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May 7, 2018
22 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
Reorganization of the Board
Elect Suzanne Barry Chair of the Board of Selectmen
The Selectmen unanimously voted for Ms. Barry to serve as Chair for the coming year.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Ms. Barry).
From the minutes
“The Selectmen unanimously voted for Ms. Barry to serve as Chair for the coming year..”
Elect Michelle Ciccolo Vice Chair of the Board of Selectmen
Ms. Katzenback opened nominations for Vice Chair. Ms. Barry nominated Ms. Ciccolo. There being no other nominations, Ms. Katzenback closed the floor and the vote was taken. Ms. Ciccolo was unanimously endorsed to serve for the year as Vice Chair.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Ms. Ciccolo); the minutes say she was “unanimously endorsed”.
From the minutes
“Ms. Katzenback opened nominations for Vice Chair. Ms. Barry nominated Ms. Ciccolo. There being no other nominations, Ms. Katzenback closed the floor and the vote was taken. Ms. Ciccolo was unanimously endorsed to serve for the year as Vice Chair..”
Letter to Mayor of Antony, France
Sign a letter of condolence to the Mayor of Antony, France and to Monsieur Masselin
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to sign a letter of condolence to the Mayor of Antony, France and to Monsieur Masselin.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to sign a letter of condolence to the Mayor of Antony, France and to Monsieur Masselin..”
Approve Farmers' Market Winery License
Approve and sign a special license for 1634 Meadery to sell and serve samples of wine at the Lexington Farmers'
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign a special license for 1634 Meadery to sell and serve samples of wine at the Lexington Farmers'
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign a special license for 1634 Meadery to sell and serve samples of wine at the Lexington Farmers'.”
Review and Approve Fee Schedule for Visitors Center Funding
Approve the increase in the tourism visitor-based fee for Battle Green tours from $50 to $75 with the increased amount only to be dedicated to the Visitors Center Capital Stabilization Fund as...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the increase in the tourism visitor-based fee for Battle Green tours from $50 to $75 with the increased amount only to be dedicated to the Visitors Center Capital Stabilization Fund as proved by paragraph 4B of MGL Chapter 40, approved at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the increase in the tourism visitor-based fee for Battle Green tours from $50 to $75 with the increased amount only to be dedicated to the Visitors Center Capital Stabilization Fund as proved by paragraph 4B of MGL Chapter 40, approved at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting..”
Authorize Lease of Church of Our Redeemer Parking Lot
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Lease Agreement with the Church of Our Redeemer for the use of its parking lot
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Lease Agreement with the Church of Our Redeemer for the use of its parking lot.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Lease Agreement with the Church of Our Redeemer for the use of its parking lot..”
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Relocate the voting location for Precinct 9 to Keilty Hall at St. Brigid Church, located at 2001 Massachusetts Avenue, effective beginning with the State primary in September 2018
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to relocate the voting location for Precinct 9 to Keilty Hall at St. Brigid Church, located at 2001 Massachusetts Avenue, effective beginning with the State primary in September 2018.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to relocate the voting location for Precinct 9 to Keilty Hall at St. Brigid Church, located at 2001 Massachusetts Avenue, effective beginning with the State primary in September 2018..”
Authorize Creation of 100 Anniversary of World War I Gift Account
Authorize the Comptroller to create the 100th Anniversary of the End of WW1 Gift Account and further, to establish any necessary procedures for overseeing fund-raising and review of expenditures...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize the Comptroller to create the 100th Anniversary of the End of WW1 Gift Account and further, to establish any necessary procedures for overseeing fund-raising and review of expenditures as deemed necessary.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize the Comptroller to create the 100th Anniversary of the End of WW1 Gift Account and further, to establish any necessary procedures for overseeing fund-raising and review of expenditures as deemed necessary..”
Town Celebrations Request for Use of Battle Green and Parade-Memorial Day
Approve the request of the Town Celebrations Committee for Memorial Day that includes a parade and ceremonies on the Battle Green, as outlined in their letter dated April 17, 2018
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the request of the Town Celebrations Committee for Memorial Day that includes a parade and ceremonies on the Battle Green, as outlined in their letter dated April 17, 2018.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the request of the Town Celebrations Committee for Memorial Day that includes a parade and ceremonies on the Battle Green, as outlined in their letter dated April 17, 2018..”
Accept the Terms of the Jessica Bussgang Rosenbloom "Skating Prize" Scholarship Fund
Accept the terms of the Jessica Bussgang Rosenbloom Skating Prize Scholarship Fund that will be managed by the Trustees of Public Trusts
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the terms of the Jessica Bussgang Rosenbloom Skating Prize Scholarship Fund that will be managed by the Trustees of Public Trusts.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the terms of the Jessica Bussgang Rosenbloom Skating Prize Scholarship Fund that will be managed by the Trustees of Public Trusts..”
