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May 4, 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
Every vote, in order
Grant of Location for Verizon Pole - Emerson Road
Approve one JO Pole identified as Pole P.372/1A approximately 81 feet southeasterly from the existing pole P. 372/1 on Emerson Road as per VZ N.E. Inc. Plan No. 1A4N9HV Dated April 9, 2020...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve one JO Pole identified as Pole P.372/1A approximately 81 feet southeasterly from the existing pole P. 372/1 on Emerson Road as per VZ N.E. Inc. Plan No. 1A4N9HV Dated April 9, 2020 contingent that Verizon identify the owners of the unused wires and remove any unused wires which are theirs and make notification to other parties that unused wires be removed on the poles on the abutting properties.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve one JO Pole identified as Pole P.372/1A approximately 81 feet southeasterly from the existing pole P. 372/1 on Emerson Road as per VZ N.E. Inc. Plan No. 1A4N9HV Dated April 9, 2020 contingent that Verizon identify the owners of the unused wires and remove any unused wires which are theirs and make notification to other parties that unused wires be removed on the poles on the abutting properties..”
Grant of Location for National Grid Main Extension - Watertown Street
Approve the gas connection as per the petition of National Grid for 55-56 Watertown Street as per plan GP- Lex-1325039-20-107, as proposed
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the gas connection as per the petition of National Grid for 55-56 Watertown Street as per plan GP- Lex-1325039-20-107, as proposed.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the gas connection as per the petition of National Grid for 55-56 Watertown Street as per plan GP- Lex-1325039-20-107, as proposed..”
Clarify Extension of Water and Sewer Interest Due Dates Due to State of Emergency
Abate any interest charges that are incurred on water and sewer bills issued after March 10, 2020 and paid by June 30, 2020
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to abate any interest charges that are incurred on water and sewer bills issued after March 10, 2020 and paid by June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to abate any interest charges that are incurred on water and sewer bills issued after March 10, 2020 and paid by June 30, 2020..”
Water and Sewer Abatement Appeal - 19 Robinson Road
Approve an abatement on the water and sewer bill in the amount of $55,385.27 for 19 Robinson Road
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve an abatement on the water and sewer bill in the amount of $55,385.27 for 19 Robinson Road.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve an abatement on the water and sewer bill in the amount of $55,385.27 for 19 Robinson Road..”
Approve Limousine License Renewal
Approve the Limousine License renewal application and issue one (1) renewed Limousine License to MN Black Car, LLC, 425 Woburn Street
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Limousine License renewal application and issue one (1) renewed Limousine License to MN Black Car, LLC, 425 Woburn Street.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Limousine License renewal application and issue one (1) renewed Limousine License to MN Black Car, LLC, 425 Woburn Street..”
Approve and Sign Proclamations
Approve and sign the following proclamations: National Police Week-Peace Officers Day and National Public Works Week
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call vote, the Select Board voted 5 -0 to approve and sign the following proclamations: National Police Week-Peace Officers Day and National Public Works Week.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call vote, the Select Board voted 5 -0 to approve and sign the following proclamations: National Police Week-Peace Officers Day and National Public Works Week..”
AJDOURN and EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to adjourn the open session portion of this meeting at 9:28 p.m. and go into Executive Session under exemption three to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to Lexington Department of Public Works Union at 9:35 p.m.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself from the Executive Session as her husband is an employee and exited the meeting.” 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, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to adjourn the open session portion of this meeting at 9:28 p.m. and go into Executive Session under exemption three to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to Lexington Department of Public Works Union at 9:35 p.m..”
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