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Greenways Corridor Committee 2 June 2022 4:30 to 6:00 pm via Zoom Conference Members Present: Mal Crawford, Alex Dohan, Peggy Enders, Eileen Entin, Bob Hausslein, Bobak Moshiri, Keith Ohmart (chair), Stephen Perkins, Mike Tabaczynski Other Attendees: Mark Sandeen (Select Board liaison), Sheila Page (Planning Department), Susan Kenyon Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2022 approved unanimously. Reports/Updates: Bike/Ped Plan Sheila Page of the Planning Department spoke about the upcoming bike ped plan. Maybe no RFP because the zero vison plan being created by the Environmental Partners contractor will be wrapping up at the end of July and the contractor is appropriate to do the bike ped plan so they may just stay on and continue. The Bicycle Advisory Committee did a useful comparison of other municipalities’ plans. The timeframe for the RFP starts in late August with the goal of appointing a contractor by November. It is anticipated that producing the final plan will take approximately 8 months. Robust public participation is desired but paced for better quality feedback. There will probably not be a separate oversight committee because the Transportation Safety Group has reps from many committees already. Some concern was expressed as to whether there would be enough town staff resources to significantly implement the bike ped plan. It was suggested that rather than speak of the cost of executing the plan instead reframe the resource question in terms of the net benefits and transportation cost savings for the town. The plan is required for the town to qualify for certain federal transportation monies. It is not too early to start gathering details of suggested transportation improvements. The importance of focusing on students and kids, and sidewalk quality and network completeness was discussed. Meagherville “Muddy Angle” The Conservation Commission approved the wetlands permit submitted by Peggy. Start is possible this summer start because 3 scouts have moved over from the stalled Cataldo boardwalk project. One scout has already purchased materials. Conservation is in discussions with DEP concerning their letter about the Cataldo project and its ramifications for other trail projects. Brochure/Map redesign update The new brochure version is in good shape. Final edits due by Monday. Walks are scheduled this weekend to get better cover photo candidates, which will be decided Tuesday, followed by final edit to the graphic designer. We expect to have a proof from the printer by the end of June and the printing done by mid-July. Bob H is ready to pick up, store, and distribute the brochures. Condition of the field dispensers is believed to