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Selectmen’s Meeting May 6, 2019 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was called to order at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019 in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room of the 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. Executive Session Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and under Exemption 6 to consider the purchase exchange lease or value of real property, Further, Mr. Lucente declared that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and negotiating positions of the Town. Ms. Barry recused herself from the discussion under Exemption 3 as her husband is an employee of the Town. The Board returned to open session at 7:24 p.m. Mr. Lucente made a statement to the public that in 2017 the Board of Selectmen signed an Inclusivity Proclamation. Mr. Lucente said the Board reminds our entire community that our Town leaders are committed to making Lexington a welcoming, inclusive and safe community for everyone. Public Comment Valerie Overton, 25 Emerson Garden, expressed concern about a recent racial incident. Bob Pressman, 22 Locust Avenue, stated he would like to see all people treated with dignity and respect. Selectman Concerns and Liaison Reports Ms. Hai said the Munroe Center for the Arts is hosting a Climate Change fundraiser on May 18, 2019. She stated the Permanent Building Committee’s meeting last week was a working session on the Integrated Building Design & Construction Policy. She reported on the recent the Hosmer House Reuse Study Committee meeting to hear community feedback. Mr. Pato stated he, Ms. Hai and Mr. Sandeen attended the MAGIC Legislative Breakfast on Friday May 3, 2019. He reported that the Parking Management Group (PMG) met on May 2, 2019 as a part of their continued effort to explore ways to improve the parking inventory in the town center. A working group is going to be formed to look further into to parking discount programs for seniors among other issues.