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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-26 SB-min Select Board Meeting February 26, 2024 A meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2024, via a hybrid meeting platform. Mr. Pato, Chair; Ms. Barry, Mr. Lucente, Ms. Hai and Mr. Sandeen, were present, as well as Mr. Malloy, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell, Deputy Town Manager and Ms. Katzenback, Executive Clerk. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Exemption 3 Discuss Strategy with Respect to Litigation Request from the Historical Commission VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call at 6:02pm to enter Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation request from the Historical Commission and to reconvene in open session. Further, it was declared that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. The Board returned to open session at 6:34pm. Mr. Pato stated that during Executive Session the Board discussed a request from the Historical Commission regarding funding for legal counsel services. The Board has chosen not to grant funding to the Historical Commission’s for legal counsel services regarding Commission’s opposition to the Zoning Board of Appeals decision regarding the Hosmer House. PUBLIC COMMENTS Joelle Gunther, 35 Woodcliffe Road, stated that she is troubled by reports that member(s) of the Human Rights Committee have expressed views that appear to be in direct conflict with the goals and philosophy of this Committee. She expressed strong support for those calling for an open discussion around the issue of how personal views, which all are entitled to hold, can affect participation on the Human Rights Committee. Laura Derby, 1010 Waltham Street, expressed discomfort regarding a member of the Human Rights Committee posting derogatory and inflammatory items on social media. This has hurt and scared many people. A Code of Conduct should be discussed by the Board. Danit Netzer, 17 John Poulter Road, also expressed concern regarding the Human Rights Committee member who has a responsibility in her position to treat all residents respectfully and has not fulfilled that responsibility. She urged that this members’ position be reconsidered by the Board. Ran Yaniv, 87 Wilson Road Bedford, MA, urged the Board to take a stance against hate and destructive language that is coming from the member of the Human Rights Committee. Marcy Lidman, 63 Grant Street, stated that she has lived in Lexington for 42 years, and has never felt any fear or concern about being a Jewish person living in Lexington. This whole incident has caused her to question that. She is not sure that she is in a Town that welcomes her at this point. She urged the Committee to reconsider its membership at this time. Kate Weinstein, 5 Bowser Road, expressed support for the previous statements made regarding the Human Rights Committee. She requested that the Board hold a discussion on the role of the Human Rights Committee in the Town and the qualifications for service on that Committee. Specifically, she requested that an individual who publicly expresses hate toward a minority group, either verbally or on social media, be disqualified from serving on such Committee. There has been an increase of antisemitic graffiti in the middle and high schools since October 7, 2023. Lexington should make it clear that it stands against hate. If there is a member of the Human Rights Committee that is continuing, even after being notified that her statements are hurtful towards members of our community, she should be asked to step down from such a position. Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, noted that it has become a tradition over the last several years on election night to hold an event at the Depot in which all community members are invited to reconnect with neighbors, see the results, and congratulate everybody. This will occur on March 5, 2024 from 7:30pm-9:30pm. Trisha Kennealy, 4 Brent Road, stated that the Jewish community in Lexington has demonstrated time and time again, that it stands up for neighbors of all faiths, and it is now asking for the same treatment, and respect. The Human Rights Committee is supposed to be charged with being a sounding block, and a balanced ear for people who feel that their human rights have been violated or that they have been discriminated against. For the first time in her adult life, she is afraid of being Jewish. This is disconcerting in a Town that has a long-standing tradition of at least three different places where Jewish members of the community worship. She requested the Board, in its role as