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July 9, 2018
26 recorded votes, 6 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
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Approve and sign the Special Speed Regulation 158.-D for Spring Street, from Marrett Road to the Waltham City line
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Special Speed Regulation 158.-D for Spring Street, from Marrett Road to the Waltham City line.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Special Speed Regulation 158.-D for Spring Street, from Marrett Road to the Waltham City line..”
were Executive Director Molyna Richards, Treasurer Veronica Tamburrini.-Caira, and Secretary
Approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the License Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce with the rent set at$300 per month
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the License Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce with the rent set at$300 per month.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the License Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce with the rent set at$300 per month..”
Apaoint Actin Town Manaer
Appoint Kelly Axtell as ActingTown Manager effective August 4, 2018, subject to negotiating a satisfactory employment agreement
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Kelly Axtell as ActingTown Manager effective August 4, 2018, subject to negotiating a satisfactory employment agreement.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Kelly Axtell as ActingTown Manager effective August 4, 2018, subject to negotiating a satisfactory employment agreement..”
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Close the RCN public ascertainment hearing on Monday, ,July 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to close the RCN public ascertainment hearing on Monday, ,July 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to close the RCN public ascertainment hearing on Monday, ,July 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m..”
Approve the application for a Change of Manager, Alteration of Premises and Change of Beneficial Interest/Transfer of Stock, Change of DBA and Change of Corporate Structure and, upon approval by...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen vote 5-0 to approve the application for a Change of Manager, Alteration of Premises and Change of Beneficial Interest/Transfer of Stock, Change of DBA and Change of Corporate Structure and, upon approval by the ABCC, issue an amended 2018 All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License to Lemon Grass Inc. d/b/a Love at First Bite 'Thai Kitchen & Bar.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen vote 5-0 to approve the application for a Change of Manager, Alteration of Premises and Change of Beneficial Interest/Transfer of Stock, Change of DBA and Change of Corporate Structure and, upon approval by the ABCC, issue an amended 2018 All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License to Lemon Grass Inc. d/b/a Love at First Bite 'Thai Kitchen & Bar..”
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Approve theTown Manager's reappointment of Richard Perry to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire,lune 30, 2021 Consent ABenda Water& Sewer j_Commiti-neaLs/Adustments
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve theTown Manager's reappointment of Richard Perry to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire,lune 30, 2021 Consent ABenda Water& Sewer j_Commiti-neaLs/Adustments
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve theTown Manager's reappointment of Richard Perry to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire,lune 30, 2021 Consent ABenda Water& Sewer j_Commiti-neaLs/Adustments.”
Water& Sewer j_Commiti-neaLs/Adustments
Approve the following Water& Sewer commitments and adjustments: Water& Sewer Commitments April 2018 Finals $ 7,642.44; Water& Sewer Adjustments per WSAB April 12, 2018 ($ 6,213A I); Water chi...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the following Water& Sewer commitments and adjustments: Water& Sewer Commitments April 2018 Finals $ 7,642.44; Water& Sewer Adjustments per WSAB April 12, 2018 ($ 6,213A I); Water chi Sewer Adj ustments per WSAB May 17, 2018 ($13,638 83).
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the following Water& Sewer commitments and adjustments: Water& Sewer Commitments April 2018 Finals $ 7,642.44; Water& Sewer Adjustments per WSAB April 12, 2018 ($ 6,213A I); Water chi Sewer Adj ustments per WSAB May 17, 2018 ($13,638 83)..”
0 Use of Battle Green----- Lex un Halloween Parade
Approve the request for use of the Battle Green for the annual LexFUN Halloween Parade to be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (rain date Sunday, October 28th)
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the request for use of the Battle Green for the annual LexFUN Halloween Parade to be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (rain date Sunday, October 28th).
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the request for use of the Battle Green for the annual LexFUN Halloween Parade to be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (rain date Sunday, October 28th)..”
