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June 28, 2021
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jill Hai, Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Mark Sandeen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Water & Sewer Commitment May Finals 2021 $ 6,698.44
Approve the Consent Agenda
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the Consent Agenda..”
Approve Amendment to the Regional Housing Services Office Agreement
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the amendment to the agreement between the Town of Lexington and the Regional Housing Services Office for FY22
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to authorize the Town Manager to execute the amendment to the agreement between the Town of Lexington and the Regional Housing Services Office for FY22.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to authorize the Town Manager to execute the amendment to the agreement between the Town of Lexington and the Regional Housing Services Office for FY22..”
Award Sale of Bond Anticipation Notes
Approve the sale of $4,303,439 1.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated June 30, 2021 and payable February 11, 2022 (the "Notes") to Piper Sandler & Co., at par...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the sale of $4,303,439 1.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated June 30, 2021 and payable February 11, 2022 (the "Notes") to Piper Sandler & Co., at par and accrued interest, plus a premium of $27,240.77.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the sale of $4,303,439 1.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated June 30, 2021 and payable February 11, 2022 (the "Notes") to Piper Sandler & Co., at par and accrued interest, plus a premium of $27,240.77..”
Review Request for Keno-Waxy O'Connor's, 94 Hartwell Avenue
Object to a full Keno License for Waxy's Irish Restaurant, 64 Hartwell Avenue and to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter to be sent to the Massachusetts Lottery Commission stating...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to object to a full Keno License for Waxy's Irish Restaurant, 64 Hartwell Avenue and to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter to be sent to the Massachusetts Lottery Commission stating the Board's objection.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to object to a full Keno License for Waxy's Irish Restaurant, 64 Hartwell Avenue and to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter to be sent to the Massachusetts Lottery Commission stating the Board's objection..”
Review Request for Mt. Independence Local Historic District
Appoint the Lexington Historic District Commission, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40C section 3 & 4, to investigate the desirability of establishing an historic district in...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to appoint the Lexington Historic District Commission, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40C section 3 & 4, to investigate the desirability of establishing an historic district in the Mt. Independence area of Lexington, and report on the historical and architectural significance of the buildings, structures or sites to be included in the proposed historic district, such report to be submitted to the Select Board, the Planning Board and the Massachusetts Historical Commission for their respective consideration and recommendations.
Yes: Barry, Hai, Lucente, SandeenThe minutes say “Mr. Pato recused himself from this item because his home is within the 500 ft abutter radius of the proposed district.” 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, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to appoint the Lexington Historic District Commission, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40C section 3 & 4, to investigate the desirability of establishing an historic district in the Mt. Independence area of Lexington, and report on the historical and architectural significance of the buildings, structures or sites to be included in the proposed historic district, such report to be submitted to the Select Board, the Planning Board and the Massachusetts Historical Commission for their respective consideration and recommendations..”
Discuss Memorial Bench Request at Center Track & Bench Acceptance Policy
Accept the bench at the center track in memory of Lisa George Cox
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to accept the bench at the center track in memory of Lisa George Cox.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to accept the bench at the center track in memory of Lisa George Cox..”
Approve Extension Request for Commercial Use of Town Property Post-Covid
Continue to waive the portion of Item 8 which reads, "engage in business activity" under the Parks and Recreation Facilities Policy to allow the use of Town property for business activities during...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to continue to waive the portion of Item 8 which reads, "engage in business activity" under the Parks and Recreation Facilities Policy to allow the use of Town property for business activities during the current pandemic until December 31, 2021. ACTION ITEMS: Ms. Hai and Mr. Malloy will discuss the particulars of a more expansive policy and place the topic on a future agenda.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to continue to waive the portion of Item 8 which reads, "engage in business activity" under the Parks and Recreation Facilities Policy to allow the use of Town property for business activities during the current pandemic until December 31, 2021. ACTION ITEMS: Ms. Hai and Mr. Malloy will discuss the particulars of a more expansive policy and place the topic on a future agenda..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to adjourn the meeting at 10:16 p.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 10:16 p.m..”
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