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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-01-SBFRC-min Ad Hoc Stone Building Feasibility/Reuse Committee Town of Lexington, MA MINUTES - April 1, 20218:00 AM Attending: Jill Hai (Select Board Liaison), Cristina Burwell, Lester Savage, Anne Grady, Melinda Nasardinov, Mark Manasas, Paul Smyke, Carolyn Goldstein, Jeff Howry (Chair), Meg Muckenhoupt (Appropriations Committee Liaison), Claire Feingold Thoryn (Cary Library Trustees Liaison) Absent: Devan Marks Recording Secretary: Cristina Burwell Community Observers: Jaclyn Anderson Roll Call & Reading of Statement on Use of Virtual Meetings began the meeting at 8:10 am Approval of Minutes (March 18, 2021) was motioned by Mark, seconded by Les, with unanimous committee approval. PUBLIC COMMENTS - none OLD BUSINESS PUBLIC FORUM - Community outreach We have a contact list of organizations and media outlets to announce the forum. It was proposed to send two emails, the first one to hold the date and the second to provide details about the forum. The goal is to have the first email out Monday 4/5. We also have an official Town email account to receive and store email responses: stonebLdgcmte@Lexingtonma.gov . Carolyn presented the press release. She will work with Anne on a few minor details before sharing that later this week to be shared with the public. The forum date/time(s) was proposed for April 29, 10am and 7pm Approval of the forum date/time(s), as well as the press release (with the exception of minor factual changes as needed) was motioned by Paul, seconded by Mark with unanimous committee approval Melinda volunteered to draft content for the forum, and Paul and Jeff volunteered to help. This will be presented at the next committee meeting for review and approval. 1 Cristina will be following up with the Town to confirm a link for the forum webinar to be posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. NEW BUSINESS A brief discussion about the building being used as a residence led Anne to confirm that it always supported a residence (page 913 in the report liststs resident occupants). Paul recommended that we focus on the "dream mandate" versus such things as the cost of accessible restrooms. Anne noted that we should be open to public-private partnerships. Jeff noted that his calculations showed 1600 sf per floor, 3200 sf total for the Stone Building at present. The committee is in agreement that we should add another meeting to the calendar between April 15 (next meeting) and 29 (forum) to make sure we are ready for the forum. Mark offered to set up a Doodle Poll to find the best day/time. Adjournment The committee adjourned shortly after 9am - motioned by Anne, seconded by Paul with unanimous approval (Les not in attendance at this time). 2