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March 8, 2023
23 recorded votes, 16 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
Committee
The Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 3: Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining - Public Employee Committee
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 at 6:31 p.m. that the Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 3: Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining - Public Employee Committee.
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 6:31 p.m. that the Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 3: Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining - Public Employee Committee..”
Hastings Park
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..”
India, 321 Marrett Road
Approve a Common Victualler License for Doaba Inc. d/b/a Spirit of India, 321 Marrett Road for the hours of 10:00am to 9:00pm Sunday through Saturday
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a Common Victualler License for Doaba Inc. d/b/a Spirit of India, 321 Marrett Road for the hours of 10:00am to 9:00pm Sunday through Saturday.
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 Doaba Inc. d/b/a Spirit of India, 321 Marrett Road for the hours of 10:00am to 9:00pm Sunday through Saturday..”
Approve Tax Bill Insert - Cary Lecture Series
Approve the attached flyer regarding the Cary Lecture Series to be included as a tax bill insert with the 4th quarter tax bill to be mailed out on March 31, 2023
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the attached flyer regarding the Cary Lecture Series to be included as a tax bill insert with the 4th quarter tax bill to be mailed out on March 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the attached flyer regarding the Cary Lecture Series to be included as a tax bill insert with the 4th quarter tax bill to be mailed out on March 31, 2023..”
Joanne Belanger, Director of Public Health, explained that the Towns of Lexington, Burlington, and
Approve the intermunicipal agreement between Lexington, Burlington, and Wilmington and further to authorize the Chair to execute the agreement as attached
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the intermunicipal agreement between Lexington, Burlington, and Wilmington and further to authorize the Chair to execute the agreement as attached.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the intermunicipal agreement between Lexington, Burlington, and Wilmington and further to authorize the Chair to execute the agreement as attached..”
ALS2 Rate: $3,000
Amend the EMS Fee Structure to increase the rate per mile to $36.00; the BLS Rate to $1,700; ALS Rate to $2,200; and ALS2 Rate to $3,000
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to amend the EMS Fee Structure to increase the rate per mile to $36.00; the BLS Rate to $1,700; ALS Rate to $2,200; and ALS2 Rate to $3,000.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to amend the EMS Fee Structure to increase the rate per mile to $36.00; the BLS Rate to $1,700; ALS Rate to $2,200; and ALS2 Rate to $3,000..”
Update Criteria for Membership
Amend the Housing Partnership Board charge by making the following changes as proposed: Change "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board"; Change the number of members from "9" to "13"; Add "Quorum:...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to amend the Housing Partnership Board charge by making the following changes as proposed: Change "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board"; Change the number of members from "9" to "13"; Add "Quorum: Quorum shall be a majority of members serving"; Update Description; Amend Responsibilities; Update Criteria for Membership; Update list of boards and committees naming liaisons to the Housing Partnership Board, all as shown, with the exception of the deletion of the Conservation Commission DOCUMENTS: Amended Housing Partnership Board Charge - Redlined, Amended Housing Partnership Board Charge, Housing Partnership Board Charge Revision Cover Letter, Current Housing Partnership Board Charge 6. Discuss Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Lot Parking Fees Mr. Malloy stated that there are two issues that need to be addressed in the Parking Regulations and parking fees related to the EV Chargers.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to amend the Housing Partnership Board charge by making the following changes as proposed: Change "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board"; Change the number of members from "9" to "13"; Add "Quorum: Quorum shall be a majority of members serving"; Update Description; Amend Responsibilities; Update Criteria for Membership; Update list of boards and committees naming liaisons to the Housing Partnership Board, all as shown, with the exception of the deletion of the Conservation Commission DOCUMENTS: Amended Housing Partnership Board Charge - Redlined, Amended Housing Partnership Board Charge, Housing Partnership Board Charge Revision Cover Letter, Current Housing Partnership Board Charge 6. Discuss Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Lot Parking Fees Mr. Malloy stated that there are two issues that need to be addressed in the Parking Regulations and parking fees related to the EV Chargers..”
2023 Annual Town Meeting article positions
Position on 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article 4 (Appropriate FY2024 Operating Budget): support
O ATM 2023 Article 4: Appropriate FY2024 Operating Budget The Board unanimously agreed to support the motion for this Article.
A Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion).
From the minutes
“o ATM 2023 Article 4: Appropriate FY2024 Operating Budget The Board unanimously agreed to support the motion for this Article..”
