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May 18, 2020
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Jill Hai, Mark Sandeen
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jill Hai took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Clerk
The 2020 Lexington Annual Town Meeting shall be held remotely by means of video or telephone conferencing platform as requested by the Town Moderator; for Town Meeting to be held remotely on June...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 that the 2020 Lexington Annual Town Meeting shall be held remotely by means of video or telephone conferencing platform as requested by the Town Moderator; for Town Meeting to be held remotely on June 1, 2020 at 7:30pm and the meeting to be held remotely using the web-based Town Meeting site developed by the Town and using the VVoter system provided by Option Technologies; said notice to be accompanied by the written request of the Moderator submitted to the Select Board, filed and posted in accordance with the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 10A of Chapter 39 of the General Laws distributed to each Town Meeting Member and publicly posted not less than 10 days before the scheduled date of the remote Town Meeting containing information for Town Meeting Members, who will log into a portal at: tm.lexingtonma.net; and information for members of the public wishing to watch the meeting through our local cable or through <a href="http://www.lexmedia.org;">www.lexmedia.org;</a> and further, information on how statements will be submitted through our Town website by members of the public.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 that the 2020 Lexington Annual Town Meeting shall be held remotely by means of video or telephone conferencing platform as requested by the Town Moderator; for Town Meeting to be held remotely on June 1, 2020 at 7:30pm and the meeting to be held remotely using the web-based Town Meeting site developed by the Town and using the VVoter system provided by Option Technologies; said notice to be accompanied by the written request of the Moderator submitted to the Select Board, filed and posted in accordance with the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 10A of Chapter 39 of the General Laws distributed to each Town Meeting Member and publicly posted not less than 10 days before the scheduled date of the remote Town Meeting containing information for Town Meeting Members, who will log into a portal at: tm.lexingtonma.net; and information for members of the public wishing to watch the meeting through our local cable or through <a href="http://www.lexmedia.org;">www.lexmedia.org;</a> and further, information on how statements will be submitted through our Town website by members of the public..”
the Town of Lexington, Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB) and the Massachusetts
Approve the project regulatory agreement for Wright Farm between the Town of Lexington, the Lexington Housing Assistance Board and the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the project regulatory agreement for Wright Farm between the Town of Lexington, the Lexington Housing Assistance Board and the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the project regulatory agreement for Wright Farm between the Town of Lexington, the Lexington Housing Assistance Board and the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement..”
Housing Assistance Board and the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community
Approve the transfer the property located at 18 Rangeway from the Town of Lexington to the Lexington Housing Assistance Board
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the transfer the property located at 18 Rangeway from the Town of Lexington to the Lexington Housing Assistance Board.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the transfer the property located at 18 Rangeway from the Town of Lexington to the Lexington Housing Assistance Board..”
LexHAB Refinance of 300 Woburn Street
Approve the refinancing of 300 Woburn Street as proposed for a $600,000 loan at 5% for 15 years
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the refinancing of 300 Woburn Street as proposed for a $600,000 loan at 5% for 15 years.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the refinancing of 300 Woburn Street as proposed for a $600,000 loan at 5% for 15 years..”
Sencabaugh, Fire Chief
Ask the parties to reconvene to talk through possible mitigation plans, working with the following: the architect, the builder, the Tree Warden, two members of the Tree Committee, two members of...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to ask the parties to reconvene to talk through possible mitigation plans, working with the following: the architect, the builder, the Tree Warden, two members of the Tree Committee, two members of the neighborhood, a representative from the Cotting School, and a member of the Planning Board and revisit the Select Board in three weeks at the June 8, 2020 meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to ask the parties to reconvene to talk through possible mitigation plans, working with the following: the architect, the builder, the Tree Warden, two members of the Tree Committee, two members of the neighborhood, a representative from the Cotting School, and a member of the Planning Board and revisit the Select Board in three weeks at the June 8, 2020 meeting..”
Uniqueness Determination for Historical Society Parking Lot - Edison Way
The Board has determined that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 that the Board has determined that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 that the Board has determined that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property..”
Youth Commission
Approve the Town Manager's reappointment of Wendy Heiger-Bernays and appointment of Susan Wolf- Fordham to the Board of Health; Ralph Bitsko, David Langseth and Holly Samuels to the Conservation...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager's reappointment of Wendy Heiger-Bernays and appointment of Susan Wolf- Fordham to the Board of Health; Ralph Bitsko, David Langseth and Holly Samuels to the Conservation Commission; Sam Doran, David Kelland and Diane Pursley to the Historical Commission as well as Susan Bennett and Robert Rotberg as Alternate Members of the Historical Commission; and Shannon DeGuglielmo to the Youth Commission.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager's reappointment of Wendy Heiger-Bernays and appointment of Susan Wolf- Fordham to the Board of Health; Ralph Bitsko, David Langseth and Holly Samuels to the Conservation Commission; Sam Doran, David Kelland and Diane Pursley to the Historical Commission as well as Susan Bennett and Robert Rotberg as Alternate Members of the Historical Commission; and Shannon DeGuglielmo to the Youth Commission..”
Lester Savage
Appoint Archana Dayalu to the Sustainable Lexington Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2022
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to appoint Archana Dayalu to the Sustainable Lexington Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to appoint Archana Dayalu to the Sustainable Lexington Committee with a term expiration date of September 30, 2022..”
Reappoint Gerry Howell, Bill Kennedy, Donna Leary and Lester Savage to the Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB) for a 3-year term respectively ending May 31, 2023
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to reappoint Gerry Howell, Bill Kennedy, Donna Leary and Lester Savage to the Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB) for a 3-year term respectively ending May 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to reappoint Gerry Howell, Bill Kennedy, Donna Leary and Lester Savage to the Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB) for a 3-year term respectively ending May 31, 2023..”
Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Lexington Public Employee Committee
Approve the Coalition Agreement between the Town of Lexington and all town and school unions as per the attached agreement and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the Coalition Agreement between the Town of Lexington and all town and school unions as per the attached agreement and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself on this item as her husband is an employee of the Town and their family is covered by the Town's health insurance.” 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 to approve the Coalition Agreement between the Town of Lexington and all town and school unions as per the attached agreement and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement..”
Placement of Flags at Memorial Plaques on Battle Green for Memorial Day
Approve the Town Celebrations Committee request to place small flags at the memorial plaques around the Battle Green in memory of the men from Lexington who perished in World War I on the morning...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Town Celebrations Committee request to place small flags at the memorial plaques around the Battle Green in memory of the men from Lexington who perished in World War I on the morning of Friday, May 22, 2020, and be removed the morning of Tuesday, May 26, 2020. ADJOURN
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Town Celebrations Committee request to place small flags at the memorial plaques around the Battle Green in memory of the men from Lexington who perished in World War I on the morning of Friday, May 22, 2020, and be removed the morning of Tuesday, May 26, 2020. ADJOURN.”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to adjourn the at 10:10 p.m.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were present (Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Jill Hai and Mark Sandeen) and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
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 at 10:10 p.m..”
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