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March 16, 2020
7 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
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Update on Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution
The following: WHEREAS, the Town of Lexington established a Committee to prepare the 2019 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lexington participated in the development of...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 the following: WHEREAS, the Town of Lexington established a Committee to prepare the 2019 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lexington participated in the development of the Town of Lexington 2019 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lexington 2019 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update contains several potential future projects to mitigate potential impacts from natural hazards in the Town of Lexington, and WHEREAS, two duly noticed public meetings were held on June 13th, 2019 and July 11th, 2019 for the public and municipality to review prior to consideration of this resolution; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lexington authorizes responsible departments and/or agencies to execute their responsibilities demonstrated in the plan, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Lexington Select Board formally approves and adopts the Town of Lexington 2019 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 40.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 the following: WHEREAS, the Town of Lexington established a Committee to prepare the 2019 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lexington participated in the development of the Town of Lexington 2019 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lexington 2019 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update contains several potential future projects to mitigate potential impacts from natural hazards in the Town of Lexington, and WHEREAS, two duly noticed public meetings were held on June 13th, 2019 and July 11th, 2019 for the public and municipality to review prior to consideration of this resolution; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lexington authorizes responsible departments and/or agencies to execute their responsibilities demonstrated in the plan, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Lexington Select Board formally approves and adopts the Town of Lexington 2019 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 40..”
Discuss Statement of Interest (SOI) for Lexington High School Project
Authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 16, 2020 for the Lexington High School located at 251 Waltham...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, and having convened in an open meeting on March 16, 2020 prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Lexington, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted 5-0 to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 16, 2020 for the Lexington High School located at 251 Waltham Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: priorities 1. Replacement or renovation of a building which is structurally unsound or otherwise in a condition seriously jeopardizing the health and safety of school children, where no alternative exists.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, and having convened in an open meeting on March 16, 2020 prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Lexington, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted 5-0 to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 16, 2020 for the Lexington High School located at 251 Waltham Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: priorities 1. Replacement or renovation of a building which is structurally unsound or otherwise in a condition seriously jeopardizing the health and safety of school children, where no alternative exists..”
Agreement for Edison Way Parking Spaces
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town of Lexington and the Lexington Historical Society to purchase the property identified as Map 48, Lot 96 for...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town of Lexington and the Lexington Historical Society to purchase the property identified as Map 48, Lot 96 for $177,000.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town of Lexington and the Lexington Historical Society to purchase the property identified as Map 48, Lot 96 for $177,000..”
Right of First Refusal - Belmont Country Club
Not exercise the Town's Right of First Refusal on the Belmont Country Club's property as described in Exhibit A and located on Assessors Map 3, lots 15 and 16
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to not exercise the Town's Right of First Refusal on the Belmont Country Club's property as described in Exhibit A and located on Assessors Map 3, lots 15 and 16. Ms. Hai returned to the meeting.
Yes: Barry, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Hai recused herself as she is a member of the Belmont Country 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 not exercise the Town's Right of First Refusal on the Belmont Country Club's property as described in Exhibit A and located on Assessors Map 3, lots 15 and 16. Ms. Hai returned to the meeting..”
Warrant Article 19
Recommend Article 19 appropriating $111,000 from the Affordable Housing Capital Stabilization Fund to be used by LexHab for renovations to LexHab units
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to recommend Article 19 appropriating $111,000 from the Affordable Housing Capital Stabilization Fund to be used by LexHab for renovations to LexHab units.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to recommend Article 19 appropriating $111,000 from the Affordable Housing Capital Stabilization Fund to be used by LexHab for renovations to LexHab units..”
Discuss 2020 Patriots' Day Scheduling
Cancel all Patriots day activities scheduled for the weekend, leading up to an including April 20 2020, Patriots Day
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to cancel all Patriots day activities scheduled for the weekend, leading up to an including April 20 2020, Patriots Day.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to cancel all Patriots day activities scheduled for the weekend, leading up to an including April 20 2020, Patriots Day..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 3:50 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 3:50 p.m..”
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