HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-23-GCC-min Greenways Corridor Committee
June 23, 2014
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Hall
Lexington, Massachusetts
Members Present• Alex Dohan, Eileen Entin, Bob Hausslein, Paul Knight, Keith
Ohmart, Mike Tabaczynski
Other Attendees Don Grant, pending member
Note Rick Abrams, GCC vice chair, passed away on June 15, 2014, after
complications from his recent surgery
Votes May 19, 2014, minutes approved
The YES decision to change the formal name of ACROSS Leungton to The
Rick Abrams ACROSS Lei ington Trail System was unanimous
Reports &Updates
Transportation Forum. Scheduled for June 11, postponed until June 24.
Open Space and Recreation Plan update Progress is slow; proposals by VHB and
one other entity are being considered. If you have suggestions for the update,
email Eileen by mid-July Emily Schadler is chairing the selection Committee
This is a good opportunity for the GCC to get a say in planning and make a push
for connectivity and the trail system.
Burlington Canyon. Paul has had conversation with Joe Desmond, a canyon
abutter on North St, and member of the Middlesex Greenway Coalition.
Healthy Communities Grant• Funds were awarded to print more maps for
ACROSS Lexington. It was unclear to those at the meeting which agency, of
several on the application, was the recipient of the funds
Current Business Review•
Route C. Karen Mullins is now "on board" with the idea of using Orchard Lane
as an access point for the next ACROSS route Permission will be needed from
the Conservation Commission and abutters will need to be contacted.
Regarding signage denoting the ACROSS entrances to Town of Arlington
property - once the Arlington Conservation Commission approves the signs, the
proposal will be sent to the Board of Selectmen. Karen will monitor this
We should be ready to put in signs once approval is given. This will include
meeting with Dave Pinsonneault regarding DigSafe and street crossings
We had a brief conversation about the possibility of completing Route D before
Route C, since we do not need permissions from Arlington. It was decided that it
was probably better to wait on Arlington and go "in order"
Money for the signs has already been set aside and there is money in the next FY
budget for posts The logo signs are in Rick's garage
If necessary, we can schedule a special meeting to work on the Arlington signage
situation. A week's notice is needed for a public meeting, and we would need a
quorum of 5 GCC members
New Business
Fall "working session" meeting• November 5 was chosen as the date for a special
planning meeting of the GCC, from 4.30-8 30pm.
Eileen, Mike and Alex will create an agenda.
We will consider our original mission statement, our annual Board of Selectmen
reports, and Rick's presentation as we consider our long-term goals, objectives
and priorities
Annual maintenance for ACROSS routes can take place in the fall since the
spring is so busy
Pocket Park development - is Peggy involved?
Next Meeting: September 29, Selectmen's Meeting Room
Future Meeting Dates October 27, November 24, December 15
Note venue change to Selectmen's Meeting Room for remaining 2014 meetings
Pending Matters Tickler File
•OUpdate Conservation Restrictions Data Base
•OField work to develop West Lexington Greenway
*When communicating with GCC members on GCC business, please cc all email
messages to greenwayscc@lexingtonma.org for archival purposes
Respectfully Submitted,
Alexandra Dohan, Secretary