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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-06 BOS-min Selectmen's Meeting--August 6, 2018 Page 1 of 11 SELECTMEN'S MEETING Monday, August 6, 2018 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 6, 2018 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of theTown Office Building. Ms. Barry, Chair; Mr. Pato; Ms. Ciccolo; Mr. Lucente; and Ms. Hai were present as well as Ms. Axtell, Acting1 Town Manager; and Ms. Siebert, Recording Secretary. Selectman Concerns and Liaison Reports Ms. Barry welcomed Ms. Axtell to her first meeting of the Board in her new position of Acting Town Manager. Mr. Pato noted that the deadline for voter registration prior to the September 4, 2018 primary is Wednesday, August 15, 2018. 'The Town Clerk's office will be open extended hours that day from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. to accommodate last minute registrants. Ms. Hai said that Cary Library will host aTrivia Night on Thursday, August 16, 2018 in the Library living room as part of its 150" anniversary celebration. Ms. Hai will be the Master of Ceremonies. Request to�Suers®rt Af�fordab�leflou�sin �, Local lnitiajwe Proiect on 952 Waltham Street HongshengTang and Ernst Dorante presented a Local Initiative Project(LIP) affordable housing concept for 952 Waltham Street that included 12 rental units (8 three-bedroom apartments each 1,200 SF plus 4 two-bedroom apartments each 900 SF);19 parking spaces, 2 of which would be handicap accessible; two bike racks; and a basement fitness center. The parcel is .57 acres. Mr. Tang, owner and developer of the property, said he and Mr. Dorante are proposing the project because Lexington needs more affordable housing. Mr. Tang and Mr. Dorante believe that 952 Waltham Street is well-suited for affordable housing because it is close to public transportation routes, highways, conservation land, schools, businesses, and grocery stores. Increasing affordable housing stocks would help increase socioeconomic diversity and give Lexington a bigger margin over the 10% affordability baseline mandated by the State. Mr. Tang and Mr. Dorante proposed that 25% of the project's 12 rental units be set aside as affordable and that Lexington residents be given occupancy preference. They submitted a facsimile of a petition with twenty-nine resident signatures in support of the proposal. Mr. Tang stated that a building pen-nit has been granted for an extension to the existing dwelling at 952 Waltham Street; a foundation for the extension has been dug; and a retaining wall has been built. 'The existing dwelling is approximately 1,500 SF and the proposed addition would add another 2,500 SF. Minor modifications to the permitted plan would allow more units to be constructed. The finished building would be 31/2 stories and solar panels are planned for the roof. The building would be equipped with a fire suppression sprinkler system. Mr. Tang said he Selectmen's Meeting--August 6, 2018 Page 2 of 11 would live in one of the units and would also act as the realtor for apartment rentals. He expects the project to be completed within a year's time of pe fitting. Mr. Lucente asked for clarification as to whether the current dwelling would be torn down and if the property is currently zoned for single-family residence. Mr. Tang said, in the preliminary plan, the building would be added on to, not demolished; the property requires zoning relief to become multi-family. Mr. Lucente agreed there is a need for more affordable housing but was not sure the project as described would fulfill that need. He believes the proposed development is too dense because of the large number of units on a small parcel. Mr. Pato said the project is worth pursuing but agreed that the proposal would benefit from further revision. He does not feel the proposed density is out of character for the specific location. Mr. Pato believes private landlords can control affordable units but deed restrictions would be needed to assure perpetual affordability. Mr. Pato noted that a reasonable number of neighbors have signed the petition, indicating they are comfortable with the plan. Ms. Barry said the Waltham Street area in question is somewhat unique because it is one of Lexington's gateways from Waltham and it already has mixed-use development. Ms. Barry said the proposed plan has admirable goals but appears very dense for the property size; it also includes a lot of impervious parking surface. Mr. Tang noted there is 40 feet between the back of the building and the lot line that would not be developed and clarified that the building peithe has been granted is specifically for an extension. Ms. Ciccolo agreed that the Town is interested in creating additional affordable housing and asked if Mr. Tang and Mr. Dorante are seeking zoning relief or permission to proceed with a friendly 400 LIP, Mr. Tang said they are open to either approach but are currently heading down the LIP path. Ms. Ciccolo noted that this area of town is experiencing growth. She believes the Planning Board will ask for a traffic study, although one may have already been done for another