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February 13, 2023
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jill Hai, Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Mark Sandeen
Absent: None
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Approve items 1-3 of the Consent Agenda
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve items 1-3 of 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 items 1-3 of the Consent Agenda..”
Lexington Police Department, Lexington Fire Department, Department of Public Works, and the Town
Approve Item #4 of the Consent Agenda
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve Item #4 of the Consent Agenda.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were present (Jill Hai, Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry and Mark Sandeen) and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve Item #4 of the Consent Agenda..”
2023 Fee Schedule for Recreation & Community Programs
Approve the 2023 Recreation Fee Schedule as presented as per the attached
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the 2023 Recreation Fee Schedule as presented as per the attached.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the 2023 Recreation Fee Schedule as presented as per the attached..”
Award Sale of Bonds and Notes
That: We hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the Hastings School construction project authorized by a vote of the Town passed on October 16, 2017 (Article 2) being...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 that: We hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the Hastings School construction project authorized by a vote of the Town passed on October 16, 2017 (Article 2) being financed with proceeds of a portion of the Bonds, together with all other bonds and notes of the Town previously issued to pay costs of this project, does not exceed the portion of the total cost of the project that is not being paid by the school facilities grant and we hereby approve the issuance of notes and bonds to finance this project under G.L. c.70B.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 that: We hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the Hastings School construction project authorized by a vote of the Town passed on October 16, 2017 (Article 2) being financed with proceeds of a portion of the Bonds, together with all other bonds and notes of the Town previously issued to pay costs of this project, does not exceed the portion of the total cost of the project that is not being paid by the school facilities grant and we hereby approve the issuance of notes and bonds to finance this project under G.L. c.70B..”
Approve Final List of Participatory Budgeting Projects
Include the following items for residents to vote on for participatory budgeting: flashing lights at crosswalks and bike paths; the Clarke School smart traffic light; the bus shelter(s) on...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to include the following items for residents to vote on for participatory budgeting: flashing lights at crosswalks and bike paths; the Clarke School smart traffic light; the bus shelter(s) on Town-owned land only; bike racks - multiples at $1,000 each; inclusive multigenerational space; crosswalks for ACROSS Lexington routes N&P; a dog park on Town-owned land only; the Aquatics Center shade; conservation land improvements; benches; Lexington Community Orchard on Town-owned land; and Sutherland Park seating improvements.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to include the following items for residents to vote on for participatory budgeting: flashing lights at crosswalks and bike paths; the Clarke School smart traffic light; the bus shelter(s) on Town-owned land only; bike racks - multiples at $1,000 each; inclusive multigenerational space; crosswalks for ACROSS Lexington routes N&P; a dog park on Town-owned land only; the Aquatics Center shade; conservation land improvements; benches; Lexington Community Orchard on Town-owned land; and Sutherland Park seating improvements..”
Add the hands-free faucets in the as-listed buildings to the list
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to add the hands-free faucets in the as-listed buildings to the list.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to add the hands-free faucets in the as-listed buildings to the list..”
Discuss and Approve the FY2024 Recommended Budget and Financing Plan
Increase the Human Services Expense Line Item by $140,000 for a total of $1,151,601; and to increase the transfer from the TDM Stabilization Fund to the General Fund for this purpose by $140,000...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to increase the Human Services Expense Line Item by $140,000 for a total of $1,151,601; and to increase the transfer from the TDM Stabilization Fund to the General Fund for this purpose by $140,000 for a revised total of $311,000.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to increase the Human Services Expense Line Item by $140,000 for a total of $1,151,601; and to increase the transfer from the TDM Stabilization Fund to the General Fund for this purpose by $140,000 for a revised total of $311,000..”
Review and Approve PayByPhone at Parking Meters
Expand the use of Pay-By-Phone as an additional option for all parking meters on streets in addition to parking lot payment
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to expand the use of Pay-By-Phone as an additional option for all parking meters on streets in addition to parking lot payment.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to expand the use of Pay-By-Phone as an additional option for all parking meters on streets in addition to parking lot payment..”
Approve the FY24 budget as presented, with the following amendments: To increase the Human Services Expense Line Item by $140,000 for a total of $1,151,601; and to increase the transfer from the...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the FY24 budget as presented, with the following amendments: To increase the Human Services Expense Line Item by $140,000 for a total of $1,151,601; and to increase the transfer from the TDM Stabilization Fund to the General Fund for this purpose by $140,000 for a revised total of $311,000.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the FY24 budget as presented, with the following amendments: To increase the Human Services Expense Line Item by $140,000 for a total of $1,151,601; and to increase the transfer from the TDM Stabilization Fund to the General Fund for this purpose by $140,000 for a revised total of $311,000..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 11:08pm.
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 11:08pm..”
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