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July 10, 2023
10 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Jill Hai, who is counted absent.
Present: Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Douglas Lucente, Mark Sandeen
Absent: Jill Hai
Every vote, in order
Approve and Sign Water and Sewer Adjustments
Approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board, by roll call, voted 4-0 to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board, by roll call, voted 4-0 to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda..”
Replacement on Lowell Street and Woburn Street
Approve a Noise Bylaw Special Permit for evening work to be conducted from 7:00pm to 5:00am for a total of 8 nights, Monday through Friday, to take place between July 17, 2023 - July 28, 2023, for...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0, by roll call, to approve a Noise Bylaw Special Permit for evening work to be conducted from 7:00pm to 5:00am for a total of 8 nights, Monday through Friday, to take place between July 17, 2023 - July 28, 2023, for work related to the installation of a replacement manhole at the Woburn Street and Lowell Street intersection in Lexington related to the Town of Burlington's water main replacement project.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0, by roll call, to approve a Noise Bylaw Special Permit for evening work to be conducted from 7:00pm to 5:00am for a total of 8 nights, Monday through Friday, to take place between July 17, 2023 - July 28, 2023, for work related to the installation of a replacement manhole at the Woburn Street and Lowell Street intersection in Lexington related to the Town of Burlington's water main replacement project..”
Lexington, 727B Marrett Road: Pledge of License, Change of Manager and Change of Officer
Approve Lixi Hospitality Lexington FB Mgt, INC d/b/a Element Lexington's application for a Pledge of License, Change of Officer, and Change of License Manager naming Deidre Anderson as Manager and...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board, by roll call, voted 3-1 to approve Lixi Hospitality Lexington FB Mgt, INC d/b/a Element Lexington's application for a Pledge of License, Change of Officer, and Change of License Manager naming Deidre Anderson as Manager and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Liquor License to Lixi Hospitality Lexington FB Mgt, INC d/b/a Element Lexington, located at 727B Marrett Road reflecting Deidre Anderson as License Manager.
The minutes give the count as 3-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board, by roll call, voted 3-1 to approve Lixi Hospitality Lexington FB Mgt, INC d/b/a Element Lexington's application for a Pledge of License, Change of Officer, and Change of License Manager naming Deidre Anderson as Manager and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Liquor License to Lixi Hospitality Lexington FB Mgt, INC d/b/a Element Lexington, located at 727B Marrett Road reflecting Deidre Anderson as License Manager..”
Monument
Approve the inscriptions for the LexSeeHer Monument project as submitted to the Board in the memo, dated June 23, 2023, included this meeting packet
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0, by roll call, to approve the inscriptions for the LexSeeHer Monument project as submitted to the Board in the memo, dated June 23, 2023, included this meeting packet.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0, by roll call, to approve the inscriptions for the LexSeeHer Monument project as submitted to the Board in the memo, dated June 23, 2023, included this meeting packet..”
Review and Approve Fiscal Year 2023 Year - End Transfers
Approve the Select Board and the Town Manager interdepartmental end of year transfers and the Health Department Revolving Fund Limit Increase as presented in the attached forms to the packet
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0, by roll call, to approve the Select Board and the Town Manager interdepartmental end of year transfers and the Health Department Revolving Fund Limit Increase as presented in the attached forms to the packet.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0, by roll call, to approve the Select Board and the Town Manager interdepartmental end of year transfers and the Health Department Revolving Fund Limit Increase as presented in the attached forms to the packet..”
Approve the Police Salary Reserve Transfer as presented in the attached forms to the packet
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 3-0, by roll call, to approve the Police Salary Reserve Transfer as presented in the attached forms to the packet.
Yes: Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself from the Police Salary Reserve Transfer Request.” 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, the Select Board voted 3-0, by roll call, to approve the Police Salary Reserve Transfer as presented in the attached forms to the packet..”
Review and Approve American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Requests
Approve the following requests to be funded with ARPA funds: $25,000 Center Charette $150,000 Food Insecurity $1,168 Front Hall Meeting Display $6,800 Water Fountain Installation at Lincoln Park...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0, by roll call, to approve the following requests to be funded with ARPA funds: $25,000 Center Charette $150,000 Food Insecurity $1,168 Front Hall Meeting Display $6,800 Water Fountain Installation at Lincoln Park $36,862 Additional fund needed for purchase of Ambulance $260,000 ($80,000 for 3.25 years)
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0, by roll call, to approve the following requests to be funded with ARPA funds: $25,000 Center Charette $150,000 Food Insecurity $1,168 Front Hall Meeting Display $6,800 Water Fountain Installation at Lincoln Park $36,862 Additional fund needed for purchase of Ambulance $260,000 ($80,000 for 3.25 years).”
Approve Temporary On-Street Parking - 75 Fottler Avenue
Allow the property owner at 75 Fottler Avenue to continue parking on street, in the same area currently used for parking, through June 30, 2024 and that the off-street option (attached) is...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0, by roll call, to allow the property owner at 75 Fottler Avenue to continue parking on street, in the same area currently used for parking, through June 30, 2024 and that the off-street option (attached) is completed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy on the addition to the house.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0, by roll call, to allow the property owner at 75 Fottler Avenue to continue parking on street, in the same area currently used for parking, through June 30, 2024 and that the off-street option (attached) is completed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy on the addition to the house..”
Approve Townwide Policy for Paid Parental Leave
Approve the Paid Parental Leave Policy (Administrative Directive #34) as attached
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 3-0, by roll call, to approve the Paid Parental Leave Policy (Administrative Directive #34) as attached.
Yes: Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself from this item and exited the meeting.” 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, the Select Board voted 3-0, by roll call, to approve the Paid Parental Leave Policy (Administrative Directive #34) as attached..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 3-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:58pm.
Yes: Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself from this item and exited the meeting.” 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, the Select Board voted 3-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:58pm..”
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