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Select Board Meeting
March 22, 2021
A remote participation meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. on
Monday, March 22, 2021 via Zoom remote meeting services. Mr. Lucente, Chair; Mr. Pato; Ms.
Barry; Ms. Hai; and Mr. Sandeen were present, as well as Mr. Malloy, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell,
Deputy Town Manager; Ms. Katzenback, Executive Clerk; Mr. Makarious, Town Counsel; and
Mr. Gibbons, Recording Secretary.
Mr. Lucente stated this remote participation meeting is being held in accordance with Governor
Baker’s March 12, 2020 Executive Order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law
to allow remote participation during Massachusetts’ State of Emergency due to the outbreak of
COVID-19.
Mr. Lucente provided instructions to members of the public, who were watching or listening to
the meeting via the Zoom application, regarding the procedure of making a public comment.
Mr. Lucente read aloud a statement on behalf of the Board expressing their condolences and shared
grief over the murder of six women of Asian descent and two other victims the week prior in the
Atlanta area. Mr. Lucente noted that these events had impacted both women and the Asian
American community in Lexington. He further added that the recent attack served to highlight the
alarming increase in hate crimes, violence and harassment against Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders over the past year. Mr. Lucente added that Lexington will not stand for discrimination
towards the Asian community or any communities of color and stated that the Town stands with
their Asian American, Pacific Island, and female residents to strongly denounce hateful words,
actions and violence. Mr. Lucente further stated that the Town has been blessed with a rich cultural
diversity, including their vibrant Asian American residents, volunteers and small businesses. Mr.
Lucente added that the town of Lexington is committed to fighting racism, discrimination and
intolerance in all forms against all people. Mr. Lucente stated that all Lexington residents must
play a role in creating and maintaining the culture of this community; and must all embrace the
differences to actively stand up for our neighbors when we see them being targeted. Mr. Lucente
concluded by stating that Lexington is committed to providing resources for our residents who
have been impacted by hate crimes, hate incidences, or microaggressions.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Water and Sewer Commitments and Adjustments
Water and Sewer Adjustments ( $ 40,523.49)
Water and Sewer Reversal October 2020 Finals ( $33,381.59)
Water and Sewer Reversal December 2020 Finals ( $7,499.68)
Water and Sewer November 2020 Finals $10,644.64
Water and Sewer February 2021 Finals $6,679.32
Water and Sewer Adj August 2020 Finals $4,299.38
2. Letter of Support Regarding Bill HD.1263: An Act to Amend the Definition of Hate
Crime
To approve and send a letter to Senators Friedman and Barrett and Representative Ciccolo, which
indicates Lexington’s support of HD 1263 and SD 721, Act to Amend the Definition of Hate
Crime, and also requests the State support of the bill.
3. Select Board Committee Resignations
To accept the resignation of Karen Gaughan from the Town Celebrations Committee effective
immediately; and further to accept the resignation of Marcia Gens from the Sustainable Lexington
Committee effective April 1, 2021.
4. Appointment of Town Counsel
To re-appoint Anderson & Kreiger, LLP as Town Counsel for the Town of Lexington for a one
year term to expire March 31, 2022.
5. Lexington Council for the Arts Request - Go Out Doors II
To approve the installation of the Go Out Doors II art installation as proposed in the attached
March 10, 2021 memo from the Lexington Councill on the Arts.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve
the consent agenda.
DOCUMENT(S) PRESENTED: WSAB 2-10-21; Oct finals reversal; Dec reversal; Nov finals;
Feb finals; Aug Adj; Draft Letter of Support; Resignation Letter - K. Gaughan; Resignation Letter
- M. Gens; Request Council for Arts - Go Out Doors II to Select Board
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Reserve Fund Transfer Request for Peer Review Map for FEMA Letter of Map
Revision (LOMR)
Mr. Malloy stated that the Conservation Director with the support of the Town Conservation
Department is seeking a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $15,000 to pay the cost of a peer
review of work that is being done at a former landfill in the Town of Belmont. Mr. Malloy
explained that following the peer review the Town of Lexington would be able to submit formal
comments or request changes in the town of Belmont’s plans.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to
authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the request for transfer from the Reserve Fund in the
amount of $15,000 for Conservation professional services.
DOCUMENT(S) PRESENTED: Karen Mullins Memo;
2. 2021 Annual Town Meeting - Article Discussion/Positions/Select Board Report
The Board reviewed their positions on the Warrant Articles that had been noted as “waits”, a copy
of the positional chart following their discussions is appended to the end of these minutes.