project. Relevant Town boards will also have to comment on the proposal's density but she agreed that 952 Waltham Street is well-situated for access to public transportation and amenities. Ms. Hai agreed that the location is amenable to affordable housing and greater density but she asked Mr. Tang and Mr. Dorante to present the project to the Planning and Housing boards to gain additional input. Mr. Tang said he had been working with former Director of Planning Aaron Henry before Mr. Henry's departure; he has also consulted assistant Town Manager for Development Carol Kowalski and with the Fire Department, which reviewed the site plan to ensure there is enough turning radius for fire equipment access. Bill Kennedy, Chair of the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, said that LexHab has seen the presentation for 952 Waltham Street but has not taken a position. Ms. Kowalski stated that the Planning Board has not heard the proposal and noted that LIP proposals are typically under Zoning Board of Appeals'jurisdiction, not the Planning Board's. The TBA does not provide opinions on projects without formal application. Ms. Ciccolo said she would nonetheless like to hear the Planning Board's views on scale and massing. Review L and School !-x_n2loyees Selectmen's Meeting--August 6, 2018 Page 3 of 11 Bill Kennedy, Chair of the Lexington Housing Assistance Board; and Bill Dailey, Jr., 114 Marrett Road, asked the Board of Selectmen to consider a proposal that seeks ways to make housing more available to Municipal and School employees who wish to live in Lexington. They asked for permission to conduct a survey to quantify the level of interest. Some ideas Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Dailey have discussed with forrner Town Manager Carl Valente and former assistant Town Manager for Finance, Rob Addelson, include making technical assistance available to employees, such as mortgage financing expertise and legal counsel. LexHab has considered three options for the initiative-----ren t; rent to own, and purchase----- which has the added potential of preserving modestly priced homes that might otherwise be torn down. By adopting this proposal, the Town might help employees, who meet certain mortgage pre-qualification thresholds, bridge the gap in the ability to finance the full home price. Mr. Kennedy recalled that two of the LexHab's original mission were to provide housing for those with a Lexington connection and promote socioeconomic diversity. He noted that LexHab has some flexibility with 29 of its 71 units currently not on the subsidized housing inventory, but also acknowledged the many details to be worked out. Mr. Lucente said the proposal is a good one that he supports. Of the three, he prefers the rent to own option and believes it is beneficial when people live and work in the same town. Mr. Pato enthusiastically agreed and supported conducting the survey this fall to gauge demand within the employee base. Ms. Barry agreed the idea is worthwhile. She asked that the Chair of the School Committee be included on the distribution list and noted that many Town/School employees commute from far away. Ms. Ciccolo also praised the idea and offered her assistance for the "workforce housing" initiative. She noted possible funding sources such as State grants or Community Preservation Affordable Housing reserves. Ms. Hai found the idea exciting. She suggested clarifications to the text of the survey so respondents understand the type of assistance being offered. Ms. Dailey specified that the assistance referred to in Question 6 is along the lines of pro bono mortgage pre-qualification assistance. The Selectmen reached consensus to support sending out the survey in the fall. Human Resources Director Anne Graglia.-K.ostos took note of the suggested revisions to the text. Presentation on Natio t and &s-0�Ili n I Ms. Hai recused herself from the discussion because she is a member of the Belmont Country Club, seller of the property in question. Selectmen's Meeting--August 6, 2018 Page 4 of 11 Ted 'Tye, National Development Partner; Steve Senna, National Development Project Manager; andJohn Farrington, Counsel for National Development, presented updates about a proposed Senior Housing project seeking zoning relief to construct two age-restricted facilities in adjacent parcels bisected by Watertown Street. On Lot A, a 1.-to-2 story, non-medical 48--bed memory care facility ("Bridges") is proposed on 4.35 acres. On Lot B, a 3--to.-4 story independent living/assisted facility ("Waterston e") with 112 one/two.