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Greenways Corridor Committee Approved Meeting Notes December 3, 2020 4:30 pm via Webinar Members Present: Keith Ohmart (chair), Mal Crawford, Alex Dohan, Peggy Enders, Eileen Entin, Bob Hausslein, Susan Kenyon, Mike Tabaczynski, Don Grant Other Attendees: Larry McCray, Mark Sandeen (Select Board Liaison), Francesca Pfrommer (Recreation Liaison) The meeting began at 4:35 pm. Keith read the formal remote meeting announcement. Votes: • Meeting minutes of November 19, 2020: Approved Reports/Updates: • Liberty Ridge Trail/Jefferson Drive Connector: Mike provided update and next steps for starting permitting; hopes that's done in 1.5 months and built early next spring. Mike will check to make sure that the Jefferson Drive developer's engineer has completed the surveying work required for permits from both Lexington and Burlington. • Route Sticker Reorder: Keith has reordered; thus fully stocked. • Project Improvement Request Funds: Keith reported on conference call with Jim Malloy and Carol Kowalski. He was told the FY21 funds ($9K) will be available for use through June 2021, but he has been asked not to make a request for FY22. The challenge will be to produce an updated brochure before the end of the fiscal year. He plans to talk with Susan about the future of a printed brochure. The PIR funds can be used for other projects, as well, including the wayfinding project. Francesca asked about ways to track map/trail usage via QR codes, website visits, etc. • 39 Highland Avenue (Norris Farm/Ashley property): Town Meeting approved purchase of the 4.5 acre property with CPA funds. Keith will send around a map of the property and its relationship to the potential Community Connector (which will be discussed as part of the capital discussions for FY24 by the Conservation Commission). • Add ACROSS Challenge link to ACROSS pdf map on the town's website: Mike agreed to follow up on this. Current Business: Review Draft Goals Statement: Susan suggested that the document be ordered in terms of priority; e.g., wayfinding signs are probably first, then maintenance. She suggested adding "Celebrate 10th anniversary of the GCC (2021)." Keith suggested another goal: creating an archival system for artwork (i.e., signs, etc.), brochures, maps, etc. Peggy said this is a more general problem for many committees —where stuff should be stored in the longer term. Keith mentioned that space exists in the Hennessey barn where conservation stewards store materials; Alex suggested a waterproof container. Peggy suggested that the goal, "Collaborate with other Town Committees...to advocate