Lakeville panel approves door/security codes for clerk’s office and allows SEM to host Chamber meeting at no charge

The Town of Lakeville Parks Commission voted to set up individual door and security codes for the clerk’s office and to allow SEM (Southeast Management) to host the Chamber of Commerce meeting on April 14 at no charge.

Commissioners said an electronic access system provides an auditable log of entries and lets staff issue time‑limited codes for vendors, election workers and one‑off events instead of distributing physical keys that can be copied. The commission approved a motion to create a code and a security profile for the clerk’s office so the town clerk can access the building without a physical key; commissioners said codes can be changed after events to maintain security.

The commission also approved a no‑charge facility use for SEM to host the Chamber meeting on April 14, with staff noting the event has in previous years brought local business members into the building and that SEM will arrange donated refreshments and bar service. Commissioners discussed dates and logistics and confirmed the town will not incur direct cost for the event.

Why it matters: The changes affect election access and routine facility usage. Commissioners emphasized that time‑limited codes reduce the risk of copied keys and that auditable access logs help the town track who entered the building for events such as elections. Lillian, the town clerk, was discussed as an intended recipient of a code to streamline election setup and reduce last‑minute key requests.

Ending: Staff were instructed to set up individual codes for the clerk’s office and to provide the SEM event organizer with use instructions; both motions passed by voice vote.