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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-02-BOS-minSelectmen's Meeting February 5, 2007 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, February 5, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. in Cary Auditorium. Chairman Krieger, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Manz; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Chabot, Assistant to the Executive Clerk, were present. Public Comment Ashley Lieberman of 87 Cliffe Avenue is concerned about the crosswalk signs in the Center. As a driver, she has almost hit people on several occasions. She thinks that pedestrians feel entitled to cross without looking. When she is driving in the right lane she cannot see the sign if there are cars in the left lane. Mrs. Krieger said that Ms. Lieberman could address her concerns to the Police Department and the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. By virtue of having spoken tonight, Ms. Lieberman's concerns will be conveyed to the appropriate people and will be considered. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Mrs. Krieger noted that the flag on the Battle Green is at half -mast in honor of Mary Miley, who passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2007. Ms. Miley was a Selectman from 1976 to 1983 and a member of the Appropriation Committee from 1993 to 1997. Town Manager Report Mr. Valente reported that Donna Hooper, the Town Clerk, has been working to upgrade our archives vault at Cary Hall and is also now working with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to see whether all of our archives have the right conditions. We will be part of a five -month monitoring process that will involve all of our vaults in the various departments at Town Hall. The result will be a database that gives us some understanding as to how well we are maintaining our historical records. At the Board's last meeting Mr. Cohen asked if the Town Manager could pull together information regarding how the cost of benefits for new employees, presented at a recent Summit Meeting, was calculated. Michael Young presented a handout of the process by which they arrived at those figures. The first page of the handout is the FY 2008 average benefits calculation for new hires who are municipal employees, and the second page is the calculation for school employees. In preparing the calculations, the staff used data from FY 2007 to determine what the average cost per employee should be in FY 2007. That amount is multiplied by 12% to determine the increase in FY 2008. If the Board has no further comments this will be made available to Town Meeting Members on their website and on the Town's website. Selectmen's Meeting — February 5, 2007 Hearing — Liquor License Change of d /b /a - Nikki's Liquors Fine Wine & Spirits Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -0 to approve the application for a change of d /b /a for a Package Store all- alcoholic liquor license for Nikita Industries, Inc., d /b /a Nikki's Liquors Fine Wine & Spirits. Water /Sewer Commitments and Adjustments Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -0 to approve the following water and sewer Adjustment: Adjustment of Water /Sewer Charges for the period 10/1/06 to 10/31/06 - $38,392.01 Fiscal 2007 Exceptions Report Michael Young, Budget Officer, presented the FY 2007 Second Quarter Exceptions Report. As of December 31, 2006 revenues are in line with expectations. Two notable positive exceptions are higher than anticipated licenses and permits attributable to building permit collections. Through the first half of FY 2007, the Town has collected $1,253,401 versus a budget of $1,375,000. In addition, the Town has collected investment income totaling more than $770,000 versus a budget of $395,000 through December 31. Expenditures throughout the second quarter are better than expected, with $46,624,483 spent through December 31 or 40.42% spent. When encumbrances are added, that amount increases to $56,832,557, or 49.27% spent. Although the municipal budget is performing as expected through the second quarter, there are exceptions, which require attention and further analysis. They are: DPW Overtime (80% spent), DPW Small Equipment Expenses (75.3% spent), Law Enforcement Overtime (66.4% spent), and Fire/EMS Overtime (60.5 % spent). Town Manager Legal Services Expenses (46.2% spent) have not exceeded 50 %, however the need for use of labor attorneys will increase substantially throughout the rest of the year as collective bargaining and contract settlement negotiations continue. It should also be noted that there has been little spending posted against the Natural Gas budget due to the fact that bills for November and December have just been received and will be paid in the third quarter. Regarding DPW Small Equipment Expenses, Mr. Manz asked whether we expect to get back 100% of the cost (over $50,000 year to date) of renting a temporary chiller unit at