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October 15, 2018
18 recorded votes, 2 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
Enter Executive Session under Exemption 10 (roll call)
The Board immediately went into Executive Session under Exemption 10 by a roll call vote of 5-0, and reconvened in Open Session at 7:03 p.m., at which point a recess was called until 7:10 p.m.
From the minutes
“The Board immediately went into Executive Session under Exemption 10 by a roll call vote of 5-0, and reconvened in Open Session at 7:03 p.m., at which point a recess was called until 7:10 p.m..”
Grant of Location for Lincoln Street for Eversource
Approve the petition of Eversource to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located in...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to-approve the petition of Eversource to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located in Lincoln Street- Northerly from pole 55/83, thence turning easterly, approximately 992 feet east of Lexington Street, a distance of 101 ± feet of conduit.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to-approve the petition of Eversource to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located in Lincoln Street- Northerly from pole 55/83, thence turning easterly, approximately 992 feet east of Lexington Street, a distance of 101 ± feet of conduit..”
Beth Osbourne, General Manager for Element and Aloft hotels; and Catherine Murphy, Food
Approve the application reflecting a change of manager and issue an All-Alcoholic Innholder Liquor License for Lixi Hospitality Lexington FB MGT, Inc., d/b/a Element Lexington located at 727...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the application reflecting a change of manager and issue an All-Alcoholic Innholder Liquor License for Lixi Hospitality Lexington FB MGT, Inc., d/b/a Element Lexington located at 727 Marrett Road-B reflecting the same.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the application reflecting a change of manager and issue an All-Alcoholic Innholder Liquor License for Lixi Hospitality Lexington FB MGT, Inc., d/b/a Element Lexington located at 727 Marrett Road-B reflecting the same..”
Innholder Liquor License for Lixi Hospitality Lexington FB MGT, Inc., d/b/a Aloft
Approve the application reflecting a change of manager and issue an All-Alcoholic Innholder Liquor License for Lixi Hospitality Lexington FB MGT, Inc., d/b/a Aloft Lexington located at 727 Marrett...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the application reflecting a change of manager and issue an All-Alcoholic Innholder Liquor License for Lixi Hospitality Lexington FB MGT, Inc., d/b/a Aloft Lexington located at 727 Marrett Road-A reflecting the same.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the application reflecting a change of manager and issue an All-Alcoholic Innholder Liquor License for Lixi Hospitality Lexington FB MGT, Inc., d/b/a Aloft Lexington located at 727 Marrett Road-A reflecting the same..”
Choice broker; John Shortsleeve, Bay State Energy; Marlana Patton, Lexington Program
Authorize the Town Manager to execute an aggregation supply agreement for an up to 24-month period if the price is below the estimated price of$0.12 per KwH for the ensuing 12-month period
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Manager to execute an aggregation supply agreement for an up to 24-month period if the price is below the estimated price of$0.12 per KwH for the ensuing 12-month period.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Manager to execute an aggregation supply agreement for an up to 24-month period if the price is below the estimated price of$0.12 per KwH for the ensuing 12-month period..”
Approve FYI 9-20 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Library Union
Approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the FY 18-20 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Library Union
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the FY 18-20 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Library Union.
Yes: Ciccolo, Hai, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry was recused from the item as her husband is an 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 Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the FY 18-20 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Library Union..”
Ms. Battite, Recreation and Community Programs Director, relayed a recommendation from
Amend the charge for the Community Center Program Advisory Committee by removing the Youth Service Council member and replacing that position with an appointee from the Lexington Youth Commission
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to amend the charge for the Community Center Program Advisory Committee by removing the Youth Service Council member and replacing that position with an appointee from the Lexington Youth Commission.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to amend the charge for the Community Center Program Advisory Committee by removing the Youth Service Council member and replacing that position with an appointee from the Lexington Youth Commission..”
Review and Approve Revised Charge for Recreation Committee
Amend the Recreation Committee charge to include a liaison from the School Committee and Bicycle Advisory Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to amend the Recreation Committee charge to include a liaison from the School Committee and Bicycle Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to amend the Recreation Committee charge to include a liaison from the School Committee and Bicycle Advisory Committee..”
