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January 27, 2020
17 recorded votes, 4 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 6 to consider a lease related to the review of the Memorandum of Understanding for 1050 Waltham Street Preliminary Site Development and Use Plan (PSDUP)...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 at 6:00 p.m. to go into Executive Session under Exemption 6 to consider a lease related to the review of the Memorandum of Understanding for 1050 Waltham Street Preliminary Site Development and Use Plan (PSDUP) and to reconvene in Open Session.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 at 6:00 p.m. to go into Executive Session under Exemption 6 to consider a lease related to the review of the Memorandum of Understanding for 1050 Waltham Street Preliminary Site Development and Use Plan (PSDUP) and to reconvene in Open Session..”
Commission
Approve the transfer of parcel 2-B, as shown in the ANR plan by Meridian Associates dated February 2, 2018, to the Conservation Commission
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of parcel 2-B, as shown in the ANR plan by Meridian Associates dated February 2, 2018, to the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of parcel 2-B, as shown in the ANR plan by Meridian Associates dated February 2, 2018, to the Conservation Commission..”
Historical Society/Lexington Minute Men
Approve the Patriots' Day 2020 activities listed above, with the amendment for the Lexington Minute Men request for Sunday, April 5, 2020 being adjusted to 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and subject to...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Patriots' Day 2020 activities listed above, with the amendment for the Lexington Minute Men request for Sunday, April 5, 2020 being adjusted to 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and subject to working out the details with Town Departments.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Patriots' Day 2020 activities listed above, with the amendment for the Lexington Minute Men request for Sunday, April 5, 2020 being adjusted to 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and subject to working out the details with Town Departments..”
Patriots' Day 5-Mile Road Race; Use of Hastings Park for Lions Carnival
Approve the 106th Annual Patriots' Day 5-Mile Road Race as proposed, subject to working out the details with Town Departments
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the 106th Annual Patriots' Day 5-Mile Road Race as proposed, subject to working out the details with Town Departments.
Yes: Barry, Hai, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Mr. Lucente recused himself as he is a member of the Lexington Lions Club.” 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 Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the 106th Annual Patriots' Day 5-Mile Road Race as proposed, subject to working out the details with Town Departments..”
Approve the request of the Lexington Lions Club to hold the Fourth of July Carnival from Wednesday, July 1, 2020 to Sunday, July 5, 2020 with the times as requested in the Lexington Lions Club...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the request of the Lexington Lions Club to hold the Fourth of July Carnival from Wednesday, July 1, 2020 to Sunday, July 5, 2020 with the times as requested in the Lexington Lions Club letter dated January 21, 2020, subject to working out the details with Town Departments.
Yes: Barry, Hai, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Mr. Lucente recused himself as he is a member of the Lexington Lions Club.” 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 Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the request of the Lexington Lions Club to hold the Fourth of July Carnival from Wednesday, July 1, 2020 to Sunday, July 5, 2020 with the times as requested in the Lexington Lions Club letter dated January 21, 2020, subject to working out the details with Town Departments..”
Approve the request of the Lexington Lions Club to have lighting turned on until 11:30 p.m. each evening from Monday, June 29, 2020 through July 5, 2020
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the request of the Lexington Lions Club to have lighting turned on until 11:30 p.m. each evening from Monday, June 29, 2020 through July 5, 2020.
Yes: Barry, Hai, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Mr. Lucente recused himself as he is a member of the Lexington Lions Club.” 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 Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the request of the Lexington Lions Club to have lighting turned on until 11:30 p.m. each evening from Monday, June 29, 2020 through July 5, 2020..”
Approve a fireworks display on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at approximately 9:30 p.m. with the request being subject to approval of the fireworks vendor and necessary safety precautions required by the...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve a fireworks display on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at approximately 9:30 p.m. with the request being subject to approval of the fireworks vendor and necessary safety precautions required by the Lexington Fire Department.
