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1 Minutes Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Place: The meeting was held remotely pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and its extension according to provisions of Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Executive Order. The Zoom teleconferencing session was open to the public. Scheduled time: 7 p.m. Members Present: Pamela Lyons, Co-Chair, Sara Arnold, Andra Bennett, Sally Castleman, Elaine Dratch Members Absent: Vinita Verma, Co-Chair Liaisons and Town Staff: Susan Barrett, Lexington Transportation Manager; Suzie Barry, Select Board; Sudhir Jain, Council on Aging (COA) Others Present: None If meeting is remote: Ms. Lyons reviewed the authorization for meeting remotely and noted that the meeting was being called to order at 7:05 p.m. on July 12, 2022. Ms. Lyons confirmed attendance by roll call. Public Input Minutes A Motion was made and seconded to approve the June 21, 2022 draft Minutes. In a roll-call vote, the motion passed: 3 in favor, 0 against, 1 abstention. Welcome New Member, Kunal Botla Annual Town Report items Ms. Lyons introduced the subject and explained what goes into the Town Report for new members or those unfamiliar. Ms. Dratch suggested that the Committee include the grants and programs Ms. Barret has applied for, received, and found, however, Ms. Barrett reminded that the Town staff has its own section within the report and TAC’s should focus on its own accomplishments. An example of bus shelters. Ms. Lyons brought up how the Committee has time for its submission and members could review and consider previous reports for what they want to be included in this year’s. Letter from Ms. Rita Tan, Lexington High School student Ms. Tan wrote a letter to the Select Board about her concerns with Lexpress service frequency and was invited by Mr. Botla, but they did not attend. Ms. Barry says it could be because some LHS classes were required to write a letter to elected officials and government.