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August 8, 2022
18 recorded votes, 11 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, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the Consent Agenda..”
Massachusetts Avenue
Approve Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's application for a Change of Manager naming Randy Melnick as Manager and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Liquor License to Bertucci's...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's application for a Change of Manager naming Randy Melnick as Manager and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Liquor License to Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's, located at 1777 Massachusetts Avenue reflecting the change of manager.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's application for a Change of Manager naming Randy Melnick as Manager and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Liquor License to Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's, located at 1777 Massachusetts Avenue reflecting the change of manager..”
Waltham Street
Approve Lexington Lodge #2204 B.P.O.E. of U.S.A., Inc.'s, application for a Change of Manager naming Audrey Martignetti as Manager and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Liquor License to...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve Lexington Lodge #2204 B.P.O.E. of U.S.A., Inc.'s, application for a Change of Manager naming Audrey Martignetti as Manager and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Liquor License to Lexington Lodge #2204 B.P.O.E. of U.S.A., Inc., 959 Waltham Street reflecting the change of manager.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve Lexington Lodge #2204 B.P.O.E. of U.S.A., Inc.'s, application for a Change of Manager naming Audrey Martignetti as Manager and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Liquor License to Lexington Lodge #2204 B.P.O.E. of U.S.A., Inc., 959 Waltham Street reflecting the change of manager..”
Battle Green Flag Request - Manheim Township Police Department
Approve flying a flag over the Battle Green and providing it to Officer Mark Shivers of the Manheim Township Police Department to be donated for a silent auction to provide funding for the...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve flying a flag over the Battle Green and providing it to Officer Mark Shivers of the Manheim Township Police Department to be donated for a silent auction to provide funding for the maintenance of Fort Mifflin in PA.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve flying a flag over the Battle Green and providing it to Officer Mark Shivers of the Manheim Township Police Department to be donated for a silent auction to provide funding for the maintenance of Fort Mifflin in PA..”
Voluntary Outdoor Water Use Restrictions
Approve a voluntary water restriction on any outdoor water use as recommended by Lexington Department of Public Works between the hours of 5:30am and 8:30am daily from August 9, 2022 to October...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve a voluntary water restriction on any outdoor water use as recommended by Lexington Department of Public Works between the hours of 5:30am and 8:30am daily from August 9, 2022 to October 14, 2022.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve a voluntary water restriction on any outdoor water use as recommended by Lexington Department of Public Works between the hours of 5:30am and 8:30am daily from August 9, 2022 to October 14, 2022..”
Assignment of Police Officers at Polling Locations
Designate the Police Chief, in consultation with the Town Manager and Town Clerk, beginning at the September 6, 2022 State Primary and all other elections in 2022, to assign specific police...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 3-0 to designate the Police Chief, in consultation with the Town Manager and Town Clerk, beginning at the September 6, 2022 State Primary and all other elections in 2022, to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability, to provide a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than one, in each polling location at every election therein, to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections, as required by Section 72 of MGL Chapter 54 as amended by section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022. Ms. Barry rejoined the meeting.
Yes: Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself from this item.” 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, by roll call, the Select Board voted 3-0 to designate the Police Chief, in consultation with the Town Manager and Town Clerk, beginning at the September 6, 2022 State Primary and all other elections in 2022, to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability, to provide a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than one, in each polling location at every election therein, to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections, as required by Section 72 of MGL Chapter 54 as amended by section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022. Ms. Barry rejoined the meeting..”
Rescheduled Discovery Day Street Fair 2022 Request
Approve restricting vehicular access in the following areas for the 2022 Discovery Day Street Fair to be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 6:00am to 5:00pm: Massachusetts Avenue, from Waltham...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve restricting vehicular access in the following areas for the 2022 Discovery Day Street Fair to be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 6:00am to 5:00pm: Massachusetts Avenue, from Waltham Street to Meriam Street (both sides); and Muzzey Street, from Massachusetts Avenue to the first private driveway; and Massachusetts Avenue, north-side sidewalk, from Edison Way to Waltham Street.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve restricting vehicular access in the following areas for the 2022 Discovery Day Street Fair to be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 6:00am to 5:00pm: Massachusetts Avenue, from Waltham Street to Meriam Street (both sides); and Muzzey Street, from Massachusetts Avenue to the first private driveway; and Massachusetts Avenue, north-side sidewalk, from Edison Way to Waltham Street..”
