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SELECT BOARD MEETING Monday, September 9, 2024Select Board Meeting Room, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 – Hybrid Participation* 6:30 PM AGENDA |
EXECUTIVE SESSION |
1. | Exemption 6: To Consider the Purchase, Lease, Value of Real Property – East Lexington Fire Station Options | ||||
2. | Exemption 2: Preparation for Negotiations with Nonunion Personnel – Interim Town Manager |
PUBLIC COMMENTS |
Public comments are allowed for up to 10 minutes at the beginning of each meeting. Each speaker is limited to 2 minutes for comment. Members of the Board will neither comment nor respond, other than to ask questions of clarification. Speakers are encouraged to notify the Select Board’s Office at 781-698-4580 if they wish to speak during public comment to assist the Chair in managing meeting times. |
SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS |
TOWN MANAGER REPORT |
CONSENT AGENDA |
1. | Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes | ||||
August 5, 2024 Select Board Meeting August 15, 2024 Summit August 19, 2024 Select Board Meeting | |||||
2. | Approve: One-Day Liquor License – Revival Cafe + Kitchen, 1729 Massachusetts Avenue | ||||
First Friday, Pop Up Event – Friday, October 4, 2024 from 6:00pm -8:00pm | |||||
3. | Approve Entertainment License – Follen Church, 755 Massachusetts Avenue | ||||
Follen Church, East Village Community Fair – Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10am-3pm | |||||
4. | Approve and Sign Proclamation – DAR Constitution Week | ||||
Week of September 17-23, 2024 | |||||
5. | Approve: One-Day Liquor License – Communities United, 13 Depot Square | ||||
9th Annual Pages of Possibility Gala – September 19, 2024 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm | |||||
6. | Approve: One-Day Liquor License – Historical Society, 1 Bedford Street | ||||
Only Murders in the Tavern Event – Friday, October 4, 2024 from 7:00pm -9:00pm. | |||||
7. | Approve: One-Day Liquor License – Wilson Farm, 10 Pleasant Street | ||||
Beer Garden Event – September 26, 2024 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm | |||||
8. | Accept Select Board Committee Resignation | ||||
Housing Partnership Board- Samita Mandelia | |||||
9. | Approve Response to Liquor License Compliance Check Violations | ||||
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION |
ADJOURN |
1. | Anticipated Adjournment | 8:50pm |
Meeting Packet: https://lexington.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/ |
Select Board Meeting, Monday September 4, 2024 (coming)
Select Board Meeting, Monday August 28, 2024 (coming)
Select Board Meeting, Monday July 22, 2024 (coming)
SELECT BOARD MEETING Monday, July 8, 2024 Select Board Meeting Room, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 – Hybrid Participation* 6:30 PM AGENDA |
PUBLIC COMMENTS |
Public comments are allowed for up to 10 minutes at the beginning of each meeting. Each speaker is limited to 2 minutes for comment. Members of the Board will neither comment nor respond, other than to ask questions of clarification. Speakers are encouraged to notify the Select Board’s Office at 781-698-4580 if they wish to speak during public comment to assist the Chair in managing meeting times. |
TOWN MANAGER REPORT |
SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS |
CONSENT AGENDA |
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION |
ADJOURN |
1. | Anticipated Adjournment | 8:00pm |
Meeting Packet: https://lexington.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/ |
[01:07] EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Exemption 6: To Consider the Value of Real Property – Parcel 68-44 Located on Lowell Street
[03:10] PUBLIC COMMENTS
[07:32] SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS
[08:55] TOWN MANAGER REPORT
[10:49] CONSENT AGENDA
1. Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB) Property Acceptance – 31 Fletcher Ave, Unit 14
2. Affordable Housing Trust • Correct Term Ending Month/day to be April 30, 2025 – William Erickson – Linda Prosnitz – Tiffany Payne • Reappointment to April 30, 2026 – Elaine Tung – Mark Sandeen
3. Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes • May 20, 2024 Select Board • May 22, 2024 Financial Summit • June 3, 2024 Select Board
