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August 27, 2018
19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Suzanne Barry, Michelle Ciccolo, Joseph Pato, Douglas Lucente, Jill Hai
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Approve the designation of the Cary Memorial Building at 1605 Massachusetts Avenue as Lexington's Early Voting location for the November 2018 Election for the following dates: October 22, 2018...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the designation of the Cary Memorial Building at 1605 Massachusetts Avenue as Lexington's Early Voting location for the November 2018 Election for the following dates: October 22, 2018 through October 26, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; October 29, 2018 through November 2, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; one late Thursday night, November 1, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the designation of the Cary Memorial Building at 1605 Massachusetts Avenue as Lexington's Early Voting location for the November 2018 Election for the following dates: October 22, 2018 through October 26, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; October 29, 2018 through November 2, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; one late Thursday night, November 1, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..”
Works (DPW) requests a three.-year Noise Bylaw Special Permit for Sewer Main Flushing. 'The
Grant a Noise Bylaw Special Pen-nit to the Lexington Department of Public Works to carry out Sewer Main Flushing in September of 2018 and ,lune of 2019 as requested
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to grant a Noise Bylaw Special Pen-nit to the Lexington Department of Public Works to carry out Sewer Main Flushing in September of 2018 and ,lune of 2019 as requested.
Yes: Barry, Ciccolo, Hai, PatoThe minutes say “Mr. Lucente recused himself because he is an abutter to the area under discussion.” 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 grant a Noise Bylaw Special Pen-nit to the Lexington Department of Public Works to carry out Sewer Main Flushing in September of 2018 and ,lune of 2019 as requested..”
Grant of Location: Crown Castle Fiber-----Hartwell Avenue
Approve the petition of Crown Castle Fiber f 80 Central Street, Boxborough, MA 01719, to install 268' +-/.- of(I) 4" communication conduit, with necessary wires/cables therein, northeasterly in...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the petition of Crown Castle Fiber f 80 Central Street, Boxborough, MA 01719, to install 268' +-/.- of(I) 4" communication conduit, with necessary wires/cables therein, northeasterly in the public way on Hartwell Ave. from Existing Lightower 2'x4' Handhole at 32 Hartwell Ave. to Proposed 2'x4' Lightower Handhole 4 1, continuing 57' in a northerly direction in the public way to Proposed Lightower Handhole 42; continuing 97' in a northeasterly direction in the public way to Proposed Lightower Handhole 43; continuing 113'+-/.- in a northwesterly direction on private property to Proposed Lightower Handhole 44; and continuing 3' +-/.- in a northeasterly direction on private property to the building located at 25 Hartwell Ave.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the petition of Crown Castle Fiber f 80 Central Street, Boxborough, MA 01719, to install 268' +-/.- of(I) 4" communication conduit, with necessary wires/cables therein, northeasterly in the public way on Hartwell Ave. from Existing Lightower 2'x4' Handhole at 32 Hartwell Ave. to Proposed 2'x4' Lightower Handhole 4 1, continuing 57' in a northerly direction in the public way to Proposed Lightower Handhole 42; continuing 97' in a northeasterly direction in the public way to Proposed Lightower Handhole 43; continuing 113'+-/.- in a northwesterly direction on private property to Proposed Lightower Handhole 44; and continuing 3' +-/.- in a northeasterly direction on private property to the building located at 25 Hartwell Ave..”
Hab 22 Hamblen Street
Authorize LexHab to purchase 22 Hamblen Street for $600,000
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize LexHab to purchase 22 Hamblen Street for $600,000.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize LexHab to purchase 22 Hamblen Street for $600,000..”
Sustainable Action Plan
Accept and adopt the Sustainable Action Plan
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept and adopt the Sustainable Action Plan.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept and adopt the Sustainable Action Plan..”
King Street Properties; Melanie Waldron, VP, Boston Properties; Joseph Fulliero, Environmental
Accept and adopt the Getting to Net ZeroTask Force final report
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept and adopt the Getting to Net ZeroTask Force final report.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept and adopt the Getting to Net ZeroTask Force final report..”
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Approve a Common Victualler License for SweetTony, Inc., d/b/a Fruitee Yogurt, 1707 Massachusetts Avenue
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a Common Victualler License for SweetTony, Inc., d/b/a Fruitee Yogurt, 1707 Massachusetts Avenue.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a Common Victualler License for SweetTony, Inc., d/b/a Fruitee Yogurt, 1707 Massachusetts Avenue..”