the Library. Mr. Valente said that a claim has been filed with our insurance company, but it is unclear how much of the cost of the temporary unit insurance will cover. The Appropriation Committee has been put on notice to the potential need of a Reserve Fund Transfer prior to the close of the fiscal year. When asked by Mrs. Krieger about the increase in revenue from building permits, Mr. Young said that it can be attributed somewhat to larger projects such as Avalon Bay, the Sheraton, and Jefferson Union, but it has also been relatively healthy in the sheer number of receipts that we have seen. Selectmen's Meeting — February 5, 2007 Budget Discussion At the Summit III presentation, the FY 2008 general government budget gap of approximately $625,000 was discussed. The Board directed the Town Manager and staff to come up with options for closing the budget gap. Since the Summit III meeting, the Town Manager and staff were able to reduce the gap to $305,000, largely due to negotiating new contracts for recycling and solid waste collection. Mr. Valente discussed the methodology used for closing the budget gap and presented recommendations in two categories. Tier 1 budget reductions /fee increases, totaling $305,000, are the first group of priorities recommended by the Town Manager and Senior Management Team. Tier 2 budget reductions, totaling an additional $72,750, are lower priority options, but reflect alternatives for the Selectmen, should there be Tier 1 recommendations that are not acceptable to the Board. The Selectmen discussed several budget reduction items including DPW Vehicle Replacement, DPW Disposal of Catch Basin Material, Police Administration Telephone, and Police Department False Alarm Fees. Gerry Paul of the Tree Committee spoke about the reduction in street trees and asked the Board to find $24,000 to replace some of the trees the Town loses each year. Appointments — Lexington Council for the Arts Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -0 to appoint Louise Cady- Fernandes and Sirarpi Heghinian Walzer to the Lexington Council for the Arts to fill the unexpired terms of Marion Kilson and Alan Adolph to expire September 30, 2007. Resignation — Sidewalk Committee Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -0 to accept the resignation of Jean Williams from the Sidewalk Committee, effective immediately. Policy Approval — Sale of Land -Tax Title & Naming of Facilities and Placement of Memnrinls, Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -0 to approve the Sale of Land Tax Title Policy and the Naming of Facilities and Placement of Memorials Policy. Sign 2007 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Mr. Cohen called the Board's attention to a change on the first page of the Warrant where it says "To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington" and suggested that the words Selectmen's Meeting — February 5, 2007 "or the Town Clerk" be added in the case, as is true this year, where a constable is not available on the date when we have to post the Warrant. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -0 to sign the 2007 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as amended. Consent Agenda One -Day Liquor License — The Lexington Players Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -0 to approve the request for a one -day liquor license from The Lexington Players for Friday, February 9, 2007, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Cary Memorial Building Hall for an opening night wine and cheese event. Approval of Exemption for Special Municipal Employee Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -0 to approve the Exemption for Special Municipal Employee for Bahig Kaldas and Colin Smith as members of the Design Advisory Committee. Ratifv Poll Vote — Battle Green Scenic Bvwav Abblication Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -0 to send a draft Letter of Support for Funding to develop a corridor management plan for the Battle Road Scenic Byway in Arlington, Concord, Lexington, and Lincoln, Massachusetts. Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -0 to approve the minutes of January 18, 2007 and January 22, 2007. Executive Session Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -0 to approve the executive session minutes of January 22, 2007. