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Selectmen - April 25, 2018 Page 1 of 8 Selectmen’s Meeting April 25, 2018 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was called to order at 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room of the Town Office Building. Ms. Barry, Chair; Mr. Pato; Ms. Ciccolo; Mr. Lucente; and Ms. Hai were present as well as Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Siebert, Recording Secretary. On behalf of the Board of Selectmen, Ms. Barry stated that the content of certain comments made by a Town Meeting member at the April 23, 2018 session of Annual Town Meeting is a source of serious concern. Ms. Barry stated that the Board of Selectmen is firmly committed to ensuring that Lexington is a welcoming, inclusive, and safe community. To emphasize this point, Ms. Barry read a paragraph from the Proclamation of Inclusivity, signed by the Board of Selectmen in February 2017, which states that the Town is committed to “treating all people fairly and fully embracing the unique contributions of all Lexington residents. In Lexington, we affirm that all means all people.” Public Comment Nyles Barnert, Precinct 4 Town Meeting member, expressed a Town Meeting procedural concern that he believes should be addressed so that warrant articles are either taken up in order or voted to be taken out of order. This is contrary to how articles have been scheduled. Mr. Barnert said he had no substantive problem with the current procedure, only that it violates the bylaw. He asked that an amendment be proposed so that practice and bylaw become compatible. Dawn McKenna, Tourism Committee Chair, asked that a temporary electronic sign be moved from its current location in front of the Old Soldiers Memorial. Ms. McKenna acknowledged that information must be communicated to residents and those who travel through the town but, in her view, the erection of a sign in this location violates the Battle Green Master Plan. She asked to established a time to discuss with the Chair the overall use signage and the processes approved by prior Boards of Selectmen that she believes are not being followed. Mr. Valente said he would check with the Department of Public Works to determine why the sign was erected in that location, how long it might be there, and whether there are other options. He will forward the responses to the Board via email. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Mr. Pato reported that the Getting to Net Zero Task Force expects to complete its meetings tomorrow and will make a presentation to the Board of Selectmen in the near future. Ms. Barry thanked and congratulated all who played a role in Annual Town Meeting 2018, which has now ended after 7 sessions and 22 ½ hours of business. Mr. Valente reported that ATM 2018 authorized a quarter of a billion dollars in expenditures. Approve LIP Application for Wright Farm Affordable Unit