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May 21, 2018
23 recorded votes, 4 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
Grant of Location for National Grid Main Extension on Sanderson Rd
Approve the petition submitted by National Grid to install and maintain 62 feet more or less of 2 inch gas main in Sanderson Rd., Lexington from the existing 2 inch gas main at house #28,...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the petition submitted by National Grid to install and maintain 62 feet more or less of 2 inch gas main in Sanderson Rd., Lexington from the existing 2 inch gas main at house #28, northwesterly to house #29 for a new gas service.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the petition submitted by National Grid to install and maintain 62 feet more or less of 2 inch gas main in Sanderson Rd., Lexington from the existing 2 inch gas main at house #28, northwesterly to house #29 for a new gas service..”
Non-Tax Levy Fundraising for the Visitors Center
Approve the request for donations to the Visitors Center project in the form of a donation envelope that may be inserted in the 1st quarter FY2019 tax bill, with the amount collected to be...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the request for donations to the Visitors Center project in the form of a donation envelope that may be inserted in the 1st quarter FY2019 tax bill, with the amount collected to be dedicated to the Visitors Center Capital Stabilization Fund as provided by paragraph 4(B) 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 request for donations to the Visitors Center project in the form of a donation envelope that may be inserted in the 1st quarter FY2019 tax bill, with the amount collected to be dedicated to the Visitors Center Capital Stabilization Fund as provided by paragraph 4(B) of MGL Chapter 40 approved at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting..”
Authorize town staff to accept Visitor donations online effective July 1, 2018 through the tourism website (<a href="http://www.tourlexington.us)">www.tourlexington.us)</a> and on other Town...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize town staff to accept Visitor donations online effective July 1, 2018 through the tourism website (<a href="http://www.tourlexington.us)">www.tourlexington.us)</a> and on other Town webpages as authorized by the Town Manager, with the amount collected to be dedicated to the Visitors Center Capital Stabilization Fund as provided by paragraph 4(B) 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 authorize town staff to accept Visitor donations online effective July 1, 2018 through the tourism website (<a href="http://www.tourlexington.us)">www.tourlexington.us)</a> and on other Town webpages as authorized by the Town Manager, with the amount collected to be dedicated to the Visitors Center Capital Stabilization Fund as provided by paragraph 4(B) of MGL Chapter 40 approved at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting..”
Authorize the Tourism Committee member(s) to make direct donation requests on behalf of the Town with the amount collected to be dedicated to the Visitors Center Capital Stabilization Fund as...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0, 1 abstention (Mr. Pato) to authorize the Tourism Committee member(s) to make direct donation requests on behalf of the Town with the amount collected to be dedicated to the Visitors Center Capital Stabilization Fund as provided by paragraph 4(B) of MGL Chapter 40 approved at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting; and further, that the Board of Selectmen delegate to the Town Manager the authority to review the names of individuals, businesses and organizations to approach for potential funding to ensure that there would be no permitting or regulating conflicts due to such a request.
Yes: Barry, Ciccolo, Hai, LucenteAbstained: Pato
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0, 1 abstention (Mr. Pato) to authorize the Tourism Committee member(s) to make direct donation requests on behalf of the Town with the amount collected to be dedicated to the Visitors Center Capital Stabilization Fund as provided by paragraph 4(B) of MGL Chapter 40 approved at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting; and further, that the Board of Selectmen delegate to the Town Manager the authority to review the names of individuals, businesses and organizations to approach for potential funding to ensure that there would be no permitting or regulating conflicts due to such a request..”
Relocation of Easement - Camelia Place
Relocate the Easement, at the Town's sole cost and expense, from the location as shown as "Camelia Place" on the Plan, to the location as shown as "Proposed Location of Camelia Place" (the "New...
NOW THEREFORE, at a duly called public meeting of the Board of Selectmen on May 21, 2018, the Board voted 5-0 to relocate the Easement, at the Town's sole cost and expense, from the location as shown as "Camelia Place" on the Plan, to the location as shown as "Proposed Location of Camelia Place" (the "New Easement Area") on that certain plan entitled "Town of Lexington Camelia Place Alignment Lexington Fire Station" dated February 2018, prepared by Fuss & O'Neill The relocation of said Easement shall be effective upon the completion of the construction of the right of way in the New Easement Area.
From the minutes
“NOW THEREFORE, at a duly called public meeting of the Board of Selectmen on May 21, 2018, the Board voted 5-0 to relocate the Easement, at the Town's sole cost and expense, from the location as shown as "Camelia Place" on the Plan, to the location as shown as "Proposed Location of Camelia Place" (the "New Easement Area") on that certain plan entitled "Town of Lexington Camelia Place Alignment Lexington Fire Station" dated February 2018, prepared by Fuss & O'Neill The relocation of said Easement shall be effective upon the completion of the construction of the right of way in the New Easement Area..”
Approve Charge for Ad Hoc Stone Building Stakeholder Committee
Approve charge for the Ad Hoc Stone Building Feasibility/Re-Use Committee as amended
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve charge for the Ad Hoc Stone Building Feasibility/Re-Use Committee as amended.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve charge for the Ad Hoc Stone Building Feasibility/Re-Use Committee as amended..”
Review and Discuss Proposed Lexington School Master Planning Advisory Committee
Appoint Mr. Pato as the Board's representative on the School Master Planning Advisory Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Pato as the Board's representative on the School Master Planning Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Pato as the Board's representative on the School Master Planning Advisory Committee..”
Approve FY2019 Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Non-Represented Employees
Approve a two percent cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented employees for fiscal year 2019, effective July 1, 2019
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a two percent cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented employees for fiscal year 2019, effective July 1, 2019.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a two percent cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented employees for fiscal year 2019, effective July 1, 2019..”