Mr. Lucente stated that the motion language for Article 32 - Amend General Bylaws-Receive
Appraised Value for Removed Trees had changed and noted that the Tree Committee
recommended adding language for an exemption for Town-owned trees. Ms. Barry asked how this
new motion may affect a contractor like Eversource when they wanted to trim Town trees. Mr.
Makarious stated that the Board would have the ability to waive any fees on a case by case basis.
The Board all stated that they now favored Warrant Article 32.
Mr. Makarious, Lexington’s Town Counsel, reviewed the new motion for Article 33 - Amend
General Bylaws- Tree Bylaw: Data Collection and Education, which he had worked on with Mr.
Gerry Paul, Chair of the Tree Committee, and after hearing his presentation, Mr. Lucente, Ms.
Barry, and Ms. Hai all changed their position to “wait”.
The Board discussed their support of indefinitely postponing Article 35 - Amend Scenic Roads
Bylaw (Citizen Petition).
Mr. Pato stated that he would remain a wait on Articles 44 - Amend Zoning Bylaw-Use And
General Regulations and 45 - Amend Zoning Bylaw & Zoning Map –Hartwell Innovation Park,
and was waiting to hear from the Lexington Center Committee regarding their concerns. He further
voiced concerns over the number of changes that were being proposed by the two articles and that
the town goals were not being addressed in a holistic manner. Mr. Sandeen also remained a wait
on both articles for the same reasons. Ms. Hai added that Article 44 had allowed the Hartwell
Innovation Park District zoning to be used in areas of Lexington that were not on Hartwell Avenue.
and that the town goals were not being addressed in a holistic manner.
The Board discussed the Select Board report and noted minor changes that were needed.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted to approve
the Select Board Report to Annual Town Meeting 2021 to include the discussed edits.
DOCUMENT(S) PRESENTED: 2021 ATM Positions Chart; Draft - 2021 ATM Select Board
Report (3/21/21); Draft - 2021 ATM Select Board Report (3/21/21) - Redlined
ADJOURN
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn
at 6:39 p.m.
A true record; Attest
Michael Gibbons
Recording Secretary
2021 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Select Board Positions Chart as of 3-22-2021
Propos
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SELECT
CNSNT S
BOARD
# Article Name (PC) IP DL JP B JH MS
PRSNTR
1
Notice Of Election
Election Of Deputy Moderator And Reports Of Town
DL
Boards,
2
Officers And Committees
3 DL
Y Y Y Y Y
Appointments To Cary Lecture Series.
4 DL
Y Y Y Y Y
Appropriate FY2022 Operating Budget
5 JH
Y Y Y Y Y
Appropriate FY2022 Enterprise Funds Budgets
6 PC Y Y Y Y Y
Appropriate For Senior Services Program
Appropriate For Municipal Organizational
7 SB
Y Y Y Y Y
Assessment
8 JP
Y Y Y Y Y
Appropriate For 20/20 Vision Survey
Establish and Continue Departmental Revolving
9 MS
Y Y Y Y Y
Funds
Appropriate The Fy2022 Community Preservation
Committee
10
Operating Budget And CPA Projects
a) Park and Playground Improvements- South
PC Y Y Y Y Y
Rindge Avenue - $170,000
b) Park Improvements- Athletic Fields- Muzzey
PC Y Y Y Y Y
Field - $155,000
JP
c) Community Center Mansion Sidewalk &
PC Y Y Y Y Y
Patio - $110,000
d) Playground Enhancements - Pour-in-Place
PC Y Y Y Y Y
Surfaces - $150,000
PC Y Y Y Y Y
e) CPA Debt Service - $TBD
Y Y Y Y Y
f) Administrative Budget - $150,000
11 PC Y Y Y Y Y
Appropriate For Recreation Capital Projects
Appropriate For Municipal Capital Projects And
12
Equipment
SB
PC Y Y Y Y Y
a) Transportation Mitigation
b) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
PC Y Y Y Y Y
Replacement
12
PC Y Y Y Y Y
c) Townwide Culvert Replacement
PC Y Y Y Y Y
d) Equipment Replacement
PC Y Y Y Y Y
e) Sidewalk Improvements
f) Storm Drainage Improvements and NPDES
PC
Y Y Y Y Y
compliance
g) Comprehensive Watershed Stormwater
PC
Y Y Y Y Y
Management
PC Y Y Y Y Y
h) Street Improvements
PC Y Y Y Y Y
i) Hydrant Replacement Program
Y Y Y Y Y
j) Public Parking Lot Improvement Program
Y Y Y Y Y
k) New Sidewalk Installations
Y Y Y Y Y
l) Staging for Special Events
PC Y Y Y Y Y
m) Cary Library Network Upgrade
Y Y Y Y Y
n) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Y Y Y Y Y
o) Parking System
13 PC Y Y Y Y Y
Appropriate For Water System Improvements.
