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Ms. Belanger stated the meeting schedule should be updated as there was a vote taken by the legislature that meetings can continue to be held virtually until July, 2022. She inquired about whether the BOH meeting will stay remote or go back to in person. Ms. Wolf-Fordham inquired about whether it would be required to be held in person in July after legislative extension of virtual meeting schedule ends. Ms. Belanger stated the legislative extension of virtual meetings will end in July unless it is extended again. But it is more difficult to set up a hybrid meeting. It needs to be careful to make sure everyone has access and accessibility to participate in meetings remotely. Dr. Heiger-Bernays suggested to keep virtual meetings in May and June, and then discuss July's meeting schedule at June's meeting. Dr. Geller and Ms. Wolf-Fordham stated they preferred virtual meeting. Ms.Wolf-Fordham made a motion to schedule the meetings in May and June,2022 virtually. Dr. Perlmutter seconded. Roll Call Vote: Dr. Geller—Yes, Dr. Perlmutter—Yes, Mr. Flynn — Yes, Ms. Wolf-Fordham — Yes, Dr. Heiger-Bernays — Yes. Motion carried 5 to 0. All in favor. Unanimously moved. Swimming Pool Variance Requests 105 CMR 435.23 (1) Lifeguards Code of the Town of Lexington, Chapter 155-116 Adams Pool: 18 Brent Road Wading Pool & Semi-Public Pool Pleasant Brook: 23R Mason St Moon Hill: S24 Moon Hill Road Wading Pool & Semi-Public Pool Aloft: 727 Marrett Rd Elements: 727 Marrett Rd Swimming Pool— Condition of Permit discussion; 475 Bedford St—Former Boston Sports Club Ms. Belanger provided 5 variance request letters from the applicants regarding the lifeguard variance requests. Dr. Perlmutter clarified the opening hours and lifeguard on-duty time of these swimming pools. He stated some swimming pools with no lifeguards on-duty were regularly approved if there was a proper sign posted. Ms. McCartin confirmed there were some swimming pools operating without lifeguards. Ms. Wolf-Fordham and Dr. Perlmutter inquired about the proposed language of signs in different swimming pools.Ms. Belanger stated lifeguard variance requests can be approved only if the exact language is on the posted sign. Dr. Perlmutter made a motion to grant the variance request from the requirement of lifeguards for the safe operation of pools as listed under Article XVI, Bathing Places § 155- 116. In addition, all requirements of 105 CMR 435.23 (2) shall be met including all signage which includes: "Warning No Lifeguard on Duty" in easy to read, legible letters which are at least four inches high "Children under age 16 should not use swimming pool without an adult in attendance" and another sign that states, "Adults should not swim alone." This variance applies only to the following seasonal pool facilities, which have made the request in writing. They are listed as follows: Adams, Moon Hill, Pleasant Brook, Aloft, Element. This Variance will expire at the end of the Seasonal Pool season or upon notification of an 2