Amend the Composition of Town Manager Screening Committee
Amend the membership of the Town Manager Screening Committee by removing the Town Moderator and adding a member of the Diversity Advisory Task Force
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to amend the membership of the Town Manager Screening Committee by removing the Town Moderator and adding a member of the Diversity Advisory Task Force.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to amend the membership of the Town Manager Screening Committee by removing the Town Moderator and adding a member of the Diversity Advisory Task Force..”
Town Manager Executive Search Request for Qualification Amendments
Authorize the Town Manager, with the approval of the Chair, to prepare and distribute an addendum to the Town Manager Executive Search Request for Qualification
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Manager, with the approval of the Chair, to prepare and distribute an addendum to the Town Manager Executive Search Request for Qualification.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Manager, with the approval of the Chair, to prepare and distribute an addendum to the Town Manager Executive Search Request for Qualification..”
Flag Day Ceremony
Approve the Lexington Lodge of Elks' request to use the Battle Green for the purpose of the annual Flag Day Ceremony to be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 5:30 p.m
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Lexington Lodge of Elks' request to use the Battle Green for the purpose of the annual Flag Day Ceremony to be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Lexington Lodge of Elks' request to use the Battle Green for the purpose of the annual Flag Day Ceremony to be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 5:30 p.m..”
Town Manager's Re-appointments
Approve the Town Manager's re-appointments of Wendy Heiger-Bernays to the Board of Health; and Alessandro Alessandrini to the Community Center Program Advisory Committee for a 3 year term to...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager's re-appointments of Wendy Heiger-Bernays to the Board of Health; and Alessandro Alessandrini to the Community Center Program Advisory Committee for a 3 year term to expire May 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager's re-appointments of Wendy Heiger-Bernays to the Board of Health; and Alessandro Alessandrini to the Community Center Program Advisory Committee for a 3 year term to expire May 30, 2020..”
Selectmen - Committee Appointments/Re-appointments
Appoint David Tabeling to the Lexington Center Committee to the 3 year term to expire September 30, 2020
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint David Tabeling to the Lexington Center Committee to the 3 year term to expire September 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint David Tabeling to the Lexington Center Committee to the 3 year term to expire September 30, 2020..”
Re-appoint Martha C. Wood to the Lexington Housing Assistance Board for a three year term ending May 31, 2021
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to re-appoint Martha C. Wood to the Lexington Housing Assistance Board for a three year term ending May 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to re-appoint Martha C. Wood to the Lexington Housing Assistance Board for a three year term ending May 31, 2021..”
Re-appoint Robert E. Phelan and William C. Hays to the Lexington Housing Assistance Board
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to re-appoint Robert E. Phelan and William C. Hays to the Lexington Housing Assistance Board.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to re-appoint Robert E. Phelan and William C. Hays to the Lexington Housing Assistance Board..”
Approve and Sign Proclamation Immigrant Heritage Month
Approve and sign a proclamation recognizing the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign a proclamation recognizing the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign a proclamation recognizing the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month..”
Approve and Sign Eagle Congratulation Letters
Approve to send a letters of commendation congratulating Russell Laman, Ido Diamant, and Andrew Thompson for attaining the highest rank of Eagle in Boy Scouting
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve to send a letters of commendation congratulating Russell Laman, Ido Diamant, and Andrew Thompson for attaining the highest rank of Eagle in Boy Scouting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve to send a letters of commendation congratulating Russell Laman, Ido Diamant, and Andrew Thompson for attaining the highest rank of Eagle in Boy Scouting..”
Approve One-Day Liquor Licenses
Approve two one day Liquor License for Spectacle Management to serve beer and wine at the Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue for the following shows: Gordon Lightfoot, Thursday, June...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve two one day Liquor License for Spectacle Management to serve beer and wine at the Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue for the following shows: Gordon Lightfoot, Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Tower of Power, Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve two one day Liquor License for Spectacle Management to serve beer and wine at the Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue for the following shows: Gordon Lightfoot, Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Tower of Power, Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..”
Approve Minutes
Approve to approve the minutes of March 7, 2018; March 12, 2018; March 19, 2018; March 26, 2018; March 28, 2018; April 02, 2018; April 04, 2018; April 09, 2018; April 11, 2018; April 23, 2018 and...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve to approve the minutes of March 7, 2018; March 12, 2018; March 19, 2018; March 26, 2018; March 28, 2018; April 02, 2018; April 04, 2018; April 09, 2018; April 11, 2018; April 23, 2018 and April 25, 2018 and further to approve but not release the executive minutes of March 19, 2018 and April 09, 2018.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve to approve the minutes of March 7, 2018; March 12, 2018; March 19, 2018; March 26, 2018; March 28, 2018; April 02, 2018; April 04, 2018; April 09, 2018; April 11, 2018; April 23, 2018 and April 25, 2018 and further to approve but not release the executive minutes of March 19, 2018 and April 09, 2018..”
Executive Session
Approve that the Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, a portion of the parking lot at 33 Marrett Road, and to...
Upon motion duly made and by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve that the Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, a portion of the parking lot at 33 Marrett Road, 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 approve that the Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, a portion of the parking lot at 33 Marrett Road, and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn..”
Approve to go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to the Public Works Union and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn
Upon motion duly made and by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve to go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to the Public Works Union and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself as her husband is employee of 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 approve to go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to the Public Works Union and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn..”
Approve to go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to the Library Union and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn
Upon motion duly made and by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve to go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to the Library Union and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself as her husband is employee of 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 approve to go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to the Library Union and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn..”
Adjourn
Adjourn
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 4-0 to adjourn at 10:35 p.m.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself as her husband is employee of 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 seconded, the Board of Selection voted 4-0 to adjourn at 10:35 p.m..”
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