the appointee of this Committee, to review the statements made by this individual, and recognize that there needs to be a recourse. Jane Chenfulop, 38 Adams St, stated that she believes the member of the Human Rights Committee in question is a wonderful person in many regards. She has valued her friendship and her presence in this community. She does not want this discussion to be about attacking the individual herself, but this person has posted some very radical anti-sematic postings. These radical views do not have a place on the Human Rights Committee. This member is not appropriate on this Committee, and she takes issue with this not being addressed. Mr. Pato read the following statement from the Board: “First, that the Board is committed to making Lexington a welcoming, inclusive, and safe community for everyone, treating all people fairly and fully embracing the unique contributions of all Lexington residents. We reject all forms of intolerance and bigotry including accidentally Semitism, racism, Islamophobia, homophobia, or other forms of hostility, intimidation, or harassment. Last month, the Board received a number of messages about social media posts by a member of the Human Rights Committee. Simultaneously, a formal complaint was lodged with the Committee, and they formed an incident response team. That team is in the process of concluding their work. The Board has scheduled a review of that, and of these issues that have been raised by the community, for our next meeting on March 6th. At that meeting, the Board will have a deliberation on general issues that have been raised on this topic.” He thanked all the members of the community for attending and sharing their concerns. SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS 1. Select Board Member Concerns and Liaison Reports Ms. Hai noted that the Transportation Advisory Committee has asked that the Board place a discussion of the Ad Hoc Transportation Report on an agenda for additional discussion. Ms. Barry noted that she and Mr. Pato recently attended the FEMA training in preparation for the 250th Anniversary next year. She thanked those involved with the event. Mr. Sandeen stated that, in his role as Chair of the Hanscom Area Towns Association, he attended a meeting of the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission regarding the airfield expansion. It was announced that the draft environmental impact report has been released. The report has a timeline of 30 days for comments, unless the Select Board or the Town Manager makes a request for an extension. He suggested an extension to give the Board time to review the report. Mr. Pato agreed to do so. Mr. Pato stated that, at this time, the community as a whole should have received a postcard in the mail th introducing the Lexington High School Project. There will be a forum on Wednesday, March 6. DOCUMENTS: 2-26-2024 Select Board Announcements and Liaisons Report TOWN MANAGER REPORT 1. Town Manager Weekly Update Mr. Malloy noted that the Town recently went through a bond rating and has retained its Aaa status. DOCUMENTS: Weekly Update February 9, 2024; Weekly Update February 16, 2024; Weekly Update February 23, 2024 CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve and Sign Water and Sewer Adjustments To approve and sign the attached Water and Sewer Adjustments as recommended by the Water and Sewer Abatement Board on January 4, 2024 in the amount of $17,852.10. DOCUMENTS: Water/Sewer Adjustments as Recommended by WSAB on January 4, 2024 2. Accept Select Board Committee Resignations  Trustees of Public Trusts: o Alan Fields o Susan McClements To accept the resignations of Alan Fields and Susan McClements from the Trustees of Public Trusts effective immediately. DOCUMENTS: Resignation Letters - S. McClements & A. Fields 3. Approve Select Board Committee Appointments  Trustees of Public Trusts: o Alexander Payne o Lester Savage III To appoint Alexander Payne to the Trustees of Public Trusts to fill an unexpired six-year term ending on September 30, 2029. To appoint Lester Savage III to the Trustees of Public Trusts to fill an unexpired six-year term ending on September 30, 2028. DOCUMENTS: 2024 Trustees of Public Trusts Application - A. Payne, 2024 Trustees of Public Trusts Application - L. Savage III 4. Approve Town Manager Committee Appointment - Board of Health - Shoolah Escott To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Shoolah Escott to the Board of Health for a term to expire April 2027. DOCUMENTS: Application, resume 5. Approve Town Manager Committee Reappointment - Commission on Disability - Shaun Grady To approve the Town Manager's reappointment of Shaun Grady to the Commission on Disability with a term set to expire October 2026. DOCUMENTS: Reappointment Application 6. Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes To approve and release the following minutes:  January 22, 2024 Select Board  January 25, 2024 FY2025 Financial Summit III  February 5, 2024 DOCUMENTS: DRAFT 01.22.2024 Select Board Minute, DRAFT 01.25.2024 Financial Summit III, DRAFT 02.05.2024 Select Board minutes 7. Application: One-Day Liquor License – Armenian International Women's Association, Lexington Depot Building, 13 Depot Square - All That Jazz: A Night for Celebrating and Giving - A Celebration of International Women's Day To approve a One-Day Liquor License for the Armenian International Women's Association to serve wine at the Lexington Depot Building, 13 Depot Square, for the purpose of a celebration for International Women's Day titled All That Jazz: A Night for Celebrating and Giving on Friday, March 8, 2024 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. DOCUMENTS: Armenian International Women's Association Event Location Map 8. Application: One-Day Liquor License – Galaray House, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue - First Fridays Event To approve a One-Day Liquor License for the Galaray House, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, to serve wine and beer from 6:00pm to 8:30pm on Friday, March 1, 2024 at their First Fridays Event showcasing art from local residents. VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 1. All Alcohol Package Store Liquor License - Ved Wine & Spirits Inc. d/b/a Liberty Wine & Spirits, 335 Woburn Street Mr. Pato opened the public hearing at 7:02pm. Mr. Pato explained that this application is for VED Wine & Spirits INC d/b/a Liberty Wine & Spirits for an All-Alcohol Package Store to be located at 335 Woburn Street. All of the necessary documents have been provided by the applicant for this Liquor License application. The application was submitted to the relevant Town staff for review, including Building, Zoning and Health Departments, and they have no objections to the Liquor License application in relationship to their departments. It was noted that the applicant must obtain any required permits or licenses from those respective departments that may be needed prior to opening the package store. A ZBA special permit was filed with the Town Clerk on February 15, 2024. Hours for a Package Store Liquor License would be the following hours within the Select Board Alcohol Regulation for Package Stores, unless amended by the Select Board: Monday thru Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Maria Loconte, 4 Rolfe Road, stated that this property has been in disrepair for a number of years, and she hopes that this owner will improve the interior and exterior. She expressed concern regarding parking and noise on the site until late hours. This is next door to a couple of residential properties. The applicant team explained that some elevations of the renovation have been created. The Zoning Board has stated that the proposed use is compatible with and complements the surrounding commercial uses in the District, and that the character of the neighborhood will be positively improved by this proposal. Ms. Hai clarified that the proposed hours for the store. Mr. Pato closed the hearing at 7:16pm. VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the application from VED Wine & Spirits INC d/b/a Liberty Wine & Spirits for an All-Alcohol Package Store to be located at 335 Woburn Street for the hours of 8:00am to 10:00pm Monday thru Saturday and hours of 12:00pm to 9:00pm on Sunday and after the application has been approved by the ABCC, to issue the all alcoholic Package Store Liquor License to VED Wine & Spirits LLC d/b/a Liberty Wine & Spirits. DOCUMENTS: Ved Wine & Spirits Inc Package Store Application, ZBA Special Permit, Select Board Regulations for Package Store Liquor Licenses 2. Update on Town-Owned Building at 173 Bedford Street - Discuss Options to Lease ; Results of Request for Proposal (RFP) Process Mr. Malloy explained that the Town received two bids to this RFP, both from Greatland Realty Partners, one for 10 Maguire Road and the other for 24 Hartwell Avenue. The RFP was advertised in the Central Register for the State and sent to all of the leasing agents listed in Co-Star as representing vacant space in Lexington. The following is a summary comparing the estimated renovation costs versus the lease costs for a 5-year lease and a 10-year lease (with both the $4.2M estimate of retaining the current HVAC system and a $6.0M estimate converting the HVAC system to electric): Years 5-Year