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January 9, 2023
6 recorded votes, 3 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
Guards
The Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 at 6:34 p.m. that the Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself from the Executive Session.” 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 6:34 p.m. that the Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining..”
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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..”
Muzzey Street
Approve a Common Victualler License for The Vintage Tea and Cake Company LLC, 21 Muzzey Street for the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday and 9:00am to 7:00pm Saturday and Sunday for...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a Common Victualler License for The Vintage Tea and Cake Company LLC, 21 Muzzey Street for the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday and 9:00am to 7:00pm Saturday and Sunday for seating in a new restaurant.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a Common Victualler License for The Vintage Tea and Cake Company LLC, 21 Muzzey Street for the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday and 9:00am to 7:00pm Saturday and Sunday for seating in a new restaurant..”
Review and Approve 5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Retirees
Per Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022, to establish a cost-of-living adjustment of 5% on the base amount of $15,000 for members of the Lexington Retirement System effective for fiscal year 2023
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0, per Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022, to establish a cost-of-living adjustment of 5% on the base amount of $15,000 for members of the Lexington Retirement System effective for fiscal year 2023.
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, per Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022, to establish a cost-of-living adjustment of 5% on the base amount of $15,000 for members of the Lexington Retirement System effective for fiscal year 2023..”
Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement - Lexington Crossing Guards
The Board approves the MOU as negotiated between the Town of Lexington and SEIU Local 888 Lexington Crossing Guards as negotiated and included in the draft MOU approved by the Select Board and...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 that the Board approves the MOU as negotiated between the Town of Lexington and SEIU Local 888 Lexington Crossing Guards as negotiated and included in the draft MOU approved by the Select Board and authorizing the Town Manager to execute any contracts related thereto.
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 that the Board approves the MOU as negotiated between the Town of Lexington and SEIU Local 888 Lexington Crossing Guards as negotiated and included in the draft MOU approved by the Select Board and authorizing the Town Manager to execute any contracts related thereto..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:55pm.
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 8:55pm..”
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