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September 9, 2019 Page 1 of 15 Selectmen’s Meeting September 9, 2019 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2019 in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Town Office Building. Mr. Lucente, Chair; Mr. Pato; Ms. Barry; Ms. Hai; and Mr. Sandeen were present, as well as Mr. Malloy, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell, Assistant Town Manager; and Ms. Katzenback, Executive Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENTS Dan Morris, staff representative for AFSCME Chapter Local 93, expressed concern regarding the comparable communities’ compensation analysis performed by the Town for the DPW Union negotiations. He requests that the Board receive a full copy of the analysis. SELECTMAN CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS Ms. Hai reported that there are several open vacancies on the Lexington Council for the Arts, as well as one on the Lexington Human Rights Committee. She encouraged residents to visit the Town website and apply for the open spots. She also mentioned that citizens interested in the arts should visit the Town website for a resident artist grant opportunity through the Lexington Council for the Arts that is open until October 5, 2019. Ms. Hai reported that there was a meeting last week between Hartwell Avenue business owners and the Town’s Hartwell Avenue consultant to discuss potential economic development opportunities. She stated that the Secretary of Housing and Economic Development, as well as an Assistant Secretary, were in attendance. She said that there was really positive feedback from the State in regards to the collaboration amongst stakeholders and the progress thus far. Ms. Hai also attended a MAGIC meeting that same evening to discuss transportation issues and the correlation to development. She stated that the discussion of such issues allows for the Town to prepare for future increases in traffic. Mr. Pato attended, and spoke at, the opening of the More Than My Religion art exhibition at the Cary Memorial Library. He stated that the exhibit showcases the expression of local Muslim artists. The exhibit will be open for five or six weeks. Mr. Lucente shared that the Town is hosting a blood drive at the Lexington Community Center on September 19, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Lucente reiterated that the Town is no longer in civil service, so there are currently eight open positions for entry level police officers at the Lexington Police Department. The deadline to apply for the positions is October 16, 2019, and applicants can start the process on the Lexington Police Department website.