Debt 24 Hartwell 10 Maguire Renovate Renovate vs. 24 Hartwell vs. 10 Maguire 5 173 Bedford @ $4.2M $ 4,816,000 $ 5,049,832 $ 4,700,000 $(233,832) $116,000 10 173 Bedford @ $4.2M $ 4,816,000 $ 8,251,654 $ 9,500,000 $(3,435,654) $(4,684,000) 5 173 Bedford @ $6.0M $ 6,880,000 $ 5,049,832 $ 4,700,000 $1,830,168 $2,180,000 10 173 Bedford @ $6.0M $ 6,880,000 $ 8,251,654 $ 9,500,000 $(1,371,654) $(2,620,000) The need for space is estimated to be necessary for the School Central Administration Office from FY26- FY29; Library from FY30-FY31 and the Town Office Building from FY32-FY33. Once the Board makes the determination on how it wishes to move forward, Staff can modify the Town Meeting warrant accordingly. Options for the Board to consider are: 1. Renovate 173 Bedford Street with the existing HVAC system (no further action required for Town Meeting). 2. Renovate 173 Bedford Street with electric HVAC system (for Town Meeting, the motion would need to be modified to increase by $1.8M, from $4.2M to $6.0M). 3. Move forward with either lease term, which would not require a Town Meeting vote at this time as the plan to demolish the current Central Administration Office would take place in FY26. This item could be IP’d, and the lease appropriation would need to be funded at either the 2024 Fall Town Meeting or 2025 Annual Town Meeting. It should also be noted that there are additional costs associated with the leases (i.e. management fees, operating expenses, etc.) that are not included in the cost estimate as the exact figures are not yet known. Mr. Sandeen asked how long the Central Office is proposed to be at 173 Bedford Street. Mike Cronin stated that there are two separate timelines for this, with either a 5- or 7-year window. Mr. Sandeen asked about the potential impact to the library project schedule if Central Office remained in 173 Bedford Street for the longer timeline. Mr. Cronin stated that he expects that the library project would be delayed, but that this would be beyond the expected life of the existing library HVAC systems. Mr. Sandeen asked why the bids came in so much higher than the expected market lease prices previously presented to the Select Board. Mr. Malloy answered that the RFP asked for bids that included costs to renovate the leased space to the Town’s specifications. Mr. Lucente stated that, after seeing the numbers, he might be comfortable with abandoning the lease idea for the space. DOCUMENTS: Financial Comparison Lease vs. Renovation, 24 Hartwell Non-Price Proposal, 24 Hartwell Price Proposal, 10 Maguire Non-Price Proposal, 10 Maguire Price Proposal, FormofLease 3. Review and Approve Cedar Street at Hill Street/Paul Revere Road Intersection Alternatives Mr. Pato explained that the Transportation Safety Group and Engineering Department is recommending intersection improvements at Hill Street, Paul Revere Road, and Cedar Street as described. Ross Morrow, Assistant Town Engineer, reviewed the proposed options for the intersection improvements, including creating a “T” geometry for Hill Street, creating a roundabout at Hill Street/Cedar Street, or maintaining the existing triangle configuration. He expressed support for the roundabout design. Mr. Sandeen explained that he is a liaison to both the Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Commission on Disability. Neither group had a strong preference, but the Bicycle Advisory Committee had a preference for the roundabout option and the Commission on Disability had a preference for the “T” intersection. Both groups were more interested in the Town taking action on other intersections, specifically the Adams and Hancock intersection. Mr. Sandeen asked what the crash data for the Cedar Street intersection indicates in terms of priority. Mr. Morrow explained that crash data was presented approximately two years ago, showing only three crashes over ten years for the two intersections. This is a lower priority in the intersection list, but Staff would like to complete this work now, if work is to be done. Mr. Sandeen stated that he normally supports roundabouts, but he is concerned with designing one in this area where tractor trailers would drag over the middle of the roundabout. Mr. Sandeen stated his concerns about the T intersection proposal, that includes a stop sign in between two intersections, in a location where it would encourage people to ignore the stop sign. Mr. Sandeen commented on the site line issues with the current configuration, but noted that most of those site line issues are due to a bush in the island area. He suggested that many of the site line issues might be addressed by trimming or removing the bush at very