HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-28-VISION2025-minTown of Lexington
Vision for Lexington Committee Meeting
October 28, 2022
Remote Meeting
7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Members Present: Margaret Coppe, Chair, Mark Manasas, Bob Peters, Bhumip Khasnabish, Daniel
Joyner, Mark Sandeen, Samita Mandelia, Shannon Murtagh, John Giudice, Andrew Dixon
Guests: Dan Krupka, Jyotsna Kakullavarapu
Staff Present: James Robinson
The meeting was called to order: 7:50 am
The Remote Meeting Script was read by Ms. Margaret Coppe.
Minutes:
Minutes from 12/17/21, 1/28/22, 2/25/22, 3/25/22, 4/29/22, 5/27/22, and 7/29/22 were
corrected and approved
The 9/9/22 minutes were approved
Action Items Summary:
Outstanding Minutes
Meeting Highlights:
VFL Website Report on Emails
Daniel Joyner sought support in accessing the web platform and reported no new emails for the
committee to discuss. Mark Manasas referenced Sean Dugan and Kathy Santos as the Town’s webpage
support resources. Bob Peters highlighted that previous years’ reports are not easily available on the
webpage and noted the appropriateness for the VFL webpage to include those materials.
Membership Review
Margaret Coppe noted that there are two applications for review and three vacancies. Margaret Coppe
explained that there will not be a need for an application review committee. Mark Sandeen said that the
Select Board is considering extending the application period to allow for more input and expansion of
recruitment.
Town-wide Survey Discussion
Mark Manasas highlighted the Survey Report Presentation. The topic of securing clean drinking water
was discussed as it was mentioned as a priority in the Town-wide Survey Report. The next presentations
will be held:
November 4, 9:30am in the Community Center Cafeteria
November 15, 7:30pm in the Hastings Elementary School Cafeteria
It was determined that a non-restricted version of the presentation and report be included for viewing
on the VFL webpage.
Dan Krupa noted that a post-survey action plan be drafted. Mark Manasas and Bob Peters mentioned
that the Town-wide Survey Working Group can formulate the action items prior to its dissolution.
Update on Subcommittee on Voter Participation in Lexington
Margaret Coppe shared the need to appoint a new Chair to the Subcommittee. The Subcommittee will
be meeting with Town Clerks from the Commonwealth following a conversation with the Lexington
Town Clerk.
Next Steps
Mark Manasas noted that there is a list of priorities that VFL had drafted that would be useful in
executing the committee’s charge.
John Giudice sought more information on the status of Participatory Budgeting.
Dan Krupka noted the utility of identifying action items for VFL based on the Town’s newly enacted
comprehensive plan. Bob Peters confirmed that there are areas for VFL to work on.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Next Meeting:
December 2, 2022 at 7:45am
Adjourn: 8:55am