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July 23, 2018
20 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
The Memorandum of Understanding between the 'Town and Peter C.,J. Kelley, Owner and
Approve and sign the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Peter C.J. Kelley of 509 Woburn Realty 'Trust theTown of Lexington
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Peter C.J. Kelley of 509 Woburn Realty 'Trust theTown of Lexington.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Peter C.J. Kelley of 509 Woburn Realty 'Trust theTown of Lexington..”
Hoc 40C Committee
Amend the Historic Districts Commission Ad Hoc 40C Committee's charge to reflect a name change, updated number of members and revised charge
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 amend the Historic Districts Commission Ad Hoc 40C Committee's charge to reflect a name change, updated number of members and revised charge.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 amend the Historic Districts Commission Ad Hoc 40C Committee's charge to reflect a name change, updated number of members and revised charge..”
Consider Summer Water UseTime Restrictions
Implement a voluntary outdoor water use time restriction from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. beginning,luly 25th and continuing through October 5th, 201& Center Stre etsca.e MassachusettsA�veiiuC�Turni�n�...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to implement a voluntary outdoor water use time restriction from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. beginning,luly 25th and continuing through October 5th, 201& Center Stre etsca.e MassachusettsA�veiiuC�Turni�n� Lane Reductions-----Waltham Waltham Street and Edison WE ,John Livsey, Town Engineer, presented information on the traffic trial results for the Massachusetts Ave intersections at Waltham Street and Edison Way.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to implement a voluntary outdoor water use time restriction from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. beginning,luly 25th and continuing through October 5th, 201& Center Stre etsca.e MassachusettsA�veiiuC�Turni�n� Lane Reductions-----Waltham Waltham Street and Edison WE ,John Livsey, Town Engineer, presented information on the traffic trial results for the Massachusetts Ave intersections at Waltham Street and Edison Way..”
Approve the lane reduction for the right turn lane on Massachusetts Avenue at Waltham Street
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to approve the lane reduction for the right turn lane on Massachusetts Avenue at Waltham Street. 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 lane reduction for the right turn lane on Massachusetts Avenue at Waltham Street. Mr. Lucente cast the dissenting vote..”
Approve the lane reduction for the right turn lane on Massachusetts Avenue at Edison Way
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to approve the lane reduction for the right turn lane on Massachusetts Avenue at Edison Way. 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 lane reduction for the right turn lane on Massachusetts Avenue at Edison Way. Mr. Lucente cast the dissenting vote..”
Bond Bill Projects: Police Radio Console- _Visitors Center Construction Project
Approve and sign the letters to Administration and Finance and the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance regarding funding for the Police Radio Console equipment and Visitors Center...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign the letters to Administration and Finance and the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance regarding funding for the Police Radio Console equipment and Visitors Center project subject to verification and possible correction.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign the letters to Administration and Finance and the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance regarding funding for the Police Radio Console equipment and Visitors Center project subject to verification and possible correction..”
Sign the warrant for the 2018 State Primary to be held on 'Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the warrant for the 2018 State Primary to be held on 'Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the warrant for the 2018 State Primary to be held on 'Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m..”
AMointment of Election Officers
Appoint Election Officers as presented in a memo from theTown Clerk dated :lily 6, 2018 for the period begin September 1, 201& Selectmen's Goal Setting Revisions and Rankin�of Goals Ms. Barry...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to appoint Election Officers as presented in a memo from theTown Clerk dated :lily 6, 2018 for the period begin September 1, 201& Selectmen's Goal Setting Revisions and Rankin�of Goals Ms. Barry asked Board members for comment on the edits and revisions made since the last meeting, noting that there is still more revision work to be completed.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself because her mother is an appointee.” 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 appoint Election Officers as presented in a memo from theTown Clerk dated :lily 6, 2018 for the period begin September 1, 201& Selectmen's Goal Setting Revisions and Rankin�of Goals Ms. Barry asked Board members for comment on the edits and revisions made since the last meeting, noting that there is still more revision work to be completed..”
August 6, 201&
Approve and authorize theTown Manager to signed the Memorandum of Agreement adjusting to detail rates, effective August 6, 201& The Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHab) has requested a...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize theTown Manager to signed the Memorandum of Agreement adjusting to detail rates, effective August 6, 201& The Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHab) has requested a letter of support from the Board of Selectmen for their Local Initiative Project(LIP) application for a comprehensive pen-nit for affordable housing development at Wright Farm.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself because her husband is employed as a Police Officer by theTown of Lexington.” 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 voted 4-0 to approve and authorize theTown Manager to signed the Memorandum of Agreement adjusting to detail rates, effective August 6, 201& The Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHab) has requested a letter of support from the Board of Selectmen for their Local Initiative Project(LIP) application for a comprehensive pen-nit for affordable housing development at Wright Farm..”
