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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07-BOS-min 70-426 Selectmen's Meeting July 17, 2017 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2017 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of the Town Office Building. Ms. Barry, Mr. Pato, Ms. Ciccolo and Mr. Lucente were present as well as Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Siebert, Recording Secretary. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Ms. Barry reported that she and Mr. Valente met last week with two members of the Planning Board and the Economic Development Office to follow up on the Economic Development Summit from June and to discuss topics such as the potential re-zoning of Hartwell Ave and Forbes Road. Both the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board will more fully consider the re- zoning at future full-board future meetings with the goal of bringing articles forward at Annual Town Meeting 2018. Also last week, a meeting took place with the chairs and a second member of the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, Appropriation Committee and Capital Expenditures Committee, plus Town Manager Carl Valente and Carolyn Kosnoff, Assistant Town Manager for Finance. The group discussed the upcoming Special Town Meeting and Debt Exclusion vote in preparation for the August 2nd Summit meeting. The Planning Board is looking for a Selectmen and an alternate to liaise with the Comprehensive Plan Committee. The Community Center Program Advisory Committee is also looking for a Selectmen liaison. Ms. Barry asked interested Board members to contact her; assignments will be made at the August 14 meeting. Mr. Pato attended a meeting of the Residential Tax Exemption Working Group; updates to the group's 2006 report will be presented to the Board of Selectmen at a meeting in the fall. Town Manager Report Mr. Valente reported that Eversource has filed for new electric rates that would lower the reimbursements the Town receives for solar-generated power from the rooftop and Hartwell Avenue installations. If Eversource's request is approved, both future and retroactive reimbursements would be affected. Lexington, Wayland, Weston, Natick, and Westwood will join the City of Newton to argue against Eversource's request as it pertains to retroactive rates. Lexington will also join the other municipalities in testifying before the State's Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Senator Barrett has been made aware of the situation. Mark Sandeen, Sustainable Lexington, and Town Counsel Kevin Batt are taking the lead in the matter. Mr. Valente will keep the Board informed. Review and Discuss Letter of Complaint Re: 2027 Massachusetts Avenue The Board received a written complaint dated June 5. 2017 from John H. Patrick, an abutter of the Inn at Hastings Park, regarding what Mr. Patrick believes to be violations of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and the Inn and also of the terms by which 70-427 Selectmen's Meeting—July 17, 2017 the Inn's liquor license was granted. A primary question raised by the complainant is whether functions are an allowed use at this facility. The Board has wide discretion in addressing complaints of this nature. Trisha Perez Kennealy, Owner and General Manager at the Inn at Hastings Park, stated that she also received a copy of the letter written by Mr. Patrick. In turn, Ms. Kennealy submitted a response letter to the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen, stating that on the weekend in question, the Inn was fully booked by a wedding party. Under the terms of the Inn's MOU with the Town, function guests may be served food and beverages in the locations and manner Mr. Patrick has objected to. Mr. Valente clarified that there are two issues at hand: the DSDUP Special Permit which allows hosting functions at the Inn, such as a wedding; and where, given the terms of the MOU, alcohol can be served. The second issue is one that Town staff is still evaluating. Ms. Barry said the Board will take up the matter again in September when all members are able to be present. Ms. Kennealy will coordinate dates of availability with the Selectmen's office. Planned Development Proposal, 45-55-65 Hayden Ave King Street Properties representatives Steve Lynch, Principal, and Rob Albro, Project Manager, presented preliminary plans for a new science research and development facility as an addition to the existing campus at 45-55-65 Hayden Avenue. The parcel is currently zoned as PD and would require zoning relief from Town Meeting. King Street anticipates putting forward an article at the Special Town Meeting in October. Mr. Lynch said King St is currently investing $11M on renovations to 65 Hayden Avenue, the 95,000SF anchor building on the campus. Three to six businesses will occupy that building. 