOUs for DFD, DPD, Patrolman, Dispatch, and Non-Union
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to endorse the MOUs for DFD, DPD, Patrolman, Dispatch, and Non-Union. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to endorse the MOUs for DFD, DPD, Patrolman, Dispatch, and Non-Union. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
THE 2024 SPRING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding Article 4
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Mr. Donati, it was voted to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding Article 4. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Mr. Donati, it was voted to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding Article 4. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Donati)
Concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding Article 15
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding Article 15. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding Article 15. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
Concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding Article 17
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding Article 17. Mr. MacDonald abstained. Motion carried.
The minutes say James MacDonald abstained, but they give no count and do not record how the other members voted, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding Article 17. Mr. MacDonald abstained. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
Provide an opinion regarding Article 18 at Town meeting
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to provide an opinion regarding Article 18 at Town meeting. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to provide an opinion regarding Article 18 at Town meeting. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
AT OSCAR BAR DEDHAM
Approve the request for alternation of the licensed premise at Oscar Bar Dedham
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to approve the request for alternation of the licensed premise at Oscar Bar Dedham. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to approve the request for alternation of the licensed premise at Oscar Bar Dedham. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
SERVICE GROUP AND A CHANGE OF MANAGER
Transfer the wine and malt restaurant license from KS Food service Inc., Dedham House Pizza, to Philotimo Food Service Grub Int., Dedham House Pizza
On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to transfer the wine and malt restaurant license from KS Food service Inc., Dedham House Pizza, to Philotimo Food Service Grub Int., Dedham House Pizza. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to transfer the wine and malt restaurant license from KS Food service Inc., Dedham House Pizza, to Philotimo Food Service Grub Int., Dedham House Pizza. Motion carried..” (Motion: Welsh, second: Sullivan)
Change the manager from Ms. Maria Pangopoulos to Mr. George Pangopoulos
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to change the manager from Ms. Maria Pangopoulos to Mr. George Pangopoulos. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to change the manager from Ms. Maria Pangopoulos to Mr. George Pangopoulos. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
FY25 BUDGET DISCUSSION
Concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee to support Article 3
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee to support Article 3. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee to support Article 3. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
CONFIRMATION VOTE: MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS
Confirm the vote taken on May 2, 2024, to approve the collective bargaining agreements for Dedham Firefighters Association 1735 IAFF
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to confirm the vote taken on May 2, 2024, to approve the collective bargaining agreements for Dedham Firefighters Association 1735 IAFF; Dedham Police Patrols Association, AFL CIO State Council, 93 Local 362; and Dedham Civilian Dispatch and schedule B of the personnel, wage, and salary administrative plan. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to confirm the vote taken on May 2, 2024, to approve the collective bargaining agreements for Dedham Firefighters Association 1735 IAFF; Dedham Police Patrols Association, AFL CIO State Council, 93 Local 362; and Dedham Civilian Dispatch and schedule B of the personnel, wage, and salary administrative plan. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Recognize May as ALS awareness month
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to recognize May as ALS awareness month. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to recognize May as ALS awareness month. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
ADJOURNMENT
Move to an executive session
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to move to an executive session. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved to move to an executive session. Motion carried..”
From the Dedham Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agendas and Minutes page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Stephen Acosta from Dedham Public Schools (School Committee page); Dimitria Sullivan and Erin Boles Welsh from Dedham Patch (2022 candidate profiles); Michelle Persson Reilly from her campaign website; James MacDonald from the Massachusetts School Building Authority staff page.
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