low cost to the Town. He expressed a desire to save the money that might be spent on reconfiguring this intersection and use those funds for higher priority intersections. In response to a question from Ms. Barry, Mr. Morrow explained that there would be two land takings necessary for the “T” option, but there would not be any takings directly needed for the intersection- specific concepts. Ms. Barry stated that she believes there is too much going on in this area for her to support a roundabout. She is also not sure if the “T” option would work either. Ms. Hai expressed support for keeping the area the way it currently is. There is not a clear improvement for the amount of money it would cost. Mr. Lucente stated that he would not support the roundabout idea but could support either keeping the area as is or the “T” option. Walter & Sharon Gillett, 103 Cedar Street, stated that he believes the Town should prioritize safety for pedestrians over car throughput. He suggested adding stop signs to the area to slow drivers down. His preference would be to keep the existing intersection but move the current crosswalk in the center of everything. His second preference would be a “T” for Hill Street. The rotary option, for him, is a non- starter. Suzanne Abair, 91 Hill Street, expressed support for leaving the intersection as it currently is. She expressed concern that she was not notified about this proposed project until it was mentioned by a neighbor. Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, stated that the new sidewalk placed in this area is good, but that there does not need to be other changes made. The Town already made a mistake placing a roundabout in a different area of Town, outside of her house. Jeffrey Boulter, 67 Cedar Street, explained that the intersection currently causes a lot of confusion for vehicles. He does not believe a roundabout is appropriate in this area. Jessie Schnall, 143 Cedar Street, thanked the Engineering Department for reviewing this intersection. Her strong preference is to leave the intersection as it is and for the Town to focus on other locations. She suggested keeping an existing tree intact, improving the signage, and repainting the crosswalk to make the areas as safe as possible. Justine Neely, 19 Bellflower Street, suggested reviewing the intersection while considering the sidewalk. She would like to see where sidewalks could be located in order to improve the area. Mr. Pato agreed that the geometry and configuration of this area should be left as it is and the sidewalk should be installed, as previously discussed. VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a design for intersection improvements to: • Maintain the existing “triangle” configuration DOCUMENTS: Memo, Presentation The Board took a five-minute recess. 4. 2024 Annual Town Meeting  Presentation - ATM 2024 Article 47: Amend Zoning Bylaw - Signs Michael Schanbacher, Planning Board Vice-Chair, explained that the public hearing is still open on Article 47. The public hearings for the other Articles have been closed but the Board still needs to vote on all of them. Abby McCabe, Planning Director, updated the Board on Article 47. The primary purpose of these amendments is to help streamline the sign permit process, create clear regulations to help support local businesses, to protect the visual environment for residents and visitors, and to comply with current case law. Mr. Sandeen expressed concern regarding how tall signs may be permitted to be with the amendments. There was discussion regarding lighting of signs and digital displays.  Presentation - ATM 2024 Article 48: Amend Zoning Bylaw - Short Term Rentals Ms. McCabe reviewed Article 48. This amendment proposes to restrict the number of rooms that can be rented. It also includes an added provision that prevents combining short term rentals with rooming units, along with a provision that no more than four vehicles can be parked outdoors. Also, it sets a maximum number of guests that can be in a short-term rental. The last major change in this Article is to add a prohibition to not allow the short-term rental for multifamily developments. Mr. Sandeen asked what problem is being solved by not allowing a multifamily unit to have a short-term rental. Ms. McCabe stated that the intention is to make sure the multifamily units stay in the housing stock, instead of becoming investment properties.  