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LexSeeHer Jessie Steigerwald presented an updated video Martha Wood spoke of the conditions required by the HDC which are an axial rotation of 45 degrees with accompanying changes of pathways. Meredith Bergmann, the artist, talked positively about the rotation. Lighting is being designed to bring out the bas relief. The fixtures would be set into the granite benches with louvers to prevent glare. The power box would be under the grass not the pavement. Michele Tran will include $7,000, in the budget for the light fixtures. A maintenance plan including snow removal needs to be addressed. Dawn McKenna, Tourism Committee Chair, stated that Phase 2 of the Battle Green Plan is going forward. Charlie Price questioned the panels text and stressed that the text description should be an opportunity for education. Bebe Fallick stated that public commemoration of the past is an essential contribution to our present. She stated that LexSeeHer is a dedicated group who seek to establish the first monument that will depict real women in the Birthplace of American Liberty. She stated that Ms. Bergmann's design graces the monument with a special presence. Ms. Fallick offered the following motion: "The Monuments and Memorials Committee approves and recommends Select Board approval of the construction of a monument to honor the women of Lexington, entitled "Something is Being Done", as proposed by the LexSeeHer Steering Committee on April 7, 2022. Determination of the site for the monument will be taken up under a separate motion." The motion was seconded by Chuck French and the motion carried by a roll call vote of 6-0.