HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-11-28-GCC-minGreenways Corridor Committee
November 28, 2016
Ellen Stone Room, Cary Hall
Lexington, Massachusetts
Members Present: Alex Dohan, Peggy Enders, Eileen Entin, Don Grant, Bob Hausslein, Susan
Kenyon, Keith Ohmart, Mike Tabaczynski
Other Attendees: Mal Crawford, incoming Committee member
Votes: Minutes from 10/24/2016 meeting: Approved
Reports /Updates:
• Welcome to Mal Crawford, who will be joining GCC as soon as the Board of Selectmen for-
mally approve his appointment.
• Keith and Mike recently met with Carol Kowalski, the Assistant Town Manager for Develop-
ment. There were several points of conversation, including: the Pelham Road school build-
ing; the Lexington Montessori School easement on DOT property; the Garfield St private way
issue; maintenance of Open Space that is not Conservation property such as the Laconia St
parcel, the path from Bridge School to Coppersmyth Way, and the Shire easement. Mike has
made a mock -up of a proposed Town of Lexington Property sign that could be used for am-
biguous locations. Another meeting is scheduled for December 15.
• A new Superintendent has not yet been appointed for the Minute Man National Historical
Park. It would be good if the GCC could arrange a meeting as soon as possible once a new
Superintendent is on board to request permission for continuing Route F through the Park.
Richard Canale will be monitoring the situation on behalf of GCC.
• The Shire trail is done! A few more signs need to be installed, but the trail is ready for use.
Ongoing Business:
• Route H - discussion of the trail segment between Coppersmyth Way and the Bridge School
playing fields. General agreement was made that the walk as "tested" a couple of weeks ago
was satisfactory to all. Brief discussion of ldylwilde path, will be presented to Conservation
Commission on Monday. Need to be in communication with DPW regarding clearing along a
portion of Lincoln St, and perhaps get the Lincoln St Neighborhood group involved.
• Mike has an ARC GIS map all set for Route H. Posts and signs will go up in the spring.
• The Weston St intersection with Lincoln Street would benefit from the installation of a cross-
walk and additional caution signs. This will be discussed when we meet on site with DPW.
• Brochure - The budget for design, layout, and printing is $3000.00. The Community Fund for
Lexington wants new projects, so GCC maps don't qualify, since we are an ongoing activity.
Lots of maps are needed for different activities (Tourism, Bikeway, etc.). Keith will add a dis-
cussion item to the next meeting with Carol Kowalski to strategize on how this might be in-
cluded in the FY2018 budgeting cycle.
• Without new maps, we need to try to get online map updated sooner rather than later.
• Alternative route signage, such as maps mounted on posts, would be expensive.
• Susan and Peggy met with Maria Tintocalis about the kiosk planning and will continue to
monitor the design process.
New Business:
none at this time
Pending Items:
• Garfield St abutter indemnity letter
• List of Town easements (Keith emailed existing list)
• Generic Town property signs (Mike)
• Seasonal trail maintenance on non - Conservation properties
Next Meeting: December 19, 2016, 4:30- 6:OOpm, location TBD
Future meetings:
Proposed 2017 meeting dates: Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 27, Apr 24, May 22, Jun 19, (Jul 24), (Aug
28), Sep 25, Oct 23, Nov 27, Dec 18 (3rd Monday)
Future Agenda Items: None at this time beyond continued trail investigation and development
Respectfully Submitted by
Alexandra Dohan, Secretary