Presentation - ATM 2024 Article 49: Amend Zoning Bylaw - Permitted Uses and Development Standards Ms. McCabe reviewed Article 49. This amendment proposes to update definitions and include a new definition for a craft beverage establishment. This Article proposes to expand the allowance of restaurants and takeout services in smaller business districts, scattered throughout Town. Mr. Sandeen expressed concern that definitions might include criteria that might change over time or be difficult to measure or subject to interpretation. He would like to see definitions that provide certainty for businesses trying to comply with the bylaw.  Presentation - ATM 2024 Article 50: Amend Zoning Bylaw - Inclusionary Housing for Village and Multi-Family Overlay Districts Ms. McCabe reviewed Article 50. In the State's compliance guidelines for MBTA Communities, there is a requirement that allows municipalities to require a maximum of 10% of the units of any multifamily development that comes before them to be inclusionary. Inclusionary units are typically considered annual town As of Town Meeting 2023, the zoning stated that projects with eight or more dwelling units had to have 15% of the total units be inclusionary units. The State did not approve the eight-unit number and a consultant recommended the proposed 15% at 14 units. This amendment gives the requirement of projects with 10-13 units being required to provide one inclusionary unit, and 14+ units to provide 15%. Mr. Sandeen expressed concern that the amount of inclusionary housing being proposed is still closer to 10% than 15% for many of the proposed unit sizes and asked if we can get closer to 15%. Mr. Schanbacher and Ms. McCabe stated that the state constrains what is allowed and does not allow inclusionary units to be required for housing with less than 10 units.  Presentation - ATM 2024 Article 51: Amend Zoning Bylaw - Maximum Height for Village Overlay District Ms. McCabe reviewed Article 51. This Article does not amend the height in any way but is intended to clarify the original intent the maximum heights in the zoning that were allowed for a mixed-use development. Mr. Sandeen asked if non-residential had a different meaning than commercial in this context. Ms. McCabe answered that there were other uses, like Dover amendment uses, that were not considered to be commercial or residential uses. Mr. Sandeen requested that examples of those uses be provided for clarity.  Presentation - ATM 2024 Article 52: Amend Zoning Bylaw and Map - Technical Corrections Ms. McCabe presented Article 52. She explained that this Article references updating the new State Department of Housing in Livable Communities, replacing the old department name everywhere in the Zoning Bylaw.  Review Proposed Consent Agenda Items Ms. Axtell explained that the CEC and AC have approved the Consent Agenda as in the packet. If Article 18, 20, and 22 are IP’d, those groups are agreeable to have the items on the Consent Agenda.  Select Board Article Discussion and Positions The Board reviewed its positions. # Article Name JP SB DL JH MS 3 Cary Lecture Series Y Y Y Y Y 4 Appropriate FY2025 Operating Budget Y Y Y Y Y 5 Appropriate FY2025 Enterprise Funds Budgets Y Y Y Y Y 6 Appropriate for Senior Services Program Y Y Y Y Y 7 Sustainable Capital Projects Y Y Y Y Y 8 Accept Tucker Ave. (Westernmost portion) Y Y Y Y Y 9 Establish and Continue Departmental Revolving Y Y Y Y Y Funds. 10 Appropriate the FY2025 Community Preservation Y Y Y Y Y Committee Operating Budget and CPA projects. a. Cary Memorial Library Renovation - $4M Y Y Y Y Y b. Archives and Record Management - $20,000 Y Y Y Y Y c. Park Improvements - Athletic fields - Bowman Y Y Y Y Y School - $545,000 d. Lincoln Park fitness stations equipment-$160,000 Y Y Y Y Y e. Park Improvements - Hardcourt Services - Valley Y Y Y Y Y Rd. - $492,000 f. Lincoln Park Field Improvements -$1,145,000 Y Y Y Y N g. LexHAB Support, Restoration, Preservation, and Y Y Y Y Y Decarbonization h. Lexington Housing Authority Exterior Y Y Y Y Y Preservation - $100,000 i. Affordable Housing Trust Funding - $3,200,000 Y Y Y Y Y j. Projected debt service - $681,200 Y Y Y Y Y k. Administrative budget - $150,000 Y Y Y Y Y 11 Appropriate for recreation capital projects Y Y Y Y Y 12 Appropriate for municipal capital projects and equipment a. Transportation mitigation Y Y Y Y Y b. Heavy vehicle extrication equipment Y Y Y Y Y c. Ambulance replacement Y Y Y Y Y d. Equipment replacement Y Y Y Y Y e. Sidewalk improvements Y Y Y Y Y f. Hydrant replacement Y Y Y Y Y g. Town wide signalization improvements Y Y Y Y Y h. Stormwater Management program Y Y Y Y Y i. Cemetery Columbarium - design Y Y Y Y Y j. Public Parking lot improvement program Y W W W W k. Network core equipment replacement Y Y Y Y Y l. Municipal Technology Improvement Program Y Y Y Y Y m. Network redundancy and improvement plan Y Y Y Y Y n. Network technology improvements