14 PC Y Y Y Y Y
Appropriate For Wastewater System Improvements
Appropriate For School Capital Projects And
15 PC
Equipment
Y Y Y Y Y
16
Appropriate For Public Facilities Capital Projects
PC Y Y Y Y Y
a) Public Facilities Bid Documents
b) Facility and Site Improvements:
JH
Building Flooring Program;
PC Y Y Y Y Y
School Paving & Sidewalks Program
c) Public Facilities Mechanical/Electrical
PC Y Y Y Y Y
System Replacements
d) Municipal Building Envelopes and
16
PC Y Y Y Y Y
Associated Systems
PC Y Y Y Y Y
e) Townwide Roofing Program
f) School Building Envelopes and Associated
PC Y Y Y Y Y
Systems
g) Center Recreation Complex Bathrooms &
Y Y Y Y Y
Maintenance Building Renovation
Y Y Y Y Y
h) Space Needs for School Year 2021-22
PC IP Y Y Y Y Y
i) HVAC Improvements- IP
Appropriate To Post Employment Insurance Liability
17 MS
Y Y R Y Y
Fund
18 PC Y Y Y Y Y
Rescind Prior Borrowing Authorizations
Establish, Amend, Dissolve And Appropriate To And
From Specified
19 DL Y Y Y Y Y
Stabilization Funds
20 PC IP Y Y Y Y Y
Appropriate For Prior Years’ Unpaid Bills - IP
Amend Fy2021 Operating, Enterprise And CPA
21 JH Y Y Y Y Y
Budgets.
Appropriate For Authorized Capital Improvements.-
22 PC IP Y Y Y Y Y
IP
23 PC Y Y Y Y Y
Appropriate From Debt Service Stabilization Fund
Appropriate For Lexington High School Feasibility PC (if
24 Study JP ip’d) ? Y Y Y Y Y
Amend Borrowing Authorization Conservation Land
25 Acquisition PC Y Y Y Y Y
Petition General Court To Amend Legislation
26 Regarding Permanent Transportation Funding MS Y Y Y Y Y
27 Increase In Recreation Committee Membership PC Y Y Y Y Y
28 Reducing Noise From Landscaping Equipment - IP JP IP Y Y Y Y Y
Clean Heat-Authorize Special Legislation To
Regulate Fossil Fuel Infrastructure And Adopt Bylaw
29 Amendment Enabling Legislation MS Y Y Y Y Y
30 Full Inclusion Resolution. JP Y Y Y Y Y
Street Acceptance: Penny Lane, Winding Road And
31 Luongo Farm Lane SB Y Y Y Y Y
Amend General Bylaws-Receive Appraised Value For
32 Removed Trees MS Y Y Y Y Y
33 Amend General Bylaws- Tree Bylaw: Data Collection
And Education W Y W W Y
Motion 1 (verbal comments from M. Makarious N N N N N
3/22/21re motion update in progress)
Motion 2 (dated 3/15/21) JH
Amend General Bylaws-Tree Bylaw Fees And
34 Mitigation Payments SB Y Y Y Y Y
35 Amend Scenic Roads Bylaw (Citizen Petition) - IP SB IP Y Y Y Y Y
Authorize Special Legislation-Development
36 Surcharge For Affordable Housing (Citizen Petition) JH N Y N N W
Amend General Bylaws-Stormwater Management
37 (Chapter 114) DL PC Y Y Y Y Y
38 Amend General Bylaws-Trees (Chapter 120) - IP MS PC IP Y Y Y Y Y
Amend Zoning Bylaw-Historic Preservation
39 Incentives JP Y W Y Y W
40 Amend Zoning Bylaw-Retaining Walls- IP SB PC IP Y Y Y Y Y
41 Amend Zoning Bylaw-Structures In Setbacks DL Y Y Y Y Y
42 Amend Zoning Bylaw-Floodplain Management MS PC Y Y Y Y Y
43 Amend Zoning Bylaw- Technical Corrections-IP PC IP Y Y Y Y Y
44 Amend Zoning Bylaw-Use And General Regulations JH Y W W W W
Amend Zoning Bylaw & Zoning Map –Hartwell
45 Innovation Park. SB Y W W Y W