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Sustainable Lexington Committee Minutes of March 21, 2023 Attachment B (sample feasibility phase work plan). Jon Himmel explained that Exhibit B is a sample work plan intended to be given to design teams for guidance in putting together a work plan that adheres to the policy. There was discussion about modifying the attachment to be fillable and applicable to any project, as opposed to providing an example from the high school project. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously voted to approve these three documents for inclusion in the high school bid solicitations and for forwarding to the School Committee and Select Board for final approval (8-0, Rick having had to leave prior). The Permanent Building Committee then moved, seconded and voted to approve an identical motion. SustainabLY update. Atreyi reported that Maggie held a focus group with SustainabLY on the climate action plan. Work on the library materials continues. Approval of past meeting minutes. The draft minutes of February 28, 2023, were approved as written. Committee email. Todd reported an email inquiring whether the Sustainable Lexington Committee would be reviewing plans for the Pine Meadows renovation. Mike Cronin reported that solar is being considered for the clubhouse and maintenance shed and for parking lot canopies. Sustainability & Resilience Officer updates. Maggie reported: Waste Reduction Task Force update. The Task Force is looking into how sign-ups will work for the compost pilot program and how to advertise the program. A wait list will be compiled. Town Meeting. Article 26 (the specialized stretch code) was adopted. Cindy served notice of reconsideration in case new regulations from the state on the ten-community pilot project are issued before the end of Town Meeting and require a revision to the Article 26 motion. Charlie mentioned that Article 28 (extending the lookback period under the Tree Bylaw to three years) passed overwhelmingly. Joe noted that several speakers mentioned that if we need to do more to protect Lexington trees, we should. Maggie reported that Town staff held a listening session with landscapers on how to apply the $75,000 Michelle Ciccolo secured to help with the noise bylaw transition to electric blowers. The conclusion was that the Town will purchase a blower and battery for every landscaper with a substantial client base in Lexington, plus a few larger backpack blowers that landscapers can sign out from DPW. Mark reported that Michelle is willing to seek additional funding if the program is a success. .2