HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-08-GCC-min (draft)Greenways Corridor Committee
Draft Minutes
8 September 2022
4:30 to 6:00 pm via Zoom Conference
Members Present: Mal Crawford, Alex Dohan, Peggy Enders, Eileen Entin, Bob
Hausslein, Bobak Moshiri, Keith Ohmart (chair), Stephen Perkins, Mike Tabaczynski
Other Attendees: Charles Hornig (Planning board), Suzie Barry (Select Board), Susan
Kenyon
Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2022 approved unanimously.
Reports/Updates:
Selectboard Liason
Selectboard liaison Suzie Barry introduced herself and all GCC members introduced
themselves to her.
Meagherville “Muddy Angle”
Peggy reported that the partially constructed boardwalk project in Meagherville is on
ACROSS routes and therefore needs temporary ramps until the next scout can be
scheduled to complete the work.
Brochure Distribution
Keith asked GCC members to revisit the ACROSS brochure distribution spreadsheet
previously distributed as help is still needed. Bobak said brochures in dispensers were
going fast. Peggy reiterated the same for bikeway maps.
Landlocked Forest Permission
The Burlington Landlocked Forest sign and trail name group’s project request is on the
Burlington Selectboard Sept 12 agenda. The Landlocked Forest friends group[ is well
connected in the town and feels the board will approve the request.
Wayfinding Signs
Keith: W ayfinding signs 4, 9, and 10 will be updated soon.
ACROSS Marker Maintenance
Keith received a reminder from a resident to be sure to back all of our route markers
and signs out of trees when maintaining routes. Bobak said all the signs were backed
out the last time he was in Willards Woods, which the resident specifically mentioned.
Discovery Day
Keith: Discovery Day is Oct 8 and volunteers are needed to staff a table. This event is a
good opportunity to talk cycling and walking with residents. Neighboring tables/tents are
the bicycle committee/Bikeway friends and CLC to share as many common volunteers
as possible. Volunteers should contact Bob.
FY24 PIR
Keith again asked Carol Kowalski for FY24 PIR money to reprint the ACROSS
brochures.
Meeting Format
Keith will circulate a poll to members about future meeting options. The state legislature
has extended virtual meetings until March 31 of 2023. The hybrid option now exists. Mal
asked about ventilation and separation within town facilities. Suzie said all meeting
rooms will eventually be upgraded to hybrid capability.
Website
Keith will compile web site changes/corrections suggested by GCC members and send
them to Kathy Santos.
Open Space and Rec Plan
Keith, Bob, Bobak, and Alex attended the last Open Space and Rec plan input session.
There were many spontaneous positive comments about ACROSS and GCC. It was
suggested that current concept map should be shared to appropriate staff
(conservation, recreation) for possible inclusion. Peggy pointed out that there was some
confusion about ACROSS in town plans and documents, which implied it was all
conservation single track. Suzie suggested further education of the town staff and
committees. Alex said that ACROSS is major bridge between conservation and
recreation. Suzie asked whether ACROSS was in the rec brochure? Susan said it was
but not recently. Suzie suggested proactively asking for inclusion in the rec and other
town activity brochures. Keith mentioned this ties well with the ongoing ACROSS
marketing project.
Rec Committee Liason
Keith said the current liaison Christian Boutwell can’t attend GCC meetings, but is
looking into appointing someone who can.
Participatory Budget Process
Keith explained the participatory budget process for on the ground improvement (capital
expense) suggestions to the Town from cictizens. Stephen suggested a list of important
crosswalks. Peggy asked where the funding is coming from. Keith answered ARPA, and
asked whether submissions require budget numbers or does staff figure that out.
Stephen answered that budget numbers are encouraged and useful and he will contact
Ross Morrow at the DPW about costs before submitting his proposals. Keith mentioned
that the DPW has been good about doing what we need.
Committee Charge
Keith requested comments on the GCC committee charge draft he previously circulated,
which adds actual activities, walkability, and associate members for non-members who
still help with GCC work. Those present expressed satisfaction and Keith will work with
Suzie on updating the charge when all comments are in.
Bike Ped Plan RFP
A draft of the RFP for the upcoming Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan project was circulated
to GCC members. Peggy said the draft seems pretty rough at this time and was unsure
of the deadline for comments, but GCC members should send comments to her as soon
as practical. Keith suggested the Hanscom community would like a connection to
bikeway and its representative Jeff Roth has been active in cycling in Lexington for
many years.
ACROSS Concept Plan
Keith shared the latest draft of the ACROSS concept map for live comments by those
present. A shallow level of detail was discussed but the consensus was that the map
and explanatory spreadsheet were appropriate for possible inclusion in OS and rec
plan.
Pending Items:
Archive options for maintaining copies of ACROSS artwork, etc.
The meeting was adjourned around 5:45 pm.
Next Meeting: October 6, 4:30-6 pm, location and format (in person, remote, hybrid)
TBD.
Future Meeting Dates: November 3, December 8