Town Manager's Reappointment and Appointment
Approve the Town Manager's reappointment of Daniel Palant to the Community Center Program Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 2020
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager's reappointment of Daniel Palant to the Community Center Program Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 2020. Dr. Palant has been a member since 2016 and his ethics training is up-to-date.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager's reappointment of Daniel Palant to the Community Center Program Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 2020. Dr. Palant has been a member since 2016 and his ethics training is up-to-date..”
Manager's reappointment of Daniel Palant to the Community Center Program Advisory
Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Lisa O'Brien to the Recreation Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Lisa O'Brien to the Recreation Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Lisa O'Brien to the Recreation Committee..”
Selectmen-Committee Appointment/Resignation
Appoint Martha J. Kurland to the Human Services Committee for the term ending September 30, 2020
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Martha J. Kurland to the Human Services Committee for the term ending September 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Martha J. Kurland to the Human Services Committee for the term ending September 30, 2020..”
Accept the resignation of Laurel Carpenter from the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee, effective immediately
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Laurel Carpenter from the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Laurel Carpenter from the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee, effective immediately..”
Water & Sewer Commitment
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment, March 2018 Finals, for $4,182.44
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Water and Sewer Commitment, March 2018 Finals, for $4,182.44.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Water and Sewer Commitment, March 2018 Finals, for $4,182.44..”
Approve One-Day Liquor Licenses
Approve a request from The Zaika Group, LLC d/b/a Holi Indian Restaurant for a One-Day Liquor License to serve beer and wine at their United Cricket League event to be held at Hastings Park, 24...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a request from The Zaika Group, LLC d/b/a Holi Indian Restaurant for a One-Day Liquor License to serve beer and wine at their United Cricket League event to be held at Hastings Park, 24 Lincoln Street on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a request from The Zaika Group, LLC d/b/a Holi Indian Restaurant for a One-Day Liquor License to serve beer and wine at their United Cricket League event to be held at Hastings Park, 24 Lincoln Street on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m..”
Approve a request from the Dana Home Foundation for a One-Day Liquor License to serve beer and wine at the 2018 Dana Home Foundation Awards Ceremony to be held at the Lexington Community Center,...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a request from the Dana Home Foundation for a One-Day Liquor License to serve beer and wine at the 2018 Dana Home Foundation Awards Ceremony to be held at the Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a request from the Dana Home Foundation for a One-Day Liquor License to serve beer and wine at the 2018 Dana Home Foundation Awards Ceremony to be held at the Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m..”
Approve a request from the Collaborative Learning Project d/b/a Tremont School for a One-Day Liquor License to serve beer, wine and liquor at their Annual Gala Celebration being held at 758R...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a request from the Collaborative Learning Project d/b/a Tremont School for a One-Day Liquor License to serve beer, wine and liquor at their Annual Gala Celebration being held at 758R Marrett Road on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a request from the Collaborative Learning Project d/b/a Tremont School for a One-Day Liquor License to serve beer, wine and liquor at their Annual Gala Celebration being held at 758R Marrett Road on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m..”
Approve three one- day liquor license requests from St. Nicholas Church to serve beer, wine and liquor at their Food Festival event being held at the St. Nicholas Church, 17 Meriam Street on the...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve three one- day liquor license requests from St. Nicholas Church to serve beer, wine and liquor at their Food Festival event being held at the St. Nicholas Church, 17 Meriam Street on the following days: Friday, September 21, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve three one- day liquor license requests from St. Nicholas Church to serve beer, wine and liquor at their Food Festival event being held at the St. Nicholas Church, 17 Meriam Street on the following days: Friday, September 21, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m..”
Use of Battle Green-Flags at Memorial Plaques for Memorial Day
Approve a request from the Town Celebrations Committee to place small flags at the memorial plaques around the Battle Green in memory of the men from Lexington who perished in WWI
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a request from the Town Celebrations Committee to place small flags at the memorial plaques around the Battle Green in memory of the men from Lexington who perished in WWI.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a request from the Town Celebrations Committee to place small flags at the memorial plaques around the Battle Green in memory of the men from Lexington who perished in WWI..”
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session at 9:53 p.m. under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to hours of work for LMMA and LMEA employees and to reconvene in Open...
Upon motion duly made and by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to enter Executive Session at 9:53 p.m. under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to hours of work for LMMA and LMEA employees and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to enter Executive Session at 9:53 p.m. under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to hours of work for LMMA and LMEA employees 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 10:25 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 5-0 to adjourn at 10:25 p.m..”
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