Approve and authorize the ActingTown Manager to sign the FY 19 .- 21 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Public Safety Dispatchers as previously discussed in Executive Session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the ActingTown Manager to sign the FY 19 .- 21 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Public Safety Dispatchers as previously discussed in Executive Session.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry was recused on this item as her husband is employed 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 of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the ActingTown Manager to sign the FY 19 .- 21 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Public Safety Dispatchers as previously discussed in Executive Session..”
A.Rrove Mer-norandur-n of Understanding with Crossing Guards Bar�aim�rig Chou
Approve and authorize the ActingTown Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding adjusting the detail rates for the Crossing Guard group effective August 6, 2018 as discussed in Executive...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the ActingTown Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding adjusting the detail rates for the Crossing Guard group effective August 6, 2018 as discussed in Executive Session on July 16, 201& It was noted,lune 2009 was the last time these detail rates were adjusted. ard for Visitors Center Ms. Axtell thanked Dawn McKenna, Chair of theTourism Committee, for championing the State grant funding efforts.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry was recused on this item as her husband is employed 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 of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the ActingTown Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding adjusting the detail rates for the Crossing Guard group effective August 6, 2018 as discussed in Executive Session on July 16, 201& It was noted,lune 2009 was the last time these detail rates were adjusted. ard for Visitors Center Ms. Axtell thanked Dawn McKenna, Chair of theTourism Committee, for championing the State grant funding efforts..”
Session on July 16, 201&
Approve the Chair signing the thank you letters addressed to Governor Baker; the Executive Office of Administration and Finance, and the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Chair signing the thank you letters addressed to Governor Baker; the Executive Office of Administration and Finance, and the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for the recent allocation of$200,000 for the new Visitors Center.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Chair signing the thank you letters addressed to Governor Baker; the Executive Office of Administration and Finance, and the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for the recent allocation of$200,000 for the new Visitors Center..”
0 Approve Minutes
Approve the minutes of the following meeting dates: June, 4, 2018 Board of Selectmen; June 11, 2018 Center Streetscape; June 13, 2018 Board of Selectmen; June 14, 2018 Summit; June 18, 2018 ,Joint...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the minutes of the following meeting dates: June, 4, 2018 Board of Selectmen; June 11, 2018 Center Streetscape; June 13, 2018 Board of Selectmen; June 14, 2018 Summit; June 18, 2018 ,Joint Board of Selectmen and School Committee- ,June 19, 2018 Board of Selectmen Goal Setting; ,June 25, 2018 Board of Selectmen, and further to approve and not release the Executive Session minutes of,June 19, 2018; June 25, 2018; July 17, 2018; July 23, 2018; and August 11, 201& 0 nue The Lexington Theatre Project, Inc. d/b/a Lexington Venue has submitted an application to renew their two theatre licenses for weekdays and Sundays.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the minutes of the following meeting dates: June, 4, 2018 Board of Selectmen; June 11, 2018 Center Streetscape; June 13, 2018 Board of Selectmen; June 14, 2018 Summit; June 18, 2018 ,Joint Board of Selectmen and School Committee- ,June 19, 2018 Board of Selectmen Goal Setting; ,June 25, 2018 Board of Selectmen, and further to approve and not release the Executive Session minutes of,June 19, 2018; June 25, 2018; July 17, 2018; July 23, 2018; and August 11, 201& 0 nue The Lexington Theatre Project, Inc. d/b/a Lexington Venue has submitted an application to renew their two theatre licenses for weekdays and Sundays..”
Approve the application and issue two theatre licenses to Lexington Theatre Project, Inc. d/b/a Lexington Venue, located at 1794 Massachusetts Avenue, for Cinema I and Cinema 2 to show movies...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the application and issue two theatre licenses to Lexington Theatre Project, Inc. d/b/a Lexington Venue, located at 1794 Massachusetts Avenue, for Cinema I and Cinema 2 to show movies weekdays and Sundays from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 20R Approve One-Day��Li uor Licenses
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the application and issue two theatre licenses to Lexington Theatre Project, Inc. d/b/a Lexington Venue, located at 1794 Massachusetts Avenue, for Cinema I and Cinema 2 to show movies weekdays and Sundays from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 20R Approve One-Day��Li uor Licenses.”
