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November 7, 2022
10 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Jill Hai, Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Mark Sandeen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Union (IAF Local #1491)
Enter Executive Session under Exemption 3: Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining - Fire Union (IAF Local #1491), and to reconvene in Open Session following
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 at 6:03 to enter Executive Session under Exemption 3: Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining - Fire Union (IAF Local #1491), and to reconvene in Open Session following.
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
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 at 6:03 to enter Executive Session under Exemption 3: Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining - Fire Union (IAF Local #1491), and to reconvene in Open Session following..”
Approve Massachusetts Avenue Road Closure Request - Hancock United Church of Christ
Approve items #1-4 of the Consent Agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve items #1-4 of the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve items #1-4 of the Consent Agenda..”
(LMEA); Lexington Municipal Management Association (LMMA)
Approve the agreements as stated in the attached Memoranda of Understanding for the Public Safety Dispatchers, LPPA, LMEA and LMMA
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the agreements as stated in the attached Memoranda of Understanding for the Public Safety Dispatchers, LPPA, LMEA and LMMA.
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
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the agreements as stated in the attached Memoranda of Understanding for the Public Safety Dispatchers, LPPA, LMEA and LMMA..”
Approve Massachusetts Avenue Road Closure Request - Hancock United Church of Christ
Approve Hancock United Church of Christ's request for a road closure from Massachusetts Avenue at Bedford Street westerly to Massachusetts Avenue at Harrington Road on Sunday, December 4, 2022...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 3-0 to approve Hancock United Church of Christ's request for a road closure from Massachusetts Avenue at Bedford Street westerly to Massachusetts Avenue at Harrington Road on Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 9:00am to 12:00pm for the purpose of the annual Manger Sunday service on the front lawn of 1912 Massachusetts Avenue.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, PatoThe minutes say “Ms. Barry and Mr. Sandeen recused themselves from this item.” The count (3-0) matches the 3 other members present, so they are not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 3-0 to approve Hancock United Church of Christ's request for a road closure from Massachusetts Avenue at Bedford Street westerly to Massachusetts Avenue at Harrington Road on Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 9:00am to 12:00pm for the purpose of the annual Manger Sunday service on the front lawn of 1912 Massachusetts Avenue..”
Public Hearing - Flammable Fuel Storage - 53-55 Watertown Street
Approve a Flammable Fuel Storage License for Lexington Senior Housing Owner LLC for the storage, operation, and maintenance of flammable and combustible storage at 53-55 Watertown Street, Parcel...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve a Flammable Fuel Storage License for Lexington Senior Housing Owner LLC for the storage, operation, and maintenance of flammable and combustible storage at 53-55 Watertown Street, Parcel 3-15 as presented.
Yes: Barry, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Hai recused herself from this item and Mr. Lucente took the seat as Chair.” The count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, so that member 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 a Flammable Fuel Storage License for Lexington Senior Housing Owner LLC for the storage, operation, and maintenance of flammable and combustible storage at 53-55 Watertown Street, Parcel 3-15 as presented..”
FY2023 Water and Sewer Rates - Continuation of Hearing
Continue the water and sewer rate hearing until Monday, November 14, 2022
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to continue the water and sewer rate hearing until Monday, November 14, 2022.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to continue the water and sewer rate hearing until Monday, November 14, 2022..”
Approve one Class II License for Shan Lu d/b/a Shannon L Used Auto Sales, 70 School Street, for the purpose of buying and selling vehicles at auction and provided no vehicles be stored at 70...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve one Class II License for Shan Lu d/b/a Shannon L Used Auto Sales, 70 School Street, for the purpose of buying and selling vehicles at auction and provided no vehicles be stored at 70 School Street at any time.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve one Class II License for Shan Lu d/b/a Shannon L Used Auto Sales, 70 School Street, for the purpose of buying and selling vehicles at auction and provided no vehicles be stored at 70 School Street at any time..”
Request to Approve Inter-Municipal Agreement - Sealer of Weights and Measures Services
Approve the IMA between the Towns of Lexington and Burlington for the provision of Sealer and Weights services and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the IMA
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the IMA between the Towns of Lexington and Burlington for the provision of Sealer and Weights services and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the IMA.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the IMA between the Towns of Lexington and Burlington for the provision of Sealer and Weights services and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the IMA..”
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN PROCEDURES, POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
Dissolve the Policy Manual Committee as proposed
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to dissolve the Policy Manual Committee as proposed.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to dissolve the Policy Manual Committee as proposed..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:20pm.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:20pm..”
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