MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
July 25, 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
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the following consent agenda items approval of the one-day license (Castle Island Brewing) on August 8, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the following consent agenda items approval of the one-day license (Castle Island Brewing) on August 8, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; the ride and one-day license (Ride for Food) on October 6, 2024 Drainlayers (Super Service Tuesday, the Welch Corp. and MWRA); Thanksgiving Turkey Trot on November 28, 2024, starting at 8:30 a.m.; the block party (Dwight, Willow and Spruce Streets) on October 19, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; gift acceptances ($25,000 for Town Green from the Morgan Palmer Foundation; $150 from Margaret Sherwood and $50 from Rosita Geishecker for the Council on Aging). 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 approval of the one-day license (Castle Island Brewing) on August 8, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; the ride and one-day license (Ride for Food) on October 6, 2024 Drainlayers (Super Service Tuesday, the Welch Corp. and MWRA); Thanksgiving Turkey Trot on November 28, 2024, starting at 8:30 a.m.; the block party (Dwight, Willow and Spruce Streets) on October 19, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; gift acceptances ($25,000 for Town Green from the Morgan Palmer Foundation; $150 from Margaret Sherwood and $50 from Rosita Geishecker for the Council on Aging). Motion carried..”
Drainlayers (Super Service Tuesday, the Welch Corp. and MWRA); Thanksgiving Turkey
Approve discussion of an item not appearing on the presented agenda, which included a one-day liquor license on August 9, 10, 11, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for Tecovas, 204 Legacy Place
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve discussion of an item not appearing on the presented agenda, which included a one-day liquor license on August 9, 10, 11, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for Tecovas, 204 Legacy Place. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve discussion of an item not appearing on the presented agenda, which included a one-day liquor license on August 9, 10, 11, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for Tecovas, 204 Legacy Place. Motion carried..”
Approve discussion of an item not appearing on the presented agenda, which included a one-day entertainment license for Few and Far Restaurant, 566 High Street, on August 18, 2024, from 5:00 p.m....
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve discussion of an item not appearing on the presented agenda, which included a one-day entertainment license for Few and Far Restaurant, 566 High Street, on August 18, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event would take place indoors and it is to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the wine store, which is next to the restaurant. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve discussion of an item not appearing on the presented agenda, which included a one-day entertainment license for Few and Far Restaurant, 566 High Street, on August 18, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event would take place indoors and it is to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the wine store, which is next to the restaurant. Motion carried..”
Approve the transfer of cash from the stabilization fund to the capital fund and then repay the stabilization fund when the amount goes out to bond in spring, 2025, for the completion of capital...
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the transfer of cash from the stabilization fund to the capital fund and then repay the stabilization fund when the amount goes out to bond in spring, 2025, for the completion of capital projects and equipment purchases. 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 transfer of cash from the stabilization fund to the capital fund and then repay the stabilization fund when the amount goes out to bond in spring, 2025, for the completion of capital projects and equipment purchases. Motion carried..”
COMPLIANCE FAILURE HEARING - PANCHO'S TAQUERIA, 551 HIGH STREET
Close the public hearing and take the incident under advisement until the August, 2024, Select Board meeting
On a motion duly made, it was voted to close the public hearing and take the incident under advisement until the August, 2024, Select Board meeting. 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 and take the incident under advisement until the August, 2024, Select Board meeting. Motion carried..”
On a motion duly made, it was voted to close the public hearing and take the incident under advisement until the August, 2024, Select Board meeting. 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 and take the incident under advisement until the August, 2024, Select Board meeting. Motion carried..”
LLC D/B/A UNO CHICAGO GRILL, 270 PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY
Approve the petitioner's request for a change in officers
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the petitioner's request for a change in officers. 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 petitioner's request for a change in officers. Motion carried..”
STREET
Approve the request from Pine Street Development LLC to send the proposal for the layout to the Planning Board in accordance with General Law Chapter 41, Section 81L, and to seek reimbursement...
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the request from Pine Street Development LLC to send the proposal for the layout to the Planning Board in accordance with General Law Chapter 41, Section 81L, and to seek reimbursement from Pine Street Development LLC for the expenses incurred by the Town of Dedham council to assist Pine Street Development LLC with their research. 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 request from Pine Street Development LLC to send the proposal for the layout to the Planning Board in accordance with General Law Chapter 41, Section 81L, and to seek reimbursement from Pine Street Development LLC for the expenses incurred by the Town of Dedham council to assist Pine Street Development LLC with their research. Motion carried..”
14, DATE OF FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING AND DATE TO CLOSE THE WARRANT
Approve September 6, 2024, as the date to close the warrant for the fall town meeting, which is scheduled for November 18, 2024
Ona motion duly made, it was voted to approve September 6, 2024, as the date to close the warrant for the fall town meeting, which is scheduled for November 18, 2024. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Ona motion duly made, it was voted to approve September 6, 2024, as the date to close the warrant for the fall town meeting, which is scheduled for November 18, 2024. Motion carried..”
Select Board Appointee to SBRC, Sustainability Committee and Affordable Housing
Approve Erin Boles Welsh as the Select Board's representative at the SBRC
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve Erin Boles Welsh as the Select Board's representative at the SBRC. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve Erin Boles Welsh as the Select Board's representative at the SBRC. Motion carried..”
Approve James A. MacDonald as the Select Board's representative at the Affordable Housing Trust
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve James A. MacDonald as the Select Board's representative at the Affordable Housing Trust. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve James A. MacDonald as the Select Board's representative at the Affordable Housing Trust. Motion carried..”
ADJOURNMENT
Enter executive session
On a motion duly made, it was voted to enter executive session. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to enter executive session. Motion carried..”
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