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January 8, 2018
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Michelle Ciccolo, Peter Kelley, Joseph Pato, Douglas Lucente, Suzanne Barry
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Suzanne Barry arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective and coalition bargaining related to Municipal and School unions, and to reconvene in Open Session
Upon motion duly made and by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 at 6:02 p.m. to enter Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective and coalition bargaining related to Municipal and School unions, and to reconvene in Open Session.
Yes: Ciccolo, Kelley, Lucente, PatoSuzanne Barry arrived, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 at 6:02 p.m. to enter Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective and coalition bargaining related to Municipal and School unions, and to reconvene in Open Session..”
Legislation
Include consideration of adoption of Clause 5C '/z on the 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to include consideration of adoption of Clause 5C '/z on the 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
Yes: Ciccolo, Kelley, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself from the ensuing discussion because her husband is a veteran and therefor eligible for an exemption.” The count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to include consideration of adoption of Clause 5C '/z on the 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant..”
Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, suggested connecting the Police Station, Cary Memorial
Commit to keeping the Police station at its present location and to work toward achieving the best possible design
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen vote 5-0 to commit to keeping the Police station at its present location and to work toward achieving the best possible design.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen vote 5-0 to commit to keeping the Police station at its present location and to work toward achieving the best possible design..”
Review Preliminary List of Proposed 2018 Town Meeting Articles
Separately mail the 2018 Town Election warrant(including an enumeration of anticipated 2018 Annual Town Meeting articles) and the 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to separately mail the 2018 Town Election warrant(including an enumeration of anticipated 2018 Annual Town Meeting articles) and the 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Mr. Lucente cast the dissenting vote.
Yes: Barry, Ciccolo, Kelley, PatoNo: Lucente
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to separately mail the 2018 Town Election warrant(including an enumeration of anticipated 2018 Annual Town Meeting articles) and the 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Mr. Lucente cast the dissenting vote..”
Review Amendment to Lease Agreement with Avalon Bay for Kline Hall
Approve and sign the First Amendment to Lease between the Town and AvalonBay Communities, Inc, for the use of Kline Hall
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the First Amendment to Lease between the Town and AvalonBay Communities, Inc, for the use of Kline Hall.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the First Amendment to Lease between the Town and AvalonBay Communities, Inc, for the use of Kline Hall..”
Approve Purchase of Real Property for Affordable Housing/LexHab
Authorize LexHab to purchase 85 Emerson Gardens for an amount not to exceed $420,000
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize LexHab to purchase 85 Emerson Gardens for an amount not to exceed $420,000.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize LexHab to purchase 85 Emerson Gardens for an amount not to exceed $420,000..”
Approve Cultural Facilities Fund Grant Application Letter of Support
Approve and sign a letter of support to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for a grant from the Cultural Facilities Fund
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign a letter of support to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for a grant from the Cultural Facilities Fund.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign a letter of support to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for a grant from the Cultural Facilities Fund..”
Approve and Sign Letter to MassDOT regarding Spring Street Speed Limit
Approve and sign a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation requesting a lower the speed limit to 30 miles per hour on Spring Street
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation requesting a lower the speed limit to 30 miles per hour on Spring Street.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation requesting a lower the speed limit to 30 miles per hour on Spring Street..”
Annual License Renewals
Approve and sign two annual Common Victualler license renewals: 1) Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Bruegger's Bagel; and 2)for K&N Food Services, Inc. d/b/a Great Harvest Bread Co
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign two annual Common Victualler license renewals: 1) Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Bruegger's Bagel; and 2)for K&N Food Services, Inc. d/b/a Great Harvest Bread Co.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign two annual Common Victualler license renewals: 1) Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Bruegger's Bagel; and 2)for K&N Food Services, Inc. d/b/a Great Harvest Bread Co..”
Selectmen-Committee Reappointment
Approve the reappointment of Fred Weiss to the Lexington Retirement Board to a three-year term to expire on January 11, 2021 Consent Agenda Water& Sewer Adjustment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the reappointment of Fred Weiss to the Lexington Retirement Board to a three-year term to expire on January 11, 2021 Consent Agenda Water& Sewer Adjustment
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the reappointment of Fred Weiss to the Lexington Retirement Board to a three-year term to expire on January 11, 2021 Consent Agenda Water& Sewer Adjustment.”
Water& Sewer Adjustment
Approve a Water& Sewer Adjustment as recommended by WASB for($2,053.56)
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a Water& Sewer Adjustment as recommended by WASB for($2,053.56).
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a Water& Sewer Adjustment as recommended by WASB for($2,053.56)..”
Approve One-Day Liquor Licenses
Approve two one- day liquor licenses: 1)Lexington Democratic Town Committee, January 20, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for a Pizza Party being held at the Church of Our Redeemer: and 2)...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve two one- day liquor licenses: 1)Lexington Democratic Town Committee, January 20, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for a Pizza Party being held at the Church of Our Redeemer: and 2) Spectacle Management, Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for Lexington Chamber of Commerce Gala being held at Cary Memorial Building.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve two one- day liquor licenses: 1)Lexington Democratic Town Committee, January 20, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for a Pizza Party being held at the Church of Our Redeemer: and 2) Spectacle Management, Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for Lexington Chamber of Commerce Gala being held at Cary Memorial Building..”
Approve Minutes
Approve and release the minutes of September 13, 2017 Budget Summit; September 25, 2017 Joint Board of Selectmen and School Committee; September 27, 2017 Joint Selectmen, School Committee and...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and release the minutes of September 13, 2017 Budget Summit; September 25, 2017 Joint Board of Selectmen and School Committee; September 27, 2017 Joint Selectmen, School Committee and Human Services; October 5, 2017 Budget Summit; November 28, 2017 Board of Selectmen Budget; November 28. 2017 Board of Selectmen Budget; and November 30, 2017 Board of Selectmen Budget.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and release the minutes of September 13, 2017 Budget Summit; September 25, 2017 Joint Board of Selectmen and School Committee; September 27, 2017 Joint Selectmen, School Committee and Human Services; October 5, 2017 Budget Summit; November 28, 2017 Board of Selectmen Budget; November 28. 2017 Board of Selectmen Budget; and November 30, 2017 Board of Selectmen Budget..”
minutes of November 6, 2017 Executive Session Joint Board of Selectmen and School
Adjourn
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn at approximately 10:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn at approximately 10:45 p.m..”
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