MassVoter.com← Lexington Select BoardLexington Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
December 3, 2018
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Jill Hai, who is counted absent.
Present: Suzanne Barry, Joseph Pato, Michelle Ciccolo, Douglas Lucente
Absent: Jill Hai
Every vote, in order
Dellbrook Construction; Bill Wolfgang, Senior Project Manager; Jim Tranghese, Project
Approve a Flammable Fuel Storage License for Artis Senior Living, LLC for the storage, operation and maintenance of flammable and combustible storage at 430 Concord Avenue as presented
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve a Flammable Fuel Storage License for Artis Senior Living, LLC for the storage, operation and maintenance of flammable and combustible storage at 430 Concord Avenue as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve a Flammable Fuel Storage License for Artis Senior Living, LLC for the storage, operation and maintenance of flammable and combustible storage at 430 Concord Avenue as presented..”
Assessors; Rob Lent, Director of Assessing; Ed Grant, Board of Assessors; and Cass
Establish a residential factor of 1.75, which results in a tax shift of 0.904
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to establish a residential factor of 1.75, which results in a tax shift of 0.904;
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to establish a residential factor of 1.75, which results in a tax shift of 0.904;.”
Not to adopt the Open Space Discount
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 not to adopt the Open Space Discount;
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 not to adopt the Open Space Discount;.”
Not to adopt the Residential Exemption
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 not to adopt the Residential Exemption;
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 not to adopt the Residential Exemption;.”
Not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption..”
Annual License Renewals
Approve the list of license renewals as presented
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the list of license renewals as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the list of license renewals as presented..”
Entertainment License-Inn at Hastings Park
Approve the request of the Inn at Hastings Park for an Entertainment License for live music on New Year's Eve until 1:00 a.m. on January 1, 2019
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the request of the Inn at Hastings Park for an Entertainment License for live music on New Year's Eve until 1:00 a.m. on January 1, 2019.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the request of the Inn at Hastings Park for an Entertainment License for live music on New Year's Eve until 1:00 a.m. on January 1, 2019..”
Approve Crossing Guard Union Collective Bargaining Agreement
Approve both Memoranda of Understanding between the Town of Lexington and SEN Local 888 Crossing Guard Unit for the periods FYI 7-19 and FY20-22 and further to authorize the Town Manager to...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve both Memoranda of Understanding between the Town of Lexington and SEN Local 888 Crossing Guard Unit for the periods FYI 7-19 and FY20-22 and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the MOU's and any other documents to effectuate the agreements Approve Lexington Police Association Union Collective Bargaining Agreement Ms. Barry was recused as her husband is employed by the Town of Lexington.
Yes: Ciccolo, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say Suzanne Barry was recused, 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 both Memoranda of Understanding between the Town of Lexington and SEN Local 888 Crossing Guard Unit for the periods FYI 7-19 and FY20-22 and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the MOU's and any other documents to effectuate the agreements Approve Lexington Police Association Union Collective Bargaining Agreement Ms. Barry was recused as her husband is employed by the Town of Lexington..”
Approve Lexington Police Association Union Collective Bargaining Agreement
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Lexington and the Lexington Police Association for the period FYI 9-21 and any other documents to...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to authorize the Town Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Lexington and the Lexington Police Association for the period FYI 9-21 and any other documents to effectuate the agreement.
Yes: Ciccolo, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry was recused as her husband is employed by the Town of Lexington.” 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 authorize the Town Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Lexington and the Lexington Police Association for the period FYI 9-21 and any other documents to effectuate the agreement..”
Review and Sign Letter of Opposition to FCC Proposal 18-131
Authorize the Chair to sign the letter to the FCC as presented
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to authorize the Chair to sign the letter to the FCC as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to authorize the Chair to sign the letter to the FCC as presented..”
Vicki Blier and Pat Costello, Co-chairs of the Selectmen's Tax Deferral and Exemption Study
Authorize the tax bill insert regarding the tax deferral program and the new business hours for the Town Office Building new hours, to be included in the 3rd quarter property tax bill mailing
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to authorize the tax bill insert regarding the tax deferral program and the new business hours for the Town Office Building new hours, to be included in the 3rd quarter property tax bill mailing.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to authorize the tax bill insert regarding the tax deferral program and the new business hours for the Town Office Building new hours, to be included in the 3rd quarter property tax bill mailing..”
Letter of Support James Malloy International City/County Management Association
Approve the letter of support for James Malloy as a candidate for President of ICMA and authorize the Chair to sign the letter as presented
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the letter of support for James Malloy as a candidate for President of ICMA and authorize the Chair to sign the letter as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the letter of support for James Malloy as a candidate for President of ICMA and authorize the Chair to sign the letter as presented..”
Town Managers Appointments
Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Aaron Noah Brosnan to the Youth Commission for a term to expire April 2020
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Aaron Noah Brosnan to the Youth Commission for a term to expire April 2020.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Aaron Noah Brosnan to the Youth Commission for a term to expire April 2020..”
Selectmen Committee Appointments
Appoint Jane Current as a member of the Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee for a 2-year term to expire September 30, 2020
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to appoint Jane Current as a member of the Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee for a 2-year term to expire September 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to appoint Jane Current as a member of the Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee for a 2-year term to expire September 30, 2020..”
0 Water & Sewer Adjustments
Approve Adjustments to Water and Sewer as recommended by WSAB Nov 1, 2018 ($27,633.76) Adjourn
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve Adjustments to Water and Sewer as recommended by WSAB Nov 1, 2018 ($27,633.76) Adjourn
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve Adjustments to Water and Sewer as recommended by WSAB Nov 1, 2018 ($27,633.76) Adjourn.”
Adjourn
Adjourn
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 4-0 to adjourn at 10:09 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 4-0 to adjourn at 10:09 p.m..”
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