-bedroom independent living units plus 40 assisted living units on 13.18 acres is envisioned. Mr. Tye proposed that 15% of the independent units would be set aside as affordable but clarified that assisted living units cannot be counted toward the subsidized housing inventory (SHI). He noted it is possible to specify that residents orTown employees received preference. National Development's operating partner is Waltham-based Epoch Senior Living, which would manage the facilities. Lexington's public safety staff have reviewed and commented on the site plans. National Development has commissioned a traffic study that both Lexington and Belmont Police have reviewed; Lexington is having a peer review done on the study. The number of additional vehicle trips during peak hours is not expected to noticeably change the level of service of nearby intersections since only employee cars would drive to/from Bridges and Waterstone would be served by a private, for-fee minibus. Pedestrian access in the area would be improved by extending the existing sidewalk system from the facilities toward Lexington, although Mr. Tye said extending the sidewalk toward Belmont is seen as problematic. National Development has conducted community outreach in a number of ways, including meeting with variousTown boards (Board of Selectmen, the Planning Board, the Conservation Commission), meeting with abutters, and hosting several community information sessions. An interactive website called "Co.-urbanize" was created to provide a way for National Development to post information, answer questions, and receive feedback. So far, input from Town boards and residents includes support for: age-restriction; preservation of old-growth trees and creating/maintaining vegetation buffers along Watertown Street and Golden Avenue; avoiding wetland impacts; reducing the size of the buildings; using low impact design features; and providing 15% affordable independent units instead of 10%. 'The Planning Board expressed concern about being able to see the Waterstone building above the tree line so National's architect is working on eliminating the highest floor and redistributing the square footage on a lower level. Mr. Tye said that National, in partnership with Belmont Country Club, has put together a conservation land package that would donate 18.6 acres to theTown. Mr. Tye said a fiscal impact study conducted by a third-party, at the behest of National, projects about $700,000 in tax revenue per year from the developed properties. In the initial year, non.- recurring permitting revenue would be approximately $350,000. The study further states that the development would have minimal impact on 'Town services. Mr. Tye said he hopes for a vote of support this fall from the Selectmen and a vote of approval for zoning relief fromTown Meeting in November. Following that, the 6 1 A process would be completed in the winter of 2018/19; and construction would begin in the spring of 2019 and be completed in the summer/fall of 2020. Mr. Lucente noted that the Selectmen have received a significant amount of feedback from the neighbors since National Development's last presentation. He asked about building height and Selectmen's Meeting--August 6, 2018 Page 5 of 11 impacts on public services. Mr. Tye and Mr. Senna said a full story has been be taken off the height of the Waterstone building; parking and building systems would be below grade; the building facade would be 3 stories in appearance; and that National would forward data to the Selectmen on public service demands, although it was noted that Epoch Senior Living staff are on hand around the clock to handle calls for assistance that might otherwise be directed toTown emergency services. Mr. Lucente said he was pleased with the conservation land proposal. He noted that the building entrances are near the on/off ramps to Route 2. He asked if there is a way to mitigate the proximity, especially to/from the larger and more heavily trafficked Waterstone property. Mr. Senna said that the Planning Board made similar comments and noted that the traffic study was based on the scope of these comments. He stated that the National team met with both Lexington and Belmont Planning Boards and Police departments to cover issues such as sightlines, speeds, distances from the ramps, and where adjustments could be made. The consensus from these meetings was that the projects are workable. Mr. Senna reported thatTown of Belmont intends to do some improvements to Concord Avenue on its side of the town line. Mr. Pato asked that National create a winter-time view across Route 2, specifically as a visual aid fall 'Town Meeting. Ms. Barry was pleased that National had responded to the Selectmen's request to raise the affordable proportion from 10% to 15% and pleased with the conservation land proposal. She asked how National assures that residents adhere to the age restriction rule. Mr. Tye said personal information, such as age, is required on the rental application. Ms. Barry asked if any blasting or retaining wall construction would be needed. Mr. Tye said, due to the geotechnical surveys, he does not anticipate blasting will be necessary. Some retaining walls will be required due to grade changes which National will illustrate at the next presentation. Belmont Country Club, as the seller, has absolute rights over the plan and it has approved the appearance of the project. Ms. Barry asked that winter view imaging be done on all sides of the building. Ms. Ciccolo asked how far away the Bridges building would be from the nearest house and how many feet of tree growth would remain. Mr. Tye said there would be approximately 60 feet of undisturbed tree growth, on average, across the eastern part of