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Home My WebLink About2024-03-20 SB-min Select Board Meeting March 20, 2024 A meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 6:00p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, via a hybrid meeting platform. Mr. Pato, Chair; Ms. Barry, Mr. Lucente, Mr. Sandeen, and Ms. Hai were present, as well as Mr. Malloy, Town Manager; Ms. Katzenback, Executive Clerk; and Ms. Axtell, Deputy Town Manager. PUBLIC COMMENTS None at this time. SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS – This item was tabled to later in the meeting TOWN MANAGER REPORT – This item was tabled to later in the meeting CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve Select Board Committee Resignation -Lexington Human Rights Committee - Amber Iqbal To accept the resignation of Amber Iqbal from the Lexington Human Rights Committee effective immediately. 2. Application: One-Day Liquor Licenses - T.P. Bronx LLC d/b/a Galaray House, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2 - First Friday Reception (3) To approve three One-Day Liquor Licenses for T.P. Bronx LLC d/b/a Galaray House to serve wine and sparkling wine inside the Galaray House, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2, for the purpose of a First Friday Reception on each of the following dates:  Friday, April 5, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm  Friday, May 3, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm  Friday, June 7, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm 3. Application: One-Day Liquor License – Lexington Council for the Arts, Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road - Grantee Reception To approve a One-Day Liquor License for the Lexington Council for the Arts to serve wine for the purpose of their Grantee Reception to be held in the Dining Room of the Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. DOCUMENTS: 2024 Lexington Council for the Arts Event Layout, 2024 Lexington Council for the Arts Procedures for Serving Alcohol/Contract 4. Confirm FY2024-FY2025 Select Board Goals To confirm the Select Board FY2024 - FY2025 Goals and publish to the Select Board webpage. DOCUMENTS: FY2024 - FY2025 Select Board Goals VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 1. Liquor License Amendment – Alteration of Licensed Premises – AB Inns LLC d/b/a The Inn at Hastings Park (Artistry on the Green), 2013-2027 Massachusetts Avenue  Request to Update Liquor License Conditions Regarding New Outdoor Rear Dining Area Mr. Pato opened the hearing at 6:04pm. Mr. Pato explained that the Board has received the necessary paperwork from AB Inns LLC d/b/a The Inn at Hastings Park (Artistry on the Green), 2013-2027 Massachusetts requesting an alteration of premise to include the rear outdoor dining area on their all alcohol innholder liquor license. The Board is also being asked to review and approve the proposed updated to the liquor license conditions. The Building and Health Departments have no objections to the application and indicated the applicant does need to update the permits with those respective departments to include this rear outdoor dining area. Mr. Pato explained that the Board has received letters from several abutters to the property, expressing their opposition to modifying the conditions of the license. Christopher Dunham, 2006 Massachusetts Avenue, stated that he reviewed the proposed license conditions from the Board and thanked them for excellent consideration of the issue. The accommodation strikes the perfect balance between the Inn and the neighborhood. He expressed an area of concern that, since February, the Inn had been advertising substantially greater outdoor service than the modified conditions indicate. He also noted that, while the neighborhood is happy to engage with the Inn on this issue, there has been no outreach from the Inn to nearby residents. Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, stated that this is one of the most responsible business owners the Town has. A representative of the business apologized that incorrect information regarding the outdoor service was placed on their website. This information has since been updated to reflect the correct amount of seating in accordance with the liquor license conditions. Mr. Pato closed the hearing at 6:11pm. VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the AB Inns LLC d/b/a The Inn at Hastings Park (Artistry on the Green), 2013-2027 Massachusetts alteration of premise application to include the rear outdoor dining area on their all alcohol innholder liquor license; approve the updated liquor license conditions dated March 20, 2024; and further issue an updated license with conditions once the application is also approved by the ABCC. DOCUMENTS: Alteration of Premise Liquor License Application, _WORKINGDRAFT 2024 - Inn at Hastings Park Conditions (proposed updates), _WORKINGDRAFT 2024 - Inn at Hastings Park Conditions (proposed updates) redlined, 2023 STM-1 Article 12 ARTICLE 12 AMEND ZONING BYLAW – 2013-2027 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE motion, _DECISION OF THE LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD SITE PLAN REVIEW MODIFICATION APPROVAL - 2013- 2027_Mass_Ave_Hastings_Park, 2024.02.26 First Amendment to Memorandumof Understanding Between AB Holdings, LLC (the Owner) and the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts (Town) SIGNED 2. 2024 Annual Town Meeting  Select Board Article Discussion and Positions The Board reviewed its positions for 2024 Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Pato, Ms. Hai, and Mr. Sandeen updated their position to a “yes” for Article 25 – Pine Meadow Clubhouse Renovation. Mr. Lucente updated his position to a “no” for Article 38 – Amend Regulation of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure Bylaw – Meet DOER Requested Changes. Mr. Pato updated his position to a th “no” for article 46 – Royal Family Invitation to 250 Celebration. Ms. Barry asked that the Board include an agenda item regarding who invitations should be sent to. DOCUMENTS: Select Board Working Document - Positions 2024ATM as of 3/19/2024, Moderator’s Proposed schedule for ATM 2024 - as of 3-19-2024 SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS 1. Select Board Member Concerns and Liaison Reports Mr. Sandeen noted that, at the Permanent Building Committee meeting last night, an update on the status of the Police Station stated that the project is on track and on schedule. Mr. Cronin did note that there are some challenges regarding steel costs for the solar canopy. This will be addressed at a future Board meeting. Mr. Sandeen stated that the Permanent Building Committee also reviewed 13 potential configurations for the High School. The Commission on Disability met last night and discussed crosswalks at the roundabout. The group reaffirmed their commitment to retaining the crosswalks. The Board of Health also met last night and discussed the Hanscom expansion. There was discussion regarding how much time the Select Board needs to ask for in terms of an extension to the draft EIR report. Ms. Barry noted that Ken Burns has a new film coming out in 2025 titled The American Revolution. It is a six-part 12-hour series that reviews the Revolution. He will be coming to Lexington in 2025 and the Town is honored to have him. Ms. Hai gave updates from MAGIC. The MAPC recently launched a Language Access Resource Guide, and recently hosted an event called Finding the Fit. Regarding the Human Rights Committee process, Ms. Hai stated that she would recommend the first stab at this process be done by Staff. She suggested that the charge of the HRC and process for complaint receipts be considered. Mr. Pato noted that he will be taking the leadership role on this item, as Ms. Hai transfers to the Town Administrator search process. Mr. Pato noted that the Commission on Disability reaffirmed its support for retaining the crosswalks at the roundabout. This item will come back to the Board on April 1st. April 4th will be the next public outreach event in the high school project process. Mr. Lucente stated that he either or Ms. Hai have been attending the Staff meetings regarding the sheltered families in Town weekly. DOCUMENTS: Correspondence Secretary Report - March 20, 2024 TOWN MANAGER REPORT 1. Town Manager Weekly Update Mr. Malloy stated that Staff has continued to meet with the Muzzey Condominium Board of Trustees. This deals with long standing violations in the building. There has been discussion regarding the existence of a deed restriction on the Town’s unit and working through trying to get that released from the Condominium Trust. This will be addressed at a future Board meeting. DOCUMENTS: Weekly Update 3-15-24 ADJOURN VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 p.m. A true record; Attest: Kristan Patenaude Recording Secretary