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Community Farming Committee Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 A meeting of the Community Farming Committee (CFC) was held on February 3, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Parker Room of the Town Office Building. In attendance were: Michael Bliss, Chairman, Michelle Ciccolo, Alan Wrigley and Charles Lamb. Tom Oliver was not in attendance. Also attending: Janet Kern from the Lexington Community Farm Coalition, Inc. (LexFarm), Linda Levin, and Bob Pressman Mr. Bliss called the meeting to order at 7:35. He indicated that Rick Abrams (Greenways Corridors Committee) and Candy McLaughlin (Town Manager’s Office) would not be in attendance. Mr. Wrigley moved that the Minutes of Nov 14, 2013 be approved and Ms. Ciccolo seconded the motion. (3:0:1, CL abstaining because he was not present at Nov 14, 2013 meeting). Mr. Bliss indicated that he had attended a LexHab info meeting in December and handed out copies of a document distributed at that meeting, “Proposed TriPlex for LexHab”. He indicated that almost all the abutters at that meeting were opposed to the project, and in particular to the project going from the 4 units that the Board of Selectmen had earlier voted to 6 units. Ms. Kern said that there is a drainage pipe that runs across Lowell St running to the Arlington Reservoir. Her concern is that pipe could be disrupted when the proposed housing units get built. She indicated that Dave Eagle gave a verbal answer to her saying “it will be fine”. She has requested more detailed plans. Bob Pressman said that Dave Eagle said that the pipe would be rerouted around the proposed house. Ms. Kern requested that the plan be put in the public record and that the CFC make that request to the Town. Ms. Ciccolo said that the CFC should be able to keep an eye on it. Ms. Kern expressed concern that there would be no way to mitigate the airborne pollution (construction dust) so that construction should be done outside the growing season. In general, she feels there needs to be consideration for when construction should occur. Ms. Ciccolo said that probably the most important thing is the fill that they put on the site due to leaching issues. When LexHab goes out to bid, they should specify that the origin of the fill needs to be known and that it needs to be pre-tested. She further stated that it is still early to be able to deal with this issue since there are no plans to review yet. Mr. Bliss suggested that the CFC would continue to be cognizant of potential issues. There was discussion of 4 vs 6 units of Affordable Housing. The conclusion was that Mr. Bliss should speak with the Chair of the Board of Selectmen stating the Committee’s concerns and that the public process should continue to be used. Identify Conservation Organization to hold the Conservation Restriction 1