ARPA funding requests
Approve ARPA funds for two additional electronic sign boards for communications ($43,600)
DPW Two additional electronic sign $ 43,600 Motion Passed 4-0
From the table of ARPA requests the minutes list as voted by roll call (“Motion Passed” with the count). The count matches the four members present.
From the minutes
“DPW Two additional electronic sign $ 43,600 Motion Passed 4-0.”
Approve ARPA funds for bike racks for East Lexington ($7,200)
Human Services Bike Racks for East Lexington $ 7,200 Motion Passed 4-0
From the table of ARPA requests the minutes list as voted by roll call (“Motion Passed” with the count). The count matches the four members present.
From the minutes
“Human Services Bike Racks for East Lexington $ 7,200 Motion Passed 4-0.”
Approve ARPA funds for a parklet (Economic Development/DPW, $75,000)
Econ. Dev/DPW Parklet $ 75,000 Motion Passed 3-1
From the table of ARPA requests the minutes list as voted by roll call (“Motion Passed” with the count). The minutes give the count as 3-1 but do not say who voted no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Econ. Dev/DPW Parklet $ 75,000 Motion Passed 3-1.”
Approve ARPA funds for Recreation outside shelters cost increase ($75,000)
Recreation Outside Shelters (Cost Increase) $ 75,000 Motion Passed 4-0
From the table of ARPA requests the minutes list as voted by roll call (“Motion Passed” with the count). The count matches the four members present.
From the minutes
“Recreation Outside Shelters (Cost Increase) $ 75,000 Motion Passed 4-0.”
Approve ARPA funds for Recreation water fountain replacement, Center and Lincoln ($20,000)
Recreation Water Fountain Replacement $ 20,000 Motion Passed 4-0
From the table of ARPA requests the minutes list as voted by roll call (“Motion Passed” with the count). The count matches the four members present.
From the minutes
“Recreation Water Fountain Replacement $ 20,000 Motion Passed 4-0.”
Approve ARPA funds for Fire pumper cost overage ($82,882)
Fire Department Fire Pumper Overage $ 82,882 Motion Passed 4-0
From the table of ARPA requests the minutes list as voted by roll call (“Motion Passed” with the count). The count matches the four members present.
From the minutes
“Fire Department Fire Pumper Overage $ 82,882 Motion Passed 4-0.”
Approve ARPA funds for new hose for the fire pumper ($18,109)
Fire Department New Hose for Fire Pumper $ 18,109 Motion Passed 4-0
From the table of ARPA requests the minutes list as voted by roll call (“Motion Passed” with the count). The count matches the four members present.
From the minutes
“Fire Department New Hose for Fire Pumper $ 18,109 Motion Passed 4-0.”
Approve ARPA funds for seven Recreation basketball hoops ($10,500)
Recreation Basketball Hoops (7) $ 10,500 Motion Passed 4-0
From the table of ARPA requests the minutes list as voted by roll call (“Motion Passed” with the count). The count matches the four members present.
From the minutes
“Recreation Basketball Hoops (7) $ 10,500 Motion Passed 4-0.”
Assistant
Regarding Semiquincentennial Commission's request for ARPA funds for website and promotion, thus the request was not approved
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and second, by roll call vote, the Board voted 2-2 regarding Semiquincentennial Commission's request for ARPA funds for website and promotion, thus the request was not approved.
The minutes give the count as 2-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and second, by roll call vote, the Board voted 2-2 regarding Semiquincentennial Commission's request for ARPA funds for website and promotion, thus the request was not approved..”
Approve ARPA funds for the temporary Human Resources Administrative Assistant ($26,609)
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 voted to approve ARPA funds for the temporary Human Resources Administrative Assistant ($26,609).
The minutes read “voted 4-0 voted to approve ARPA funds for the temporary Human Resources Administrative Assistant ($26,609)”; the ARPA table earlier in these minutes lists the same item as “Motion Passed 4-0” (counted once, here).
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 voted to approve ARPA funds for the temporary Human Resources Administrative Assistant ($26,609)..”
ADOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:15pm.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:15pm..”
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