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June 25, 2018
19 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Douglas Lucente, who is counted absent.
Present: Suzanne Barry, Joseph Pato, Michelle Ciccolo, Jill Hai
Absent: Douglas Lucente
During the meeting:
- Michelle Ciccolo arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Common Victualler Liquor License for Bertucci's Restaurant Corporation d/b/a Bertucci's Brick
Approve the application reflecting a change of manager and issue an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License to Bertucci's Restaurant Corporation, d/b/a Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante, 1777...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve the application reflecting a change of manager and issue an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License to Bertucci's Restaurant Corporation, d/b/a Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante, 1777 Massachusetts Avenue.
Yes: Barry, Hai, PatoMichelle Ciccolo arrived, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve the application reflecting a change of manager and issue an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License to Bertucci's Restaurant Corporation, d/b/a Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante, 1777 Massachusetts Avenue..”
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Approve the Community Profile, Candidate Profile and Challenge Statement document, subject to coordinating additional non-substantive edits with the Chair, to be posted on Municipal Resources Inc....
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve the Community Profile, Candidate Profile and Challenge Statement document, subject to coordinating additional non-substantive edits with the Chair, to be posted on Municipal Resources Inc. recruitment website.
Yes: Barry, Hai, PatoMichelle Ciccolo arrived, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve the Community Profile, Candidate Profile and Challenge Statement document, subject to coordinating additional non-substantive edits with the Chair, to be posted on Municipal Resources Inc. recruitment website..”
Approve and Sign Manor House Regulatory Agreement
Approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Local Initiative Program - Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Ownership, for the Manor House of Lexington, located...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Local Initiative Program - Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Ownership, for the Manor House of Lexington, located at 2 Manor Terrace.
Yes: Barry, Hai, PatoMichelle Ciccolo arrived, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Local Initiative Program - Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Ownership, for the Manor House of Lexington, located at 2 Manor Terrace..”
Salary Adjustments
Transfer $601,330 from the salary transfer account to the fire suppression regular wages account as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to transfer $601,330 from the salary transfer account to the fire suppression regular wages account as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to transfer $601,330 from the salary transfer account to the fire suppression regular wages account as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting..”
Transfer $1.020,000 from the salary transfer account to the Police administration regular wages as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to transfer $1.020,000 from the salary transfer account to the Police administration regular wages as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself on the next vote as her husband is employed by the Lexington Police Department.” The count (3-0) matches the 3 other members present, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to transfer $1.020,000 from the salary transfer account to the Police administration regular wages as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting..”
Transfer $25,000 from the salary transfer account to Comptroller overtime as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to transfer $25,000 from the salary transfer account to Comptroller overtime as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to transfer $25,000 from the salary transfer account to Comptroller overtime as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting..”
Revolving Funds
Increase the Senior Services Revolving Fund by $10,000
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to increase the Senior Services Revolving Fund by $10,000.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to increase the Senior Services Revolving Fund by $10,000..”
Increase the PEG Access fund by $10,000
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to increase the PEG Access fund by $10,000.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to increase the PEG Access fund by $10,000..”
Increase the Visitors Center Revolving Fund by $13,000
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to increase the Visitors Center Revolving Fund by $13,000.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to increase the Visitors Center Revolving Fund by $13,000..”
End of Year Transfers
Transfer $29,502 to Fire Suppression Overtime account from a combination of Fire Suppression Professional Development and EMS Small Equipment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to transfer $29,502 to Fire Suppression Overtime account from a combination of Fire Suppression Professional Development and EMS Small Equipment.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to transfer $29,502 to Fire Suppression Overtime account from a combination of Fire Suppression Professional Development and EMS Small Equipment..”
Fire Suppression Overtime account from a combination of Fire Suppression Professional
Transfer $10,000 from the Comptroller Overtime budget to the Assessor Legal Expenses to support an Appellate Tax Board (ATB) case that is scheduled for July 17, 2018
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to transfer $10,000 from the Comptroller Overtime budget to the Assessor Legal Expenses to support an Appellate Tax Board (ATB) case that is scheduled for July 17, 2018. David Kanter, Precinct 7 Town Meeting member, asked how much remains in the Transfer account after all the transfers have been subtracted.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to transfer $10,000 from the Comptroller Overtime budget to the Assessor Legal Expenses to support an Appellate Tax Board (ATB) case that is scheduled for July 17, 2018. David Kanter, Precinct 7 Town Meeting member, asked how much remains in the Transfer account after all the transfers have been subtracted..”
