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SELECTMEN'S MEETING August 5, 2019 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 5, 2019 in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Town Office Building. Mr. Lucente, Chair; Mr. Pato; Ms. Barry, and Mr. Sandeen were present as well as Mr. Malloy, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell, Assistant Town Manager; and Ms. Katzenback, Executive Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENTS Bob Pressman, 22 Locust Avenue, expressed concern regarding the temporary bicycle lanes placed on Massachusetts Avenue. SELECTMAN CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS Mr. Pato reported the 2020 Vision Committee will be holding a 20/20 Vision Forum on April 2, 2020. Mr. Lucente reported the following:  Board of Selectmen Goal Setting retreat was held on July 29, 2019  Residents have expressed concerned about short term rentals in neighborhoods, such as Airbnb, and Mr. Lucente said he has asked the Town Manager to look into potential policies and procedures as it relates to short term rentals.  2019 Citizens Academy will begin on September 5, 2019 and interested citizens can find information posted to our Town website.  On behalf of the Board, Mr. Lucente expressed condolences to the families who suffered loss from the tragic events in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. Ms. Barry asked for an update at a future meeting regarding the traffic light at Massachusetts Avenue and Worthen Road. Mr. Sandeen reported the following  On July 23, 2019 he testified in front of the Telecom Utilities and Communications Committee in support of an act establishing net stretch zero energy code.  On July 24, 2019 the State House passed the Greenworks Bill and referred it to the Senate Bonding Committee.  On August 2, 2019 the FCC adopted an order that allows cable companies to deduct in kind contributions from their cable franchise fees which possibly could affect funding for LexMedia. TOWN MANAGER REPORT Mr. Malloy reviewed a draft of dates for a potential Fall Special Town Meeting; He reported online permitting for the Conservation Department was recently rolled out; and he noted the Bike Share Program is targeted to end in October 2019 and the Board will need to consider if the program should be continued.