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February 3, 2020
12 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Mark Sandeen, Jill Hai
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jill Hai arrived after the meeting began (7:30 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Bedford Adding the Town of Carlisle to a Veterans' Services District Select Board in
Approve the Amendment to the Veterans' Service District between the Towns of Lexington and Bedford adding the Town of Carlisle to the District, as attached, and further authorizing the Town...
Upon a motion duly made, the Select Board vote 4 -0 to approve the Amendment to the Veterans' Service District between the Towns of Lexington and Bedford adding the Town of Carlisle to the District, as attached, and further authorizing the Town Manager to execute the agreement.
Yes: Barry, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say Jill Hai arrived at 7:30 p.m. but do not say which votes came first. 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, the Select Board vote 4 -0 to approve the Amendment to the Veterans' Service District between the Towns of Lexington and Bedford adding the Town of Carlisle to the District, as attached, and further authorizing the Town Manager to execute the agreement..”
Cary Memorial Building
Approve signing a letter of support for inclusion in Mills Whitaker LLC's application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission for a Preservation Award for their work on the Cary Memorial Building
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve signing a letter of support for inclusion in Mills Whitaker LLC's application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission for a Preservation Award for their work on the Cary Memorial Building.
Yes: Barry, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say Jill Hai arrived at 7:30 p.m. but do not say which votes came first. 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 signing a letter of support for inclusion in Mills Whitaker LLC's application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission for a Preservation Award for their work on the Cary Memorial Building..”
Select Board Committee Appointments & Resignation
Appoint Stephen Cole, Jr. to the Town Celebrations Subcommittee with a term expiration date of June 30, 2020
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to appoint Stephen Cole, Jr. to the Town Celebrations Subcommittee with a term expiration date of June 30, 2020.
Yes: Barry, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say Jill Hai arrived at 7:30 p.m. but do not say which votes came first. 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 appoint Stephen Cole, Jr. to the Town Celebrations Subcommittee with a term expiration date of June 30, 2020..”
Appoint Innessa Manning to the Lexington Center Committee as a member for a term to expire on September 30, 2020
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to appoint Innessa Manning to the Lexington Center Committee as a member for a term to expire on September 30, 2020.
Yes: Barry, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say Jill Hai arrived at 7:30 p.m. but do not say which votes came first. 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 appoint Innessa Manning to the Lexington Center Committee as a member for a term to expire on September 30, 2020..”
Accept the resignation of Robert Tracey as a full member of the Town Celebration Committee and appoint him as an Honorary Member on the Town Celebrations Committee
Upon a motion duly made, the Select Board voted 4-0 to accept the resignation of Robert Tracey as a full member of the Town Celebration Committee and appoint him as an Honorary Member on the Town Celebrations Committee.
Yes: Barry, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say Jill Hai arrived at 7:30 p.m. but do not say which votes came first. 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, the Select Board voted 4-0 to accept the resignation of Robert Tracey as a full member of the Town Celebration Committee and appoint him as an Honorary Member on the Town Celebrations Committee..”
Review Action Items for Select Board Goals
Approve the Select Board Goals for 2020- 2021 as amended
Upon a motion duly made, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Select Board Goals for 2020- 2021 as amended.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Select Board Goals for 2020- 2021 as amended..”
Presentation of Signed Select Board Bill
Approve to rename the Selectmen's Meeting Room to the Select Board Meeting Room
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 with 1 abstention (Mr. Pato abstained) to approve to rename the Selectmen's Meeting Room to the Select Board Meeting Room.
Yes: Barry, Hai, Lucente, SandeenAbstained: Pato
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 with 1 abstention (Mr. Pato abstained) to approve to rename the Selectmen's Meeting Room to the Select Board Meeting Room..”
Sign Presidential Primary Warrant
Sign the warrant for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5 -0 to sign the warrant for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5 -0 to sign the warrant for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary..”
Approve One-Day Liquor Licenses
Approve a one-day liquor for the Lexington Historical Society to serve beer at their Tavern Night to be held at Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford Street, on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a one-day liquor for the Lexington Historical Society to serve beer at their Tavern Night to be held at Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford Street, on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a one-day liquor for the Lexington Historical Society to serve beer at their Tavern Night to be held at Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford Street, on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m..”
Approve a one-day liquor for the Cary Memorial Library Foundation to serve beer, wine, and champagne for the purpose of their Donor Reception to be held at Cary Memorial Library, 1874...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5 -0 to approve a one-day liquor for the Cary Memorial Library Foundation to serve beer, wine, and champagne for the purpose of their Donor Reception to be held at Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, on Friday, May 1, 2020 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5 -0 to approve a one-day liquor for the Cary Memorial Library Foundation to serve beer, wine, and champagne for the purpose of their Donor Reception to be held at Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, on Friday, May 1, 2020 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm..”
Approve a one-day liquor for the Lexington Education Foundation to serve beer, wine, and liquor for the purpose of their LEF Celebration for Education to be held at Lower Hayden Field, Worthen...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5 -0 to approve a one-day liquor for the Lexington Education Foundation to serve beer, wine, and liquor for the purpose of their LEF Celebration for Education to be held at Lower Hayden Field, Worthen Road, on Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5 -0 to approve a one-day liquor for the Lexington Education Foundation to serve beer, wine, and liquor for the purpose of their LEF Celebration for Education to be held at Lower Hayden Field, Worthen Road, on Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm..”
Adjourn
Adjourn
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 5-0 to adjourn at 9:15 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 5-0 to adjourn at 9:15 p.m..”
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