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Greenways Corridor Committee 6 May 2021, 4:00 — 5:30 pm via Zoom Conference Members Present: Mal Crawford, Alex Dohan, Eileen Entin, Bob Hausslein, Susan Kenyon, Keith Ohmart, Stephen Perkins, Mike Tabaczynski Other Attendees: Bob Creech (Planning Board Liaison), Larry McCray, Francesca Pfrommer (Rec Committee Liaison), Mark Sandeen (Select Board Liaison) Votes: Meeting minutes of 4 March 2021: Approved Reports/Updates: • Stephen Perkins was officially introduced and welcomed as a new GCC committee member. Stephen has been involved in supporting routes J, K, and L, which are in his neighborhood. • Bob Creech was welcomed as our new Planning Board Liaison. • Regarding the Jefferson Drive Trail Connector, we are waiting for the Jefferson Drive development engineer to do the wetlands permitting. Once permitting is done, a 24- foot bridge will be built, plus trail clearing. GCC will need to request hearings with Burlington and Lexington to file for the actual permits. We will also want to provide ACROSS trail access to the Wright Farm. • On the Wayfinding Sign Project, Mike reported that he is close to the final format for the signs and should have that done within a couple weeks. Mark asked about the readability of the signs. Mike said they are 14 x 18, the same as the signs in the Western Greenway, which he said are readable. We are scheduled to go before the Historic Commission at their meeting in early June to obtain permission to mount signs in areas they cover. There was discussion of what is seen when an individual scans the QR code on the sign. Presently it brings up the full map, but not the ACROSS brochure, which means there is no reference for the points of interest (POls) marked on the map. Keith will organize an offline discussion on how to deal with this. • Concord Ave Conservation property Land Management Plan (LMP) update: Keith and Mike talked with Karen Mullins and Phil Hamilton, who agreed to review the priority of the LMP during the Conservation Commission's May 17 meeting with the conservation stewards. The Commission will look for ways to make space in staff time to support development of the LMP. • Mal reported that an Engle Scout candidate has taken on the project to complete the 3rd section of the Bridge School Boardwalk. The Scout is working on his proposal and expects to complete the project this year. Mal noted he may need to raise extra funds because of increased lumber prices. • Cultural District Planning Meeting: Susan reported that Peggy has represented the GCC at these meetings. Cultural Designation is a state designation that may be the source of funding for grants. We will want to monitor this to make sure walking and biking are included in any materials developed. • Brochure Distribution: A high school student is doing the boxes on the bikeway through the end of May. Members of the GCC have agreed to cover the ACROSS