Select Board Video Recordings

SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS
[02:16] 1. Select Board Member Announcements and Liaison Reports

TOWN MANAGER REPORT
[09:53] 1. Town Manager Weekly Update

[10:47] CONSENT AGENDA
1. Application: Entertainment License – Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL), Visitors Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue
2. Application: One-Day Liquor Licenses – LABBB Collaborative, Depot Parking Lot, 0 Meriam Street
3. Application: Entertainment License – LABBB Collaborative, Depot Parking Lot, 0 Meriam Street
4. Application: License for Public Entertainment on Sunday – LABBB Collaborative, Depot Parking Lot, 0 Meriam Street
5. Application: One-Day Liquor Licenses – Spectacle Management, Inc., 1605 Massachusetts Avenue
6. Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes
7. Approve Request for Deferral of Water and Sewer Payment

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
[14:15] 1. Presentation – Zero Waste Survey Results and Recommendations 6:45pm
[34:46] 2. Lexington Farmers’ Market – Recap of 2023 and Preview of 2024 Markets 7:05pm
[43:30] 3. Update on Town-Wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan 7:15pm
[01:12:22] 4. Update on Potential 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington Monument at Belfry Hill Park 7:35pm
[01:42:12] 5. Approve Final Proposed Street Art Project – Intersection of Kendall Road and Farmcrest Avenue 7:45pm
[01:51:30] 6. Discuss Town Manager Search Screening Committee Timeline 7:55pm

EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining Update – Building Maintenance Division Union (AFL-CIO Mass. State Council #93, Local #1703); Public Works Union (AFL-CIO Mass. State Council #93, Local #1703)

[0:44] 1. Reorganization of the Board 6:45pm

[11:38] SELECT BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LIAISON REPORTS
* School Building Committee

[16:17] Town Manager’s Report

[18:25] CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Select Board Committee Appointments
2. Approve and Sign Proclamation – Park and Recreation Month
3. Approve Installation of Happy to Chat Bench for Mental Health Awareness Month – Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
[00:44] 1. Reorganization of the Board 6:45pm
[20:27] 2. Discuss Future of Liberty Ride 6:50pm
[33:30] 3. Review American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Requests for First Quarter of 2024 7:05pm
[01:03:00] 4. Discuss Community Charrette on Lexington Center Revitalization Report 7:20pm
[01:19:20] 5. Discuss Trees at Emery Park 7:50pm
[01:30:01] 6. Discuss Options for Facilitated Community Listening Session for Lexington Human Rights Committee 8:00pm
[01:39:38] 7. Discuss Town Manager Search Screening Committee Appointment Process and Criteria 8:15pm

1. Interview Executive Recruiting Firms for Town Manager Search
[00:00:51] • 9:00am-9:40am Municipal Resources, Inc. (MRI)
[00:34:31] • 9:45am-10:25am GovHR USA (GovHR)/MGT of America Consulting, LLC (MGT)
[01:11:18] • 10:30am-11:10am Raftelis

[01:55:52] 2. Select Executive Recruiting Firm for Town Manager Search

3. Discuss Town Manager Search Screening Committee Appointment Process and Criteria Deferred to evening meeting

[01:55] CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approve and Sign Proclamations
2. 2024 Limousine License Renewals
3. Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes
4. Acceptance of Bench Donation – Gallagher Tennis Courts

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
[02:55] 1. Discuss and Approve Prioritized Intersections for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) Along the Minuteman Bikeway
[37:13] 2. Discuss Police Station Project Budget for Solar Canopy/Batteries
[53:40] 3. Review Request for Quotations Submitted by Executive Search Firms for Town Manager Search and Vote Candidates to Interview
[01:08:50] 4. 2024 Annual Town Meeting
[01:09:20] Article 45: Indigenous Peoples Day (Citizen Petition)
[01:23:10] Article 31 – single-use plastic bottles
[01:24:00] Article 43 – voting age
[01:24:39] Article 31 (continued)
[01:28:00] Select Board Announcements

CONSENT AGENDA

02:25
1. Approve and Sign Awards for Patriots’ Day 2024
2. Approve and Sign Water and Sewer Finals
3. Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

