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May 6, 2019
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Jill Hai, Mark Sandeen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and under Exemption 6 to consider the purchase exchange lease or value of real property,...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and under Exemption 6 to consider the purchase exchange lease or value of real property, Further, Mr. Lucente declared that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and negotiating positions of the Town.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and under Exemption 6 to consider the purchase exchange lease or value of real property, Further, Mr. Lucente declared that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and negotiating positions of the Town..”
Margaritas
Approve the application reflecting a change of manager and issue an All Alcoholic Common Victualler Liquor License to Lexington Mexican Restaurant Group, Inc. d/b/a Tio Juan's Margarita's...
Upon a 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 Common Victualler Liquor License to Lexington Mexican Restaurant Group, Inc. d/b/a Tio Juan's Margarita's Restaurant located at 438 Bedford Street reflecting the same.
From the minutes
“Upon a 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 Common Victualler Liquor License to Lexington Mexican Restaurant Group, Inc. d/b/a Tio Juan's Margarita's Restaurant located at 438 Bedford Street reflecting the same..”
West Metro HOME Consortium Sub-Recipient Agreement
Approve the HOME Sub-Recipient Agreement as proposed; and further, to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen vote 5-0 to approve the HOME Sub-Recipient Agreement as proposed; and further, to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen vote 5-0 to approve the HOME Sub-Recipient Agreement as proposed; and further, to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement..”
Farmers' Market Winery License Request - 1634 Meadery
Approve and sign a special license for 1634 Meadery to sell wine and serve samples of wine at the Lexington Farmers'
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign a special license for 1634 Meadery to sell wine and serve samples of wine at the Lexington Farmers'
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign a special license for 1634 Meadery to sell wine and serve samples of wine at the Lexington Farmers'.”
One-Day Liquor License Request - Beer Garden at Discovery Day
Approve a One-Day Liquor License for the Lexington Retailers Association for the purpose of a beer garden within a cordoned off area at the end of Muzzey Street at Massachusetts Avenue during...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One-Day Liquor License for the Lexington Retailers Association for the purpose of a beer garden within a cordoned off area at the end of Muzzey Street at Massachusetts Avenue during Lexington Discovery Day, on Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One-Day Liquor License for the Lexington Retailers Association for the purpose of a beer garden within a cordoned off area at the end of Muzzey Street at Massachusetts Avenue during Lexington Discovery Day, on Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..”
Restriction during their February 25, 2019 Conservation Commission Meeting and the Access and
Approve and sign the Conservation Restriction between The Hayden Science Center Condominium Trust and the Conservation Commission
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Conservation Restriction between The Hayden Science Center Condominium Trust and the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Conservation Restriction between The Hayden Science Center Condominium Trust and the Conservation Commission..”
Conservation Restriction between The Hayden Science Center Condominium Trust and the
Approve and sign the Parking and Access Easement between The Hayden Science Center Condominium Trust and the Town of Lexington
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Parking and Access Easement between The Hayden Science Center Condominium Trust and the Town of Lexington.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Parking and Access Easement between The Hayden Science Center Condominium Trust and the Town of Lexington..”
Green Burial Fees
Approve the proposed rules for Green Burials, as amended, be included as section IX in the Rules and Regulations of the Westview Cemetery; and further establishing that the fees for Green Burials...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the proposed rules for Green Burials, as amended, be included as section IX in the Rules and Regulations of the Westview Cemetery; and further establishing that the fees for Green Burials will be the same as all other burial fees.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the proposed rules for Green Burials, as amended, be included as section IX in the Rules and Regulations of the Westview Cemetery; and further establishing that the fees for Green Burials will be the same as all other burial fees..”
Goal Setting Discussion
Approve the proposal with Novak Consulting Group, as amended to remove the visual facilitator cost, to undertake a goal setting process as provided in their proposal and to authorize the use of...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the proposal with Novak Consulting Group, as amended to remove the visual facilitator cost, to undertake a goal setting process as provided in their proposal and to authorize the use of the Shire TIF fund for the contract.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the proposal with Novak Consulting Group, as amended to remove the visual facilitator cost, to undertake a goal setting process as provided in their proposal and to authorize the use of the Shire TIF fund for the contract..”
