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August 23, 2021
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Jill Hai, who is counted absent.
Present: Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Mark Sandeen
Absent: Jill Hai
Every vote, in order
Water and Sewer Adjustments
Approve the Consent Agenda
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the Consent Agenda..”
1686 Massachusetts Avenue
Approve the application from Lexington Fines Wines, LLC for an All-Alcohol Package Store to be located at 1686 Massachusetts Avenue for the proposed store hours of 8:00 am -11:00 pm Monday -...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the application from Lexington Fines Wines, LLC for an All-Alcohol Package Store to be located at 1686 Massachusetts Avenue for the proposed store hours of 8:00 am -11:00 pm Monday - Saturday; 10:00 am -11:00pm on Sunday and after the application has been approved by the ABCC, to issue the all-alcoholic Package Store Liquor License to Lexington Fine Wines, LLC.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the application from Lexington Fines Wines, LLC for an All-Alcohol Package Store to be located at 1686 Massachusetts Avenue for the proposed store hours of 8:00 am -11:00 pm Monday - Saturday; 10:00 am -11:00pm on Sunday and after the application has been approved by the ABCC, to issue the all-alcoholic Package Store Liquor License to Lexington Fine Wines, LLC..”
Public Hearing: Noise Bylaw Special Permit-Sewer Line Flushing
Approve a 3- year Noise Bylaw Special Permit for the Public Works Department to flush sewer lines before the permitted start time of 7:00 a.m. during the first two weeks on November in 2021, 2022,...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 3-0 by roll call to approve a 3- year Noise Bylaw Special Permit for the Public Works Department to flush sewer lines before the permitted start time of 7:00 a.m. during the first two weeks on November in 2021, 2022, and 2023 and the first two weeks of April 2022, 2023, and 2024. DOCUMENTS: Sewer Flushing Request.
Yes: Barry, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Mr. Lucente recused himself because he lives in the area near where the work will be done.” The count (3-0) matches the 3 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 3-0 by roll call to approve a 3- year Noise Bylaw Special Permit for the Public Works Department to flush sewer lines before the permitted start time of 7:00 a.m. during the first two weeks on November in 2021, 2022, and 2023 and the first two weeks of April 2022, 2023, and 2024. DOCUMENTS: Sewer Flushing Request..”
Public Hearing: Noise Bylaw Special Permit-Patriots/ Day Cleanup Activities
Approve a 3-year Noise Bylaw Special Permit for the Lexington Department of Public Works to carry out Patriots Day preparation tasks the week in April prior to Patriots Day starting at 5:00 a.m....
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve a 3-year Noise Bylaw Special Permit for the Lexington Department of Public Works to carry out Patriots Day preparation tasks the week in April prior to Patriots Day starting at 5:00 a.m. from Monday through Friday in April 2022, 2023, and 2024. DOCUMENTS: Patriots' Day Request.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve a 3-year Noise Bylaw Special Permit for the Lexington Department of Public Works to carry out Patriots Day preparation tasks the week in April prior to Patriots Day starting at 5:00 a.m. from Monday through Friday in April 2022, 2023, and 2024. DOCUMENTS: Patriots' Day Request..”
Approve Fleet Electrification Policy
Approve the Fleet Electrification Policy as attached and dated August 23, 2021
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the Fleet Electrification Policy as attached and dated August 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the Fleet Electrification Policy as attached and dated August 23, 2021..”
Warer and Sewer Abatement Appeal-3 Patricia Terrace
Uphold the decision of the Water & Sewer Abatement Board in this matter
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to uphold the decision of the Water & Sewer Abatement Board in this matter.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to uphold the decision of the Water & Sewer Abatement Board in this matter..”
Battle Green Request for Use-Lexington Minute Men Participation in Celebration of Life
Approve the request from Lexington Minute Men, Inc. to use the Battle Green on Saturday, September 18, 2021 for approximately 20 minutes within the timeframe of 2:30pm to 3:30pm for the purpose of...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the request from Lexington Minute Men, Inc. to use the Battle Green on Saturday, September 18, 2021 for approximately 20 minutes within the timeframe of 2:30pm to 3:30pm for the purpose of firing three musket volleys in salute as part of a celebration of life event in memory of Dan H. Fenn, Jr.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the request from Lexington Minute Men, Inc. to use the Battle Green on Saturday, September 18, 2021 for approximately 20 minutes within the timeframe of 2:30pm to 3:30pm for the purpose of firing three musket volleys in salute as part of a celebration of life event in memory of Dan H. Fenn, Jr..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m..”
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