03:08 1. Grant of Location for Eversource – East Street
05:50 2. Grants of Location for Verizon & Eversource – Pelham Road
11:31 3. 2024 Annual Town Meeting
* Amendment to Article 31 – refer to SB
* Select Board Article Discussion and Positions
32:34 4. Joint Meeting – Select Board, Appropriation Committee & Capital Expenditures Committee PRESENTER: Mike Cronin, Director of Public Facilities Solar Canopy at Police Station

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

1. 2024 Annual Town Meeting
02:24 * Article 48 Amendment
04:05 * Article 24 date change discussion
07:04 * Updated Positions

08:58 2. Discuss and Approve Prioritized Intersections for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) Along the Minuteman Bikeway

37:51 3. Request to Add Parking Restriction for REV Shuttle Adjacent to Brookline Bank, 1793 Massachusetts Avenue PRESENTER: Susan Barrett, Transportation Manager

45:50 4. Review and Approve Town Manager Search Screening Committee Charge

EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Exemption 6: To Consider the Value of Real Property – Muzzey High Condominiums

[02:50] CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes
2. Approve Town Manager Committee Reappointments
3. Approve Select Board Committee Reappointment

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

[03:46] 1. 2024 Annual Town Meeting Select Board Article Discussion and Positions
[10:13] 2. Update on Police Station Project and Budget for Solar Canopy
3. Discuss Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250) Invitations to 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington Celebration Item Tabled to a future meeting
[51:53] 4. Approve Request for Quotation/Proposal Document Regarding Executive Search Consultants for Town Manager Search

01:18 CONSENT AGENDA
1. Application: One-Day Liquor License – First Parish in Lexington, 7 Harrington Road
• Voices on the Green Storytelling and Live Music Event
2. Approve Request for Event Signs on Minuteman Bikeway – Estabrook School PTO
• Run of the Mill 5k & Jim Banks Kids Fun Run Registration
3. Approve Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB) Purchase of Property – 50 Valleyfield Street

02:10 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. 2024 Annual Town Meeting
• Article 48 – Kaufman & Shiple Amendments
04:00 • Article 46 – Decision to IP
10:13 * Article 33
22:30 * Article 25

27:00 2. Discuss Concerns Raised at February 12, 2024 Select Board Meeting by Abutter of Battle Green Streetscape Project

3. Present Plan of Action and Timeline for Amending the Lexington Human Rights Committee * Postponed to future meeting

1:09:07 4. Review Request for Quotation/Proposal Document Regarding Executive Search Consultants for Town Manager Search

03:00 CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Select Board Committee Resignation
2. Application: One-Day Liquor Licenses – T.P. Bronx LLC d/b/a Galaray House, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2
3. Application: One-Day Liquor License – Lexington Council for the Arts, Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road
4. Confirm FY2024-FY2025 Select Board Goals

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
03:51 1. Liquor License Amendment – Alteration of Licensed Premises – AB Inns LLC d/b/a The Inn at Hastings Park (Artistry on the Green), 2013-2027 Massachusetts Avenue
12:15 2. 2024 Annual Town Meeting
13:25 and 16:44 Article 38
16:15 and 20:00 Article 46
22:45 SELECT BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LIAISON REPORTS

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

1. 2024 Annual Town Meeting

• 03:10 Thomas Wanderer, Citizen Petitioner, will provide an update to the Select Board on ATM 2024 Article 31: Prohibit Single-Serve Plastic Water Bottles (Citizen Petition).
• 19:14 Matt Daggett will discuss an amendment to ATM 2024 Article 29: Amend the General Bylaw – Noise Control (a) Provide clarity related to construction-related noise complaints.
• 41:39 The Select Board is being asked to approve the Select Board Report to 2024 Annual Town Meeting. The draft report is attached.
• The Select Board will discuss articles and take positions for 2024 Annual Town Meeting.

43:55 2. Discuss and Approve Expenditure of Funds for Gift of Cash Received for Lowell Street Paving Project and Approve First Amendment to the Intermunicipal Agreement with Town of Burlington

45:45 3. Discuss Town Manager Search Process

50:05 4. Authorize Town Manager to Execute Easement Between Town of Lexington and Fiske Common Condominium Trust

52:19 5. Discuss Appointment of Select Board Member to Cary Library Trustees Nominating Committee