Town Manager Appointment
Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Katie Flynn as an Alternate Member of the Historical Commission
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Katie Flynn as an Alternate Member of the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Katie Flynn as an Alternate Member of the Historical Commission..”
Town Celebrations Request for Use of Battle Green and Parade - Memorial Day Celebration
Approve the request of the Town Celebrations Committee for Memorial Day that includes a parade as well as ceremonies on the Battle Green, as outlined in their letter dated April 25, 2019
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the request of the Town Celebrations Committee for Memorial Day that includes a parade as well as ceremonies on the Battle Green, as outlined in their letter dated April 25, 2019.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the request of the Town Celebrations Committee for Memorial Day that includes a parade as well as ceremonies on the Battle Green, as outlined in their letter dated April 25, 2019..”
Battle Green Request - Lexington Lodge of Elks #2204 Flag Day Ceremony
Approve the Lexington Lodge of Elks #2204 request to use the Battle Green for the purpose of the annual Flag Day Ceremony to be held on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Lexington Lodge of Elks #2204 request to use the Battle Green for the purpose of the annual Flag Day Ceremony to be held on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Lexington Lodge of Elks #2204 request to use the Battle Green for the purpose of the annual Flag Day Ceremony to be held on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m..”
Selectmen Committee Appointments & Resignations
Accept the resignation of Thomas O. Fenn from the Historic Districts Commission effective July 30, 2019
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Thomas O. Fenn from the Historic Districts Commission effective July 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Thomas O. Fenn from the Historic Districts Commission effective July 30, 2019..”
Accept the resignation of Doug Lucente from the Ad Hoc Crematory Study Committee effective immediately
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Doug Lucente from the Ad Hoc Crematory Study Committee effective immediately.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Doug Lucente from the Ad Hoc Crematory Study Committee effective immediately..”
Appoint Suzanne Barry to the Ad Hoc Crematory Study Committee effective immediately
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Suzanne Barry to the Ad Hoc Crematory Study Committee effective immediately.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Suzanne Barry to the Ad Hoc Crematory Study Committee effective immediately..”
Approve and Sign LexPride Proclamation
Approve and sign the LexPride Proclamation
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the LexPride Proclamation.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the LexPride Proclamation..”
Placement of Flags at Memorial Plaques on Battle Green for Memorial Day
Approve the placement of flags at the memorial plaques around the Battle Green in memory of the men from Lexington who perished in WWI
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the placement of flags at the memorial plaques around the Battle Green in memory of the men from Lexington who perished in WWI.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the placement of flags at the memorial plaques around the Battle Green in memory of the men from Lexington who perished in WWI..”
Approve One-Day Liquor Licenses
Approve a One-Day Liquor License for The Dana Home Foundation to serve beer and wine at their 2019 Dana Home Foundation Awards Ceremony being held at the Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One-Day Liquor License for The Dana Home Foundation to serve beer and wine at their 2019 Dana Home Foundation Awards Ceremony being held at the Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One-Day Liquor License for The Dana Home Foundation to serve beer and wine at their 2019 Dana Home Foundation Awards Ceremony being held at the Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m..”
Approve three One- Day Liquor License for Spectacle Management to serve beer and wine in the lobby of the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, at the following events: Preet Bharara...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve three One- Day Liquor License for Spectacle Management to serve beer and wine in the lobby of the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, at the following events: Preet Bharara Lecture, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Jake Shimabukuro, Wednesday, June 19, 2019 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and The Righteous Brothers, Sunday, August 11, 2019 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve three One- Day Liquor License for Spectacle Management to serve beer and wine in the lobby of the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, at the following events: Preet Bharara Lecture, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Jake Shimabukuro, Wednesday, June 19, 2019 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and The Righteous Brothers, Sunday, August 11, 2019 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m..”
Approve a One-Day Liquor License for The Community Endowment of Lexington to serve wine at their Grant Award Celebration being held at the Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, on Tuesday,...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One-Day Liquor License for The Community Endowment of Lexington to serve wine at their Grant Award Celebration being held at the Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One-Day Liquor License for The Community Endowment of Lexington to serve wine at their Grant Award Celebration being held at the Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m..”
Adjourn
Adjourn
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn at 10:16 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn at 10:16 p.m..”
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