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August 5, 2024
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Jill Hai, Mark Sandeen
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Beer Garden at Non-competitive Charity Bicycle Ride - Sunday, August 18, 2024, from
Approve the Consent Agenda
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda..”
Sheila Page, Assistant Planning Directorthe Traffic Safety Group (TSG) is recommending
That, 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...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 that, 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 by adding the following to: § 192-10 Schedule 7: Stop Signs and Yield Signs Sunny Knoll Avenue at Reed Street - Stop Balfour Street eastbound at Asbury Street - Stop Balfour Street westbound at Asbury Street - Stop Also, that 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 by adding the following to:
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 that, 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 by adding the following to: § 192-10 Schedule 7: Stop Signs and Yield Signs Sunny Knoll Avenue at Reed Street - Stop Balfour Street eastbound at Asbury Street - Stop Balfour Street westbound at Asbury Street - Stop Also, that 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 by adding the following to:.”
Approve ARPA Request - Storeback/Storefront Improvement Plan Update
Approve the use of the (previously approved) $100,000 for storeback/storefront improvements in E. Lexington to include Lexington Center
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the use of the (previously approved) $100,000 for storeback/storefront improvements in E. Lexington to include Lexington Center.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the use of the (previously approved) $100,000 for storeback/storefront improvements in E. Lexington to include Lexington Center..”
Bikeway on September 15, 2024, during Bikeway Block Party Event
Approve the request from the Lexington Retailers Association to place signage, no more than two per business, on the Minuteman Bikeway on September 15, 2024
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the request from the Lexington Retailers Association to place signage, no more than two per business, on the Minuteman Bikeway on September 15, 2024.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the request from the Lexington Retailers Association to place signage, no more than two per business, on the Minuteman Bikeway on September 15, 2024..”
Approve the Knights of Columbus application to amend their All-Alcohol Club Liquor License at 177 Bedford Street to include alcoholic beverage service to the outdoor tables located on the existing...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Knights of Columbus application to amend their All-Alcohol Club Liquor License at 177 Bedford Street to include alcoholic beverage service to the outdoor tables located on the existing patio adjacent to their building and issue an updated Liquor License reflecting this.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Knights of Columbus application to amend their All-Alcohol Club Liquor License at 177 Bedford Street to include alcoholic beverage service to the outdoor tables located on the existing patio adjacent to their building and issue an updated Liquor License reflecting this..”
Melissa Battite, Director of Recreation and Community Programs, explained that the Recreation and
Approve the request for a Reserve Fund transfer for the golf course repairs, contingent upon the approval and recommendation of the Appropriation Committee, and to further authorize the Select...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the request for a Reserve Fund transfer for the golf course repairs, contingent upon the approval and recommendation of the Appropriation Committee, and to further authorize the Select Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Board as appropriate.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the request for a Reserve Fund transfer for the golf course repairs, contingent upon the approval and recommendation of the Appropriation Committee, and to further authorize the Select Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Board as appropriate..”
Follow Up Discussion - Plastic Bottle Phase Out Policy
Approve the Single Use Plastic Bottle Phase Out Policy as amended
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Single Use Plastic Bottle Phase Out Policy as amended.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Single Use Plastic Bottle Phase Out Policy as amended..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 5-0 to adjourn at 8:09pm.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 5-0 to adjourn at 8:09pm..”
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