4. Approve Select Board Committee Appointment • The Lexington Center Committee – Kathleen MacDonald
5. Approve Select Board Committee Reappointments • Keeper of the Lockup – Police Chief Mike McLean • Executive Clerk – Kim Katzenback • Town Celebrations Committee: o William Glen Bassett o Cerise Jalelian o Julie Ann Miller o Sandra V Podgorski • Town Celebrations Subcommittee: o Sudha Balasuryan o Stephen D. Cole, Jr. o Yifang Gong o David Grabel o Bonnie L Karshbaum o E. Ashley Rooney o Mirela Vaso o Huma Wasim o Pamela Winters o Hong Xie • Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC): o Jill Hai
6. Accept Select Board Committee Resignations • Transportation Advisory Committee- Jonathan Schwarz • Lexington Human Rights Committee- Lois Bruss
7. Approve Town Manager Committee Appointment and Reappointments Appointment: • Council on Aging – Janet Perry Reappointment: • Youth Commission – James Athens • Youth Commission – Debra Hankins 8. Approve One-Day Liquor License – Galaray House, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue • First Fridays Event 9. Approve One-Day Liquor License – Lexington Friends of the Arts d/b/a Munroe Center for the Arts • Gallery Reception
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
[14:18] 1. Review and Approve Recommended Amendments to to H3775 regarding Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB)
Items 2 and 6 were swapped in agenda order
[17:36] 6. Review and Approve Updates to Restaurant, Event Space & Craft Beverage Establishment Alcoholic Beverage License Regulations
[26:50] 3. Discuss and Approve LexMedia Budgeting and Contract Extension
[01:07:00] 4. Approve Request for Proposal and Land Disposition Agreement for Parcel 68-44 Located on Lowell Street
[01:36:21] 5. Discuss Recommended Diversity Equity & Inclusion Changes for Select Board Meetings
[01:59:00] 2. Discuss Select Board Report for FY2024 Annual Town Report
ADJOURN
AGENDA
EXECUTIVE SESSION
[01:07] 1. Exemption 6: To Consider the Value of Real Property – Parcel 68-44 Located on Lowell Street
[02:22] CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Battle Green Permit – Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250) & Road Closure Request on Massachusetts Avenue
2. Application: One-Day Liquor License – Wilson Farm, 10 Pleasant St Dinner in the Fields Event
3. Accept Select Board Committee Resignation
Lexington Tourism Committee -Kerry Brandin Lexington
Council for the Arts -Sue Benson
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
[07:15] 1. Discuss Request for Proposal for Parcel 68-44 Located on Lowell Street
[50:02] 2. Hearing – Package Store Liquor License Transfer – Biswas Enterprise Inc, 1666 Massachusetts Ave Unit H
[56:07] 3. SELECT BOARD WORK SESSION – Discussion on Muzzey Parking Lot Design
[01:08:23] 4. SELECT BOARD WORK SESSION – Small Business Tax Exemption
[01:34:38] 5. Approve Placement of Temporary Signs at Lincoln Field and/or Center Track Field – Lexington High School Girls Soccer Boosters
[01:54:47] 6. SELECT BOARD WORK SESSION LexMedia Operations Report
[02:12:01] 7. SELECT BOARD WORK SESSION -Town Meeting Article Submission Timeline Discussion
[02:13:28] 8. SELECT BOARD WORK SESSION – Public Process for Staff Proposals Discussion
[02:25:45] 9. Accept Deed of Gift – LexSeeHer
[02:27:24] 10. SELECT BOARD WORK SESSION – LHS Project Costs Discussion
ADJOURN
AGENDA
[01:08] EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Exemption 6: To Consider the Purchase of Real Property
2. Exemption 4: To Discuss the Deployment of Security Personnel or Devices – Security Planning for Dignitary Visits for the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington Celebration
3. Exemption 6: To Consider the Value of Real Property – Parcel 68-44 Located on Lowell Street
[04:30] PUBLIC COMMENTS
SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS
1. Select Board Member Announcements and Liaison Reports
[07:34] TOWN MANAGER REPORT
1. Town Manager Weekly Update
[08:40] CONSENT AGENDA
1. Record Select Board Committee Liaison Assignments
2. Accept Select Board Committee Resignations
Town Celebrations Committee – Steve Cole, Jr.
Fence Viewers – Julie Krakauer Moore
3. Approve Select Board Committee Appointment
Town Celebrations Subcommittee – Steve Cole, Jr.