the property. The closest point between Bridges and the nearest house is 80 feet, although the fire lane brings development closer to the lot line in one place. The landscape grade is such that the building would not cast a shadow on adjacent homes. A stone dust pedestrian path in the back of the building would have restricted access via a locked fire gate. National would be responsible for keeping the path clear of snow or debris, all the way to the pavement of Golden Avenue. Ms. Ciccolo suggested that the off ramps from the highway be realigned due to the proximity of the developments' driveways. Mr. Tye said National would have conversations with Lexington Police and MassDOTabout this. Ms. Ciccolo said that, apropos of Lexington's movement toward Net7ero, she will keep an eye on the projects' sustainability and noise pollution profiles. She noted that since Bridges' HVAC Selectmen's Meeting--August 6, 2018 Page 6 of 11 equipment would sit above adjacent homes, noise may be a factor which should be addressed proactively. For the Waterstone building, she asked for a greater understanding of light spill, particularly for the part of the year when trees are leafless. Mr. Lucente noted that the crosswalk on Watertown Street is sited in a dangerous spot. He asked if a parking area to access the conservation land that abuts Waterstone would be created. Mr. Tye said he will discuss a flashing pedestrian crossing light with public safety staff. Mr. Senna added that there will be a sidewalk extension constructed only on the east side of the bridge crossing, adding that this area is served by MBTA buses that would be an asset for Bridge and Waterstone employees. Mr. Tye said no parking area is planned for the conservation land but the development team will meet with Lexington's Green Corridor Committee. Laurel Carpenter, Precinct 2Town Meeting Member/94 Pleasant Street, said she supports both proposed crosswalks. She feels strongly that this development offers an opportunity to improve sidewalk pedestrian access for the neighborhood, which currently has no connectivity. She asked that sidewalks on both sides of Watertown, connecting to Hinckley Street, be supported. Bob Pressman, Housing Partnership member, said he has driven down Route 2 from Waltham to Watertown Street on two occasions, and observed that tree growth shields the neighborhood entirely from the highway. Mr. Pressman also noted that Golden Avenue slopes downhill and there are only a few houses as the top of the street closest to the proposed development. In his opinion, the facilities being proposed are needed, the objections raised are insufficient, and the distance and the tree barrier between the development and Route 2 is more than adequate. He added that additional plantings could be used to increase the vegetation barrier, if necessary, and that the dimensions of the Waterstone building might fit into the already open area, negating the need to take down trees. The current condition of the proposed Bridges property, he said, is "an eyesore" due to landscaping/building debris. Maureen Cronin, 3 Briggs Road, agreed that there is need for housing for elderly in Lexington, but she does not believe it should be at this location. When the leaves are off the trees, the neighborhood can see and hear activity in the proposed project area. She attended the:duly 9. 2018 Planning Board meeting at which Mr. Tye was asked to change the architectural design and shrink the dimensions of the Waterstone building but does not see how this has been done. She does not believe adequate water, sewer, and power infrastructure for the development is there and utility line construction will disrupt the neighborhood. She suggested that the project be reconsidered to be located in Lexington Center where residents would have better access to commercial and cultural activities. She believes putting crosswalks at the proposed locations is prohibitively dangerous and that 100s of trees would be taken down to allow for the development, disturbing animal habitats. ADRrove Bil, _ceway 25th Annive�rsar Pans Cristina Burwell and Kevin Falcone of the Bikeway Advisory Committee asked the Selectmen to approve plans for events being held along the Minuteman Bikeway for the 25th Anniversary Celebration on September 29, 2018. Selectmen's Meeting--August 6, 2018 Page 7 of 11 Ms. Barry said she was happy the Committee intends to reach out to abutters to let them know about the event. Mr. Pato said he is glad the Committee has identified safe and meaningful places to install the haiku poems. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Bikeway Advisory Committee to host the ArtsOffroad visual arts and musical events along the Lexington section of the trail, pending required approvals from and/or coordination with Town Departments. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve participation in the "Haiku Along the Bikeway" project being led by Arlington and with local help from Cary Library in collecting submissions pending required approvals from and/or coordination with 'Town Departments. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve lawn-type signs along the Lexington section of the bikeway for several weeks in advance of September 29, Minuteman Bikeway Day pending required approvals from and/or coordination with 'Town Departments. Ms. Barry called a 5--minute recess; the meeting reconvened at 9:35 p.m. DLW U Tdate- Emerald Ash Borer Pest David Pinsonnault, DPW Director, reported that, as of:July 26, 2018, the Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in three Lexington locations. The pest attacks only ash trees. 'The 'T'own's forestry staff has been trained in a three-pronged approach to identify and prevent the spread in trees on public land. The main threat to tree health is during the larval stage, although adult ash borers also spread the infestation by hopping from tree to tree and laying eggs. In the coming week, staff will be doing inoculations and coordinating tree removals. 'The 'T'own's tree inventory is 80% complete and, so far, 370 ash trees have been located on public land. Mr. Pinsonnault suspects that 100 trees are dead or dying and will have to be removed, although drought and other ash tree diseases have caused most of the destruction. Another 100+ ash trees will be injected with a pesticide that lasts 2 years and also kills existing larvae. For private land ash trees, the DPW has posted information on theTown website and encourages residents to contact the State or local arborists to conduct examinations. 'The'T'own website will be updated as the process unfolds but theTown will hold off on its fall planting program. The Tree Committee is in full support of this strategy. The DPW expects to ask for a planting program funding increase to address tree loss. Pamphlets about the ash borer have been distributed at Cary Library, the Community Center, Town Hall, otherTown buildings, and posted on theTown website. Mr. Pinsonnault asked for the public's assistance in monitoring their own trees. Ms. Barry thanked Mr. Pinsonnault and the forestry staff for taking quick action. She suggested that pamphlets be made available at theTown pool as well, as well as businesses associated with Selectmen's Meeting--August 6, 2018 Page 8 of 11 gardening or landscaping. The ash borer will be a standing agenda item for necessary updates at upcoming Selectmen's meetings as needed. Update:_Center Streetscake Pro'jct Mr. Pinsonnault said the 25% Streetscape design is still being finalized, incorporating the lane changes approved at the ,July 23, 2018 Selectmen's meeting. Sidewalk accessible ramps will be discussed at the Commission on Disabilities meeting in September. An in-depth presentation on the 25% design will take place at a fall Selectmen's meeting in advance of for Special Town Meeting in November. Mr. Pinsonnault showed slides comparing the former compost site and the newly rearranged site, saying the operation is now more organized and efficient. A subsequent change may be made to accommodate the Police shooting range. The windrow turner and screener have been useful to speed up and consolidate the composting process. The site is now producing dark bark mulch for sale, increasing FY 18 revenue by about$30,000 over FY I 7. The need to grind brush in two locations instead of one, due to space constraints, has increased program costs. Hazardous waste collection has recommenced. A new pre-fab office trailer will be delivered in the next few weeks. Mr. Lucente asked if there are other unintended consequences from the solar array besides how tight the site has become. Mr. Pinsonnault replied that, other than space constraints, there are only a few punch list items to be worked out, such as a canopy and a drainage area. Ms. Barry said she is amazed by all that happens on the Hartwell site and thanked staff for their dedication under not.-always.-pleasant conditions. She asked if the road into the site will be paved, noting that passenger cars have a tougher time than trucks with the terrain. Mr. Pinsonnault said staff is reviewing this with Conservation because of the proximity to wetlands. Ms. Hai asked if the firing range might be relocated. Mr. Pinsonnault said he is working with Police Chief Corr and a consultant on this; test borings have been done and the Chief is looking at options, from a full-scale facility to one that will minimally satisfy needs. The firing range proposal will eventually come back before the Selectmen at a later date. Rates Ms. Barry recused herself because her husband is employed by the Town as a Police Officer. Ms. Ciccolo assumed the role of chair for the item. Ms. Ciccolo stated that this issue had been discussed in Executive Session on July 16, 2018, during which the four Selectmen involved reached consensus. Ms. Axtell noted that the Selectmen voted in open session on July 23, 2018 to adjust Lexington Police Association detail rates, which have an impact on detail rates for members in the Fire, LMEA, Dispatchers, and Superior Officer bargaining groups. Selectmen's Meeting--August 6, 2018 Page 9 of 11 Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the ActingTown Manager to sign the Memorandum of Agreement adjusting to detail rates for all noted bargaining groups, effective August 6. Selectmen's Goal-setting Revisions and Rankin�of Goals Ms. Barry recalled that at the last Selectmen's meeting on July 23, 2018, the Selectmen were asked to do homework to rank the 21 highest priority goals in three top priority sub-sets: high, medium, low. 