HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-13 SB-min
Select Board Meeting
April 13, 2022
A remote participation meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 via hybrid meeting services. Ms. Hai, Chair; Mr. Lucente; Vice Chair, Mr.
Pato, Ms. Barry and Mr. Sandeen were present, as well as Mr. Malloy, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell,
Deputy Town Manager; Ms. Katzenback, Executive; and Mina Makarious, Town Counsel.
Ms. Hai stated that the meeting was being conducted via Zoom as posted, with the agenda on the Town’s
website noting that some members and staff were participating in person in the Select Board Meeting
Room using the Meeting Owl Pro device.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None at this time.
SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS
1. Select Board Member Concerns and Liaison Reports
Mr. Lucente stated that the Monuments & Memorials Committee voted to support the design of the
LexSeeHer monument but did not support the location. At this point, some members of the LexSeeHer
group and a small group of stakeholders are getting together to see if there's a possibility of reviewing
other locations for the monument.
Mr. Sandeen noted that he believes the Board should discuss rising COVID-19 cases. Mr. Malloy
explained that Joanne Belanger, Public Health Director, will highlight this when she thinks that there's an
issue that needs to be dealt with.
Mr. Sandeen noted that the Tree Committee has recommended that the Board consider developing
individual assessments on the thirty seven trees at the Center Recreation Complex. There is a
neighborhood meeting setup to discuss this tomorrow at 2pm.
Ms. Barry stated that she hopes to set a date for a teambuilding event for Board members and staff. She
expressed concern regarding the tone of the public discourse that's taking place across the Town. She
asked that the paid professional staff not be taken for granted. Finally, she stated that this afternoon there
)
was a Semiquincentennial Lexington Commission (Lex 250 meeting. On Monday, at Patriots Day, the
group will officially reveal the 250th logo.
th
The Board watched a promotional video for the Semi Quincentennial Lexington 250.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Malloy explained that he sent a memo this afternoon, updating the impact of the PSDUP on the
Capital Stabilization Fund. This was updated because 475 Bedford Street is being referred back to the
Planning Board. 475 Bedford Street was estimated to generate about $1,621,000 in property taxes, so this
change reduces the amount that would be available in the Capital Stabilization Fund from approximately
$13.1M to about $11.5M. This changes the impact on what would be available for the High School
project, from having a net debt cost of $179/every single-family home to $318. Thus, with the Police
Station project included, it changes the overall effect from approximately a 2.3% increase to 3.1%
increase.
Mr. Malloy stated that he signed both contracts for natural gas and electricity for the Town's use. Both
went up slightly in pricing from the previously presented prices.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve and Sign Proclamation – 2022 Minuteman Cane Award
To approve and sign a proclamation for the 2022 Minuteman Cane Award.
DOCUMENTS: 2022 Minuteman Cane Award - Leona Martin
2. 2022 Youth of Lexington Awards
To sign two 2022 Outstanding Youth of Lexington Awards.
DOCUMENTS: 2022 Outstanding Youth of Lexington Award - M. Lucente, 2022 Outstanding Youth of
Lexington Award - S. Spencer
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the
Consent Agenda.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Proclamation Request – Recognizing the Suffering and Heroism of the Ukrainian People in the
Struggle for Liberty and Independence
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and
sign a proclamation recognizing the suffering and heroism of the Ukrainian people during the Town's
observance of Patriots' Day 2022.
DOCUMENTS: 2022 Ukrainian Proclamation
th
2. 37 Annual Massachusetts Recreation & Park Association Awards
Community Professional of the Year
New Professional of the Year
Outstanding Student of the Year
Mr. Malloy explained that a number of Lexington’s staff were recognized through the Annual
Massachusetts Recreation & Park Association Awards. Christine Dean, Lexington’s Community Center
Director, has been recognized as Community Professional of the Year. Tom Romano, Lexington’s
Community Center Youth and Family Program Coordinator, has been recognized as the New Professional
of the Year. Paige Bagley, Lexington’s Therapeutic Recreation Intern this year, was named Outstanding
Student of the Year.
The Board congratulated those honored and thanked them for all of their hard work.
DOCUMENTS: MRPA Awards
3. 2022 Annual Town Meeting & Special Town Meetings2022-1/2022-2 Article
Discussion/Positions
Regarding Article 38, Mr. Malloy recommended that the Board vote to approve the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) as presented. He noted that the 128 Business Council shuttle item is not included
in this MOU.
Suzanne Lau, 18 Phinney Road and Precinct 9 Town Meeting Member, asked if the MOU negotiation is
started from scratch each time, and if it is compared to MOUs from other towns.
Mr. Malloy stated that a template is used which the previous MOU is worked from. Other towns do not
necessarily use the same type of process as Lexington to get certain things from these agreements.
Richard Canale noted that Lexington is a member of the 128 Business Council. The 128 Business
Council, as a receiver of federal funds, is mandated to accept public fares on the bus. He explained that
permission is being sought for residents to be able to park in already designated spots and walk to the
shuttle. It will not cost Hobbs Brook any money for this to be included in the MOU. Mr. Malloy noted
that these parking spaces are for the nearby trailhead.
Dawn McKenna, Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member, expressed disappointment that more is not being
done to encourage Hobbs Brook to save the historic Richards House. She is also disappointed regarding
the $5,000 contribution for transportation.
Mr. Malloy explained that there is some funding in the MOU to do an archival process for the historic
aspects of the Richards House. However, the planning design for the site does not allow the house to be
kept where it is currently located. He also noted that the $5,000 proposed is identical to what was asked
for in all previous similar MOUs.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the
MOU as presented.
Regarding Article 31, Mr. Malloy stated that he can support this item, as presented, at this time. The
Board agreed that it was in unanimous support of this Article.
The Board noted that four members are in support of the main Article 35, and one member is still a wait.
In terms of Mr. Creech’s amendment to this Article, the Board stated that there are three members against,
and two still waiting. Regarding Mr. Daggett’s proposed amendment, Ms. Barry noted that the Moderator
recently stated that any motion to amend from Mr. Daggett under Article 35 will be ruled to be out of
order.
Regarding the potential motion for reconsideration of Article 10E and F, three members were not in favor
of reconsideration and two abstained. Mr. Pato explained that CPC decided to take no position on
reconsideration, as it is not within its jurisdiction. It also took no additional positions, as there is no
substitute motion. Ms. Barry stated that she believes the Recreation Commission reaffirmed its position of
being in favor of both 10E and F. The Board agreed that, if the motion to reconsider passes, it would
remain unchanged in its original votes on this item.
DOCUMENTS: Art 35 Amendment MDaggett, 95/99 Hayden PSDUP MOU, Art2PBslides, 2022ATM,
STM 2022-1, STM 2022-2 Select Board Position Working Document, Proposed Town Meeting Schedule
as of 4.12.22
The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be held prior to Town Meeting on Monday, April 25,
2022 at 6 p.m., via remote participation.
ADOURN
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at
6:53 p.m.
A true record; Attest:
Kristan Patenaude
Recording Secretary