Approve FYI Water/Sewer Rate
Approve proposed FY2019 water and wastewater rates as presented; and further move that the Board approve the proposed water conservation message as presented to be printed on the water and...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve proposed FY2019 water and wastewater rates as presented; and further move that the Board approve the proposed water conservation message as presented to be printed on the water and wastewater bills beginning with the Fall 2018 billing cycle; and further that the Board authorize the Town Manager to craft a message to be included in the water bills with an explanation as to the rise in rates.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve proposed FY2019 water and wastewater rates as presented; and further move that the Board approve the proposed water conservation message as presented to be printed on the water and wastewater bills beginning with the Fall 2018 billing cycle; and further that the Board authorize the Town Manager to craft a message to be included in the water bills with an explanation as to the rise in rates..”
Committee
Amend the Ad Hoc Residential Exemption Policy Study Committee charge by extending delivery date to March 15, 2019 and adding the following work item: Comparison of the Residential Exemption with...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the Ad Hoc Residential Exemption Policy Study Committee charge by extending delivery date to March 15, 2019 and adding the following work item: Comparison of the Residential Exemption with means-tested programs.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the Ad Hoc Residential Exemption Policy Study Committee charge by extending delivery date to March 15, 2019 and adding the following work item: Comparison of the Residential Exemption with means-tested programs..”
Sign State Election Warrant
Approve and sign the November 6, 2018 State Election Warrant
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the November 6, 2018 State Election Warrant.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the November 6, 2018 State Election Warrant..”
Approve and Sign Special Town Meeting Warrant 2018-1
Sign Draft Warrant B for the Special Town Meeting 2018-1 to be held on November 13, 2018
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-1 to sign Draft Warrant B for the Special Town Meeting 2018-1 to be held on November 13, 2018. Ms. Hai abstained due to the inclusion of a warrant article that would amend zoning for 55 & 56 Watertown Street, land currently owned by Belmont Country Club, of which Ms. Hai is a member.
Yes: Barry, Ciccolo, Lucente, PatoAbstained: Hai
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-1 to sign Draft Warrant B for the Special Town Meeting 2018-1 to be held on November 13, 2018. Ms. Hai abstained due to the inclusion of a warrant article that would amend zoning for 55 & 56 Watertown Street, land currently owned by Belmont Country Club, of which Ms. Hai is a member..”
Selectmen-Committee Appointments
Appoint Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti as a member representing the Planning Board to the 2020 Vision Committee for a term set to expire on September 30, 2021
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti as a member representing the Planning Board to the 2020 Vision Committee for a term set to expire on September 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti as a member representing the Planning Board to the 2020 Vision Committee for a term set to expire on September 30, 2021..”
Appoint Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti as a member representing the Planning Board to the Lexington Housing Partnership for a term to expire September 30, 2021
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti as a member representing the Planning Board to the Lexington Housing Partnership for a term to expire September 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti as a member representing the Planning Board to the Lexington Housing Partnership for a term to expire September 30, 2021..”
Metropolitan Planning Organization Election Ballot
Allow the Chair to submit the Absentee Ballot prior to the October 30, 2018 deadline
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 to allow the Chair to submit the Absentee Ballot prior to the October 30, 2018 deadline.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 to allow the Chair to submit the Absentee Ballot prior to the October 30, 2018 deadline..”
Approve One-Day Liquor License
Approve a One-Day liquor license request from Judith Cooper to serve wine for the purpose of her Workshop Exhibit Opening Reception event being held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 5:00 p.m....
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One-Day liquor license request from Judith Cooper to serve wine for the purpose of her Workshop Exhibit Opening Reception event being held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Munroe Center for the Arts, 1403 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 Judith Cooper to serve wine for the purpose of her Workshop Exhibit Opening Reception event being held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Munroe Center for the Arts, 1403 Massachusetts Avenue..”
0 Water & Sewer Commitment
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment August 2018 Finals $31,417.69 Adjourn
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Water and Sewer Commitment August 2018 Finals $31,417.69 Adjourn
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Water and Sewer Commitment August 2018 Finals $31,417.69 Adjourn.”
Adjourn
Adjourn
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 5-0 to adjourn at 10:56 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 5-0 to adjourn at 10:56 p.m..”
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