'There were no revisions to the high priority sub-set. In the medium category, it was decided that 4 7"Sustainability; Standards and Process for Building Projects" would be moved into the high priority sub-set. In the low priority category, 16-2 and 16-3, both related to the Hosmer House portion of the 4 16 Vacant Building priority, were moved to priority 4 3 "Public Safety Facilities" due to the Police Station project. Likewise, the Selectmen reached consensus to move priority 4 22-2"Consider a collaboration with Minuteman High School on their athletic field/ complex"to 4 1.-S under"Capital Planning" due to the need to develop a Master Facilities Plan and the potential for a Lexington High School project. Ms. Hai said no priority should be deemed "low". Mr. Pato noted there are 3540 other issues identified that did not rise to the top of the list but are nonetheless important. The Selectmen reached consensus to eliminate use of the word "low"; the sub-sets will now be called: high priority, medium priority; and priority. Ms. Barry said she will check in with Selectmen at a ,January/February meeting to see how goals under their leadership are progressing. Revise Number of Members on Historic Districts Commission Ad Hoc Ch. 447 Revisions Stud CommitteL( (;hare At the Selectmen's Meeting on July 23, 2018, the Board amended the Historic Districts Commission Ad Hoc 40c Committee's charge to reflect a name change, updated number of members, and revised charge. The amended charge cited the number of members as "up to seven"'. 'The Board is now being asked to amend the Historic Districts Commission Ad Hoc Ch. 447 Revisions Study Committee Charge to remove the words "up to" from the committee membership. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to amend the membership on the Historic Districts Commission Ad Hoc Ch. 447 Revisions Study Committee Charge to state "Seven voting members, including one representing the Lexington Historic Districts Commission and one representing the Lexington Historical Commission". Selectmen-----Coir mitten A. .oi� _�ntrnen�ts/Resi�qations Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Kevin McGuire from the Economic Development Advisory Committee. 'The Board extended its thanks and appreciation to Mr. McGuire for his service to theTown. Selectmen's Meeting--August 6, 2018 Page 10 of 11 Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5­0 to appoint Charles Minasian to the Economic Development Committee to fulfill the unexpired term of Kevin McGuire ending September 30, 201& Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5­0 to appoint Melanie Thompson to the Housing Partnership Board for a three.-year term to expire September 30, 2020 Consent Agenda AWrove One-Da a—Li uor License A— Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5­0 to approve 'The Lexington Historical Society request for a One.-Day Liquor License for the purpose of the Wicked Revelry event to be held at the Depot Building on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5­0 to approve the Cary Memorial Library Foundation request for a One.-Day Liquor License for the purpose of the "Library After Dark" music event to be held at the Cary Memorial Library on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 0 Re-sign Amended Memorandum of Undersiandin �509 Woburn�Street On ,July 23, the Board approved and signed the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and Peter C_1. Kelley, Owner and 'Trustee of the Manor House, located at 425 Woburn Street. Mr. Kelley subsequently brought to the 'T'own's attention that he dissolved 509 Woburn Realty 'Trust and created in its place, Pinnacle Park, LLC. This requires the MOU to be re-voted and signed by the parties. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5­0 to approve and sign the Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Peter C.,J. K.elley, 'T'rustee of Pinnacle Park LLC and theTown of Lexington. 0 Water& Sewer Commitments Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5­0 to approve Water & Sewer Commitrnent,June 2018 Cycle 9 for $181,891.46 and Water& Sewer Commitment Finals ,June 2018 for$10,299.92. Executive Session Ms. Barry recused herself from the Executive Session as her husband is employed by theTown as a Police Officer. Association ajid�Su.error Officers and DPW Union Selectmen's Meeting--August 6, 2018 Page 11 of 11 Upon motion duly made and by roll call, the Board of Selectmen voted 4­0 to go into Executive Session at 10:15 p.m. to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining related to the Lexington Police Association, Superior Officers and the DPW Union and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn. Further, it was declared that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. Ad'ourn Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 4­0 to adjourn at 10:32 p.m. A to record; Attest: Kim Siebert Recording Secretary