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possibly construction funding. Forms for TIP are online. A manual or online info is available. — Bob Hausslein and Keith will work with John Livsey to update the online TIP information for this project. (ACTION) — Michelle — Long Range Plan — five year update cycle — now we have a form submitted to get in a queue. Getting to 100% design will help. Were PIF or PNF submitted by VHB? It is probably the most important item, in order to be considered for funding. Mass DOT 100% design review process is critical. District 4 highway office is in Lexington. Clean air mobility funding might be a good alternative. Boston MPO is another possibility. — Michelle: (ACTION) — develop glossary of acronyms and positioning of key organizations and processes involved in developing major projects like WLG. — Other points mentioned: Writing letters to express importance will help. Email lists- Mass Bike, trail, bikes belong, federal transportation — earmarks, RTP. Richard Friese — lobbyist for Bikes Belong, lives in Lexington. — Michelle: It may advance faster if we do not rely on Federal or state funding. 3. New Business: — Warrant Article 42 — Proposes acceptance of existing footpath easement crossing Fiske Commons property by the Town. Keith explained the issue. Michelle discussed easement history and concerns expressed by residents — Motion: Stew: To approve a public statement that GCC supports the easement, including both foot and bicycle access. Second — Peggy. Unanimously approved. Keith (ACTION): draft and send note to Hank Manz, BOS Chair that we have passed a motion to support Warrant Article 42, and to inquire how can we be helpful. — Identify specific projects for GCC to pursue: — West Lexington Greenway: Keith reviewed the current proposal and status. Stew described how the universal accessibility resulted in several challenges due to width, wetlands, and need for power company access. Discussion of process for completion of draft TIP form responses. Steps include: — Preparation for submission to CPC for remaining design costs (75 %) — Prepare status report for CPC and Board of Selectmen — Map existing and potential trail connections throughout the town — Keith explained how this contributes to GCC goals — Easement Policy Review — Stew suggested that we need to work with Planning and others to clarify various access issues — Creation of trail blaze logo for marking trails (especially those not on town property, i.e., passing over easements on private property) — Draft list of committee goals and objectives — Keith — Rick — maps may be low- hanging fruit, in addition to WLG — Deb suggested that we poll ourselves online prior to our next meeting to