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Lexington Sidewalk Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, December 1, 2014, 9 AM Parker Room Present: Jeanne Canale, Judy Crocker, Francine Steiglitz, Craig Weeks; Liaisons present: Elaine Celi, Mark Valenti Craig Weeks called the meeting of the Sidewalk Committee (SWC) to order at 9:05 AM. The Agenda was covered quickly, for the most part. 1)Public Comment: Comments and concerns from the community – Laurel Carpenter presented her findings to the Committee which approved her proposal for the Pleasant St. sidewalk addition for presentation to the Board of Selectmen’s meeting on th December 15. 2)DPW Update Mr. Valenti stated that the implementation of the GIS system by the consultant FST was not on schedule, but hoped to be fully complete soon although this database will only reflect existing infrastructure. He suggested a 3-5 year review cycle of the existing sidewalks, noting that the $400k/yr currently budgeted may not be adequate with current costs about $7 per linear foot for new asphalt and $10 for concrete (standard width 5ft). Mr. Valenti commented that few residents approach the DPW directly for sidewalk repair, receiving only a few requests per year. 3)Planning Board Update – nothing reported A possible sidewalk installation on an unaccepted portion of Colony Rd contiguous to the current sidewalk was discussed as part of a private lot improvement at an October PB meeting. Because the proposed section leads to the Fiske School property, Ms. Crocker spoke of how it would benefit the Safe Routes program. 4)LPS Transportation Update Ms. Celi reported ridership remains high with continued difficulties surrounding after school program start times being so close to the end of the school day that the afterschool transportation program becomes compromised. She continues to seek better cooperation from these independent programs. 5)Safe Routes to School Update – still going strong No action yet on integrating this task: i.e. Should it remain a volunteer position or become a staff responsibility. 6) Correspondence Log A variety of comments regarding the Vinebrook and Winthrop Road Sidewalks were received.. 6)Review of Sidewalk Committee charge. No action yet by the Board of Selectmen to our question as to the value of the SWC to the town and how best our Committee can support the town departments and residents.