Yes: Barry, Hai, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Mr. Lucente recused himself as he is a member of the Lexington Lions Club.” 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 Select Board voted 4-0 to approve a fireworks display on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at approximately 9:30 p.m. with the request being subject to approval of the fireworks vendor and necessary safety precautions required by the Lexington Fire Department..”
Melissa Interess, Director of Human Services, and Lea Elkin, Co-Chair of the Human Services
Approve the revisions to the Human Service Committee charge as presented with the edits of "every other month" instead of "bimonthly" and any references to the Board of Selectmen to Select Board...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the revisions to the Human Service Committee charge as presented with the edits of "every other month" instead of "bimonthly" and any references to the Board of Selectmen to Select Board for the upper portion of the charge.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the revisions to the Human Service Committee charge as presented with the edits of "every other month" instead of "bimonthly" and any references to the Board of Selectmen to Select Board for the upper portion of the charge..”
Approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, Version One which includes the Lab Animals Revolving Fund, and to authorize staff to make non-substantive edits as necessary or recommended by...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, Version One which includes the Lab Animals Revolving Fund, and to authorize staff to make non-substantive edits as necessary or recommended by Town Counsel or Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, Version One which includes the Lab Animals Revolving Fund, and to authorize staff to make non-substantive edits as necessary or recommended by Town Counsel or Bond Counsel..”
Early Voting - 2020 Presidential Primary/Town Election Planning
Approve the designation of the Cary Memorial Building as Lexington's early voting location for the Presidential Primary and the Town Election for the following dates: Monday, February 24, 2020...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the designation of the Cary Memorial Building as Lexington's early voting location for the Presidential Primary and the Town Election for the following dates: Monday, February 24, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, February 28, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the designation of the Cary Memorial Building as Lexington's early voting location for the Presidential Primary and the Town Election for the following dates: Monday, February 24, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, February 28, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m..”
Legal Services Request for Proposal
Approve the RFP for Town Counsel Services as edited with any other non-substantive edits that may be submitted to Mr. Malloy
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the RFP for Town Counsel Services as edited with any other non-substantive edits that may be submitted to Mr. Malloy.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the RFP for Town Counsel Services as edited with any other non-substantive edits that may be submitted to Mr. Malloy..”
Discuss Potential Building Plaque Policy
Edit the existing Naming of Facilities in Placement of Memorials Policy to include more specific direction for purposes of plaques on Town and school buildings
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to edit the existing Naming of Facilities in Placement of Memorials Policy to include more specific direction for purposes of plaques on Town and school buildings.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to edit the existing Naming of Facilities in Placement of Memorials Policy to include more specific direction for purposes of plaques on Town and school buildings..”
Towns of Arlington, Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, and the Minute Man National Historical
Approve sending the letter of support as drafted to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council regarding Technical Assistance Grant for the Battle Road Scenic Byway to be signed by the Select Board
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve sending the letter of support as drafted to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council regarding Technical Assistance Grant for the Battle Road Scenic Byway to be signed by the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve sending the letter of support as drafted to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council regarding Technical Assistance Grant for the Battle Road Scenic Byway to be signed by the Select Board..”
Select Board Committee Resignations
Accept the resignation of Anne Senning from the Tree Committee effective immediately
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Anne Senning from the Tree Committee effective immediately.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Anne Senning from the Tree Committee effective immediately..”
Accept the resignation of Holly Sweet from the Noise Advisory Committee effective February 1, 2020
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Holly Sweet from the Noise Advisory Committee effective February 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Holly Sweet from the Noise Advisory Committee effective February 1, 2020..”
Approve and Sign Eagle Scout Commendation Letters
Approve and sign letters of commendation congratulating Jackson Robert Davy and Foster Joseph Jackson for attaining the highest rank of Eagle in Boy Scouting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign letters of commendation congratulating Jackson Robert Davy and Foster Joseph Jackson for attaining the highest rank of Eagle in Boy Scouting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign letters of commendation congratulating Jackson Robert Davy and Foster Joseph Jackson for attaining the highest rank of Eagle in Boy Scouting..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:46 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:46 p.m..”
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