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July 8, 2019
27 recorded votes, 9 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
Public Hearing - Flammable Fuel Storage - 45-55 Hayden Avenue
Approve a Flammable Fuel Storage License for HCP/King Hayden Campus, LLC for the storage, operation and maintenance of flammable and combustible storage at 45-55 Hayden Avenue, Map 17 Parcel 21A...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a Flammable Fuel Storage License for HCP/King Hayden Campus, LLC for the storage, operation and maintenance of flammable and combustible storage at 45-55 Hayden Avenue, Map 17 Parcel 21A as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a Flammable Fuel Storage License for HCP/King Hayden Campus, LLC for the storage, operation and maintenance of flammable and combustible storage at 45-55 Hayden Avenue, Map 17 Parcel 21A as presented..”
Barbara Kelleher, National Grid, requested permission from the Board of Selectmen for National
Approve petition from National Grid to install and maintain approximately 120 feet more or less of 6 inch gas main in Massachusetts Avenue., Lexington
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 (Mr. Pato voted nay) to approve petition from National Grid to install and maintain approximately 120 feet more or less of 6 inch gas main in Massachusetts Avenue., Lexington.
Yes: Barry, Hai, Lucente, SandeenNo: Pato
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 (Mr. Pato voted nay) to approve petition from National Grid to install and maintain approximately 120 feet more or less of 6 inch gas main in Massachusetts Avenue., Lexington..”
Approve National Grid to install and maintain approximately 90 feet more or less of 6- inch gas main in Augustus Road, Lexington from the existing 6-inch gas main at house # 5, northwesterly to...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3- 2(Mr. Pato and Mr. Sandeen voted nay) to approve National Grid to install and maintain approximately 90 feet more or less of 6- inch gas main in Augustus Road, Lexington from the existing 6-inch gas main at house # 5, northwesterly to house # 4 for a new gas service.
Yes: Barry, Hai, LucenteNo: Pato, Sandeen
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3- 2(Mr. Pato and Mr. Sandeen voted nay) to approve National Grid to install and maintain approximately 90 feet more or less of 6- inch gas main in Augustus Road, Lexington from the existing 6-inch gas main at house # 5, northwesterly to house # 4 for a new gas service..”
Scoreboard at Dr. Harold Crumb Football Field and Lexington High School Boosters/Boys Soccer
Approve and accept the donation from Lexington Youth Lacrosse (LYL) of three scoreboards at Lincoln Park
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and accept the donation from Lexington Youth Lacrosse (LYL) of three scoreboards at Lincoln Park.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and accept the donation from Lexington Youth Lacrosse (LYL) of three scoreboards at Lincoln Park..”
Approve a and accept the donation from the Lexington Public Schools of the scoreboard at the Dr. Harold Crumb Football Field
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a and accept the donation from the Lexington Public Schools of the scoreboard at the Dr. Harold Crumb Football Field.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a and accept the donation from the Lexington Public Schools of the scoreboard at the Dr. Harold Crumb Football Field..”
Approve and accept the donation from the Lexington High School Boys Soccer Boosters of a bleacher system at Lincoln Park Field #2
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and accept the donation from the Lexington High School Boys Soccer Boosters of a bleacher system at Lincoln Park Field #2.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and accept the donation from the Lexington High School Boys Soccer Boosters of a bleacher system at Lincoln Park Field #2..”
Salary Adjustments
Transfer $92,000 from the salary transfer account to the Adult Library regular wages account as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to transfer $92,000 from the salary transfer account to the Adult Library regular wages account as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself as her husband is employed by the Lexington Police Department.” 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 transfer $92,000 from the salary transfer account to the Adult Library regular wages account as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting..”
Approve the transfer $236,013 from the salary transfer account to the Police administration regular wages as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the transfer $236,013 from the salary transfer account to the Police administration regular wages as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself as her husband is employed by the Lexington Police Department.” 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 the transfer $236,013 from the salary transfer account to the Police administration regular wages as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting..”
Approve the transfer $420,000 from the salary transfer account to Police administration regular wages as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the transfer $420,000 from the salary transfer account to Police administration regular wages as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself as her husband is employed by the Lexington Police Department.” 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 the transfer $420,000 from the salary transfer account to Police administration regular wages as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting..”
End of Year Transfers
Approve transfer $43,000 from the Fire Administration - Other Compensation account to the Fire Administration - Vehicles account as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve transfer $43,000 from the Fire Administration - Other Compensation account to the Fire Administration - Vehicles account as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself as her husband is employed by the Lexington Police Department.” 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 transfer $43,000 from the Fire Administration - Other Compensation account to the Fire Administration - Vehicles account as appropriated by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting..”
Revolving Funds
Approve to increase the Regional Cache - Hartwell Avenue Revolving Fund by $10,000
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve to increase the Regional Cache - Hartwell Avenue Revolving Fund by $10,000.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself as her husband is employed by the Lexington Police Department.” 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 to increase the Regional Cache - Hartwell Avenue Revolving Fund by $10,000..”
Mr. Malloy reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Lexington and the
Approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and the Lexington Municipal Management Association for the contract period of July 1, 2019 through...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and the Lexington Municipal Management Association for the contract period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself 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 a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and the Lexington Municipal Management Association for the contract period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022..”