04:09 Public Comment
05:59 SELECT BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LIAISON REPORTS
08:01 Town Manager Report
09:17 Town Manager Retirement Statement
13:20 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
14:10 1. Discuss Request for Proposal (RFP) Conditions for 2024 Annual Town Meeting Article 33: Authorize the Select Board to Seek Affordable Housing
55:04 2. Application: Common Victualler License – Tatte Holdings LLC d/b/a Tatte Bakery & Café, 1777 Massachusetts Avenue
58:56 3. Presentation – Cary Memorial Library Project Construction Documents to Bidding Phase – The Children’s Room Renovation
1:12:00 4. Review and Approve Transportation Safety Group Recommendation for Amendment to §192 Traffic Rules and Orders
1:24:53 5. 2024 Annual Town Meeting
• Article 45 – Indigenous Peoples Day.
1:27:27 • Article 29 – Noise (to be addressed at Town Meeting on 3/18)
1:37:40 • Article Positions
1:18:44 6. Request to Approve Plaque on Base of Tree on Buckman Tavern Grounds in Commemoration of the Semiquincentennial (item taken out of order)
1:47:25 7. Update on Participatory Budget Projects
1:54:25 8. Approve Expenditure of Funds for Gift of Cash Received for Sewer Line Repairs

02:25 CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Bedford Street and Hancock Street Road Closures Request – Lexington Minute Men & Lexington Historical Society for Patriots’ Day Event
2. Application: Battle Green Permit – Town Celebrations Committee, Battle Green
3. Applications: Battle Green Permits – Lexington Minute Men, Battle Green
4. Approve Communications Advisory Committee’s Request for Authorization to Negotiate Cable Television Renewal License With Verizon New England Inc.
5. Application: One-Day Liquor License – Lexington-Waltham Lodge of Elks #2204, 959 Waltham Street
6. Approve Parade and Massachusetts Avenue Road Closure Request – Lexington Little League
7. Approve and Sign Water and Sewer Finals and Adjustments
8. Approve Lowering the Battle Green Flag in Honor of David Williams
9. Application: Battle Green Permit – Lions Club of Lexington, Inc., Battle Green, 0 Massachusetts Avenue

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
07:44 1. Select Board Work Session – Presentation: Community Charrette on Lexington Center Revitalization Report
40:45 3. Select Board Work Session – 2024 Annual Town Meeting – portion out of order
• Presentation – ATM 2024 Article 41: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
45:48 2. Select Board Work Session – Discuss Lexington Human Rights Committee (LHRC) and Complaints
3. Select Board Work Session – 2024 Annual Town Meeting
1:56:10 • The Select Board will review and discuss the draft Select Board Report to Town Meeting.
2:04:40 • The Select Board will discuss articles and take positions for 2024 Annual Town Meeting.
2:30:04 4. Approve 2024 Compost Site Rates
2:36:33 5. Select Board Work Session – Approve Expenditure of Funds for Gift of Cash Received for 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington Monument
2:39:38 6. Approve Increase to Outdoor Dining Permit Fee

0:01:23 EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Exemption 3 Discuss Strategy with Respect to Litigation Request from the Historical Commission
0:03:24 • Public Comment
0:22:04 • SELECT BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LIAISON REPORTS
0:29:00 CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve and Sign Water and Sewer Adjustments
2. Accept Select Board Committee Resignations • Trustees of Public Trusts:
3. Approve Select Board Committee Appointments • Trustees of Public Trusts:
4. Approve Town Manager Committee Appointment • Board of Health
5. Approve Town Manager Committee Reappointment • Commission on Disability
6. Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes • January 22, 2024 Select Board • January 25, 2024 FY2025 Financial Summit III • February 5, 2024 Select Board
7. Application: One-Day Liquor License – Armenian International Women’s Association, Lexington Depot Building, 13 Depot Square • All That Jazz: A Night for Celebrating and Giving – A Celebration of International Women’s Day
8. Application: One-Day Liquor License – Galaray House, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue • First Fridays Event

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
0:30:12 1. All Alcohol Package Store Liquor License – Ved Wine & Spirits Inc. d/b/a Liberty Wine & Spirits, 335 Woburn Street 6:40pm
0:47:07 2. Update on Town-Owned Building at 173 Bedford Street
1:15:14 3. Review and Approve Cedar Street at Hill Street/Paul Revere Road Intersection Alternatives
1:55:34 4. 2024 Annual Town Meeting
3:24:11 5. Approve Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between AB Holdings, LLC and the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts
3:25:16 6. Review and Approve Revised Noise Advisory Committee Charge