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. A true record; Attest: Diana B. Chabot Assistant to the Executive Clerk Selectmen's Meeting February 12, 2007 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, February 12, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. in Cary Auditorium. Chairman Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Pagett, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Manz; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Chabot, Assistant to the Executive Clerk, were present. Public Comment John Bartenstein on behalf of the Friends of Arlington's Great Meadows presented their 2006 Annual Report. They look forward to the Board's continuing support. Patrick Mehr, Precinct 3, suggested reducing the Town's health benefits budget as a way to save money in a level service budget. He requests to meet with the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen to discuss this. Lorraine Fournier, Precinct 8, complained that she couldn't hear the broadcast of the Selectmen's meetings at home even though she turns her volume all the way up. Mrs. Krieger will convey her concerns to the Communications Advisory Committee. Water /Sewer Commitments and Adjustments Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the following water and sewer adjustment: Adjustments of Water /Sewer Charges for the period 11/1/06 to 11/30/06 - $17,896.82 artment of Public Works Facilitv Presentation Jon Himmel, Permanent Building Committee, presented findings and recommendations for the final development plans of the new DPW facility. These recommendations are based on the efforts of the Advisory Group since the December Special Town Meeting. HKT Architects prepared plans and received sign off of the revised facility program and plan by users and Town Management on January 22, 2007. The project is currently in the Design Development phase. A proposed building facade was presented based on the suggestion that it be utilitarian/practical. The Transition Plan, presented by Bill Hadley, lists possible uses at Minuteman Regional High School. A full cost estimate for the project will be prepared prior to the presentation at Town Meeting and will be based on the 50% Construction Documents Set. The Permanent Building Committee recommends that the Board vote in favor of continuing with the preparation of the 50% construction documents. The Board discussed inside vs. outside vehicle storage and heated vs. unheated vehicle storage /operations workspace. Charles Lamb gave recommendations on behalf of the Capital Expenditures Committee and Steve Kropper spoke for the Energy Conservation Committee. The Selectmen all support inside, heated vehicle storage and workspace, as well as a Selectmen's Meeting — February 12, 2007 combined facilities maintenance organization for the Town and Schools. Mr. Kelley suggests that the building be able to support a working temperature of 60 degrees, and feels it is important to establish that this will be a DPW facility under the supervision of the Town Manager. Mr. Manz and Mr. Pagett would also like to see the operation reporting through the Town structure. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to endorse the interior storage of equipment and vehicles and to design at a temperature to be sustained at not less than 45 degrees with the consideration of costing equipment for a 60- degree temperature. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -1 (Mr. Kelley abstained) to recommend to proceed with the design process based on the signed floor plan in order to prepare for 50% construction documents and 50% cost estimate for Town Meeting. Mr. Kelley explained that he abstained because the most important aspect of this is that we have a solid agreement and a good management structure for a central facilities operation. This is vital for him to go forward. Capital Expenditures Committee — Capital Projects Discussion Charles Lamb, Capital Expenditures Committee, presented the FY2008 Capital Appropriation Summary and noted that this is a work in progress. He pointed out the differences in what the CEC recommends versus what was requested. With respect to the Douglas House Project ($300,000) request, the CEC will recommend passage if the Douglas House is paying either a PILOT or taxes. They are deliberating on the Geographic Information System ($195,900) request and would like to know from the Town Manager if more FTEs are required to operate the system, and if so, what fiscal years those will start in. For the Lake Street reconstruction ($300,000) request, the CEC is going to stay with their ($40,000) Debt Exclusion only recommendation. They are fine with the request for Women's Showers at the Fire Department Main station ($35,000), but ask the Town Manager to please make sure that it gets put in the location that Chief Middlemiss has asked for. They need some details for what the Town Manager has planned for the ADA ($75,000) request. The CEC is going to send a separate email regarding the Schools. They do not think the Schools need Debt Exclusion money for the LHS mechanical project ($1.3 million) or for the first phase of Clarke ($990,000). Mr. Cohen confirmed with Mrs. Krieger that when it is time for the Board to take a position on the articles, there would be presentations on any articles that the Board feels it needs more information. Selectmen's Meeting — February 12, 2007 Budget Discussion Mr. Valente explained that this is a continuation of the discussion at the February 5th meeting, on the proposals to close the FY 2008 general government budget gap. The only additional information relates to the proposed fee increases. Mr. Kelley does not agree with the increased fees relating to the Community Development Department and Police Department False Alarm fees. Mr. Pagett said that budget reductions and revenue increases may be the best way to balance the budget this year, but is concerned that it is not viable as a long -term solution. At some point the Town will have to deal with the question of service reductions. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -1 (Mr. Kelley opposed) to adopt the Town Manager's proposed changes to the FY 2008 general government operating budget dated February 5, 2007. Appointment — Transportation Advisory Committee Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to appoint Patrick Goddard to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a three -year term to expire September 30, 2009. Town Manager Appointment — Historical Commission Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Wendall C. Kalsow to the Historical Commission, for a three -year term to expire March 31, 2010. Historical Society — Hancock - Clarke Grant Application Support Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve and sign the letter of support to be included with the grant application requesting funds for the restoration of the Hancock - Clarke House from the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Consent Agenda One -Day Liquor License — Temple Emunah Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the request for a one -day liquor license from Temple Emunah for Saturday, March 10, 2007, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight at Temple Emunah for a Casino night fundraiser. One -Day Liquor License — St. Brigid Parish Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the request for a one -day liquor license for St. Brigid Parish for Saturday, March 10, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at St. Brigid Church, 2001 Massachusetts Avenue, for an Irish Night fundraiser. Selectmen's Meeting — February 12, 2007 Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -2 (Mr. Pagett and Mr. Kelley abstained) to approve the minutes of February 5, 2007. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:05 p.m. A true record; Attest: Diana B. Chabot Assistant to the Executive Clerk Selectmen's Meeting February 26, 2007 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, February 26, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. in Cary Auditorium. Chairman Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Pagett, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Manz; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Chabot, Assistant to the Executive Clerk, were present. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Mr. Pagett wanted to call attention to the fact that the subcommittee dealing with the license for the Munroe Center was formed a year ago, but they have not met since last September. As he leaves the Board, he hopes this issue does not fall by the wayside, and urges the Town Manager to push the Munroe Center to at least talk to us. Mrs. Krieger reported that Hanscom Air Force Base has two events going on in early March that will probably lead to more noise than we are used to. She also recognized that this is Mr. Pagett's last meeting, and said that he has been the voice of fiscal responsibility, a champion for the Senior Center, and for the NSTAR Parking Lot. All the Selectmen and the Town Manager thanked Mr. Pagett for his service and agreed that it has been a pleasure working with him. Water /Sewer Commitments and Adjustments Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the following water and sewer adjustments: Adjustments of Water /Sewer charges for the period 12/1/06 — 12/31/06 - $129,326.51 Adjustments of Water /Sewer charges for the period l /l /07 — 1/31/07 - $18,587.21 Verizon — Extension of PEG Activation Date Jill Reddish, Franchise Service Manager for Massachusetts and Rhode Island, reported on behalf of Verizon that the Lexington PEG Access Channels would be on the network by the end of the day on February 27, 2007, per the final license. Verizon would no longer need the 10 -day extension, due to "unforeseen construction issues," as requested in their letter to the Board dated February 16, 2007. In response to questions from the Board, Pat Hardy, Public Affairs Director, gave an update on the issue of double poles. Since November 1, 2006 Verizon has removed 60 double poles and completed 330 transfers. They have been in contact with Comcast and RCN to complete 50 transfers. Verizon will then complete their transfers and remove those 50 poles with in the month of March. Ms. Hardy will provide a monthly status report to the Board as promised by Mr. Bowman of Verizon. Selectmen's Meeting — February 26, 2007 Jeanne Canale, Chair of the Communications Advisory Committee, updated the Board on a temporary solution regarding LexMedia's move. Comcast's ENET Hub will be moved from Waltham Street to Bowman School by April 30, 2007, and remain there until long term plans can be made for LexMedia's move. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify a poll vote on Friday, February 23, 2007, to send a letter via fax and regular mail to Jill Reddish at Verizon regarding the request for an extension of the PEG activation date. Tourism Committee — Sign Removal Dawn McKenna, Chair of the Tourism Committee, reported that they have been working with various interested parties to minimize signage in Lexington Center. An inventory of all existing traffic signs has been completed. The group has come to a consensus in requesting the removal of over 100 of the 333 traffic signs in Lexington Center. They also request approval of new signs, including 16 anti - idling signs. The group is scheduled to appear before the Historic Districts Commission on Thursday, March 1, 2007, for final approval of the recommendations. Mr. Manz, Mr. Pagett, and Mr. Kelley are concerned about a loading zone on Meriam Street. Mr. Cohen and Mr. Kelley discussed the proposal to implement a 20 mph speed zone in Lexington Center. Mr. Valente reported that he contacted the Lexington Police and the DPW Director and they did work with Mrs. McKenna. At the next meeting, Mr. Valente will give an estimate for when the DPW could have the work done. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the following policies regarding signage in Lexington Center between Harrington Road and Woburn Street: no signs should be posted in Lexington Center without the affirmative vote of the Board of Selectmen; similar signs should have consistent wording, fonts, colors and styles; when possible, signs should be written in the affirmative; prior to bringing signage requests to the Board of Selectmen, the Lexington Center Committee and Tourism Committee should be consulted, as should the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee when needed; one style of poles should be used for signs in the Center. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to rescind conflicting warrants and adopt the warrants and regulations necessary to implement the full plan contained in the sign removal inventory dated February 22, 2007. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to add one parking meter in front of the Police Station on Massachusetts Avenue, exact location to be determined by the Police Department. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to implement a 20 mph speed zone in Lexington Center beginning at Harrington Road and continuing on Bedford Street to the Selectmen's Meeting — February 26, 2007 Minute Man Statue, and continuing from Harrington Road on Massachusetts Avenue through Lexington Center to the corner of Winthrop Road and Woburn Street. Said zone to also run along Waltham Street from Massachusetts Avenue past the intersection with Vinebrook Road and the Municipal Parking Lot entrance. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to remove the empty meter poles behind the Town Hall complex. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to take one more No Parking sign out of the inventory with the recommendation that the Tourism Committee continue to study the issue of providing a loading zone along Meriam Street. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to discontinue the painting of granite curbing in Lexington Center between Woburn Street and Harrington Road. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the installation of one anti - idling sign in the rear of Muzzy Condos (subject to the approval of the Condo Association) and one in the loop at the East Lexington Library branch and subject to Historic Districts Commission approval. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to remove the Battle Road sign on Massachusetts Avenue across from the Dana Home. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to encourage the Tourism Committee to engage Mass. Highway in removing the Bedford Street / Rte 128 marker near Buckman Tavern. Baby Safe Haven Resolution Michael Morrisey asked the Board to support a resolution to reaffirm the Massachusetts Baby Safe Haven law, due to expire on June 30, 2008 because of a sunset clause attached by the Legislature. He requested that the media departments of both Lexington High School and Minuteman Regional Technical High School work on public service announcements, to be aired on area cable access stations. He will also be donating a 24 -inch by 30 -inch street sign to the Town of Lexington to affix on a signpost in front of the main Fire Station at 45 Bedford Street. With regard to public service announcements, Mrs. Krieger suggested that Mr. Morrisey contact LexMedia. Mr. Pagett said that in light of the Town's efforts to reduce the number of street signs in Lexington Center, he would not be supportive of adding another sign, especially one of that size. