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It was asked if we should have estimates available for the final HDC approval in order to get a check if the budgeted cost are still in line with the number previously shared with the Select Board. The cost of this pv canopy will certainly be greater than normal industrial looking pv canopies that have no place in the center of town. It was suggested that a list of cost benefits be assembled that “assign” value to the historic precedent for design/HDC concerns, supporting the Farmer’s Market, skating rink and potential other town recreation. There was some general conversation about possible costs and payback, and it was agreed that in other locations there is a more straightforward design and cost and here on this site there are enhancements and it would be important to make that known in the funding request and why that those enhancements are important on this application. Further that some effort to understand what the driver is behind the extra costs over a typical canopy are, ie what is the premium. LHS Project Status PBC Chair provided a brief update on the School Building Committee (SBC) The first School Building Committee was held. A Chair and vice chair were selected. The next SBC meeting was set for November. It was asked what the relationship would be between the SBC, the PBC and the Sustainable Lexington Committee (SLC). DPF stated that the SBC is a MSBA term and that he believes they will be the face for the MSBA but expertise will come from PBC and SLC to the SBC. Celis commented that he believes an SLC member was intended to serve on the SBC Integrated Design Jeff from Tecton was asked if he would come to the next meeting and provide some feedback or lessons learned from his involvement on Lexington projects and our Integrated Design Policy (IDP). The focus of the next meeting should be on the IDP and the need for an update. The next HDC hearing will be on 11/6/22. Motion to adjourn, made and 2nd.