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July 22, 2024
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Suzanne Barry, who is counted absent.
Present: Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Jill Hai, Mark Sandeen
Absent: Suzanne Barry
Every vote, in order
Appointment of Election Officers 2024-2025
Approve the Consent Agenda Item #1
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 3-0 to approve the Consent Agenda Item #1.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, SandeenThe minutes say “Mr. Pato recused himself from Agenda Item #1 and it was taken up separately.” 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 approve the Consent Agenda Item #1..”
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Approve the Consent Agenda Items #2-9
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the Consent Agenda Items #2-9.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the Consent Agenda Items #2-9..”
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Approve and sign the September 3, 2024, State Primary Election Warrant
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve and sign the September 3, 2024, State Primary Election Warrant.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve and sign the September 3, 2024, State Primary Election Warrant..”
Accept Fairland Pump Station Easement
Approve the easement agreement and authorize the Select Board to execute the agreement
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the easement agreement and authorize the Select Board to execute the agreement.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the easement agreement and authorize the Select Board to execute the agreement..”
Approve Comcast Renewal Contract
Approve and sign the proposed non-exclusive Cable Television Renewal License for Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc., for a 10-year term for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2034...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve and sign the proposed non-exclusive Cable Television Renewal License for Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc., for a 10-year term for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2034 as presented.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve and sign the proposed non-exclusive Cable Television Renewal License for Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc., for a 10-year term for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2034 as presented..”
Mr. Lucente explained that Hastings Cinema Project, Inc. d/b/a Lexington Venue, 1794 Massachusetts
Approve the application and issue two Theater Licenses to Hastings Cinema Project, Inc. d/b/a Lexington Venue, 1794 Massachusetts Avenue, for Cinema 1 and Cinema 2 to show movies from September 1,...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the application and issue two Theater Licenses to Hastings Cinema Project, Inc. d/b/a Lexington Venue, 1794 Massachusetts Avenue, for Cinema 1 and Cinema 2 to show movies from September 1, 2024 through September 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the application and issue two Theater Licenses to Hastings Cinema Project, Inc. d/b/a Lexington Venue, 1794 Massachusetts Avenue, for Cinema 1 and Cinema 2 to show movies from September 1, 2024 through September 1, 2025..”
Review & Approve Entertainment License - Reed Street Block Party Music and Comedy -
Approve an Entertainment License for Alvaro Mendoza for the purpose of providing a live musical and comedy performance at 79 Reed Street during the Reed Street Block Party to take place on Friday,...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve an Entertainment License for Alvaro Mendoza for the purpose of providing a live musical and comedy performance at 79 Reed Street during the Reed Street Block Party to take place on Friday, August 2, 2024 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve an Entertainment License for Alvaro Mendoza for the purpose of providing a live musical and comedy performance at 79 Reed Street during the Reed Street Block Party to take place on Friday, August 2, 2024 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm..”
Review & Approve Proclamation - National Minority Mental Awareness Month
Approve and sign a proclamation recognizing the month of July annually as National Minority Mental Health Awareness DOCUMENTS: Proclamation 7
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve and sign a proclamation recognizing the month of July annually as National Minority Mental Health Awareness DOCUMENTS: Proclamation 7. Review & Approve Proclamation - Farmers' Market Week Mr. Lucente explained that the Board is requested to approve and sign a proclamation, submitted by Leslie Wilcott-Henri, Lexington Farmers' Market, to recognize August 6, 2024, as Lexington Farmers' Market Day in the Town of Lexington.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve and sign a proclamation recognizing the month of July annually as National Minority Mental Health Awareness DOCUMENTS: Proclamation 7. Review & Approve Proclamation - Farmers' Market Week Mr. Lucente explained that the Board is requested to approve and sign a proclamation, submitted by Leslie Wilcott-Henri, Lexington Farmers' Market, to recognize August 6, 2024, as Lexington Farmers' Market Day in the Town of Lexington..”
Leslie Wilcott-Henri, Lexington Farmers' Market, to recognize August 6, 2024, as Lexington Farmers'
Approve and sign a proclamation recognizing August 6, 2024, as Lexington Farmers' Market Day
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve and sign a proclamation recognizing August 6, 2024, as Lexington Farmers' Market Day.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve and sign a proclamation recognizing August 6, 2024, as Lexington Farmers' Market Day..”
2nd Quarter ARPA Discussion
Approve the Liberty Ride Supplemental for $89,856; Recreation Inclusion Program for $5,000; Adult Vaccination Program for $70,000 and to rename the Food Insecurity Program to be the Emergency...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the Liberty Ride Supplemental for $89,856; Recreation Inclusion Program for $5,000; Adult Vaccination Program for $70,000 and to rename the Food Insecurity Program to be the Emergency Services Program, all from ARPA funds.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the Liberty Ride Supplemental for $89,856; Recreation Inclusion Program for $5,000; Adult Vaccination Program for $70,000 and to rename the Food Insecurity Program to be the Emergency Services Program, all from ARPA funds..”
Review & Approve Liberty Ride Contract Renewal
Approve a one-year contract with Joseph's for the Liberty Ride for seven days per week service, as consistent with the recommendation for ARPA funding
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve a one-year contract with Joseph's for the Liberty Ride for seven days per week service, as consistent with the recommendation for ARPA funding.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve a one-year contract with Joseph's for the Liberty Ride for seven days per week service, as consistent with the recommendation for ARPA funding..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to adjourn at 7:58pm.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to adjourn at 7:58pm..”
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