45/55 Hayden Avenue is leased to Shire which has a long-term lease, expiring in about 12 years. King St. wants to build a new 200,000 SF, four-story state-of-the-art life science research building, suitable for multi-tenant occupancy, plus a new parking structure that would replace much of the surface parking now on the site. Based on King Street analysis, the new building and campus improvements represents a $1.8M tax benefit to the Town. Mr. Albro noted that the parcel totals 37 acres and that King Street wants to be respectful of the natural beauty of the site, leaving as much green space as possible by consolidating parking (2.5 spaces per 1000 SF) and creating a better connection to Hayden Woods. Bike accommodations, a fitness center, showers, food service amenities, and transportation management are part of the over-all plan. King Street also envisions creating better community access to the campus by providing space for classes or events in connection with the abutting conservation land and for activities such as yoga classes. Mr. Pato and Mr. Lucente deemed the proposal exciting. Mr. Pato said traffic mitigation would be important. Mr. Lucente asked if King Street has reached out to the neighborhood. Mr. Lynch and King Street local counsel Attorney Ed Grant said the company plans to meet with the South Lexington Civic Association but has so far focused on connecting to Town boards and staff. 70-428 Selectmen's Meeting—July 17, 2017 King Street has been before the Planning Board and intends to present the proposal to a variety of civic groups, abutters, and Town Meeting members in advance of Special Town Meeting in October. Ms. Ciccolo said she was pleased to see a bus stop on the site plan but asked if consideration could be made for sharing transportation shuttle services with the public. She recommended adding angled, parallel, or on street parking if the shuttle is to be shared. Ms. Ciccolo encouraged King Street to plan for how the emergence of autonomous vehicles will affect the site in terms of drop off zones and parking garage height and design. She asked about the dimensions and slope for the green space in front of 65 Hayden Ave. Approve Preservation Restriction for 39 Marrett Road (Community Center) Carol Kowalski, Assistant Town Manager for Development, reported that the Historic Preservation Restriction (HPR)is a condition of the CPA funds used to purchase this property. The HPR requires the Town to have the Historical Society (who has agreed to hold the restriction)to review future interior and exterior changes to the Richard Gleason Tower mansion house, carriage house, and site, including the stone wall adjacent to 20 Pelham Road. This agreement will be recorded at the Registry of Deeds, and is intended to preserve the public's CPA investment in the historic preservation of the Community Center building a property, in perpetuity. Allowed and permitted activities, including required levels of authorization, are included in the document. If the Historical Society were to disappear, the Town would negotiate with a third party to take its place. As needed, the Historical Society will be reimbursed for its yearly oversight duties up to the $25,000 already appropriated by Town Meeting. The Massachusetts Historical Commission will also approve/sign this Restriction and has reviewed the content. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and sign the Historic Preservation Agreement between the Town and the Lexington Historical Society for 39 Marrett Road, shown as "Lot 2" on the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, MA (Middlesex County)" prepared by Rober Survey, dated January 15, 2013 and recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds (the"Resist y") as Plan 426 of 2013. Selectmen-Committee Resignations, Appointments, and Reappointments Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to reappoint Wayne Miller and David Taylor to the Town Celebration Subcommittee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2018. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to accept the resignations of Stacy Sheehan from the Center Committee and Richard McDonough from the Town Celebrations Committee with the thanks of the Board. 70-429 Selectmen's Meeting-July 17, 2017 Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to appoint Katherine Huang to the Center Committee to fill an unexpired term ending September 30, 2017. Harbell Street Acceptance-Order of Taking Town Meeting voted under Article 20 of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting to accept Harbell Street. The final step in the town process is for the Board to vote the order of taking. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the order of taking as written. Consent Agenda Approve Minutes& Executive Session Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and release the minutes of December 1, 2, 5, 12, 19, 2016; January 5, 9,12, 23, 30, 2017; February 6,13, 27, 2017; March 8, 10, 13, 20, 22, 27, 29, 2017; and to approve but not release the Executive Session minutes of December 1, 5, 19, 2016; January 9, 12, 23, 25, 2017; February 6, 13, 2017; March 8, 10, 13, 20, 27, 29, 2017. Water& Sewer Adjustment Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the 4/13/17 adjustment of($324.30) as recommended by the WASB. Approve Salary Adjustment Account Transfer Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and sign the Salary Adjustment Account transfer for $3900 to the General Liability and Property Insurance Account. Add ourn Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to adjourn at approximately 8:00 p.m. A true record; Attest: Kim Siebert Recording Secretary 70-430 Selectmen's Meeting July 31, 2017 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2017 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of the Town Office Building. Ms. Barry, Chair; Mr. Kelley; Ms. Ciccolo; and Mr. Lucente were present as well as Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Siebert, Recording Secretary. Upon motion duly made and by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to enter Executive Session under Exemption 1: Discussion of Complaint Against Planning Board Member Charles Hornig and to reconvene in Open Session, which occurred at 7:15 p.m. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Ms. Barry congratulated newly-elected state Senator Cindy Friedman for prevailing in the Special Election to fill Ken Donnelly's vacated seat. Ms. Barry, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Lucente, and Mr. Valente attended the open house at LexHab's four new affordable units on Fairview St. One unit is a single-family, three-bedroom home and the other three are in a multi-family dwelling. The buildings have solar panels and energy efficiency HERS ratings of one and three. Ms. Barry congratulated all community partners for their efforts. Ms. Barry informed the community that long-time resident and 50-year Town Meeting member Eph Weiss passed away. The Battle Green flag was lowered in Mr. Weiss' honor. Long-time resident George Gabriel has also passed away. Mr. Gabriel, a member of the Lexington Minute Men Company, portrayed Captain Parker in the annual Battle of Lexington re- enactment for over 30 years. The Selectmen approved lowering the Battle Green flag in Mr. Gabriel's honor on August 3, the day of his funeral service. Town Manager Report Mr. Valente introduced the Town's new Management Fellow, Raj an Hudson. On behalf of the Selectmen, Ms. Barry welcomed Mr. Hudson and presented him with a Lexington Town Seal lapel pin. Mr. Valente said Public Works and the Transportation Safety Group have started to implement the 25-mph ordinance passed by Town Meeting last spring. The speed limit is valid throughout town on all roadways not already posted. Signs will be erected at all Lexington entry points. Prior to police enforcement, a public information campaign will take place starting in the fall. Mr. Valente said MassPort will begin reconstruction of the main Hanscom Field runway in August. This entails shutting down one runway altogether, shifting flight patterns to the remaining runway, and round-the- clock truck traffic hauling paving materials in and out. Lexington roads will experience one-quarter of the truck traffic; Bedford will receive the remainder. Noise from grinding old asphalt should be expected. A hotline has been set up to field questions/complaints and a website has been established for weekly updates. Updates will also be posted on the Town website. Ms. Barry said that at a recent HATS meeting, MassPort stated it 70-431 Selectmen's Meeting—July 31, 2017 had notified Bedford's abutters but did not think Lexington had neighborhoods close enough to merit notification. Ms. Barry asked Mr. Valente to contact MassPort and insist that Lexington residents be alerted. Melisa Tintocalis, Lexington's Economic Development Officer, has already notified Lexington businesses in the Hartwell Rd/Maguire Rd area. Discussion: Municipal Electric Aggregation Program Mark Sandeen, chair of Sustainable Lexington, and Paul Gromer, CEO of Peregrine Energy Group, the Community Aggregation implementation consultant, presented information regarding a deceptive electricity marketing letter that has been sent to Lexington residents. The Selectmen were asked to consider the following recommendations: • send a letter of complaint to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and request that action be taken against the supplier; • send a communication letter to residents about deceptive electricity marketing efforts. Acton and Cambridge residents have received similar mailings from the same supplier. Acton intends to file a complaint with DPU but it is unknown whether Cambridge plans to. The Board reached consensus to have the Town Manager send a letter to DPU but to use methods other than a letter to inform the Lexington community. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to request that the Town Manager sign a letter of complaint to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities regarding the situation. Discussion: Bike Lane Proposal for Watertown Street As a component of the comprehensive bicycle plan drawn up five years ago, Peggy Enders, (Chair), and Laurel Carpenter, of the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee; and David Cannon, Assistant Town Engineer requested that Selectmen designate a portion of Watertown Street to include bicycle lanes. Watertown Street experiences heavy traffic volumes and relatively high vehicular speeds, and is the site of frequent bike crashes. The roadway is currently being repaved. Now that the road's width has been made uniform, there is adequate room to add a 5-foot bike lane on both sides of the road. If the Selectmen approve this request, staff will prepare documents for Board approval that will revise the current No Parking-Bike Lane code for Watertown Street and separate its designation from Pleasant Street's. Mr. Lucente said the request seemed late in the paving process. Mr. Cannon said the bike lanes were always planned but the width of the road needed to be adjusted before making the formal request. Mr. Valente noted bike lanes have been added to designated roadways throughout town as repaving occurs; requests to revise the codes are brought to the Board on a case-by-case basis. Elaine Ashton, 32 Cliffe Avenue, said she supports the request in order to encourage biking and cut down on vehicular traffic. Keith Ohmart, Chair of Greenways Corridor Committee, spoke personally in support of the 70-432 Selectmen's Meeting–July 31, 2017 request, saying his committee recognizes gaps in connectivity as it establishes walking/biking networks. The committee intends to use Watertown Street as part of its Route J project. Raghu Devineni, 12 Watertown Street, said he believes there will be visibility problems for some driveways and this might endanger bicyclists. His concern is that adding bike lanes might create a false sense of security for cyclists. Mr. Devineni also believes the road is narrower than 32 feet on the curve and observes that large vehicles can take up much of the road width. He recommended diverting bike traffic into the adjacent conservation land. Ms. Barry asked if other routes had been considered for the bike lanes. Mr. Cannon said a lot of routes are candidates for sharrows but not all are wide enough for bike lanes, which must now be five feet wide rather than 4 feet. Ms. Ciccolo said adding bike lanes results in slowing traffic down. Cyclists would not divert through conservation land but elect to stay the road because it is more direct. Mr. Ohmart said a bike path through the conservation land would have to be paved. Bijan Afshartous, Precinct 2 Town Meeting member, said he is concerned about adding bike lanes to Watertown St because of the amount of traffic, number of businesses, and vehicle speed. Ms. Barry confirmed that the Board had reached consensus in favor of the bike lanes. Mr. Kucharsky and Mr. Cannon will bring forward the new regulation to be signed at the August 14th meeting. Review Engineering Plans—Massachusetts Ave at Worthen Road Dave Kucharsky, Assistant Town Planner; Dave Cannon, Assistant Town Engineer; and Alexandra Siu, Howard Stein Hudson Engineering, provided a preliminary presentation regarding three alternatives for the redesign of the Worthen Road/Massachusetts Ave. intersection. The request to redesign this intersection was previously brought to the Board by a neighborhood group/petition and then referred to the Transportation Safety Group. Based on the Board's feedback, the alternatives will be refined. A neighborhood meeting to review the designs will be held in the fall. Of the three options, staff recommends design alternative #3 in which crossing distances would be shortened, countdown pedestrian timers added, signals upgraded, left turn lanes and bike accommodations added, trees removed (3), green space increased, and utility poles on the south side of the intersection relocated (4). Some Construction would take place in the wetland buffer in all three designs; alternatives #2 and #3 would encroach on parkland. No land taking would be required for alternative#3. Ms. Siu said that the flow through the intersection would improve with these alterations, leading to less congestion at peak hours. Ms. Ciccolo hoped the right on red allowance would be preserved if the slip lanes were eliminated. She is glad the recommended option lines up traffic lanes so the intersection is less confusing. As many utility poles as possible should be relocated or moved underground. 