MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
November 21, 2024
23 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
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
FUNDING
Schedule a special election for the purpose of a debt exclusion vote and for the purpose of funding the Oakdale school project
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to schedule a special election for the purpose of a debt exclusion vote and for the purpose of funding the Oakdale school project. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to schedule a special election for the purpose of a debt exclusion vote and for the purpose of funding the Oakdale school project. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
Accept the petition for a special election and to place the Select Board vacancy on the February 8, 2025, special election ballot and further to recruit and make the nomination open immediately...
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to accept the petition for a special election and to place the Select Board vacancy on the February 8, 2025, special election ballot and further to recruit and make the nomination open immediately for said purpose. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to accept the petition for a special election and to place the Select Board vacancy on the February 8, 2025, special election ballot and further to recruit and make the nomination open immediately for said purpose. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
AND DIRECTOR OF ASSESSING
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
Continue the classification for the Town of Dedham
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to continue the classification for the Town of Dedham. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to continue the classification for the Town of Dedham. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
Use the maximum tax shift of 1.75
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to use the maximum tax shift of 1.75. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to use the maximum tax shift of 1.75. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
Issue a common victual license for Riverside Pizza
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to issue a common victual license for Riverside Pizza. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to issue a common victual license for Riverside Pizza. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
DELIVERY METHOD FOR OAKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT
Use the construction manager at risk delivery method for the Oakdale elementary school project and further to authorize the time manager to execute the contracts related to the state
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to use the construction manager at risk delivery method for the Oakdale elementary school project and further to authorize the time manager to execute the contracts related to the state. 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 use the construction manager at risk delivery method for the Oakdale elementary school project and further to authorize the time manager to execute the contracts related to the state. Mr. MacDonald abstained. 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)
Transfer the all-alcohol restaurant license from TGI Fridays to BBB and B and to change the manager of record to Mr. Spiegel
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to transfer the all-alcohol restaurant license from TGI Fridays to BBB and B and to change the manager of record to Mr. Spiegel. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to transfer the all-alcohol restaurant license from TGI Fridays to BBB and B and to change the manager of record to Mr. Spiegel. 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)
OFFICERS/DIRECTORS/MANAGER FOR HUA FENG
Approve the change of ownership interest for Hua Feng
On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the change of ownership interest for Hua Feng. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the change of ownership interest for Hua Feng. Motion carried..” (Motion: Welsh, second: Sullivan)
MANAGER OF RECORD, AND ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
Approve the request to issue an all-alcohol restaurant license for Mecha Noodle Bar at Legacy Place
Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the request to issue an all-alcohol restaurant license for Mecha Noodle Bar at Legacy Place. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the request to issue an all-alcohol restaurant license for Mecha Noodle Bar at Legacy Place. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
Approve Ms. Natalie Alam as manager of record
Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve Ms. Natalie Alam as manager of record. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve Ms. Natalie Alam as manager of record. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
Approve the request for an entertainment license for Mecha Noodle Bar at Legacy Place
Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the request for an entertainment license for Mecha Noodle Bar at Legacy Place. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the request for an entertainment license for Mecha Noodle Bar at Legacy Place. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
FOR CANDIDATE APPOINTMENT
Appoint Ms. Amanda Warner to the Board of Library Trustees with a term to expire with the annual town meeting election in 2025
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to appoint Ms. Amanda Warner to the Board of Library Trustees with a term to expire with the annual town meeting election in 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to appoint Ms. Amanda Warner to the Board of Library Trustees with a term to expire with the annual town meeting election in 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda, which included the following e Gift of $10,000 to DYC from Fidelity Charitable Donor Trust
Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the consent agenda, which included the following e Gift of $10,000 to DYC from Fidelity Charitable Donor Trust. e Request from Dedham Youth Lacrosse for signs regarding 2025 registration. e Transient vendor license for Dedham Community House for sale of trees and wreaths from November 25, 2024, until December 8, 2024. e Meeting minutes. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the consent agenda, which included the following e Gift of $10,000 to DYC from Fidelity Charitable Donor Trust. e Request from Dedham Youth Lacrosse for signs regarding 2025 registration. e Transient vendor license for Dedham Community House for sale of trees and wreaths from November 25, 2024, until December 8, 2024. e Meeting minutes. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
Approve the appointment of Allison Easterling, Mary-Ann Janjijian, Blair Spotswood Hollis, David Costello, Sunshine Millea, Sarah Budlong and Beth Emery to the Dedham Cultural Council
Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the appointment of Allison Easterling, Mary-Ann Janjijian, Blair Spotswood Hollis, David Costello, Sunshine Millea, Sarah Budlong and Beth Emery to the Dedham Cultural Council. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the appointment of Allison Easterling, Mary-Ann Janjijian, Blair Spotswood Hollis, David Costello, Sunshine Millea, Sarah Budlong and Beth Emery to the Dedham Cultural Council. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
SAFETY BUILDING
Name the second-floor room in the Public Safety Building as outlined by Lieutenant Connolly after Chief Dennis Teehan
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to name the second-floor room in the Public Safety Building as outlined by Lieutenant Connolly after Chief Dennis Teehan. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to name the second-floor room in the Public Safety Building as outlined by Lieutenant Connolly after Chief Dennis Teehan. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve a one-hour extension for on-premise liquor licenses on December 31, 2024
Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve a one-hour extension for on-premise liquor licenses on December 31, 2024. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve a one-hour extension for on-premise liquor licenses on December 31, 2024. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
COMPLIANCE HEARINGS
Call a compliance failure hearing for El Centro, Uchi, and Hilton Hotel for January 9, 2025
On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to call a compliance failure hearing for El Centro, Uchi, and Hilton Hotel for January 9, 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to call a compliance failure hearing for El Centro, Uchi, and Hilton Hotel for January 9, 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: Welsh, second: James MacDonald)
ADJOURNMENT
Move into executive session
On a motion duly made and carried, it was voted to move into executive session.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and carried, it was voted to move into executive session..”
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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