4. Approve Town Manager Committee Reappointment Council on Aging – Dr. Jyotsna Kakullavarapu
5. Approve and Sign Comment Letter Regarding EEA No. 16654, L.G. Hanscom Field North Airfield Development
6. Application: One-Day Liquor License – Dana Home Foundation, Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road 2024 Dana Home Foundation Awards Reception
7. Application: Battle Green Permit – William Diamond Junior Fife and Drum Corps, Battle Green, 0 Massachusetts Avenue Fife and Drum Corps Jam Session
8. Approve and Authorize Town Manager to Sign Inter-Municipal Agreement
9. Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes May 6, 2024 Select Board May 13, 2024 Select Board
10. Application: One-Day Liquor Licenses – Tapped Beer Truck, 35 Hartwell Avenue (4) Xenon Property LLC Company/Tenant Event
11. Application: Entertainment License – Association of Black Citizens of Lexington d/b/a ABCL, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue 4th Annual Quock Walker Day Community Celebration
12. Approve Fiscal Year 2025 Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Non-Represented Employees
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
[10:58] 1. Discuss Community Profile and Job Description for Town Manager Search Advertising
[30:26] 2. Presentation – Single-Use Plastic Bottle Phase Out Policy & Discussion on Draft Policy
[46:40] 3. Zero Waste Survey Recommendations
[01:35:00] 4. Presentation – Internal Equity Audit by Tangible Development
[02:01:13] 5. Council on Aging Request for Authorization to Designate Lexington an AARP Age-Friendly Community
[02:06:01] 6. Review Recommended Amendments to Draft Council on Aging Charge
[02:14:07] 7. Discuss 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington Celebration Invitations to Lexington’s Sister City Antony, France
[02:16:53] 8. Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement – Building Maintenance Division Union (AFL-CIO Mass. State Council #93, Local #1703)
[02:19:21] 9. Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement – Public Works Union (AFL-CIO Mass. State Council #93, Local #1703) ADJOURN
AGENDA
[01:09] PUBLIC COMMENTS
SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS
[10:31] 1. Select Board Member Announcements and Liaison Reports
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
[20:13] 1. Town Manager Weekly Update [22:30]
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve and Sign Proclamations ALS Awareness Month Pride Month Sal Frelick Day in Lexington
2. Application: One-Day Liquor License – Lexington Lyceum Advocates, 735 Massachusetts Avenue International Fun Fest
3. Application: One-Day Liquor License – Lexington Retailers Association, Emery Park, 0 Massachusetts Avenue 2024 Lexington Discovery Beer Garden
4. Application: Entertainment License – Lexington Local Food Collaborative d/b/a Lexington Farmers’ Market, Worthen Road Practice Field, 251 Waltham Street 2024 Lexington Farmers’ Market
5. Application: Battle Green Permit – Dean Chang, Battle Green, 0 Massachusetts Avenue Navy Promotion Ceremony
6. Application: License by a Farmer Winery to Sell at Farmer’s Market – Stormalong Cider, Worthen Road Practice Field, 251 Waltham Street 2024 Lexington Farmers’ Market
7. Approve Select Board Committee Appointment
Monuments and Memorials Committee – Mirela Vaso
8. Approve Select Board Committee Reappointment
Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB) – Tara Mizrahi
9. Approve Select Board Committee Resignation
Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee – Matthias Beebe
10. Approve Town Manager Committee Reappointments
Board of Health – Dr. David Geller
Commission on Disability – Julie Ann Miller
Council on Aging – John Zhao
Recreation Committee – Carl Fantasia
11. Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes
April 1, 2024 Select Board
April 24, 2024 Select Board
April 29, 2024 Select Board/Executive Recruitment Firm Interviews
April 29, 2024 Select Board
12. Approve and Sign Water and Sewer Finals
13. Application: Battle Green Permit – Town Celebrations Committee, Battle Green, 0 Massachusetts Avenue
Placement of Flags at Battle Green Plaques & Wreath Laying at Obelisk for Memorial Day
Road Closure for Memorial Day Walk on Massachusetts Avenue
Road Closure for Memorial Day Ceremonies in Depot Square
14. Approve Lexington Lions Club Request – 68th Annual Fourth of July Carnival
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
[27:20] 1. Liquor License Amendments – Bermans Market Inc. d/b/a Bermans Wine and Spirits, 55 Massachusetts Avenue 6:45pm Change of Officers Change of Stock Pledge of Collateral Change of Manager
[34:00] 2. Liquor License Amendment – Expansion of Premise – Sfizi LLC d/b/a il Casale, 1727 Massachusetts Avenue
[36:44] 3. Grant of Location for Cambridge Network Solutions – 4 Maguire Road
[41:09] 4. Presentation – Power Options on Fleet Electrification Roadmap
[01:14:45] 5. Discuss and Approve Modifications to Fleet Electrification Policy
[01:21:25] 6. Affordable Housing Trust Request to Review Timeline for Request for Proposal (RFP) Process for Parcel 68-44 Located on Lowell Street
ADJOURN
Select Board Meeting, Monday May 13, 2024 (coming)
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
Select Board Work Session, Monday April 29, 2024 – Interview Executive Recruiting Firms for Town Manager Search
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