MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 13, 2024
12 recorded votes, 12 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 acceptance for Active Transportation Working Group (ATWG) and the block party on Chester Avenue on September 7, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a...
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the following consent agenda items acceptance for Active Transportation Working Group (ATWG) and the block party on Chester Avenue on September 7, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a rain date of September 8, 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 following consent agenda items acceptance for Active Transportation Working Group (ATWG) and the block party on Chester Avenue on September 7, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a rain date of September 8, 2024. Motion carried..”
BLOCK PARTY
Add the item of the June block party to the agenda
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to add the item of the June block party to the agenda.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was resolved to add the item of the June block party to the agenda..”
Approve the petitioner's request to host a block party on Dedham Boulevard on June 22, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 The petitioner requested parking space in front of his house for guests for a...
On a motion duly made and carried, it was resolved to approve the petitioner's request to host a block party on Dedham Boulevard on June 22, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 The petitioner requested parking space in front of his house for guests for a small block party.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and carried, it was resolved to approve the petitioner's request to host a block party on Dedham Boulevard on June 22, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 The petitioner requested parking space in front of his house for guests for a small block party..”
OFFICIAL SWEARING IN OF DEDHAM POLICE OFFICER DECLAN DOWNEY
Approve the location selected by the ATWG for a street mural at Whiting Avenue and Mt
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the location selected by the ATWG for a street mural at Whiting Avenue and Mt. Vernon Street. 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 location selected by the ATWG for a street mural at Whiting Avenue and Mt. Vernon Street. Motion carried..”
DISCUSSION AND VOTE RE: FY24 YEAR END TRANSFERS
Approve the request for FY24 year-end transfers totaling $685,367 as detailed on the schedule presented
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the request for FY24 year-end transfers totaling $685,367 as detailed on the schedule 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 request for FY24 year-end transfers totaling $685,367 as detailed on the schedule presented. Motion carried..”
Increase expenditure limits for the parks and recreation revolving funds from $350,000 to $500,000
On a motion duly made, it was voted to increase expenditure limits for the parks and recreation revolving funds from $350,000 to $500,000. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to increase expenditure limits for the parks and recreation revolving funds from $350,000 to $500,000. Motion carried..”
PUBLIC HEARING: CHANGE OF OFFICERS
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..”
Approve the change of officers for SPIRE Hospitality LLC d.b.a
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the change of officers for SPIRE Hospitality LLC d.b.a. Dedham Holiday Inn, 55 Ariadne Road, 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 change of officers for SPIRE Hospitality LLC d.b.a. Dedham Holiday Inn, 55 Ariadne Road, Dedham. Motion carried..”
DISCUSSION AND VOTE RE: DOOR-TO-DOOR INSPECTION PROGRAM
Move forward with the door-to-door inspection project
On a motion duly made, it was voted to move forward with the door-to-door inspection project. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to move forward with the door-to-door inspection project. Motion carried..”
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the executive session meeting minutes for July 18, 2019
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the executive session meeting minutes for July 18, 2019; July 7, 2021; February 22 and April 28, 2022; December 14, 2023; and February 8, April 11, April 25, May 2, and May 9, 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 executive session meeting minutes for July 18, 2019; July 7, 2021; February 22 and April 28, 2022; December 14, 2023; and February 8, April 11, April 25, May 2, and May 9, 2024. Motion carried.”
February 8, April 11, April 25, May 2, and May 9, 2024. Motion carried
Approve the open session meeting minutes for March 16, March 29, and September 14, 2023, as well as February 29, March 19, and May 20, 2024
On a motion duly made, it was resolved to approve the open session meeting minutes for March 16, March 29, and September 14, 2023, as well as February 29, March 19, and May 20, 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 open session meeting minutes for March 16, March 29, and September 14, 2023, as well as February 29, March 19, and May 20, 2024. Motion carried..”
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..”
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