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve a resolution recommending the elimination of the sunset clause for the Baby Safe Haven Law. Selectmen's Meeting — February 26, 2007 Article Positions — Presentation Requests A majority of Selectmen were supportive of the following Articles: Article 8 Amend Notice Provisions: Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929 Article 9 Amend General Bylaws — State Election Warrants Article 10 Amend General Bylaws — Community Preservation Surcharge Exemption Article 11 Authorize Terms for Certain Contracts Article 12 Transfer of Barnes Property (White House) to Selectmen Article 17 Accept MGL Chapter 32, Section 7 (2)(a)(iii) and 9(2)(d)(ii) — Dependent Children Payments Article 18 Accept MGL Chapter 32B, Section 18 (Medicare Extension Plans) Article 19 Accept MGL Chapter 71, Section 37M (Joint Facilities Department) Mr. Kelley was not supportive of Article 9 and Article 12. Mr. Pagett did not take a position on any of the articles. The Selectmen requested presentations on the following Articles: Article 7 Zoning By -Law, Amend RO to CRS at 303 Woburn Street (Owners' Petition) Article 13 Amend Tree Bylaw Article 15 Amend Demolition Delay Bylaw Article 16 Amend General Bylaws — Engine Operation of Stopped Vehicles Article 20 Resolution Requesting School Committee Policy on Safe Transport of Special Education Children (Citizens' Petition) Article 23 Petition General Court to Increase Income Limits for Property Tax Deferrals (Citizens' Petition) Mr. Cohen asked Mr. Pagett to answer any questions from the Board regarding Article 26 Appropriate for FY 2008 Community Preservation Committee Operating Budget and for CPA Projects. Dawn McKenna, Chair of the Tourism Committee, presented the request for Article 30, Appropriate for Battle Green Flagpole Maintenance (Citizens' Petition). She is requesting approximately $20,000 to restore the flagpole, and approximately $3,500 per year for annual maintenance. Betsey Weiss, Chair of the Community Preservation Committee said that the flagpole is probably eligible for CPA funds. She will check. Mrs. Krieger and Mr. Cohen will wait to take a position on this article until there is a better understanding of where the funds will come from. Mr. Manz supports the article. Selectmen's Meeting — February 26, 2007 Appointments — Human Services Committee / Town Celebrations Committee Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to appoint Eleanor Elkin to the Human Services Committee for a three -year term to expire September 30, 2009. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to appoint Gresh Lattimore to the Town Celebrations Subcommittee for a one -year term to expire June 30, 2007. PILOT Payments — CPA Funds Mr. Valente spoke about the Community Preservation Committee's recommendation that $300,000 of CPA funds (affordable housing category) be appropriated for the Douglas House Project. In return, the Town will receive a deed restriction that 15 of the units will meet the criteria to be considered affordable housing. The Capital Expenditures Committee will support this recommendation if the Douglas House pays property taxes or makes PILOT payments to the Town. The Douglas House may be exempt from taxes. The Community Preservation Committee has been in contact with the Town's Finance Director about negotiating a PILOT payment with the Douglas House. This raises broader policy issues regarding PILOT payments that should be addressed by the Selectmen. There was general consensus among the Board that the Douglas House should pay a PILOT if it is taking property off the tax rolls. The Board did not agree on implementing an overall policy, but did recommend that the Town Manager's Office be involved in negotiating a PILOT agreement with the Douglas House. Consent Agenda Use of Battle Green — The Pastors Fellowship Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the request of the Pastors Fellowship to use the Battle Green on Thursday, May 3, 2007, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a National Day of Prayer. Muzzy Street/Waltham Street Parking Lot — Lexington Retailers Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the request of the Lexington Retailers to have exclusive use of the Muzzy Street / Waltham Street parking lot on Saturday, May 26, 2007 (rain date June 2), from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the annual Discovery Day celebration. The approval includes permission for the following: erect seven temporary signs; park flat bed trailer in Lexington Center; and provide free parking. Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the minutes of February 12, 2007. Selectmen's Meeting — February 26, 2007 Executive Session Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the executive session minutes of February 20, 2007. Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted by roll call vote 5 -0 to go into executive session for the discussion of labor contract matters with no intent to return to open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. A true record; Attest: Diana B. Chabot Assistant to the Executive Clerk