Approve and sign a proclamation declaring theTown of Lexington's support of the Commonwealth's existing nondiscrimination protections for transgender people
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign a proclamation declaring theTown of Lexington's support of the Commonwealth's existing nondiscrimination protections for transgender people.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign a proclamation declaring theTown of Lexington's support of the Commonwealth's existing nondiscrimination protections for transgender people..”
Approve One-DayLiquor Li uor Lice
Approve two Spectacle Management requests for One.-Day Liquor Licenses to serve beer and wine at the following events being held in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue: Cowboy...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve two Spectacle Management requests for One.-Day Liquor Licenses to serve beer and wine at the following events being held in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue: Cowboy ,Junkies, Wednesday, ,Iuly 18, 2018, 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Dennis DeYoung Thursday, ,July 26, 2018, 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve two Spectacle Management requests for One.-Day Liquor Licenses to serve beer and wine at the following events being held in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue: Cowboy ,Junkies, Wednesday, ,Iuly 18, 2018, 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Dennis DeYoung Thursday, ,July 26, 2018, 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m..”
Approve a One.-Day Liquor License for FoodLink to serve beer and wine at their Rescue toTable Fundraising Dinner to be held at Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam Street, on Thursday, July 26, 2018...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One.-Day Liquor License for FoodLink to serve beer and wine at their Rescue toTable Fundraising Dinner to be held at Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam Street, on Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 5:00 1p.m. to 9:00 pr m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One.-Day Liquor License for FoodLink to serve beer and wine at their Rescue toTable Fundraising Dinner to be held at Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam Street, on Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 5:00 1p.m. to 9:00 pr m..”
Sign and send a letter of commendation congratulating Pierce Warburton for attaining the highest rank of Eagle in Boy Scouting
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to sign and send a letter of commendation congratulating Pierce Warburton 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 sign and send a letter of commendation congratulating Pierce Warburton for attaining the highest rank of Eagle in Boy Scouting..”
0 Approve Minutes
Approve and release the minutes of the,loint Board of Selectmen and School Committee Meeting of May 23, 201
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and release the minutes of the,loint Board of Selectmen and School Committee Meeting of May 23, 201
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and release the minutes of the,loint Board of Selectmen and School Committee Meeting of May 23, 201.”
Approve but not release the Executive Session minutes of May 21, 201& Public Hearing Inn at IIa tangs Parlc Request to Remove Liquor License Conditions Ms. Ciccolo recused herself from this item...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve but not release the Executive Session minutes of May 21, 201& Public Hearing Inn at IIa tangs Parlc Request to Remove Liquor License Conditions Ms. Ciccolo recused herself from this item as the Inn owner has made a financial contribution to Ms. Ciccolo's campaign for State office.
The minutes say Michelle Ciccolo was recused, so that member is not shown voting. The minutes give the count as 5-0, which is more than the 4 Select Board members present (Suzanne Barry, Joseph Pato, Douglas Lucente and Jill Hai). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve but not release the Executive Session minutes of May 21, 201& Public Hearing Inn at IIa tangs Parlc Request to Remove Liquor License Conditions Ms. Ciccolo recused herself from this item as the Inn owner has made a financial contribution to Ms. Ciccolo's campaign for State office..”
Continue the Public Hearing until Monday, August 27, 201& Udate on�27 C�Iarke Sheet Building;Pen�-nit p Mr. Pato reported that the Selectmen have received a number of inquiries about a...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to continue the Public Hearing until Monday, August 27, 201& Udate on�27 C�Iarke Sheet Building;Pen�-nit p Mr. Pato reported that the Selectmen have received a number of inquiries about a twice-extended building pen-nit for 27 Clarke Street.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were present (Suzanne Barry, Joseph Pato, Michelle Ciccolo, Douglas Lucente and Jill Hai) and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to continue the Public Hearing until Monday, August 27, 201& Udate on�27 C�Iarke Sheet Building;Pen�-nit p Mr. Pato reported that the Selectmen have received a number of inquiries about a twice-extended building pen-nit for 27 Clarke Street..”
