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the bicycle committee/Bikeway friends and CLC to share as many common volunteers as possible. Volunteers should contact Bob. FY24 PIR Keith again asked Carol Kowalski for FY24 PIR money to reprint the ACROSS brochures. Meeting Format Keith will circulate a poll to members about future meeting options. The state legislature has extended virtual meetings until March 31 of 2023. The hybrid option now exists. Mal asked about ventilation and separation within town facilities. Suzie said all meeting rooms will eventually be upgraded to hybrid capability. Website Keith will compile web site changes/corrections suggested by GCC members and send them to Kathy Santos. Open Space and Rec Plan Keith, Bob, Bobak, and Alex attended the last Open Space and Rec plan input session. There were many spontaneous positive comments about ACROSS and GCC. It was suggested that current concept map should be shared to appropriate staff (conservation, recreation) for possible inclusion. Peggy pointed out that there was some confusion about ACROSS in town plans and documents, which implied it was all conservation single track. Suzie suggested further education of the town staff and committees. Alex said that ACROSS is major bridge between conservation and recreation. Suzie asked whether ACROSS was in the rec brochure? Susan said it was but not recently. Suzie suggested proactively asking for inclusion in the rec and other town activity brochures. Keith mentioned this ties well with the ongoing ACROSS marketing project. Rec Committee Liason Keith said the current liaison Christian Boutwell can’t attend GCC meetings, but is looking into appointing someone who can. Participatory Budget Process Keith explained the participatory budget process for on the ground improvement (capital expense) suggestions to the Town from cictizens. Stephen suggested a list of important crosswalks. Peggy asked where the funding is coming from. Keith answered ARPA, and asked whether submissions require budget numbers or does staff figure that out. Stephen answered that budget numbers are encouraged and useful and he will contact Ross Morrow at the DPW about costs before submitting his proposals. Keith mentioned that the DPW has been good about doing what we need. Committee Charge Keith requested comments on the GCC committee charge draft he previously circulated, which adds actual activities, walkability, and associate members for non-members who