MassVoter.com← Lexington Select BoardLexington Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 19, 2018
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Suzanne Barry, Joseph Pato, Michelle Ciccolo, Douglas Lucente, Jill Hai
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Recommend to Town Meeting that the percent increase in the property tax exemption amount, as allowed under Chapter 59, Section 5C 1/2, be 100% percent
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to recommend to Town Meeting that the percent increase in the property tax exemption amount, as allowed under Chapter 59, Section 5C 1/2, be 100% percent.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself as her husband is a veteran who would potentially benefit from acceptance of MGL Chapter 59, clause 5c1/2.” 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 recommend to Town Meeting that the percent increase in the property tax exemption amount, as allowed under Chapter 59, Section 5C 1/2, be 100% percent..”
Town Manager Reappointments
Reappoint Philip Hamilton to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire March 31, 2021
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to reappoint Philip Hamilton to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire March 31, 2021. Mr. Hamilton has been a member since 2003. His ethics training is up-to-date.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to reappoint Philip Hamilton to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire March 31, 2021. Mr. Hamilton has been a member since 2003. His ethics training is up-to-date..”
Reappoint Kevin Beuttell to the Conservation Commission
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to reappoint Kevin Beuttell to the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to reappoint Kevin Beuttell to the Conservation Commission..”
Approve Use of Battle Green-Historical Society-Battle Reenactment
Approve a request from the Historical Society to use the Battle Green on April 18, 2018 for the annual children's Battle Reenactment from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. with a rain date of Friday April...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a request from the Historical Society to use the Battle Green on April 18, 2018 for the annual children's Battle Reenactment from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. with a rain date of Friday April 20, 2018 Water & Sewer Commitments & Adjustments
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a request from the Historical Society to use the Battle Green on April 18, 2018 for the annual children's Battle Reenactment from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. with a rain date of Friday April 20, 2018 Water & Sewer Commitments & Adjustments.”
Water & Sewer Commitments & Adjustments
Approve the Water & Sewer Commitment February Finals 2018 of $2,730.07 and the Water & Sewer Adjustment as recommended by WSAB of $ (783.71)
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Water & Sewer Commitment February Finals 2018 of $2,730.07 and the Water & Sewer Adjustment as recommended by WSAB of $ (783.71).
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Water & Sewer Commitment February Finals 2018 of $2,730.07 and the Water & Sewer Adjustment as recommended by WSAB of $ (783.71)..”
Minutes
Approve and release the Board of Selectmen Regular Session minutes from February 5, 2018; February 12, 2018; and February 26, 2018; and the minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Board of Selectmen...
Upon motion duly made and with minor clarifications submitted by David Kantor, Capital Expenditures Committee, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and release the Board of Selectmen Regular Session minutes from February 5, 2018; February 12, 2018; and February 26, 2018; and the minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Board of Selectmen and School Committee from March 8, 2018. Further, the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and with minor clarifications submitted by David Kantor, Capital Expenditures Committee, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and release the Board of Selectmen Regular Session minutes from February 5, 2018; February 12, 2018; and February 26, 2018; and the minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Board of Selectmen and School Committee from March 8, 2018. Further, the Board of Selectmen.”
Approve but not release the Executive Session Minutes from February 12, 2018
Voted 5-0 to approve but not release the Executive Session Minutes from February 12, 2018.
From the minutes
“voted 5-0 to approve but not release the Executive Session Minutes from February 12, 2018..”
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session at 10:14 p.m. under Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining at to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to the Public Safety Dispatchers union and...
Upon motion duly made and by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to enter Executive Session at 10:14 p.m. under Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining at to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to the Public Safety Dispatchers union and Facilities Department Town Custodians union, and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry was recused because her husband is employed by the Town.” 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 by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to enter Executive Session at 10:14 p.m. under Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining at to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to the Public Safety Dispatchers union and Facilities Department Town Custodians union, and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn..”
Adjourn
Adjourn
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 5-0 to adjourn at 11:07 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 5-0 to adjourn at 11:07 p.m..”
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