2023-02-13 SB Packet - Released - Laserfiche WebLink

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Fire Department: • As a companion to the EMS Survey data from last week, James Robinson, Management Fellow has undertaken a review of the various survey data and impacts on overall revenues from EMS calls. This report more clearly shows the variation between Lexington's current rates and those charged by other Towns, ranging from 12% - 20%under the comparison towns (equaling approximately $2001000 - $300,000 per year). While we wouldn't budget an increase until FY25 so that we have real data to use, this will provide additional funds for town provided services (keeping in mind that this becomes part of the Town's General Fund revenues and is run through the revenue allocation model, where the municipal government retains 26%, therefore providing approximately$52,000 - $78,000 additional revenues). Land Use Health and Development: • The Select Board's Special Permit Residential Development Zoning Bylaw Ad Hoc Committee presented its proposed bylaw amendment Wednesday at the Planning Board's required public hearing. Town Meeting previously referred this matter to the Select Board for the purpose of amending the SPRD bylaw to encourage the creation of a greater variety of home types in Lexington besides large single-family homes on large lots. The Ad Hoc Committee continues its public outreach on the resulting warrant article as follows: February 13: Select Board February 14: Commission on Disability February 15: continued Planning Board hearing on the bylaw amendment February 21: Housing Partnership Board February 23: 7pm Public information session at Lexington Community Center February 28: 7pm Sustainable Lexington March 2 or March 15: 7pm TMMA Info session March 3: 9:30am League of Women Voters First Fridays • Health Office updates—The Lexington Health Office will again be hosting ServSafe Certification classes. These classes will be offered to all restaurant and retail food establishments in Lexington. There will be 1 class taught in English, Monday March 20, 2023, and 1 class taught in Spanish, Monday March 6, 2023, both being held at the LPS Central Office Building. The average cost of a ServSafe certification training class per person is $200. We have received grant funding which allows us to offer these classes at a lower cost. Food establishments are required by the Food Code to have staff trained in ServSafe. All permit holders in Lexington were offered this opportunity. Due to the limited number of spaces per class and if there is more demand than can be accommodated, another round of trainings will be offered. • Economic Development Office updates—The Economic Development Office was recognized by Ragan &PR Daily for the ED , "s"in",,,,,s " ,ki . Ragan and PR Daily Award programs celebrate the most successful campaigns, initiatives, people, and teams in the communication, PR, marketing and employee wellbeing industries. As the leading voice in organizational communications both internal and external Ragan Communications recognizes those who create and cultivate best practices.