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Select Board Meeting June 28, 2021 A remote participation meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 7:01 PM. on Monday, June 28, 2021 via Zoom remote meeting services. Select Board Chair Ms. Hai; Vice Chair Mr. Lucente; and members Mr. Pato; Ms. Barry; and Mr. Sandeen were present, as well as Mr. Malloy, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell, Deputy Town Manager; and Ms. Katzenback, Executive Clerk. Ms. Hai stated that the meeting was being conducted via zoom as posted with the agenda on the Town’s website, and members of the public may participate by clicking the link on the agenda . Ms. Hai provided directions to members of the public, watching or listening via the Zoom application, regarding the procedure for making a public comment. Ms. Hai reminded Board members, staff, and members of the public about Lexington’s Standard of Conduct regarding civil discourse during Town Government meetings. TOWN MANAGER REPORT  Mr. Malloy announced that there have been no new Covid-19 cases in Lexington in the past week. 84.4% of Lexingtonians over the age of 12 have been full-vaccinated.  Mr. Malloy reported that the lowest bid to construct the new Westview Cemetery building came in 16% over budget. Mr. Malloy and DPW Director Mr. Pinsonneault will meet to discuss next steps in light of this setback.  Mr. Malloy noted that the Police department equity audit report, compiled by Carmen Ortiz of Town Counsel’s office, includes 31 recommendations. At the July 12, 2021 Select Board meeting, Mr. Malloy will provide a status update on how the department is progressing in addressing the recommendations.  Lexington’s MWRA Water assessment is approximately $40,000 lower than expected; the Sewer assessment is about $55,000 lower.  A Traffic Safety Officer has been named from within the ranks of current staff, as requested by the Select Board.  The new weather station at the Public Works facility will provide more accurate forecasting.  20-mile per hour speed limit signs will be posted in the Center by mid-week. Mr. Pinsonneault said the change is already being announced via two sign boards. Interim Chief McLean said there would be a couple of weeks of educational enforcement, during which time traffic personnel will make stops as necessary to inform motorists of the change to a lower speed limit. The reduced speed area is on Mass Ave, from somewhat further east of Woburn Street to somewhat further west of the Minuteman statue on the Green. A map of the area is available on the Town website. Mr. Pinsonneault reported that the Garrity town pool has been closed temporarily because a pump part is needed. He noted that if the recently finished renovations had not occurred, three pools instead of only one would now be closed since before the renovations the pools had shared a single pumping system. Ms. Hai asked Mr. Malloy to keep the Select Board informed on the pool’s status. Mr. Malloy agreed to do so and added that the Public Information Officer would disseminate information re: the pool’s status via the Town website and other relevant messaging platforms. 1