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May 23, 2022
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Jill Hai, Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Mark Sandeen, Suzanne Barry
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Patrolman's Association (LPPA) & Fire Union
Move into Executive Session regarding Exemption 3: Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining - Lexington Police Patrolman's Association (LPPA) & Fire Union at 6:35 p.m
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to move into Executive Session regarding Exemption 3: Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining - Lexington Police Patrolman's Association (LPPA) & Fire Union at 6:35 p.m.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself from this item.” 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 move into Executive Session regarding Exemption 3: Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining - Lexington Police Patrolman's Association (LPPA) & Fire Union at 6:35 p.m..”
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Approve the Consent Agenda
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda..”
Proclamation Request - National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Approve and sign a proclamation recognizing June 3, 2022, the first Friday in June, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the Town of Lexington
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign a proclamation recognizing June 3, 2022, the first Friday in June, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in 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 and sign a proclamation recognizing June 3, 2022, the first Friday in June, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the Town of Lexington..”
Proclamation Request - Quock Walker Day
Approve and sign a proclamation recognizing July 8, 2022 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day aka Quock Walker Day in the Town of Lexington
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign a proclamation recognizing July 8, 2022 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day aka Quock Walker Day in 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 and sign a proclamation recognizing July 8, 2022 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day aka Quock Walker Day in the Town of Lexington..”
Request for Service Station Freestanding Sign - 1095 Massachusetts Avenue
Approve the placement of a free standing sign on Town-owned land at the corner of 1095 Massachusetts Avenue and Maple Street in accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals decision of April 14,...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the placement of a free standing sign on Town-owned land at the corner of 1095 Massachusetts Avenue and Maple Street in accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals decision of April 14, 2022 and Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness dated April 7, 2022; further authorize the Town Manager to develop and execute, with Town Counsel guidance, an agreement for this use on said Town owned land.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the placement of a free standing sign on Town-owned land at the corner of 1095 Massachusetts Avenue and Maple Street in accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals decision of April 14, 2022 and Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness dated April 7, 2022; further authorize the Town Manager to develop and execute, with Town Counsel guidance, an agreement for this use on said Town owned land..”
Accept the report of the Ad Hoc Stone Building Feasibility/Reuse Study Committee, dated May 19, 2022
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to accept the report of the Ad Hoc Stone Building Feasibility/Reuse Study Committee, dated May 19, 2022. Mr. Howry adjourned the Ad Hoc Stone Building Feasiblity/Reuse Committee's meeting.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to accept the report of the Ad Hoc Stone Building Feasibility/Reuse Study Committee, dated May 19, 2022. Mr. Howry adjourned the Ad Hoc Stone Building Feasiblity/Reuse Committee's meeting..”
thanked the support of Assistant Speaker of the US House of Representatives Congresswoman Katherine
Accept the proposal from the Executive Board of Lexington Firefighters Local 1491 to name the new Fire Headquarters at 45 Bedford Street the "Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Fire Headquarters," with...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to accept the proposal from the Executive Board of Lexington Firefighters Local 1491 to name the new Fire Headquarters at 45 Bedford Street the "Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Fire Headquarters," with or without the title Senator as the proponents submit.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to accept the proposal from the Executive Board of Lexington Firefighters Local 1491 to name the new Fire Headquarters at 45 Bedford Street the "Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Fire Headquarters," with or without the title Senator as the proponents submit..”
Review and Approve Building Department Fee Schedule
Amend the Building Department Fee Schedule as recommended in the attached April 28, 2022 memorandum
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to amend the Building Department Fee Schedule as recommended in the attached April 28, 2022 memorandum.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to amend the Building Department Fee Schedule as recommended in the attached April 28, 2022 memorandum..”
Discuss Temporary Suspension of Permitting for Special Events on Battle Green
Temporarily suspend external events on the Battle Green during construction, to be reviewed on/about November 15, 2022
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to temporarily suspend external events on the Battle Green during construction, to be reviewed on/about November 15, 2022. ADOURN
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to temporarily suspend external events on the Battle Green during construction, to be reviewed on/about November 15, 2022. ADOURN.”
ADOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:34 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:34 p.m..”
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