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January 23, 2023
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Joseph Pato, who is counted absent.
Present: Jill Hai, Douglas Lucente, Suzanne Barry, Mark Sandeen
Absent: Joseph Pato
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Tabaczynski, 2023 Vision for Lexington Committee Application - M. Zhou
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..”
Celebrations Committee
Approve the Town Celebrations Committee request for use of Massachusetts Avenue for the Patriots' Day morning and afternoon parades as well as the use of the Battle Green for Ceremonies on Monday,...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the Town Celebrations Committee request for use of Massachusetts Avenue for the Patriots' Day morning and afternoon parades as well as the use of the Battle Green for Ceremonies on Monday, April 17, 2023, as generally outlined in their letter dated January 5, 2023, subject to working out the details with the appropriate Town Departments.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the Town Celebrations Committee request for use of Massachusetts Avenue for the Patriots' Day morning and afternoon parades as well as the use of the Battle Green for Ceremonies on Monday, April 17, 2023, as generally outlined in their letter dated January 5, 2023, subject to working out the details with the appropriate Town Departments..”
Approve Warrant
Approve the FY2023 warrant, largely as presented, subject to revisions as stated or that may arise in Scriveners errors or otherwise
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the FY2023 warrant, largely as presented, subject to revisions as stated or that may arise in Scriveners errors or otherwise.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the FY2023 warrant, largely as presented, subject to revisions as stated or that may arise in Scriveners errors or otherwise..”
Discuss Assignment of Police Officers at Polling Locations
Designate the Police Chief, in consultation with the Town Manager and Town Clerk, for 2023 and all future elections, to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability, to...
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, for 2023 and all future elections, to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability, to provide a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than 1, 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.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself on 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, for 2023 and all future elections, to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability, to provide a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than 1, 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..”
Lexington Center
Re-establish the metered parking rates in the areas described above on Merriam Street, Massachusetts Avenue, Muzzey Street, Raymond Street, Clarke Street and Waltham Street in the same rates and...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to re-establish the metered parking rates in the areas described above on Merriam Street, Massachusetts Avenue, Muzzey Street, Raymond Street, Clarke Street and Waltham Street in the same rates and manner that were in place prior to April 26, 2021; and Further move to approve charging a convenience fee for metered parking credit card use.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to re-establish the metered parking rates in the areas described above on Merriam Street, Massachusetts Avenue, Muzzey Street, Raymond Street, Clarke Street and Waltham Street in the same rates and manner that were in place prior to April 26, 2021; and Further move to approve charging a convenience fee for metered parking credit card use..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:45pm.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:45pm..”
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