Position on 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article 5 (Appropriate FY2024 Enterprise Funds Budgets): support
O ATM 2023 Article 5: Appropriate FY2024 Enterprise Funds Budgets The Board unanimously agreed to support the motion for this Article.
A Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion).
From the minutes
“o ATM 2023 Article 5: Appropriate FY2024 Enterprise Funds Budgets The Board unanimously agreed to support the motion for this Article..”
o ATM 2023 Article 5: Appropriate FY2024 Enterprise Funds Budgets
Support the motion for this Article
Mr. Lucente changed his position on Article 10-o to a yes. o ATM 2023 Article 11: Appropriate for Recreation Capital Projects There were some questions regarding this Article and so the Board agreed to not take positions on it at this time. o ATM 2023 Article 12: Appropriate for Municipal Capital Projects and Equipment The Board voted 4-0 to support the motion for this Article.
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
“Mr. Lucente changed his position on Article 10-o to a yes. o ATM 2023 Article 11: Appropriate for Recreation Capital Projects There were some questions regarding this Article and so the Board agreed to not take positions on it at this time. o ATM 2023 Article 12: Appropriate for Municipal Capital Projects and Equipment The Board voted 4-0 to support the motion for this Article..”
2023 Annual Town Meeting article positions
Position on 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article 13 (Appropriate for Water System Improvements): support
The Board was unanimously in support of Article 13.
A Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion).
From the minutes
“The Board was unanimously in support of Article 13..”
Position on 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article 14 (Appropriate for Wastewater System Improvements): support
The Board was unanimously in support of Article 14.
A Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion).
From the minutes
“The Board was unanimously in support of Article 14..”
Position on 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article 15 (Appropriate for School Capital Projects and Equipment): support
O ATM 2023 Article 15: Appropriate for School Capital Projects and Equipment The Board unanimously agreed to support the motion for this Article.
A Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion).
From the minutes
“o ATM 2023 Article 15: Appropriate for School Capital Projects and Equipment The Board unanimously agreed to support the motion for this Article..”
Position on 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article 16(g) (Public Facilities Capital Projects, subsection g): support
The Board was unanimously in support of Article 16, subsection g.
A Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion).
From the minutes
“The Board was unanimously in support of Article 16, subsection g..”
Position on 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article 16(j) (Public Facilities Capital Projects, subsection j): support
The Board was in support of Article 16, subsection j, with Mr. Pato recusing himself.
Yes: Barry, Hai, Lucente, SandeenA Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion). Joseph Pato recused and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“The Board was in support of Article 16, subsection j, with Mr. Pato recusing himself..”
Position on 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article 17 (Appropriate to Post Employment Insurance Liability Fund): support
O ATM 2023 Article 17: Appropriate to Post Employment Insurance Liability Fund The Board agreed to support the motion for this Article, with Ms. Barry recusing herself.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenA Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion). Suzanne Barry recused and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“o ATM 2023 Article 17: Appropriate to Post Employment Insurance Liability Fund The Board agreed to support the motion for this Article, with Ms. Barry recusing herself..”
Position on 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article 19: support
The Board noted that it was 3 yeses and 2 waits regarding Article 19.
A Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion). The minutes say three members were yes and two were “wait”, without naming them. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“The Board noted that it was 3 yeses and 2 waits regarding Article 19..”
Position on 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article 20 (Appropriate for Prior Years’ Unpaid Bills): support
The Board was unanimously in support of Article 20.
A Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion).
From the minutes
“The Board was unanimously in support of Article 20..”
Position on 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article 22 (Appropriate for Authorized Capital Improvements): support
O ATM 2023 Article 22: Appropriate for Authorized Capital Improvements The Board unanimously agreed to support the motion for this Article.
A Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion).
From the minutes
“o ATM 2023 Article 22: Appropriate for Authorized Capital Improvements The Board unanimously agreed to support the motion for this Article..”
Position on 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article 23: support
The Board unanimously agreed to support Article 23.
A Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion).
From the minutes
“The Board unanimously agreed to support Article 23..”
Position on 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article 33 (Amend Zoning Bylaw - Special Permit Residential Development): support
The Board unanimously agreed to support Article 33.
A Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion).
From the minutes
“The Board unanimously agreed to support Article 33..”
Position on 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article 38 (Amend Zoning Bylaw - Minor Modifications to Approved Permits): support
The Board unanimously agreed to support Article 38.
A Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion).
From the minutes
“The Board unanimously agreed to support Article 38..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:54pm.
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 9:54pm..”
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