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Page 1 of 4 Selectmen’s Meeting April 10, 2019 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was called to order at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room of the Town Office Building. Ms. Barry, Chair; Mr. Pato; Mr. Lucente; Ms. Hai and Mr. Sandeen were present as well as Mr. Malloy, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell, Assistant Town Manager and Ms. Katzenback, Executive Clerk. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Ms. Hai said the Special Permit Residential Development Ad Hoc Committee will host public outreach sessions on Tuesday morning April 23, 2019 and Thursday evening April 25, 2019 at the Samuel Hadley Public Services Building, 201 Bedford Street. Mr. Sandeen said the Town of Concord cited Lexington as their inspiration for pursing net zero schools. Ms. Barry clarified that she reported during her remarks at Town Meeting on April 8, 2019 the vote of the Board regarding 2019 ATM Article 20 G as 4-1, however, following the discussion on the floor of Town Meeting, Mr. Sandeen changed his position and the voted recorded by Board Members was 3-2. Ms. Barry explained that while she will continue to serve as Selectman, a new Chair will be voted in accordance with the three-year consecutive term-limit as chair in the procedures of the Board of Selectmen. She thanked her family, employer, current and previous Board members and Town Staff for all their support during her three years served as Chairman. 2019 Annual Town Meeting -Article Discussion/Positions Article 28 - Street Acceptance Portion of Pelham Road (Technical Correction) Ms. Axtel explained the motion was updated by removing the wording "on file in the office of the Town Clerk" from in the fourth line between the word "plan" and "dated" to correct the technical error from the previous vote. This updated motion has been reviewed and approved by Town Counsel. The Board was in agreement to support the updated motion. Article 38 - Amend Zoning Bylaw/Map -186 Bedford Street Ms. Barry explained the proponent has indicated they will be making a motion to refer this article back to the Planning Board. The Board was in support of the referral of this article back to the Planning Board. Article 27 - Appropriate for Authorized Capital Improvements Center Track project Mr. Lucente recused himself on the advice from State Ethics Commission to remove any appearance of conflict.