Approve One-Day��Li uor Licenses
Approve two One Day liquor license requests from Spectacle Management to serve beer and wine at the following events being held in Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue: John...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve two One Day liquor license requests from Spectacle Management to serve beer and wine at the following events being held in Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue: John Pizzarelli, Saturday, September 15, 2018, 7:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m.; and Nils Lofgren, Friday, September 28, 2018, 7:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve two One Day liquor license requests from Spectacle Management to serve beer and wine at the following events being held in Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue: John Pizzarelli, Saturday, September 15, 2018, 7:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m.; and Nils Lofgren, Friday, September 28, 2018, 7:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m..”
Approve a One Day liquor license request from the Cary Memorial Library Foundation to serve beer, wine and whiskey at their "Cary Library After Dark" event being held on Saturday, October 20, 2018...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One Day liquor license request from the Cary Memorial Library Foundation to serve beer, wine and whiskey at their "Cary Library After Dark" event being held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Cary Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One Day liquor license request from the Cary Memorial Library Foundation to serve beer, wine and whiskey at their "Cary Library After Dark" event being held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Cary Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue..”
Approve a One Day liquor license request from the Lexington Community Farms to serve beer, wine and mixed drinks at the following events being held in 52 Lowell Street, Lexington, MA: "Golden Hour...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One Day liquor license request from the Lexington Community Farms to serve beer, wine and mixed drinks at the following events being held in 52 Lowell Street, Lexington, MA: "Golden Hour In the Flowers" Fundraising/Donor Appreciation Dinner, Sunday, September 16, 2018, 5:00 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 One Day liquor license request from the Lexington Community Farms to serve beer, wine and mixed drinks at the following events being held in 52 Lowell Street, Lexington, MA: "Golden Hour In the Flowers" Fundraising/Donor Appreciation Dinner, Sunday, September 16, 2018, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m..”
the Flowers" Fundraising/Donor Appreciation Dinner, Sunday, September 16, 2018, 5:00 p.m. to
Approve a One Day liquor license request from the Lexington Historical Society to serve beer and wine at their Armistice Day Poppy Gala Fundraiser event being held on Friday, October 19, 2018 from...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One Day liquor license request from the Lexington Historical Society to serve beer and wine at their Armistice Day Poppy Gala Fundraiser event being held on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 3 Bedford Street.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One Day liquor license request from the Lexington Historical Society to serve beer and wine at their Armistice Day Poppy Gala Fundraiser event being held on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 3 Bedford Street..”
Approve the request for a One Day liquor license from the Lexington Elks to serve beer and wine at their 4th Annual Pig Roast, 959 Waltham St., Sunday, September 16, 2018 from noon .- 6 p.m
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the request for a One Day liquor license from the Lexington Elks to serve beer and wine at their 4th Annual Pig Roast, 959 Waltham St., Sunday, September 16, 2018 from noon .- 6 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the request for a One Day liquor license from the Lexington Elks to serve beer and wine at their 4th Annual Pig Roast, 959 Waltham St., Sunday, September 16, 2018 from noon .- 6 p.m..”
0 Water& Sewer Commitments and AdLustments
Approve Adjustments to Water/Sewer recommended by WSAB July 19, 2018 ($73,070.70); Adjustments to Water/Sewer recommended by WSAB July 26, 2018 ($31,196.17); Water& Sewer Commitrnent,July 2018...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve Adjustments to Water/Sewer recommended by WSAB July 19, 2018 ($73,070.70); Adjustments to Water/Sewer recommended by WSAB July 26, 2018 ($31,196.17); Water& Sewer Commitrnent,July 2018 Cycle 9 Billing $390,595.03; and Water& Sewer Commitrnent,July 2018 Finals $19,870.36.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve Adjustments to Water/Sewer recommended by WSAB July 19, 2018 ($73,070.70); Adjustments to Water/Sewer recommended by WSAB July 26, 2018 ($31,196.17); Water& Sewer Commitrnent,July 2018 Cycle 9 Billing $390,595.03; and Water& Sewer Commitrnent,July 2018 Finals $19,870.36..”
Ad'ourn
Adjourn
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn at 10:00 1p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn at 10:00 1p.m..”
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