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but dog walking, if allowed, will likely need to be on-leash to protect the farm crops. 7. David Dohan, representing ACROSS Lexington: Expressed the support of ACROSS Lexington for the proposed walking paths. 8. Fabian Borenstein: Expressed the following: Concern about the lack of water/sewer to the farm and the potential, therefore, for portable toilets; Wants to make sure that the privacy and safety of immediate abutters continues; Noise from the fan at the current hoop house has been disruptive to the neighbors, particularly at night. (Ms. Kern explained that LexFarm is not planning to use the hoop house); Suggests that LexFarm assign a board member as the contact person with the immediate abutters; Concern that parking on streets in the neighborhood would be prohibited (Ms. Kern responded that LexFarm is aware that due to limited parking, it could not sponsor large events without some type of offsite parking system). 9. Fred Johnson: Asked if LexFarm has a budget for leasehold improvements. Ms. Kern said that there is and that would be the primary purpose of the LexFarm fundraising efforts. Mr. Johnson also asked what an organic pesticide is, which was explained by Dan Roberts. 10. Jeff Zimmer: Asked if there will be volunteer opportunities on the Farm. Ms. Kern said there will be many volunteer options. 11. Christine Reed: Asked about the role of the CFC, which was explained by Mr. Bliss. 12. Ed Landers: Asked if there will be bike racks at the Farm. Ms. Kern said they would like to provide this accommodation. Approve Meeting Minutes: On a motion by Mr. Lamb, seconded by Ms. Ciccolo, the meeting Minutes from July 23 and July 24 were approved on a 4 —0 vote, with Mr. Lamb abstaining. Executive Session: Mr. Bliss moved that the CFC go into executive session under Exemption 6 (Lease of Real Property): Discussion of LexFarm Lease Provisions and that as Chairman, he declared that an open meeting discussion would have a detrimental impact on the Town's negotiating position. Ms. Ciccolo seconded the motion. On a roll call vote the motion was unanimously approved. On a roll call vote, the CFC unanimously voted to return to open session. The CFC set September 30 and October 1 as potential meeting dates, subject to the availability of LexFarm representatives. The meeting adjourned at 10:03 p.m. Minute taker: Carl Valente Meeting materials: LexFarm presentation LexFarm Operational/Site Plan dated September 5, 2013 2