Decision to Rescind MGL 59, Section 2D, Assessment of New Construction
Rescind its vote of December 1, 2003 to reject the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59, Section 2D and make those provisions applicable in the Town for fiscal years that begin on or...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to rescind its vote of December 1, 2003 to reject the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59, Section 2D and make those provisions applicable in the Town for fiscal years that begin on or after July 1, 2018.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to rescind its vote of December 1, 2003 to reject the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59, Section 2D and make those provisions applicable in the Town for fiscal years that begin on or after July 1, 2018..”
Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Lexington Public Employee Committee
Approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Lexington Public Employee Committee, dated April 13, 2018
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Lexington Public Employee Committee, dated April 13, 2018.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself for this item as her husband is employed by the Town.” The count (3-0) matches the 3 other members present, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Lexington Public Employee Committee, dated April 13, 2018..”
Reporting Structure for Public Information Officer and Town Clerk's Office
Approve the Town Manager's reporting structure for the Public Information Officer and Town Clerk's Office
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the Town Manager's reporting structure for the Public Information Officer and Town Clerk's Office.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the Town Manager's reporting structure for the Public Information Officer and Town Clerk's Office..”
Selectmen-Committee Appointments
Re-appoint Police Chief Mark Corr as Keeper of the Lockup for a one-year term ending June 30, 2019
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 re-appoint Police Chief Mark Corr as Keeper of the Lockup for a one-year term ending June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 re-appoint Police Chief Mark Corr as Keeper of the Lockup for a one-year term ending June 30, 2019..”
Re-appoint Kim Katzenback as Executive Clerk/Office Manager to the Board of Selectmen one-year term ending June 30, 2019
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 re-appoint Kim Katzenback as Executive Clerk/Office Manager to the Board of Selectmen one-year term ending June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 re-appoint Kim Katzenback as Executive Clerk/Office Manager to the Board of Selectmen one-year term ending June 30, 2019..”
Approve Minutes
Approve and release the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of May 2, 2018; May 7, 2018; May 10, 2018; May 18, 2018; May 21, 2018; May 29, 2018; May 30, 2018 and the minutes of the Joint meeting...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen vote 4-0 to approve and release the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of May 2, 2018; May 7, 2018; May 10, 2018; May 18, 2018; May 21, 2018; May 29, 2018; May 30, 2018 and the minutes of the Joint meeting with the School Committee, May 7, 2018; and to approve but not release the Executive Session minutes of May, 7, 2018. Mr. Pato confirmed that substantive revisions he asked to be made were applied to the minutes of May 21, 2018. The changes dealt with the inclusion of his stated preference that non-profit organizations be considered as potential funders for the new Visitors Center.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen vote 4-0 to approve and release the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of May 2, 2018; May 7, 2018; May 10, 2018; May 18, 2018; May 21, 2018; May 29, 2018; May 30, 2018 and the minutes of the Joint meeting with the School Committee, May 7, 2018; and to approve but not release the Executive Session minutes of May, 7, 2018. Mr. Pato confirmed that substantive revisions he asked to be made were applied to the minutes of May 21, 2018. The changes dealt with the inclusion of his stated preference that non-profit organizations be considered as potential funders for the new Visitors Center..”
Executive Session-Exemption 3 Collective Bargaining Update-Police Superior Officers
Enter Executive Session at 8:24 p.m. under Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining Update-Police Superior Officers to discuss strategy with respect to salary increases for the Police Superior Officers...
Upon motion duly made and by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to enter Executive Session at 8:24 p.m. under Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining Update-Police Superior Officers to discuss strategy with respect to salary increases for the Police Superior Officers and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself from the Executive Session because her husband is a Police Officer.” The count (3-0) matches the 3 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 3-0 to enter Executive Session at 8:24 p.m. under Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining Update-Police Superior Officers to discuss strategy with respect to salary increases for the Police Superior Officers and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn..”
Adjourn
Adjourn
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 3-0 to adjourn at 8:48 p.m.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself from the Executive Session because her husband is a Police Officer.” The count (3-0) matches the 3 other members present, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 3-0 to adjourn at 8:48 p.m..”
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