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FY22 CPA Funding Request- Recreation- Community Center Mansion Sidewalk & Patio- Ms. Dean requested $110,000 in CPA funds to install a sidewalk and patio along the mansion side of the Community Center. The area currently has a walkway made of bluestone material that is cracked, uneven, and not accessible. When the building was purchased the walkway was identified as a future project. The courtyard will provide an area for outdoor recreational spaces. Ms. Dean discussed the aerial view photo of the mansion that was distributed to the Committee. The blue stone walkway highlighted in yellow is the walkway that is going to be replaced with stamped concrete.The second walkway leading to the garden beds highlighted in black is made of stone dust. Mr. Pato asked if Ms. Dean has spoken to the Commission on Disability regarding the stone dust path. Mr. Pinsonneault explained that stone dust is used at the sensory garden and when wet it becomes hard and stable. Mr. Hornig asked about recreational uses for the space. Ms. Dean stated that the area sees a lot of drop-in use as well as planned events such as the Arbor Day celebration and "hug a puppy day". The Community Center and Human Services would be the primary groups organizing functions at the space. The Committee voted by roll a call vote in a straw poll to support the project (9-0). Ms. Battite, Mr. Coleman, Ms. Dean, Mr. Filadoro, Ms. Mullins, Mr. Pinsonneault, and Ms. Spenser left the meeting at 5:19 PM. 2020 Needs Assessment Report-The Committee discussed the 2020 Needs Assessment Report. Ms. Fenollosa stated that Ms. Federico will distribute sections of the Report to the appropriate Committee members. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, December 17th to receive comments from the public. Minutes- Ms. Federico informed the Committee of minor edits made to the 10-1-2020 ES minutes and the 10-13-2020 minutes. After a motion duly made and seconded, the minutes from the Public Meeting on 10-1-2020 were approved (9-0). The minutes from the Executive session on 10-1-2020 were approved with minor edits but not to be released until authorized to do so (9-0). The minutes from 10-13-2020 were approved with minor edits (6-0). Ms. Kreiger, Mr. Pressman and Ms. Rhodes were absent on 10-13-2020. Committee Business- Ms. Fenollosa informed the Committee that the Lexington Housing Foundation (LHF) submitted a CPA funding request for FY22. Ms. Federico received the application and forwarded it to Town Counsel for review because as submitted it is uncertain whether the request could meet the requirements of funding by the CPA. Based on Town Counsel's response the request as structured would not be eligible. Ms. Fenollosa granted an extension to the Lexington Housing Foundation so that they could restructure their request to make the project eligible for CPA funding. The Committee agreed with Ms. Fenollosa to allow 4