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Town of Lexington Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) Minutes of Meeting February 15, 2017 th A meeting of the EDAC was held on Wednesday, February 15 2017 at 8:00 a.m. in the Hudson Room of Cary Hall. Members Present: George Burnell, Rick DeAngelis, John McWeeney, David Pronchick, Larry Smith, Sig Tullmann, Narain Bhatia, Kevin McGuire Staff Present: Melisa Tintocalis Liaisons Present: Charles Hornig, Joe Pato Members Absent: Tom Dusel, Lelani Foster (resigned), Bob Richards (resigned) MOTIONS: 1.Rick motioned to accept the minutes with corrections; David seconded; all in favor, motion passed unanimously. 2.Rick motioned that the EDAC advise the Board of Selectmen to oppose the Blasting Prohibition (Article 34 to Amend the General Bylaws), given the fact that the alternatives to blasting are more invasive, increase abutter impacts for a longer duration, as well as increase development costs; Narain seconded; all in favor, motion passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: th 1.Host a Hartwell Property Owners Forum, tentatively scheduled for May 29 2017 (Melisa) 2.Inquire with Town Manager to revise the EDAC charter to remove two seats (Melisa) EDAC Guest George Burnell introduced Gordon Batty, a Lexington resident and venture capital professional, who was in attendance to learn more about the EDAC and contribute his expertise at a future meeting when representatives of MIT Lincoln Labs are anticipated to meet the EDAC and discuss concepts for entrepreneurial opportunities and incubator/innovation space. Hartwell Avenue Association Update The Committee discussed how the Town should explore an increase in the floor area ratios in the commercially zoned districts to create opportunities for new commercial growth.