Approve Acceptance of Gift - USS Lexington
Accept the gift from Charles Bonnano of the model ship USS Lexington
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the gift from Charles Bonnano of the model ship USS Lexington.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the gift from Charles Bonnano of the model ship USS Lexington..”
Town Office Building Hours of Operation Six-Month Review
Make the current office hours permanent, with the Town Office Building hours being set at Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Tuesday from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM; and Friday 8:30...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 to make the current office hours permanent, with the Town Office Building hours being set at Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Tuesday from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM; and Friday 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and with the Board revisiting the day of the week for the late night hours in the next three months for finalization.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 to make the current office hours permanent, with the Town Office Building hours being set at Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Tuesday from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM; and Friday 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and with the Board revisiting the day of the week for the late night hours in the next three months for finalization..”
Town Manager Reappointments
Approve the Town Manager's reappointment of John Flynn to the Board of Health and Frederick DeAngelis to the Recreation Committee
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager's reappointment of John Flynn to the Board of Health and Frederick DeAngelis to the Recreation Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager's reappointment of John Flynn to the Board of Health and Frederick DeAngelis to the Recreation Committee..”
Reconsideration - Masslex, LLC Liquor License Transfer at 1666 Massachusetts Avenue
Approve submission of the paperwork from Masslex, LLC d/b/a Clay Oven Indian Restaurant as requested by the ABCC for Reconsideration of their Liquor License Transfer application for 1666...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve submission of the paperwork from Masslex, LLC d/b/a Clay Oven Indian Restaurant as requested by the ABCC for Reconsideration of their Liquor License Transfer application for 1666 Massachusetts Avenue.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve submission of the paperwork from Masslex, LLC d/b/a Clay Oven Indian Restaurant as requested by the ABCC for Reconsideration of their Liquor License Transfer application for 1666 Massachusetts Avenue..”
Entertainment License Renewal - Bertucci's Restaurant Corporation, 1777 Massachusetts Avenue
Approve an Entertainment License to Bertucci's Restaurant Corporation, 1777 Massachusetts Avenue, for the purpose of providing live acoustic music in the outdoor seating area Thursday - Saturday...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve an Entertainment License to Bertucci's Restaurant Corporation, 1777 Massachusetts Avenue, for the purpose of providing live acoustic music in the outdoor seating area Thursday - Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve an Entertainment License to Bertucci's Restaurant Corporation, 1777 Massachusetts Avenue, for the purpose of providing live acoustic music in the outdoor seating area Thursday - Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m..”
Limousine License Application - D&O Limo LLC
Approve the limousine application and issue one (1) Limousine License to D&O Limo, 3402 Main Campus Drive Selectmen Committee Appointments & Resignation
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the limousine application and issue one (1) Limousine License to D&O Limo, 3402 Main Campus Drive Selectmen Committee Appointments & Resignation
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the limousine application and issue one (1) Limousine License to D&O Limo, 3402 Main Campus Drive Selectmen Committee Appointments & Resignation.”
Selectmen Committee Appointments & Resignation
Accept the resignation of Jennifer Melot from the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee effective immediately
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Jennifer Melot from the Lexington Bicycle Advisory 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 Jennifer Melot from the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee effective immediately..”
Appoint Dr. Holly Sweet to the Noise Advisory Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2021
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Dr. Holly Sweet to the Noise Advisory Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Dr. Holly Sweet to the Noise Advisory Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2021..”
Appoint Paul Chernick to the Sustainable Lexington Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2019
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Paul Chernick to the Sustainable Lexington Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Paul Chernick to the Sustainable Lexington Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2019..”
Appoint Matthias Beebe to the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2020
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Matthias Beebe to the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Matthias Beebe to the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2020..”
Update Regarding Planning Department
Submit a formal request for a facilitated joint meeting between the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board to discuss the issues facing the operation of the Planning Department
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted to submit a formal request for a facilitated joint meeting between the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board to discuss the issues facing the operation of the Planning Department.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted to submit a formal request for a facilitated joint meeting between the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board to discuss the issues facing the operation of the Planning Department..”
Water and Sewer Commitments
Approve the May Water and Sewer Commitments for the May 2019 Cycle 9 Billing in the amount of $280,221.25 and Water and Sewer Commitment for May 2019 Finals in the amount of $4,056.54
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the May Water and Sewer Commitments for the May 2019 Cycle 9 Billing in the amount of $280,221.25 and Water and Sewer Commitment for May 2019 Finals in the amount of $4,056.54.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the May Water and Sewer Commitments for the May 2019 Cycle 9 Billing in the amount of $280,221.25 and Water and Sewer Commitment for May 2019 Finals in the amount of $4,056.54..”
Water and Sewer Adjustment
Approve the Water & Sewer adjustment recommended by WSAB in the amount of $3,215.20
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Water & Sewer adjustment recommended by WSAB in the amount of $3,215.20.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Water & Sewer adjustment recommended by WSAB in the amount of $3,215.20..”
Approve One-Day Liquor License
Approve a one day Liquor License for The Lexington Players (EMACT) to serve beer and wine from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for the purpose of their Community Theater Awards Gala to be held at Cary...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a one day Liquor License for The Lexington Players (EMACT) to serve beer and wine from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for the purpose of their Community Theater Awards Gala to be held at Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Adjourn
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 Players (EMACT) to serve beer and wine from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for the purpose of their Community Theater Awards Gala to be held at Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Adjourn.”
Adjourn
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 11:09 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 11:09 p.m..”
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