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Sustainable Lexington Committee Minutes of December 20, 2022 negotiations with E. L. Harvey, the compost pilot, and longer-term initiatives to reduce trash and costs (trash metering and every-other-week pickup). •BEU-D: Preparation is proceeding; there will be an update to the Select Board in January or February. •Heat Smart program: This new program to help residents transition to heat pumps had a soft launch, with ten people already signed up with no publicity. An official launch is scheduled for January 4 at 7 pm. Todd asked about metrics to assess the program, Andy asked about tools to help people understand the costs and benefits, and Lin about whether the program can help people evaluate geothermal and not just air source heat pumps. •ATM 2023 - Article to adopt municipal opt-in specialized building code. The language of the article and description have been drafted for the warrant. •Town solar buildout plan development. The Town Manager is interested in long-term planning to examine potential uses of Town-owned undeveloped parcels for all potential uses, including solar. Todd suggested we look at all three major sectors in Lexington (municipal, residential, commercial) and explore policies that would help close the gaps necessary to meet our climate goals. Cindy brought up the possibility of Lexington doing its own community solar on one or more town-owned sites. Partnership with LexHAB to promote heating assistance and CCA. Cindy reported that a successful community event was held on December 6 for LexHAB residents to provide information about opportunities for assistance with energy costs. They will now reach out to the Lexington Housing Authority about a similar event for their residents. Artificial turf sub-group review. Cindy explained that a small group is meeting with Recreation to discuss what we do know about artificial turf fields and options/alternatives. Another meeting is planned in January to include the Health Dept. and the Board of Health in the conversation. Integrated Building Construction and Design Policy. Celis reported that progress is slow and they are waiting for feedback from the PBC. Solar canopies at police station. The solar canopy in the back has been approved by the HDC, but not as proposed along the entrance lane from Mass. Ave. This will be enough solar power to cover the needs of the building but not the vehicle fleet. While not everything we hoped for, there was consensus this was an accomplishment to be celebrated. Networked geothermal. Andy reported that he has met with Ken Karnofsky and they are undertaking outreach to stakeholders. Tree Statement of Concern. Charlie explained the origin and purpose of the statement. It deliberately does not identify specific actions, but is intended to provide “wind in the sails” for a .2