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June 29, 2020
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Jill Hai, Mark Sandeen
Absent: None
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Nov 2019 Petition
Approve the relocation of one (1) JO pole, P.55/16, on the northerly side of Lincoln Street to a point approximately 31' easterly from its current location on the northerly side of Lincoln Street...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the relocation of one (1) JO pole, P.55/16, on the northerly side of Lincoln Street to a point approximately 31' easterly from its current location on the northerly side of Lincoln Street contingent upon Verizon identifying the owners of unused wires and unused poles, removing unused wires and unused poles which are theirs, and making notification to other parties that unused wires and unused poles be removed on abutting properties.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the relocation of one (1) JO pole, P.55/16, on the northerly side of Lincoln Street to a point approximately 31' easterly from its current location on the northerly side of Lincoln Street contingent upon Verizon identifying the owners of unused wires and unused poles, removing unused wires and unused poles which are theirs, and making notification to other parties that unused wires and unused poles be removed on abutting properties..”
Voluntary Water Use Restrictions
Approve instituting a voluntary water restriction on any outdoor water use as recommended by DPW between the hours of 5:30am and 8:30am daily from July 1, 2020 to October 1, 2020
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve instituting a voluntary water restriction on any outdoor water use as recommended by DPW between the hours of 5:30am and 8:30am daily from July 1, 2020 to October 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve instituting a voluntary water restriction on any outdoor water use as recommended by DPW between the hours of 5:30am and 8:30am daily from July 1, 2020 to October 1, 2020..”
Map, Center Committee Memo to Select Board re 20mph-Lexington Center Area
In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90, Section 18B adopted by Town Meeting at ATM 2017 and later accepted by the Board of Selectmen on May 8, 2017, the Select...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 that in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90, Section 18B adopted by Town Meeting at ATM 2017 and later accepted by the Board of Selectmen on May 8, 2017, the Select Board hereby implement the following special speed regulation: 20 MPH Safety Zone in Lexington Center and to authorize the Town Manager to execute said Special Speed Regulation for 20 MPH Safety Zone in Lexington Center as follows: Massachusetts Avenue From Harrington Road to Slocum Road 20 MPH Safety Zone; Bedford Street From Harrington Road to Massachusetts Avenue 20 MPH Safety Zone; Hancock Street From Bikeway Crossing to Bedford Street 20 MPH Safety Zone; Harrington Road From Massachusetts Avenue to Hancock Street 20 MPH Safety Zone; Meriam Street From Bikeway Crossing to Massachusetts Avenue 20 MPH Safety Zone; Waltham Street From Massachusetts Avenue to Vinebrook Road 20 MPH Safety Zone; Woburn Street From Hayes Lane to Massachusetts Avenue 20 MPH Safety Zone.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 that in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90, Section 18B adopted by Town Meeting at ATM 2017 and later accepted by the Board of Selectmen on May 8, 2017, the Select Board hereby implement the following special speed regulation: 20 MPH Safety Zone in Lexington Center and to authorize the Town Manager to execute said Special Speed Regulation for 20 MPH Safety Zone in Lexington Center as follows: Massachusetts Avenue From Harrington Road to Slocum Road 20 MPH Safety Zone; Bedford Street From Harrington Road to Massachusetts Avenue 20 MPH Safety Zone; Hancock Street From Bikeway Crossing to Bedford Street 20 MPH Safety Zone; Harrington Road From Massachusetts Avenue to Hancock Street 20 MPH Safety Zone; Meriam Street From Bikeway Crossing to Massachusetts Avenue 20 MPH Safety Zone; Waltham Street From Massachusetts Avenue to Vinebrook Road 20 MPH Safety Zone; Woburn Street From Hayes Lane to Massachusetts Avenue 20 MPH Safety Zone..”
Community Feedback
Endorse the previously submitted grant application and the general plan to block off parking areas as shown on the proposed plan in the Lexington Center
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to endorse the previously submitted grant application and the general plan to block off parking areas as shown on the proposed plan in the Lexington Center.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to endorse the previously submitted grant application and the general plan to block off parking areas as shown on the proposed plan in the Lexington Center..”
Nov 2019, Mei Tuo Email on Easement
Authorize the removal of the non-hazardous public shade tree at 497 Concord Avenue, with the property owner paying $16,800 to the Town of Lexington for the value of the tree
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-1 (Mr. Sandeen voted no) to authorize the removal of the non-hazardous public shade tree at 497 Concord Avenue, with the property owner paying $16,800 to the Town of Lexington for the value of the tree.
Yes: Barry, Hai, Lucente, PatoNo: Sandeen
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-1 (Mr. Sandeen voted no) to authorize the removal of the non-hazardous public shade tree at 497 Concord Avenue, with the property owner paying $16,800 to the Town of Lexington for the value of the tree..”
Fiscal Year 2020 Year-End Budget Adjustments
Approve and sign the end-of-year salary adjustment account transfers, reserve fund transfers and budget transfer as presented
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve and sign the end-of-year salary adjustment account transfers, reserve fund transfers and budget transfer as presented.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself as her husband is an employee of the Town.” The count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve and sign the end-of-year salary adjustment account transfers, reserve fund transfers and budget transfer as presented..”
Ms. Florence DelSanto, Executive Director of LexMedia, expressed LexMedia's thanks to the
Approve the agreement between Lexington Community Media Center and the Town of Lexington as presented and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the Town of...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the agreement between Lexington Community Media Center and the Town of Lexington as presented and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the Town of Lexington.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the agreement between Lexington Community Media Center and the Town of Lexington as presented and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the Town of Lexington..”
Review Request for Donor Plaque - Lexington Visitors Center
Approve the Tourism Committee request for the temporary plaque as presented for display at the Visitors Center
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Tourism Committee request for the temporary plaque as presented for display at the Visitors Center.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Tourism Committee request for the temporary plaque as presented for display at the Visitors Center..”
Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement - DPW Union
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the MOUs with the DPW Union and subsequent contract documents for the contract periods FY19-21 and FY22-24
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Town Manager to execute the MOUs with the DPW Union and subsequent contract documents for the contract periods FY19-21 and FY22-24.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself as her husband is an employee of the Town.” The count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Town Manager to execute the MOUs with the DPW Union and subsequent contract documents for the contract periods FY19-21 and FY22-24..”
Application
Approve a Common Victualler License for Lex Donuts LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 373 Waltham Street for the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a Common Victualler License for Lex Donuts LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 373 Waltham Street for the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a Common Victualler License for Lex Donuts LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 373 Waltham Street for the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m..”
Select Board Committee Appointment
Appoint Melissa Talal to the Lexington Council for the Arts with a term expiration date of September 30, 2022
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to appoint Melissa Talal to the Lexington Council for the Arts with a term expiration date of September 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to appoint Melissa Talal to the Lexington Council for the Arts with a term expiration date of September 30, 2022..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to adjourn the meeting at 11:25 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to adjourn the meeting at 11:25 p.m..”
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