70-433 Selectmen's Meeting—July 31, 2017 Noting Grace Chapel parking overflow in the area on Sundays, Ms. Barry asked if No Parking signs would be added. She, too, would like as many utility poles as possible moved and asked if better provisions could be made for vehicles turning left from Massachusetts Avenue onto Worthen Road Mr. Cannon said church goers park on the grass rather than on the side of the road; Mr. Kucharsky said no change for the parking code was envisioned for this area. Ms. Siu said there would be a protected green arrow traffic light phase for left hand turns from Mass Ave onto Worthen Rd. plus changes in timing and sequencing, depending on traffic volume and time of day. Mr. Lucente agreed that the intersection is dangerous but was not sure alternative #3 solved the problems. He agreed with his colleagues about moving the utility poles. Ms. Siu said the realignment of the lanes should improve sightlines and safety. Mr. Kelley asked if traffic counts warranted a dedicated right turn lane from Worthen Road onto Massachusetts Avenue. Ms. Siu said they did not and there is not enough room to accommodate both a right turn lane and a turning radius for larger vehicles. Ms. Ciccolo asked that more traffic counts be taken at different times of day/year, particularly when the high school is in session to ensure traffic volume is clearly understood. For the study, counts were collected at peak hours in April of 2017. Jean Williams, 8 Stratham Rd, is a land steward for the adjacent conservation land. She asked if the preferred plan impacts wetlands and if the sidewalk along the road would change. She is happy the slip lanes will be eliminated because they are hazardous for biking. Ms. Siu said there would be construction within the wetland buffer and the project will go through the Conservation Commission approval process. The curb line for the sidewalk will be maintained but upgrades will be made to the wheelchair ramps. Ruth Thomas, 10 Parker St, believes that a dedicated left turn green arrow light phase would solve much of problem at the intersection. She thinks the project provides a good opportunity to sort out the issue of church overflow parking; she is sorry the plantings at the intersection will be eliminated. Ann Ugolini, 9 Parker St, believes a"No Parking Beyond this Point" sign, now in front of the Inn at Hastings Park, should be moved further back toward the Battle Green so vehicles do not have to edge around parked cars as they approach the intersection. Review Sidewalk Ranking Methodology David Kucharsky. Assistant Planner, presented a draft methodology for ranking requests for new neighborhood sidewalks which has been reviewed by the Town's various transportation/safety stakeholders at a recent quarterly Transportation Forum. The goal of the new sidewalk prioritization is to create an objective tool to help evaluate requests in a quantitative manner. Other potential uses for the methodology are prioritizing bike accommodations and providing a resource for other initiatives such as Across Lexington. Trip generators such as schools, civic buildings, senior communities, parks, conservation and recreation lands, MBTA stops, and 70-434 Selectmen's Meeting–July 31, 2017 roadway functional classifications were noted in the methodology. Factors such as connectivity; roadway characteristics such as width, grades, sightlines, vehicle volume and crash histories; the environment; and capital improvements were taken into account as well. Ms. Ciccolo said that objective measures were important tools to have. She is happy to know that roadway traffic volumes and speeds will be part of any sidewalk evaluation going forward. She noted that modern navigation systems can alter traffic patterns and increase safety concerns on formerly less-traveled roadways. Mr. Lucente said the '/4 mile trip generator radius measured around schools seemed too small, given the distances some children walk. He asked if paper streets or unaccepted roads/paths were included in the prioritization screening. Mr. Kucharsky said schools were measure at a '/4 mile radius but given higher weight in the evaluation. Paper and non-accepted streets were not included in the analysis but could be factored in. Ms. Ciccolo asked that the radius around schools should be widened and the screening recalculated. Laurel Carpenter, Precinct 2, asked that houses of worship be included in the list of trip generators. Bijan Afshartous, Precinct 2 Town Meeting member, asked that streets with partial sidewalks be given a higher priority. Mr. Kucharsky said there are other factors to consider such as trees, terrain, and connectivity. Accept Gift of Land-152 Burlington St. Mr. Barry recused herself because this property is adjacent to her own; Ms. Ciccolo assumed the role of Chair for the agenda item. The Board was asked to accept the gift of 2.88 acres of land at 152 Burlington Street, donated by David and Harriet Kaufman and given to the Town of Lexington Conservation Commission. The plan to divide the existing lot at 152 Burlington Street into two parcels was accepted by the Planning Board on July 12, 2017. Acceptance of gift was approved by the Conservation Commission on July 24, 2017. Ms. Ciccolo noted this is environmentally sensitive wetland and connects to Town-owned conservation land. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve the acceptance of gift of the Property by Deed from David Lawrence Kaufman and Harriet G. Kaufman to the Town of Lexington Conservation Commission, which acceptance of gift was approved by Vote of the Town of Lexington Conservation Commission on July 24, 2017; and to authorize the Town Manager to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete the acquisition of the Property by the Town in accordance with the applicable Conservation Commission vote, including without limitation signing closing forms and documents as well as settlement statements. 70-435 Selectmen's Meeting—July 31, 2017 Accept Gift of Lights at Lincoln Park Tom Shiple, Friends of Lincoln Lights Field and Melissa Battite, Director of Recreation and Community Programs requested the approval of the Board of Selectmen to accept the gift of installed permanent light fixtures and related equipment at Soccer Field Number 2 at Lincoln Park offered by the Friends of Lincoln Field Lights at no cost to the Town. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Donation and License Agreement between the Friends of Lincoln Fields Lights, Inc, and the Town of Lexington. Approve Plaque for Lincoln Park Lights Tom Shiple, Friends of Lincoln Lights Field and Melissa Battite, Director of Recreation. and Community Programs requested the Board of Selectmen approve the installation of an 18 by 24- inch plaque at Lincoln Park, recognizing those families and organizations who donated funds to this project. Public Works and Recreation have approved the proposed location of the plaque. A dedication ceremony is envisioned in September. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0-1 to approve the installation of a plaque at Lincoln Park recognizing the families and organizations who donated funds for this community project. Ms. Ciccolo abstained from the vote because her family is one of the donors named on the plaque. Review and Approve Response to Liquor License Compliance Check Violation Lexington Police conducted liquor license compliance checks at Taipei Gourmet Restaurant, 211 Massachusetts Avenue and Il Casale Restaurant, 1727 Massachusetts Avenue on June 28, 2017. The establishments were found to be in violation. Upon motion duly made and seconded the Board Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the letters to Il Casale Restaurant, 1727 Massachusetts Avenue and Taipei Gourmet, 211 Massachusetts Avenue informing them of actions to be taken in regard to the liquor license violations found as a result of the June 28, 2017 compliance checks conducted by the Lexington Police Department. Review and Approve Appraisal Waiver Request to DHCD for LexHab 52 Lowell St Housing Following its site visit to 52 Lowell Street, the Department of Housing and Community Development(DHCD)requests the Board of Selectmen to submit a letter requesting a waiver of an appraisal for the property. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the letter to the Department of Housing and Community Development requesting a waiver of an appraisal for 52 Lowell Street. 70-436 Selectmen's Meeting—July 31, 2017 Approve Abatement of Unpaid Taxes When the Town purchased 241 Grove Street(Wright Farm property), the conservation land in FY13 and the house in FY16, a prorated portion of the property taxes were paid by the seller of the property. The remaining property taxes after the sales date, therefore, need to be abated to remove them from the records of the Tax Collector's Office. This process is provided for under MGL Chapter 59, Section 72A. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a letter to the Board of Assessors requesting that outstanding property taxes and the CPA surcharges for 241 Grove Street, parcels 0091-001 A-2 and 0091- 0001C, be abated. Appointment of Election Officers Ms. Barry recused herself because her mother is a candidate for reappointment. Ms. Ciccolo assumed the role of chair for the agenda item. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to appoint Election Officers as presented in a memo from the Town Clerk dated June 30, 2017 for the period beginning September 1, 2017. Consent Agenda Approve Minutes and Executive Session Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the Board of Selectmen minutes of April 3, 5, 12, 24, 2017 and May 1, 8, 22, 2017 and the May 30, 2017 minutes of the Joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee and Appropriation Committee and further to approve but not release the Executive Session minutes of May 22, 2017. Water& Sewer Commitments and Adjustments Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the Water & Sewer Commitment Cycle 9 billing for $335,603,95 and the Water& Sewer Adjustments as recommended by WSAB for $825.24. Approve Annual ReviewComptroller Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the annual review for the Comptroller. 70-437 Selectmen's Meeting—July 31, 2017 Adi ourn Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to adjourn at approximately 9:30 p.m. A true record; Attest: Kim Siebert Recording Secretary