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August 21, 2023
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Pato, Douglas Lucente, Mark Sandeen, Jill Hai, Suzanne Barry
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Suzanne Barry arrived after the meeting began (6:30p.m.).
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4928, MLSA, AFT-Mass, AFL-CIO)
The Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to Discuss Collective Bargaining Update - Cary Memorial Library Staff Association (Local 4928, MLSA, AFT-Mass, AFL-CIO)
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Select Board voted 4-0 at 6:04 p.m. that the Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to Discuss Collective Bargaining Update - Cary Memorial Library Staff Association (Local 4928, MLSA, AFT-Mass, AFL-CIO).
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say Suzanne Barry arrived at 6:30p.m. but do not say which votes came first. 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 the Select Board voted 4-0 at 6:04 p.m. that the Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to Discuss Collective Bargaining Update - Cary Memorial Library Staff Association (Local 4928, MLSA, AFT-Mass, AFL-CIO)..”
Avenue
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..”
Update on Cary Memorial Library Project - The Children's Room Renovation
Approve this projects checkpoint to allow steps to move forward
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve this projects checkpoint to allow steps to move forward.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve this projects checkpoint to allow steps to move forward..”
Ken Pogran, Chairman of the Communications Advisory Committee, updated the Board regarding the
Approve the Community Ascertainment Report prepared by the Communications Advisory Committee, and formally authorize the Communications Advisory Committee to begin the process of negotiating a...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Community Ascertainment Report prepared by the Communications Advisory Committee, and formally authorize the Communications Advisory Committee to begin the process of negotiating a renewal cable television license with Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. ("Comcast").
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Community Ascertainment Report prepared by the Communications Advisory Committee, and formally authorize the Communications Advisory Committee to begin the process of negotiating a renewal cable television license with Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. ("Comcast")..”
Road from Marrett Road
Road from Marrett Road
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0: in accordance with the provisions of chapter 689 of 1986 of the general laws, the traffic rules, and orders of Lexington, adopted by the board of selectmen on November 13, 1967, now chapter 192 of the code of Lexington, are hereby amended as follows:
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0: in accordance with the provisions of chapter 689 of 1986 of the general laws, the traffic rules, and orders of Lexington, adopted by the board of selectmen on November 13, 1967, now chapter 192 of the code of Lexington, are hereby amended as follows:.”
McGaw and E. Ashley Rooney
Appoint Mr. McGaw, Mr. Coats, Mr. Colatosti, and Ms. Rooney to the Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250) as Community Member Representatives each for a term set to expire following the completion...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. McGaw, Mr. Coats, Mr. Colatosti, and Ms. Rooney to the Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250) as Community Member Representatives each for a term set to expire following the completion of all planned activities in 2026 in accordance with the deliverables established in the committee charge.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. McGaw, Mr. Coats, Mr. Colatosti, and Ms. Rooney to the Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250) as Community Member Representatives each for a term set to expire following the completion of all planned activities in 2026 in accordance with the deliverables established in the committee charge..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:16pm.
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 8:16pm..”
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