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Lexington Member

Mark Sandeen

At-large · 9 terms in this record

Mark D. Sandeen

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Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board

55 of 58meetings attended (95%) · whole board 96%
161votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
6no votes (4% of votes cast) · whole board 4%
1 of 5split votes where Sandeen was in the minority · whole board 29%
0abstained
9terms in this record

On split votes, Sandeen voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Sandeen as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 55 of 58 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (58)

Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board

Apr 25Approve the request of the Lexington Lions Club to…Motion: VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call,…Passed 3–0 · Sandeen: Not recorded

April 25, 2022: Approve the request of the Lexington Lions Club to hold the 66th Annual Fourth of July Carnival from Thursday, June 30, 2022 to Monday, July 4, 2022 with the times…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 3-0 to approve the request of the Lexington Lions Club to hold the 66th Annual Fourth of July Carnival from Thursday, June 30, 2022 to Monday, July 4, 2022 with the times as requested in the Lions Club letter dated March 24, 2022. Further, to approve the request of the Lexington Lions Club to have lighting turned on until 11:30pm from Tuesday, June 28, 2022 through Monday, July 4, 2022. Further, to approve a fireworks display on Friday, July 1, 2022, at approximately 9:30pm, subject to approval of the fireworks vendor, Atlas PyroVision Productions, Inc., and necessary safety precautions required by the Fire Department.

Yes: Barry, Hai, PatoThe minutes say “Mr. Lucente recused himself, due to his role with the Lions Club.” 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, by roll call, the Select Board voted 3-0 to approve the request of the Lexington Lions Club to hold the 66th Annual Fourth of July Carnival from Thursday, June 30, 2022 to Monday, July 4, 2022 with the times as requested in the Lions Club letter dated March 24, 2022. Further, to approve the request of the Lexington Lions Club to have lighting turned on until 11:30pm from Tuesday, June 28, 2022 through Monday, July 4, 2022. Further, to approve a fireworks display on Friday, July 1, 2022, at approximately 9:30pm, subject to approval of the fireworks vendor, Atlas PyroVision Productions, Inc., and necessary safety precautions required by the Fire Department..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Mar 28Position on Article 7 (2022 Annual Town Meeting and…Motion: The Board noted that it is unanimously in favor of Article…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Sandeen: Yes

March 28, 2022: Position on Article 7 (2022 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meetings 2022-1/2022-2): support

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board noted that it is unanimously in favor of Article 7.

Voted: Yes

A Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion).

From the minutes

“The Board noted that it is unanimously in favor of Article 7..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 28Position on Article 12N (2022 Annual Town Meeting): supportMotion: For Article 12N, the Board voted to be 4 in favor…Passed 4–0 · Sandeen: Yes

March 28, 2022: Position on Article 12N (2022 Annual Town Meeting): support

ApprovePassed · 4–0

For Article 12N, the Board voted to be 4 in favor and 1 recused (Ms. Barry).

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenA Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion). Suzanne Barry was recused and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“For Article 12N, the Board voted to be 4 in favor and 1 recused (Ms. Barry)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 28Position on Article 12Q (2022 Annual Town Meeting): supportMotion: The Board noted that it is unanimously in support of Article…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Sandeen: Yes

March 28, 2022: Position on Article 12Q (2022 Annual Town Meeting): support

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board noted that it is unanimously in support of Article 12Q.

Voted: Yes

A Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion).

From the minutes

“The Board noted that it is unanimously in support of Article 12Q..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 21Approve the application from Lexington Liquors Corp. d/b/a Lexington…Motion: VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board…Passed 4–1 · Sandeen: Not recorded

March 21, 2022: Approve the application from Lexington Liquors Corp. d/b/a Lexington Liquors for an All-Alcohol Package Store to be located at 7 Depot Square for the proposed store hours of 9:00am -…

ApprovePassed · 4–1

VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-1 by roll call to approve the application from Lexington Liquors Corp. d/b/a Lexington Liquors for an All-Alcohol Package Store to be located at 7 Depot Square for the proposed store hours of 9:00am - 10:00pm Monday thru Saturday; 12:00pm - 7:00pm on Sunday and after the application has been approved by the ABCC, to issue the All- Alcoholic Package Store Liquor License to Lexington Liquors Corp. d/b/a Lexington Liquors.

