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June 15, 2020
15 recorded votes, 3 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
Award Sale of Bond and Bond Anticipation Notes
The sale of the $18,010,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated June 25, 2020 (the "Bonds") to Janney Montgomery Scott LLC at the price of $20,328,114.38 and...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call vote, the Select Board voted 5-0 that the sale of the $18,010,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated June 25, 2020 (the "Bonds") to Janney Montgomery Scott LLC at the price of $20,328,114.38 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call vote, the Select Board voted 5-0 that the sale of the $18,010,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated June 25, 2020 (the "Bonds") to Janney Montgomery Scott LLC at the price of $20,328,114.38 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed..”
Approve Amendment to the Regional Housing Services Office Agreement
Approve the agreement between the Town of Lexington and the Regional Housing Services Office for 90 days as attached
Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the agreement between the Town of Lexington and the Regional Housing Services Office for 90 days as attached.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the agreement between the Town of Lexington and the Regional Housing Services Office for 90 days as attached..”
Hosmer House Request for Proposal
Approve the RFP for the sale and moving of the Hosmer House and further to authorize the Town Manager to advertise the sale, subject to Town Counsel providing a preservation restriction for...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the RFP for the sale and moving of the Hosmer House and further to authorize the Town Manager to advertise the sale, subject to Town Counsel providing a preservation restriction for historic preservation.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the RFP for the sale and moving of the Hosmer House and further to authorize the Town Manager to advertise the sale, subject to Town Counsel providing a preservation restriction for historic preservation..”
Review Request for Car Parade-Lexington Goes Purple
Approve the request from Lexington Goes Purple to hold a Lexington Goes Purple Car Parade on Thursday, June 18, as outlined in the request letter dated June 5, 2020
Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call, the Select Board vote 5-0 to approve the request from Lexington Goes Purple to hold a Lexington Goes Purple Car Parade on Thursday, June 18, as outlined in the request letter dated June 5, 2020. It was further approved that such requests be delegated to the Chief of Police during the state of emergency.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call, the Select Board vote 5-0 to approve the request from Lexington Goes Purple to hold a Lexington Goes Purple Car Parade on Thursday, June 18, as outlined in the request letter dated June 5, 2020. It was further approved that such requests be delegated to the Chief of Police during the state of emergency..”
Select Board Committee Appointments/Reappointments
Reappoint Sondra Lucente and Lorain Marquis to the Town Celebrations Committee for a term set to expire on June 30, 2023
Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to reappoint Sondra Lucente and Lorain Marquis to the Town Celebrations Committee for a term set to expire on June 30, 2023. Mr. Lucente resumed the role of Chair.
Yes: Barry, Hai, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Mr. Lucente recused himself for one of the motions as his mother is a nominee for reappointment to the Town Celebrations Committee.” 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 and by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to reappoint Sondra Lucente and Lorain Marquis to the Town Celebrations Committee for a term set to expire on June 30, 2023. Mr. Lucente resumed the role of Chair..”
Reappoint Mike Barrett and Hank Manz to the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission for a three-year term set to expire on June 30, 2023
Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to reappoint Mike Barrett and Hank Manz to the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission for a three-year term set to expire on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to reappoint Mike Barrett and Hank Manz to the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission for a three-year term set to expire on June 30, 2023..”
Appoint Geetha Padaki to the Town Celebrations Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2023
Upon a motion duly made and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to appoint Geetha Padaki to the Town Celebrations Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to appoint Geetha Padaki to the Town Celebrations Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2023.”
Reappoint William "Glen" Bassett, Suzanne Caton, Stephen Cole, Jr., Wei Ding, Mary Hutton, Gresh Lattimore, Wayne Miller, Rita Pandey, Ashley Rooney, Susan Stering, and Samuel Zales to the Town...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to reappoint William "Glen" Bassett, Suzanne Caton, Stephen Cole, Jr., Wei Ding, Mary Hutton, Gresh Lattimore, Wayne Miller, Rita Pandey, Ashley Rooney, Susan Stering, and Samuel Zales to the Town Celebrations Subcommittee for a term set to expire on June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to reappoint William "Glen" Bassett, Suzanne Caton, Stephen Cole, Jr., Wei Ding, Mary Hutton, Gresh Lattimore, Wayne Miller, Rita Pandey, Ashley Rooney, Susan Stering, and Samuel Zales to the Town Celebrations Subcommittee for a term set to expire on June 30, 2021..”
Lattimore, Wayne Miller, Rita Pandey, Ashley Rooney, Susan Stering, and Samuel Zales to the
Reappoint Kim Katzenback as Executive Clerk to the Select Board for a one-year term ending on June 30, 2021
Upon a motion duly made and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to reappoint Kim Katzenback as Executive Clerk to the Select Board for a one-year term ending on June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to reappoint Kim Katzenback as Executive Clerk to the Select Board for a one-year term ending on June 30, 2021..”
Reappoint Police Chief Mark Corr as Keeper of the Lockup for a one-year term ending on June 30, 2021
Upon a motion duly made and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to reappoint Police Chief Mark Corr as Keeper of the Lockup for a one-year term ending on June 30, 2021. The Board discussed the appointment to the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School Committee and whether to defer and, instead, re-open the call for volunteers.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to reappoint Police Chief Mark Corr as Keeper of the Lockup for a one-year term ending on June 30, 2021. The Board discussed the appointment to the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School Committee and whether to defer and, instead, re-open the call for volunteers..”
The Board discussed the appointment to the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School
Appoint Judith Crocker as the Lexington representative to the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School Committee for a three-year term to be effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023
Upon a motion duly made and by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-1 to appoint Judith Crocker as the Lexington representative to the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School Committee for a three-year term to be effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023.
The minutes give the count as 4-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-1 to appoint Judith Crocker as the Lexington representative to the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School Committee for a three-year term to be effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023..”
Approve Fiscal Year 2021 Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Non-Represented Employees
Approve a 2 percent cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented employees for fiscal year 2021, effective July 1, 2020
Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call, the Select Board vote 4-0 to approve a 2 percent cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented employees for fiscal year 2021, effective July 1, 2020. Ms. Barry rejoined the meeting.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself as her husband is employed by the Town.” 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 and by roll call, the Select Board vote 4-0 to approve a 2 percent cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented employees for fiscal year 2021, effective July 1, 2020. Ms. Barry rejoined the meeting..”
Town Manager Committee Reappointments
Approve the Town Manager's re-appointment of Elizabeth Borghesani, Ellen Cameron, Camille Goodwin and Bonnie Teitleman-Levin to the Council on Aging and Lisah Rhodes to the Recreation Committee
Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager's re-appointment of Elizabeth Borghesani, Ellen Cameron, Camille Goodwin and Bonnie Teitleman-Levin to the Council on Aging and Lisah Rhodes to the Recreation Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager's re-appointment of Elizabeth Borghesani, Ellen Cameron, Camille Goodwin and Bonnie Teitleman-Levin to the Council on Aging and Lisah Rhodes to the Recreation Committee..”
Water & Sewer Commitments & Adjustments
Approve these Water & Sewer Commitments and Adjustments
Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve these Water & Sewer Commitments and Adjustments:
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded and by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve these Water & Sewer Commitments and Adjustments:.”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to adjourn the meeting at 9:31p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to adjourn the meeting at 9:31p.m..”
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