ADRrove Bedford Water 6-
Approve the Lexington .- Bedford Water Agreement as presented and authorize theTown Manager to sign said agreement
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to approve the Lexington .- Bedford Water Agreement as presented and authorize theTown Manager to sign said agreement. Mr. Lucente cast the dissenting vote.
Yes: Barry, Ciccolo, Hai, PatoNo: Lucente
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to approve the Lexington .- Bedford Water Agreement as presented and authorize theTown Manager to sign said agreement. Mr. Lucente cast the dissenting vote..”
Update Battle Green Master Plan
Authorize staff to restore the Hayes Fountain at the base of the Minuteman Statue on the Battle Green to a working fountain and further to authorize staff to establish the ADA accessible viewing...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize staff to restore the Hayes Fountain at the base of the Minuteman Statue on the Battle Green to a working fountain and further to authorize staff to establish the ADA accessible viewing area for the Belfry on Clarke Street.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize staff to restore the Hayes Fountain at the base of the Minuteman Statue on the Battle Green to a working fountain and further to authorize staff to establish the ADA accessible viewing area for the Belfry on Clarke Street..”
Authorize all-electric for the heating of the new Fire Station apparatus floor
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize all-electric for the heating of the new Fire Station apparatus floor.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize all-electric for the heating of the new Fire Station apparatus floor..”
included Appropriate for Municipal Facilities Master Plan, Lease Land from the Historical
Appoint Rita Pandey to theTown Celebrations Sub.-Committee for a one.-year term expiring May 30, 2019
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Rita Pandey to theTown Celebrations Sub.-Committee for a one.-year term expiring May 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Rita Pandey to theTown Celebrations Sub.-Committee for a one.-year term expiring May 30, 2019..”
Appoint Dan K.oret7 to the Noise Advisory Committee for a three.-year term to expire September 30, 2020
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Dan K.oret7 to the Noise Advisory Committee for a three.-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 Dan K.oret7 to the Noise Advisory Committee for a three.-year term to expire September 30, 2020.”
Re-appoint Michelle Ciccolo to MAGIC for a one.-year term expiring on June 30, 2019
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 re-appoint Michelle Ciccolo to MAGIC for a one.-year term expiring on June 30, 2019.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were present (Suzanne Barry, Joseph Pato, Michelle Ciccolo, Douglas Lucente and Jill Hai) and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 re-appoint Michelle Ciccolo to MAGIC for a one.-year term expiring on June 30, 2019..”
Accept the resignation of:John Frey from theTree Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of:John Frey from theTree Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of:John Frey from theTree Committee..”
Appoint Susan Bennett to fill the unexpired term ending December 31, 2019 and Mark Connor to fill the unexpired term ending December 31, 2018 as Associate Members of the Historic Districts Commission
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Susan Bennett to fill the unexpired term ending December 31, 2019 and Mark Connor to fill the unexpired term ending December 31, 2018 as Associate Members of the Historic Districts Commission.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Susan Bennett to fill the unexpired term ending December 31, 2019 and Mark Connor to fill the unexpired term ending December 31, 2018 as Associate Members of the Historic Districts Commission..”
Enter Executive Session at 11 :51 p.m. under Exemption 6: Interest in Real Estate
Upon motion duly made and by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to enter Executive Session at 11 :51 p.m. under Exemption 6: Interest in Real Estate.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to enter Executive Session at 11 :51 p.m. under Exemption 6: Interest in Real Estate..”
RWIding Maintenance and Public Works Unions
Enter Executive Session under Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining Updates-----Lexington Lexington Police Association Superior Officers, Building Maintenance and Public Works unions and to reconvene...
Upon motion duly made and by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to enter Executive Session under Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining Updates-----Lexington Lexington Police Association Superior Officers, Building Maintenance and Public Works unions and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry was recused from the discussion of Exemption 6 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 under Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining Updates-----Lexington Lexington Police Association Superior Officers, Building Maintenance and Public Works unions and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn..”
Ad'ourn
Adjourn
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 4-0 to adjourn at 12:30 p.m.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry was recused from the discussion of Exemption 6 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 seconded, the Board of Selection voted 4-0 to adjourn at 12:30 p.m..”
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