The minutes give the count as 4-1 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 voted 4-1 by roll call to approve the application from Lexington Liquors Corp. d/b/a Lexington Liquors for an All-Alcohol Package Store to be located at 7 Depot Square for the proposed store hours of 9:00am - 10:00pm Monday thru Saturday; 12:00pm - 7:00pm on Sunday and after the application has been approved by the ABCC, to issue the All- Alcoholic Package Store Liquor License to Lexington Liquors Corp. d/b/a Lexington Liquors..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Mar 21Authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement with…Motion: VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board…Passed 4–0 · Sandeen: Yes

March 21, 2022: Authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement with the Public Employee Committee, as attached

ApprovePassed · 4–0

VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement with the Public Employee Committee, as attached.

Voted: Yes

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

“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement with the Public Employee Committee, as attached..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Mar 9Approve the Moderator's request for remote Annual and Special…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the…Passed 3–2 · Sandeen: Not recorded

March 9, 2022: Approve the Moderator's request for remote Annual and Special 2022 Town Meetings

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 3-2 to approve the Moderator's request for remote Annual and Special 2022 Town Meetings.

The minutes give the count as 3-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 3-2 to approve the Moderator's request for remote Annual and Special 2022 Town Meetings..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Mar 9Approve the contracts between the Town of Lexington and…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the…Passed 4–0 · Sandeen: Yes

March 9, 2022: Approve the contracts between the Town of Lexington and the Public Safety Dispatchers AFSCME Local 1703; Custodians AFSCME Local 1703; and Police Superior Officers IBPO Local 501 as negotiated and...

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the contracts between the Town of Lexington and the Public Safety Dispatchers AFSCME Local 1703; Custodians AFSCME Local 1703; and Police Superior Officers IBPO Local 501 as negotiated and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the contracts.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Ms. Barry recused herself from this item and exited the meeting.” 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 to approve the contracts between the Town of Lexington and the Public Safety Dispatchers AFSCME Local 1703; Custodians AFSCME Local 1703; and Police Superior Officers IBPO Local 501 as negotiated and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute the contracts..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Feb 28Approve a Grant of Location to NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the…Passed 5–0 · Sandeen: Not recorded

February 28, 2022: Approve a Grant of Location to NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A EVERSOURCE ENERGY to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and…

ApprovePassed · 5–0

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a Grant of Location to NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A EVERSOURCE ENERGY to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located, substantially as shown on the plan made by T. Thibault revised Date December 8, 2021, under the following public way in the Town of Lexington: Waltham Street - Northeasterly from MH4010, 50 feet southwest of Lexington Ridge Dr, install approximately 191 feet of conduit to private property DOCUMENTS: Eversource Petition for grant of location - 1050 Waltham Street, Abutter Notification 3. Liquor License - Change of Manager - Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's, 1777 Massachusetts Avenue Mr. Lucente recused himself from this item.

The minutes say Douglas Lucente was recused, so that member is not shown voting. The minutes give the count as 5-0, which is more than the 4 Select Board members present (Jill Hai, Joseph Pato, Mark Sandeen and Suzanne Barry). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a Grant of Location to NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A EVERSOURCE ENERGY to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located, substantially as shown on the plan made by T. Thibault revised Date December 8, 2021, under the following public way in the Town of Lexington: Waltham Street - Northeasterly from MH4010, 50 feet southwest of Lexington Ridge Dr, install approximately 191 feet of conduit to private property DOCUMENTS: Eversource Petition for grant of location - 1050 Waltham Street, Abutter Notification 3. Liquor License - Change of Manager - Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's, 1777 Massachusetts Avenue Mr. Lucente recused himself from this item..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Feb 28Approve Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's application for a…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the…Passed 4–0 · Sandeen: Yes

February 28, 2022: Approve Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's application for a Change of Manager naming Robert Gautieri as Manager and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Liquor License to Bertucci's...

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's application for a Change of Manager naming Robert Gautieri as Manager and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Liquor License to Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's, located at 17777 Massachusetts Avenue reflecting the change of manager.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Barry, Hai, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Mr. Lucente recused himself 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 to approve Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's application for a Change of Manager naming Robert Gautieri as Manager and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Liquor License to Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's, located at 17777 Massachusetts Avenue reflecting the change of manager..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (138)

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