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December 16, 2019
14 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
Memorial Bench Donation on Minuteman Bikeway
Accept the donation of a bench to be placed along the Minuteman Bikeway at a location agreeable to the Department of Public Works
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the donation of a bench to be placed along the Minuteman Bikeway at a location agreeable to the Department of Public Works.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the donation of a bench to be placed along the Minuteman Bikeway at a location agreeable to the Department of Public Works..”
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreements between Ameresco, LLC and the Town of Lexington related to the Solar RFP issued by the Town, subject to the final approval by the School...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreements between Ameresco, LLC and the Town of Lexington related to the Solar RFP issued by the Town, subject to the final approval by the School Committee authorizing the School Superintendent to sign the agreements or authorizing the Town Manager as the sole signatory on those agreements; the Conservation Commission providing approval of the projects; for the Town Counsel's sign off on the legal form of the agreements; and any other permits required being obtained.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreements between Ameresco, LLC and the Town of Lexington related to the Solar RFP issued by the Town, subject to the final approval by the School Committee authorizing the School Superintendent to sign the agreements or authorizing the Town Manager as the sole signatory on those agreements; the Conservation Commission providing approval of the projects; for the Town Counsel's sign off on the legal form of the agreements; and any other permits required being obtained..”
Award Bid for Munroe Building Lease
Award the bid for the Munroe Building lease to the Munroe Center for the Arts as per the bid and authorize the Town Manager to finalize and execute the lease agreement
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to award the bid for the Munroe Building lease to the Munroe Center for the Arts as per the bid and authorize the Town Manager to finalize and execute the lease agreement.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to award the bid for the Munroe Building lease to the Munroe Center for the Arts as per the bid and authorize the Town Manager to finalize and execute the lease agreement..”
Mr. Malloy presented the recommendation of the Property Tax Abatement & Exemption
Authorize the tax bill insert regarding the Tax Deferral Program to be included in the third quarter property tax bill mailing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize the tax bill insert regarding the Tax Deferral Program to be included in the third quarter property tax bill mailing.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize the tax bill insert regarding the Tax Deferral Program to be included in the third quarter property tax bill mailing..”
Selectmen Committee Appointment and Reappointments
Appoint Betty Gau to the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee as a member for a term set to expire on September 30, 2021
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Betty Gau to the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee as a member for a term set to expire on September 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Betty Gau to the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee as a member for a term set to expire on September 30, 2021..”
Reappoint Robin Lovett as a full member on the Historic Districts Commission representing the Cary Memorial Library for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to reappoint Robin Lovett as a full member on the Historic Districts Commission representing the Cary Memorial Library for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to reappoint Robin Lovett as a full member on the Historic Districts Commission representing the Cary Memorial Library for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024..”
Reappoint Susan Bennett as an associate member on the Historic Districts Commission for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to reappoint Susan Bennett as an associate member on the Historic Districts Commission for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to reappoint Susan Bennett as an associate member on the Historic Districts Commission for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024..”
Project, 3 Maguire Road
Approve the Common Victualler License for Craft Food Hall Project, 3 Maguire Road, for the hours of Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualler License for Craft Food Hall Project, 3 Maguire Road, for the hours of Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. pending final approvals from the Building, Health, and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualler License for Craft Food Hall Project, 3 Maguire Road, for the hours of Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. pending final approvals from the Building, Health, and Fire Departments..”
Massachusetts Avenue
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, 2020. 17
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 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, 2020. 17. Application: Entertainment License - Starbucks Corporation d/b/a Starbucks Coffee #866, 1729 Massachusetts Avenue
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 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, 2020. 17. Application: Entertainment License - Starbucks Corporation d/b/a Starbucks Coffee #866, 1729 Massachusetts Avenue.”
1729 Massachusetts Avenue
Approve an Entertainment License for Starbucks Corporation d/b/a Starbucks Coffee #866, 1729 Massachusetts Avenue, for the purpose of providing pre-recorded background music within the restaurant
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve an Entertainment License for Starbucks Corporation d/b/a Starbucks Coffee #866, 1729 Massachusetts Avenue, for the purpose of providing pre-recorded background music within the restaurant.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve an Entertainment License for Starbucks Corporation d/b/a Starbucks Coffee #866, 1729 Massachusetts Avenue, for the purpose of providing pre-recorded background music within the restaurant..”
their Liquor Licenses: Bulpan Grill & Lounge; Tio Juan's Margaritas Mexican Restaurant -and
Approve and sign the license renewals, as follows
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the license renewals, as follows:
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the license renewals, as follows:.”
Water & Sewer Commitments
Approve Water and Sewer Commitment Section 3 in the amount of $4,745,018.58
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve Water and Sewer Commitment Section 3 in the amount of $4,745,018.58.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve Water and Sewer Commitment Section 3 in the amount of $4,745,018.58..”
Water & Sewer Adjustment
Approve the Water and Sewer Adjustment as approved by the Water Sewer Abatement Board (WSAB) on January 24, 2019 in the amount of $3,134.70
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Water and Sewer Adjustment as approved by the Water Sewer Abatement Board (WSAB) on January 24, 2019 in the amount of $3,134.70.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Water and Sewer Adjustment as approved by the Water Sewer Abatement Board (WSAB) on January 24, 2019 in the amount of $3,134.70..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 11:39 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 11:39 p.m..”
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