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September 13, 2021
12 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
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Litigation
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call at 6:32 p.m. to enter into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Litigation.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call at 6:32 p.m. to enter into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Litigation..”
Select Board Committee Appointment & Resignation
Approve Consent Agenda items 1,4,5,6
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve Consent Agenda items 1,4,5,6.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve Consent Agenda items 1,4,5,6..”
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses
Approve one One-Day Liquor License for Spectacle Management to serve beer and wine in the lobby of Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, for the purpose of the following event: Al Di...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve one One-Day Liquor License for Spectacle Management to serve beer and wine in the lobby of Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, for the purpose of the following event: Al Di Meola on Friday, September 17, 2021 from 8:00pm to 10:30pm.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve one One-Day Liquor License for Spectacle Management to serve beer and wine in the lobby of Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, for the purpose of the following event: Al Di Meola on Friday, September 17, 2021 from 8:00pm to 10:30pm..”
Within the Limits of the Center Streetscape Project
Grant a Noise Bylaw Special Permit to the Lexington Department of Public Works and/or contractors working under the Department of Public Works for sewer lateral work in September and October 2021,...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to grant a Noise Bylaw Special Permit to the Lexington Department of Public Works and/or contractors working under the Department of Public Works for sewer lateral work in September and October 2021, the boundaries of which are from the Massachusetts Avenue/Meriam Street intersection to the Massachusetts Avenue/Woburn Street Intersection on Sunday through Thursday evenings after 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to grant a Noise Bylaw Special Permit to the Lexington Department of Public Works and/or contractors working under the Department of Public Works for sewer lateral work in September and October 2021, the boundaries of which are from the Massachusetts Avenue/Meriam Street intersection to the Massachusetts Avenue/Woburn Street Intersection on Sunday through Thursday evenings after 7:00 p.m..”
Solar
Approve the mailing of this letter to income-eligible individuals in the community
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the mailing of this letter to income-eligible individuals in the community.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the mailing of this letter to income-eligible individuals in the community..”
Approve Affordable Housing Trust Committee Charge
Approve the Affordable Housing Trust Study Committee Charge as presented
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the Affordable Housing Trust Study Committee Charge as presented.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the Affordable Housing Trust Study Committee Charge as presented..”
Accept and Sign Conservation Restriction-181, 191, and 201 Spring Street
Approve the attached Conservation Restriction from the Trustees of 191 Spring Street Trust to the Town of Lexington, acting by its Conservation Commission, in the public interest pursuant to...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the attached Conservation Restriction from the Trustees of 191 Spring Street Trust to the Town of Lexington, acting by its Conservation Commission, in the public interest pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the attached Conservation Restriction from the Trustees of 191 Spring Street Trust to the Town of Lexington, acting by its Conservation Commission, in the public interest pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the Massachusetts General Laws..”
Approve and Sign Proclamation-Suicide Prevention Month
Approve and sign a proclamation annually recognizing the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Lexington
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign a proclamation annually recognizing the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Lexington.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign a proclamation annually recognizing the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Lexington..”
Other Pertinent Dates
Call for Special Town Meeting 2021-1 to begin on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 7:30 p.m
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to: Call for Special Town Meeting 2021-1 to begin on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to: Call for Special Town Meeting 2021-1 to begin on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 7:30 p.m..”
Review and Approve Select Board Goal Setting Contract
Approve the contract between the Town of Lexington and Julia Novak, Raftelis, for Goal setting facilitation with $12,575 coming from the Select Board/Shire/Takeda Gift Account and the remainder...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board vote 4-1 (Mr. Sandeen voted no) by roll call to approve the contract between the Town of Lexington and Julia Novak, Raftelis, for Goal setting facilitation with $12,575 coming from the Select Board/Shire/Takeda Gift Account and the remainder being split between the Select Board and Town Manager Expense Accounts. Mr. Sandeen provided the dissenting vote.
Yes: Barry, Hai, Lucente, PatoNo: Sandeen
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board vote 4-1 (Mr. Sandeen voted no) by roll call to approve the contract between the Town of Lexington and Julia Novak, Raftelis, for Goal setting facilitation with $12,575 coming from the Select Board/Shire/Takeda Gift Account and the remainder being split between the Select Board and Town Manager Expense Accounts. Mr. Sandeen provided the dissenting vote..”
Hosmer House Request for Proposal Approval
Approve the Request for Proposal, as presented, for the Hosmer House and authorize the Town Manager to advertise for bids
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the Request for Proposal, as presented, for the Hosmer House and authorize the Town Manager to advertise for bids.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the Request for Proposal, as presented, for the Hosmer House and authorize the Town Manager to advertise for bids..”
ADOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to adjourn the meeting at 10:32 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 10:32 p.m..”
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