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March 9, 2020
12 recorded votes, 1 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 purchase, exchange, lease or value and of Real Estate - Historical Society Parking Parcel - Edison Way; and further under Exemption 3: to...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to go into Executive Session under Exemption 6 to consider purchase, exchange, lease or value and of Real Estate - Historical Society Parking Parcel - Edison Way; and further under Exemption 3: to discuss strategy regarding the Public Employee Committee (PEC) Contract Renewal.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to go into Executive Session under Exemption 6 to consider purchase, exchange, lease or value and of Real Estate - Historical Society Parking Parcel - Edison Way; and further under Exemption 3: to discuss strategy regarding the Public Employee Committee (PEC) Contract Renewal..”
Reenactment for Children
Approve a license for the Lexington Historical Society to use the Battle Green on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the purpose of their annual Battle of Lexington...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5 -0 to approve a license for the Lexington Historical Society to use the Battle Green on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the purpose of their annual Battle of Lexington Reenactment for children.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5 -0 to approve a license for the Lexington Historical Society to use the Battle Green on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the purpose of their annual Battle of Lexington Reenactment for children..”
Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve, but not release, the Executive Session minutes of July 22, 2019 and August 5, 2019
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve, but not release, the Executive Session minutes of July 22, 2019 and August 5, 2019. Mr. Lucente returned to the order of the agenda.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve, but not release, the Executive Session minutes of July 22, 2019 and August 5, 2019. Mr. Lucente returned to the order of the agenda..”
Update on Police Station Location
Approve the location of new police station to be at 1575 Massachusetts Avenue
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the location of new police station to be at 1575 Massachusetts Avenue.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the location of new police station to be at 1575 Massachusetts Avenue..”
Mr. Kevin Sheehan, Managing Partner, Greatland Realty Partner, explained BH GRP 1050
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Lexington and BH GRP 1050 Waltham Owner LLC as amended
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Lexington and BH GRP 1050 Waltham Owner LLC as amended.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Lexington and BH GRP 1050 Waltham Owner LLC as amended..”
Discuss WWII Memorial Plaque for Cary Memorial Building
Approve proceeding with the recommendation of the Monument and Memorials Committee for the placement of a plaque in the Cary Memorial Building with the names of 62 Lexingtonians, all residents of...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve proceeding with the recommendation of the Monument and Memorials Committee for the placement of a plaque in the Cary Memorial Building with the names of 62 Lexingtonians, all residents of Lexington at the time of their enlistment, who died in service in World War II and that such plaque be installed in the Cary Memorial Building to serve as an appropriate companion piece to the existing World War I plaque and that said plaque be of comparable design, materials, and scale to the existing World War I plaque.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve proceeding with the recommendation of the Monument and Memorials Committee for the placement of a plaque in the Cary Memorial Building with the names of 62 Lexingtonians, all residents of Lexington at the time of their enlistment, who died in service in World War II and that such plaque be installed in the Cary Memorial Building to serve as an appropriate companion piece to the existing World War I plaque and that said plaque be of comparable design, materials, and scale to the existing World War I plaque..”
Discovery Day Street Fair 2020 Request
Approve restricting st vehicular access in the following areas for the 41 annual Discovery Day Street Fair to be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020 from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Massachusetts Avenue,...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve restricting st vehicular access in the following areas for the 41 annual Discovery Day Street Fair to be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020 from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Massachusetts Avenue, from Waltham Street to Meriam Street (both sides); and Muzzey Street, from Massachusetts Avenue to the first private driveway; and Massachusetts Avenue.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve restricting st vehicular access in the following areas for the 41 annual Discovery Day Street Fair to be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020 from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Massachusetts Avenue, from Waltham Street to Meriam Street (both sides); and Muzzey Street, from Massachusetts Avenue to the first private driveway; and Massachusetts Avenue..”
Approve parking a flatbed truck, with a banner publicizing Discovery Day, in Lexington Center on Massachusetts Avenue in two metered parking spaces in front of Depot Square, starting on Friday,...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve parking a flatbed truck, with a banner publicizing Discovery Day, in Lexington Center on Massachusetts Avenue in two metered parking spaces in front of Depot Square, starting on Friday, May 15, 2020 and ending at the conclusion of Discovery Day.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve parking a flatbed truck, with a banner publicizing Discovery Day, in Lexington Center on Massachusetts Avenue in two metered parking spaces in front of Depot Square, starting on Friday, May 15, 2020 and ending at the conclusion of Discovery Day..”
Approve free parking at the Central Business District parking meters, and not charge for parking in the Depot Lot on Discovery Day
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve free parking at the Central Business District parking meters, and not charge for parking in the Depot Lot on Discovery Day.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve free parking at the Central Business District parking meters, and not charge for parking in the Depot Lot on Discovery Day..”
Lexington Council for the Arts
Appoint Shalini Kakar to the Lexington Council for the Arts with a term expiration date of September 30, 2022
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to appoint Shalini Kakar to the Lexington Council for the Arts with a term expiration date of September 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to appoint Shalini Kakar to the Lexington Council for the Arts with a term expiration date of September 30, 2022..”
Historic Districts Commission Associate
Appoint Daniel Hisel to Historic Districts Commission Associates to the unexpired term ending December 31, 2022
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to appoint Daniel Hisel to Historic Districts Commission Associates to the unexpired term ending December 31, 2022. Ms. Hai rejoined the meeting.
Yes: Barry, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Hai recused herself for the discussion and appointment for the open Historic Districts Commission Associate member position as a family mem.” 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 Daniel Hisel to Historic Districts Commission Associates to the unexpired term ending December 31, 2022. Ms. Hai rejoined the meeting..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:14 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:14 p.m..”
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