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February 15, 2022
7 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jill Hai, Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Mark Sandeen, Suzanne Barry
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Suzanne Barry left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Review and Approve Land Acquisition Proposal from Housing Partnership Board
Support the recommendation of the Housing Partnership Board, working with other stakeholders to develop a policy regarding land acquisition usage as proposed in the attached letter dated January...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to support the recommendation of the Housing Partnership Board, working with other stakeholders to develop a policy regarding land acquisition usage as proposed in the attached letter dated January 27, 2022 and return to the Select Board for consideration at a future date.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to support the recommendation of the Housing Partnership Board, working with other stakeholders to develop a policy regarding land acquisition usage as proposed in the attached letter dated January 27, 2022 and return to the Select Board for consideration at a future date..”
Select Board Article Presenters, Discussion & Positions
Approve the consent agenda as presented, subject to the additions made this evening, to remove 12Q and to include the unpaid bills Article 20, regardless of whether it is IP'd
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the consent agenda as presented, subject to the additions made this evening, to remove 12Q and to include the unpaid bills Article 20, regardless of whether it is IP'd.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenSuzanne Barry had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the consent agenda as presented, subject to the additions made this evening, to remove 12Q and to include the unpaid bills Article 20, regardless of whether it is IP'd..”
Review Chinese Americans of Lexington (CALex) Request - Chinese New Year Car Parade
Approve the request of the Chinese Americans of Lexington (CALex) to hold a car parade on Sunday, February 27 2022, from 1pm to 4pm, for the celebration of Chinese New Year
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the request of the Chinese Americans of Lexington (CALex) to hold a car parade on Sunday, February 27 2022, from 1pm to 4pm, for the celebration of Chinese New Year.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenSuzanne Barry had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the request of the Chinese Americans of Lexington (CALex) to hold a car parade on Sunday, February 27 2022, from 1pm to 4pm, for the celebration of Chinese New Year..”
Amend Historical Commission Charge
Amend the charge of the Lexington Historical Commission to include three alternate members
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to amend the charge of the Lexington Historical Commission to include three alternate members.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenSuzanne Barry had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to amend the charge of the Lexington Historical Commission to include three alternate members..”
Licensing on Commercial Properties
Approve the Consent Agenda, as presented
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenSuzanne Barry had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented..”
Patrolman's Association (LPPA) & Police Superior Officers Union
The Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to the Lexington Police Patrolman Association and the Police Superior...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 at 7:45 p.m. that the Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to the Lexington Police Patrolman Association and the Police Superior Officers Union and not to reconvene in Open Session.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenSuzanne Barry had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 at 7:45 p.m. that the Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to the Lexington Police Patrolman Association and the Police Superior Officers Union and not to reconvene in Open Session..”
ADOURN
Adjourn (from executive session; ends the meeting)
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 from the executive session to adjourn both the executive session and regular meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenSuzanne Barry had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 from the executive session to adjourn both the executive session and regular meeting at 8:34 p.m..”
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