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November 4, 2019
2 meetings this evening, 15 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Jill Hai, Mark Sandeen
Absent: None
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Go into Executive Session under Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining Update: DPW Union; Exemption 6: Purchase, Sale, Lease of Real Estate - Historical Society Parking Parcel - Edison Way; Exemption 6
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to go into Executive Session under Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining Update: DPW Union; Exemption 6: Purchase, Sale, Lease of Real Estate - Historical Society Parking Parcel - Edison Way; Exemption 6:
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to go into Executive Session under Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining Update: DPW Union; Exemption 6: Purchase, Sale, Lease of Real Estate - Historical Society Parking Parcel - Edison Way; Exemption 6:.”
WestMetro HOME Consortium Sub-Recipient Agreement
Approve the HOME Sub-Recipient Agreement as attached and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the HOME Sub-Recipient Agreement as attached 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 voted 5-0 to approve the HOME Sub-Recipient Agreement as attached and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement..”
Joint meeting with the Housing Partnership Board
Adjourn the joint meeting with the Housing Partnership Board
At 9:14 p.m., the Board of Selectmen and the Housing Partnership Board, respectively, voted to adjourn the Joint Meeting.
The minutes say the two boards “respectively, voted to adjourn” with no count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“At 9:14 p.m., the Board of Selectmen and the Housing Partnership Board, respectively, voted to adjourn the Joint Meeting..”
Grant of Location for Verizon Pole: Lincoln Street - Continuation of Hearing
Approve the relocation of one (1) JO pole, P.55/16, on the northerly side of Lincoln Street to a point approximately 42' easterly from its current location...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-1-1 to approve (Mr. Pato voted no; Ms. Hai abstained) the relocation of one (1) JO pole, P.55/16, on the northerly side of Lincoln Street to a point approximately 42' easterly from its current location on the northerly side of Lincoln Street and the Placement one (1) JO pole, P.55/16A, on the northerly side of Lincoln Street to a point approximately 34' westerly from the current location of existing pole, P.55/16, located on the northerly side of Lincoln Street.
Yes: Barry, Lucente, SandeenNo: PatoAbstained: Hai
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-1-1 to approve (Mr. Pato voted no; Ms. Hai abstained) the relocation of one (1) JO pole, P.55/16, on the northerly side of Lincoln Street to a point approximately 42' easterly from its current location on the northerly side of Lincoln Street and the Placement one (1) JO pole, P.55/16A, on the northerly side of Lincoln Street to a point approximately 34' westerly from the current location of existing pole, P.55/16, located on the northerly side of Lincoln Street..”
Mr. Malloy presented an update on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for 186 Bedford
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Lexington and 186 Bedford Street LLC as attached
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Lexington and 186 Bedford Street LLC as attached.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Lexington and 186 Bedford Street LLC as attached..”
Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement - Fire Union
Approve the Fire Union contract as presented
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the Fire Union contract as presented.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself on this 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 a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the Fire Union contract as presented..”
Future Meeting Dates
Approve the future meeting dates as amended
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the future meeting dates as amended.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the future meeting dates as amended..”
Transition to Using Renewable Energy
Approve the resolution in support of House Bill 2849/Senate Bill 1940 - Act for Utility Transition to Using Renewable Energy (FUTURE)
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the resolution in support of House Bill 2849/Senate Bill 1940 - Act for Utility Transition to Using Renewable Energy (FUTURE).
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the resolution in support of House Bill 2849/Senate Bill 1940 - Act for Utility Transition to Using Renewable Energy (FUTURE)..”
Selectmen Committee Appointments
Appoint Cynthia Arens to the Sustainable Lexington Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2022
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Cynthia Arens to the Sustainable Lexington Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Cynthia Arens to the Sustainable Lexington Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2022..”
Appoint Pamela Lyons to the Transportation Advisory Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2022
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Pamela Lyons to the Transportation Advisory Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Pamela Lyons to the Transportation Advisory Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2022..”
Accept the Terms of the Emily and Frank Smiddy Scholarship Fund
Accept the terms of the Emily and Frank Smiddy Scholarship Fund that will be managed by the Trustees of Public Trusts
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the terms of the Emily and Frank Smiddy Scholarship Fund that will be managed by the Trustees of Public Trusts.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the terms of the Emily and Frank Smiddy Scholarship Fund that will be managed by the Trustees of Public Trusts..”
Approve and Sign Eagle Scout Commendation Letter - Gabriel Denton
Approve and sign a letter of commendation congratulating Gabriel "Gabe" Denton for attaining the highest rank of Eagle in Boy Scouting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign a letter of commendation congratulating Gabriel "Gabe" Denton 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 approve and sign a letter of commendation congratulating Gabriel "Gabe" Denton for attaining the highest rank of Eagle in Boy Scouting..”
Approve One-Day Liquor License
Approve a One-Day Liquor License for the Lexington Symphony to serve wine from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for the purpose of their Post-Concert Reception to be held in Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve a One-Day Liquor License for the Lexington Symphony to serve wine from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for the purpose of their Post-Concert Reception to be held in Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, on Saturday, November 9, 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 Symphony to serve wine from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for the purpose of their Post-Concert Reception to be held in Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, on Saturday, November 9, 2019. ADJOURN.”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m..”
Lexington Select Board · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Jill Hai, Mark Sandeen
Absent: None
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Presentation on Chapter 40R & Chapter 40S - Smart Growth Districts
Close the Joint Meeting at 9:14 p.m
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to close the Joint Meeting at 9:14 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 9:14 p.m..”
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