Provide a letter of support endorsing LexHAB's application to the Department of Housing and Community Developmenf s Local Initiative Program for a comprehensive permit for the affordable housing...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 to provide a letter of support endorsing LexHAB's application to the Department of Housing and Community Developmenf s Local Initiative Program for a comprehensive permit for the affordable housing project at Wright Farm.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 to provide a letter of support endorsing LexHAB's application to the Department of Housing and Community Developmenf s Local Initiative Program for a comprehensive permit for the affordable housing project at Wright Farm..”
DRrove Frn-ployrnent A Town Manager
Approve and sign the Employment Agreement between theTown, acting through its Board of Selectmen, and Kelly Axtell
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Employment Agreement between theTown, acting through its Board of Selectmen, and Kelly Axtell.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Employment Agreement between theTown, acting through its Board of Selectmen, and Kelly Axtell..”
Review an te Public Service Fund
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the terms of the Carl F. and Maureen G. Valente Public Service Fund
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board enthusiastically voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the terms of the Carl F. and Maureen G. Valente Public Service Fund.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board enthusiastically voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the terms of the Carl F. and Maureen G. Valente Public Service Fund..”
Battle Green Requests
Approve the Lexington Minutemen Company's request to use the Battle Green for the purpose of the installation of officers and the 329th Anniversary of the Lexington Minutemen Company to be held on...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Lexington Minutemen Company's request to use the Battle Green for the purpose of the installation of officers and the 329th Anniversary of the Lexington Minutemen Company to be held on Sunday, September 9, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Lexington Minutemen Company's request to use the Battle Green for the purpose of the installation of officers and the 329th Anniversary of the Lexington Minutemen Company to be held on Sunday, September 9, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m..”
Approve theTown Manager's appointments of Lyn Yang to the Community Center Program Advisory Committee as well as Dr. Jyotsna Kakullavarapu and Sandra Shaw to the Council on Aging
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve theTown Manager's appointments of Lyn Yang to the Community Center Program Advisory Committee as well as Dr. Jyotsna Kakullavarapu and Sandra Shaw to the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve theTown Manager's appointments of Lyn Yang to the Community Center Program Advisory Committee as well as Dr. Jyotsna Kakullavarapu and Sandra Shaw to the Council on Aging..”
0 ApErove Annual Review- Cor_nptroller
Approve and sign the annual performance review for Carolyn Kosnoff, AssistantTown Manager for Finance/Comptroller
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the annual performance review for Carolyn Kosnoff, AssistantTown Manager for Finance/Comptroller.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the annual performance review for Carolyn Kosnoff, AssistantTown Manager for Finance/Comptroller..”
ApproveThe Czech and Slovak Association request for a One.-Day Liquor license to serve beer and wine for their Czech and Slovak Harvest Festival to be held at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 21 Follen...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approveThe Czech and Slovak Association request for a One.-Day Liquor license to serve beer and wine for their Czech and Slovak Harvest Festival to be held at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 21 Follen Road, on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approveThe Czech and Slovak Association request for a One.-Day Liquor license to serve beer and wine for their Czech and Slovak Harvest Festival to be held at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 21 Follen Road, on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m..”
Approve and sign a proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Minuteman Bikeway
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign a proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Minuteman Bikeway.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign a proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Minuteman Bikeway..”
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session at 10:28 p.m. under Exemption 6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property Edison Way parking spaces owned by the Historical Society, and further...
Upon motion duly made and by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to enter Executive Session at 10:28 p.m. under Exemption 6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property Edison Way parking spaces owned by the Historical Society, and further by roll call, the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to enter Executive Session at 10:28 p.m. under Exemption 6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property Edison Way parking spaces owned by the Historical Society, and further by roll call, the Board of Selectmen.”
Enter Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to the Lexington Police Association Superior Officers and to re-convene in Open Session...
Voted 4-0, to enter Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to the Lexington Police Association Superior Officers and to re-convene in Open Session only to adjourn.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry was recused from the Exemption 3 discussion as her husband is an employee of the'T.” (just after this vote) The count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“voted 4-0, to enter Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to the Lexington Police Association Superior Officers and to re-convene 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 11 :55 p.m.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry was recused from the Exemption 3 discussion as her husband is an employee of the'T.” 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 11 :55 p.m..”
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