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Lexington Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Meeting night

October 7, 2019

2 meetings this evening, 21 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.

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Lexington Select Board · Regular meeting

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

Attendance

Present: Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Jill Hai, Mark Sandeen

Absent: None

18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Enter into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. under Exemption 3 Collective Bargaining Update: Fire Union IAFF Local 1491 and to reconvene in Open Session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Upon a motion duly made and seconded by roll call vote, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to enter into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. under Exemption 3 Collective Bargaining Update: Fire Union IAFF Local 1491 and to reconvene in Open Session.

Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself from the Executive Session 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 by roll call vote, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to enter into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. under Exemption 3 Collective Bargaining Update: Fire Union IAFF Local 1491 and to reconvene in Open Session..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Liquor License - Change of Manager - Aloft

Approve the application reflecting the change of manager to be Harley David Jaggi and issued an All- Alcoholic Innholder Liquor License for Lixi Hospitality Lexington FB MGT, Inc., d/b/a Aloft...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the application reflecting the change of manager to be Harley David Jaggi and issued 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 a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the application reflecting the change of manager to be Harley David Jaggi and issued 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..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve and Sign Eagle Scout Commendation Letter - James Shuhe Ma

Send a letter of commendation congratulating James Shuhe Ma for attaining the highest rank of Eagle in Boy Scouting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to send a letter of commendation congratulating James Shuhe Ma for attaining the highest rank of Eagle in Boy Scouting.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to send a letter of commendation congratulating James Shuhe Ma for attaining the highest rank of Eagle in Boy Scouting..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve One-Day Liquor Licenses

Approve a One Day Liquor License for Saint Brigid Church to serve beer, wine, and alcohol from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.at the Parish Dinner to be held at Keilty Hall, Saint Brigid Church, 1981...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One Day Liquor License for Saint Brigid Church to serve beer, wine, and alcohol from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.at the Parish Dinner to be held at Keilty Hall, Saint Brigid Church, 1981 Massachusetts Avenue, on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

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 Saint Brigid Church to serve beer, wine, and alcohol from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.at the Parish Dinner to be held at Keilty Hall, Saint Brigid Church, 1981 Massachusetts Avenue, on Saturday, October 19, 2019..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve a One Day Liquor License for the Hancock Nursery School to serve beer and wine from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Parent Social to be held at 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, on Saturday,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One Day Liquor License for the Hancock Nursery School to serve beer and wine from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Parent Social to be held at 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

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 Hancock Nursery School to serve beer and wine from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Parent Social to be held at 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, on Saturday, November 2, 2019..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve a One Day Liquor license for Spectacle Management to serve beer and wine from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.at the Jackie Evancho event in the lobby of Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One Day Liquor license for Spectacle Management to serve beer and wine from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.at the Jackie Evancho event in the lobby of Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, on Sunday, December 15, 2019.

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 Spectacle Management to serve beer and wine from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.at the Jackie Evancho event in the lobby of Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, on Sunday, December 15, 2019..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve Use of the Battle Green - Lexington Minute Men Company

Approve the Lexington Minute Men Company to use the Battle Green on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of their Autumn drill, consisting of: safety drills,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Lexington Minute Men Company to use the Battle Green on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of their Autumn drill, consisting of: safety drills, comprehension of the historical Manual of Arms, marching, and formations.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Lexington Minute Men Company to use the Battle Green on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of their Autumn drill, consisting of: safety drills, comprehension of the historical Manual of Arms, marching, and formations..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Selectmen Committee Reappointments & Resignation

Re-appoint Susan Myerow, Gloria Amirault and Shayna York to the Town Report Committee with terms to expire September 30, 2020

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to re-appoint Susan Myerow, Gloria Amirault and Shayna York to the Town Report Committee with terms to expire September 30, 2020.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to re-appoint Susan Myerow, Gloria Amirault and Shayna York to the Town Report Committee with terms to expire September 30, 2020..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Accept the resignation of David Tabeling from the Lexington Center Committee, effective immediately

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of David Tabeling from the Lexington Center 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 David Tabeling from the Lexington Center Committee, effective immediately..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

School Committee, Permanent Building Committee, Sustainable Lexington, Department of

Approve the Integrated Building Design & Construction Policy with minor edits

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly and made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Integrated Building Design & Construction Policy with minor edits.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly and made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Integrated Building Design & Construction Policy with minor edits..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Close the Joint meeting at 7:20 p.m

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to close the Joint meeting at 7:20 p.m.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to close the Joint meeting at 7:20 p.m..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Discuss Bike Share Program Future

Extend the contract with Zagster for a one-month period at no cost to the town

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to extend the contract with Zagster for a one-month period at no cost to the town.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to extend the contract with Zagster for a one-month period at no cost to the town..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Bicycle Advisory Committee Recommendations

Approve letter, with edits for grammar, to Senator Boncore and Representative Straus, co-chairs Joint Committee on Transportation, encouraging adoption of H.3014/S.2071 classifying electric bicycles

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve letter, with edits for grammar, to Senator Boncore and Representative Straus, co-chairs Joint Committee on Transportation, encouraging adoption of H.3014/S.2071 classifying electric bicycles.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve letter, with edits for grammar, to Senator Boncore and Representative Straus, co-chairs Joint Committee on Transportation, encouraging adoption of H.3014/S.2071 classifying electric bicycles..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve and Sign Special Town Meeting Warrant 2019-1

Sign the warrant for the Special Town Meeting 2019-1 and authorize staff to make non substantive edits as necessary or recommended by Town Counsel

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to sign the warrant for the Special Town Meeting 2019-1 and authorize staff to make non substantive edits as necessary or recommended by Town Counsel.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to sign the warrant for the Special Town Meeting 2019-1 and authorize staff to make non substantive edits as necessary or recommended by Town Counsel..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Selectmen Goals Report

Approve the goals of the Board of Selectmen for 2020-2022 with edits as discussed

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the goals of the Board of Selectmen for 2020-2022 with edits as discussed.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the goals of the Board of Selectmen for 2020-2022 with edits as discussed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Review and Approve Final Draft of Battle Green and Belfry Interpretive Rail Signs

Approve the Battle Green and Belfry Interpretive Rail designs dated 9.30.2019, subject to any minor wording revisions

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Battle Green and Belfry Interpretive Rail designs dated 9.30.2019, subject to any minor wording revisions.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Battle Green and Belfry Interpretive Rail designs dated 9.30.2019, subject to any minor wording revisions..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve one rail be fabricated for the Belfry Hill area

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve one rail be fabricated for the Belfry Hill area.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve one rail be fabricated for the Belfry Hill area..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

ADJOURN

Adjourn

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 11:35p.m.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 11:35p.m..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Lexington Select Board · Joint meeting

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

Attendance

Present: Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Jill Hai, Mark Sandeen

Absent: None

3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Integrated Building Design & Construction Policy

Approve the Integrated Building Design & Construction Policy with minor edits

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly and made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Integrated Building Design & Construction Policy with minor edits.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly and made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Integrated Building Design & Construction Policy with minor edits..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the Joint meeting at 7:20 p.m

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to close the Joint meeting at 7:20 p.m.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to close the Joint meeting at 7:20 p.m..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

ADJOURN

Adjourn

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn the Joint meeting at 7:24 p.m.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn the Joint meeting at 7:24 p.m..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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