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Sustainable Lexington Committee Minutes of October 25, 2022 notes to the Planning Board, which will hold a public hearing on November 16; Cindy and Dan will coordinate. Open committee position, candidate self-introductions and process for recommendation. Cindy explained that we have had six applications for the open committee position. Five are with us this evening, and she asked each to introduce themselves. Jim Morrison, Yolanda Taylor, Steve Kaufman, Jim Li, and Andy Joynt all spoke briefly. Cindy invited committee members to provide her with feedback, and she will send our input to Joe and Stacey, noting that ultimately it’s the Select Board’s decision. Todd reminded those present that they don’t have to be committee members to participate and that many community members regularly attend and participate. SustainabLY update. Atreyi reported that they have divided into groups for each of their two projects (library board and education program for elementary schoolers), and will complete an application to the Cary Teams Lead the Way program for the former. Tanay explained that the application might take some time and they might be able to take something on in the interim. Ricki mentioned the Estabrook Science Fair. Tanay asked about the status of the Community Choice video, which he recorded a segment for; Maggie replied that it’s being edited now and will be released soon. Sustainability & Resilience Officer updates. •Zero-waste task force and food waste composting. Maggie reported that the Zero waste plan is in the consultant’s court, and staff will be meeting with them later this week. On the composting front, they are looking at options for a pilot program and have met with Black Earth at Hartwell to explore what a Black Earth facility there would look like. Black Earth’s initial proposal was not a good fit, and they are exploring what might offer better integration into existing Hartwell operations. The possibility of a pilot program in just one precinct and phasing up over time is being discussed. Another model is to subsidize Black Earth, perhaps $30/household. There is some flexibility in the DPW budget to start with something small. In response to a question from Todd, Cindy explained that the waste reduction task force will serve as a strong advocate for a compost program. •BEU-D: Staff is working with the software and preparing guidance on the reporting process to be sent out early next year to those subject to the new by-law. •Climate Action Plan: Meetings with consultant KLA are continuing. KLA is putting together an emissions baseline for Lexington as a starting point for in-depth reduction analyses. There is a small team working on branding, and work is beginning on a community engagement plan .2