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➢ TAC members appreciate staff taking the time to keep them informed during this transition and would like to have on -going input as this is implemented. 2. Sustainable Communities Grant: Michelle Ciccolo reported that the Metropolitan Area Planning Council has received a sustainability grant, and the Minute Man sub - region (MAGIC) is asking for some of the funds to support Phase II of an effort to improve transportation in the area. In Phase I, all of the currently available transportation resources in the MAGIC communities were identified. Phase II will explore ways to coordinate the currently available transportation resources. Michelle is asking Lexington to support this effort. A draft letter of support is going to the Selectmen on Monday evening. VOTE: TAC members voted unanimously in support of some suggested additional wording to the letter. Bill will submit this to those who are preparing the letter for the Selectmen's Friday packets. 3. Minutes: VOTE: The August minutes were approved. 4. Electric Vehicle Stations: Lexington must install the equipment for its three EV stations by October 31. The units will be located near electric poles and use pole mounted electricity. They must be accessible to the public. There are "Aps" that identify EV station locations for those who operate electric vehicles. The following locations have been identified by the Town as possible locations: ➢ NStar lot ➢ Hartwell Avenue ➢ Depot Square lot ➢ Edison Way The next meeting related to this project is on Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. in the Selectmen's meeting room 5. Lexpress Request for Proposals (RFP): Bill and Sara have been working on the RFP, which was sent to Jim McLaughlin for review. Jim has submitted his comments. Jim anticipates having responses to the RFP submitted by November 17. Bill, Jim and Rob Adelson met to discuss the possibility of the Town providing fuel for Lexpress. The Department of Revenue is being contacted to see if this is an option if the arrangement is structured in a way that ensures the fuel is only used for Lexington services. Savings would result from the Town's bulk rate and because the Town doesn't pay state (federal ?) taxes. 6. Next Meeting: The first cut on the budget is due October 14. TAC should meet before that. Bill will distribute a "Doodle ". Documents at the meeting • Agenda • August TAC Minutes • Linda Vine's Memo regarding options for restructuring Transportation Services staffing.