Y Y Y Y Y o. Scanning - Electronic Document Management Y Y Y Y Y p. Election equipment upgrade Y Y Y Y Y q. Street Improvements Y Y Y Y Y 13 Appropriate for water system improvements Y Y Y Y Y 14 Appropriate for wastewater system improvements Y Y Y Y Y 15 Appropriate for school capital projects and Y Y Y Y Y equipment 16 Appropriate for public facilities, capital projects a. Public facilities bid documents Y Y Y Y Y b. Public facilities interior finishes Y Y Y Y Y c. School paving and sidewalks Y Y Y Y Y d. Public facilities mechanical/electrical/plumbing Y Y Y Y Y replacement 17 Appropriate to post Employment Insurance Y R Y Y Y Liability Fund 18 Resend prior borrowing authorizations Y Y Y Y W 19 Establish, amend, dissolve, and appropriate to and W W W W W from specified 20 Appropriate for prior years unpaid bills W W W W W 21 Amend FY2024, operating, enterprise, and CPA W W W W W budgets 22 Appropriate for authorized capital improvements W W W W W 23 Appropriate opioid settlement Y Y Y Y Y 24 Appropriate funding for SemiQuincentennial Y Y Y Y Y Commission 25 Pine Meadows Clubhouse renovation W Y W W W 26 Appropriate for design funds for Lexington High Y Y Y Y Y School construction project 27 Appropriate for renovation of 173 Bedford St. Y Y Y Y Y 28 Select Board to accept easements Y Y Y Y Y 29 Amend the general bylaw - noise control a. Construction noise Y W W W W b. Commercial gas leaf blower prohibition delay W Y Y W N 30 Prohibit single use food containers. (Citizens IP IP IP IP IP petition) - IP 31 Prohibit single serve plastic water bottles (Citizens W W W W W petition) 32 Old Spring Street name change Y Y Y Y Y 33 Authorize Affordable Housing Trust to seek Y Y Y Y Y affordable housing 34 Amend General Bylaws - Tree Bylaw -Tree Y Y Y Y Y Protection Plan. 35 Amend General Bylaws - Tree Bylaw - require Y Y W Y Y mitigation plantings. 36 Amend General Bylaws -Tree Bylaw - Exemptions. Y Y Y Y Y 37 Importance of trees Resolution (Citizen Petition) Y Y W W Y 38 Amend regulation of fossil fuel infrastructure bylaw Y Y Y Y Y - meet department 39 Home rule petition to adjust the number of on-Y Y Y Y Y premise wine and malt 40 Integrated Pest Management Resolution (Citizen Y Y Y Y Y Petition) 41 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority W W W Y W 42 Digital publication of Legal Notices (Citizen Y Y Y Y Y Petition) 43 Voting Rights 16 and Older (Citizen Petition) Y W Y W Y 44 Amend General Bylaws - Chapter 100, Public IP IP IP IP IP Ways, and Places (Citizen Petition) 45 Indigenous Peoples Day (Citizen petition) Y Y W Y Y th 46 Royal family invitation to 250 Celebration W Y Y W Y 47 Amended zoning bylaw -signs W W W W W 48 Amend zoning bylaw - Short Term Rentals. W Y Y Y W 49 Amend zoning bylaw - permitted uses and W Y Y Y W development standards. 50 Amended zoning bylaw - inclusionary housing for W Y W Y W Village and multifamily. 51 Amend zoning bylaw - maximum height for a W W Y Y W Village Overlay District. 52 Amend Zoning bylaw and map - Technical Y Y Y Y Y corrections. 53 Amend zoning map - 507 Bedford St. (owner RB RB RB RB RB petition)- Refer back to Planning Board 54 Amended zoning map - 509 Bedford St. (Owner RB RB RB RB RB petition) – Refer Back to Planning Board DOCUMENTS: Presentation - Zoning Amendment Articles, Summary of Motions for Zoning Articles, 2024ATM proposed consent agenda, Select Board Working Document - Positions 2024ATM 5. Approve Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between AB Holdings, LLC and the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts Mr. Pato explained that this item deals with the First Amendment to the MOU between AB Holdings, LLC (Inn at Hastings Park) and the Town of Lexington as negotiated prior to the Fall 2023 Town Meeting. The Town received notice on February 16, 2024 from the Attorney General's Office approving Special Town Meeting 2023-1 Article 12, which allows this MOU amendment to move forward. VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the First Amendment to the MOU between AB Holdings, LLC (Inn at Hastings Park) and the Town of Lexington as negotiated and attached. DOCUMENTS: First Amendment to the MOU, AGApproval Letter - Article 12 STM 2023, Redline of 2012 Agreement as Amended, Original 2012 MOU 6. Review and Approve Revised Noise Advisory Committee Charge The Board reviewed an updated draft revised charge for the Noise Committee. VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the revised Noise Committee Charge as proposed. DOCUMENTS: proposed-charge, proposed-charge-redline ADJOURN VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. A true record; Attest: Kristan Patenaude Recording Secretary