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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-27-GCC-minMINUTES Greenways Corridor Committee Meeting February 27, 2012, 4 : 3 0pm Ellen Stone Room, Cary Hall Members Present Rick Abrams, Alex Dohan, Peggy Enders, Eileen Entin, Bob Hausslein, Stew Kennedy, Paul Knight, Mike Tabaczynski Members absent: Keith Ohmart Other Attendees: Howie Vogel (Recreation Committee Liaison) 1. Votes: January 23 meeting minutes — approved ACROSS subcommittee minutes 2/15/12—approved Consider GCC as official sponsor to file application with the Conservation Commission to: 1) create new trail behind Diamond Middle School - approved 2) implement trail improvements off Wood Street funded by Lincoln Lab grant — approved Keith to write letter to MBTA on behalf of GCC - approved 2. Current Business Review: ACROSS Lexington report: (Rick, Alex, Eileen) • reported on Town boards /committees that we have spoken with, have scheduled meetings with, and will schedule meetings with • explanation of proposed signage, discussion about logo design with a general consensus to pursue a contest through the Lexington Public Schools art program rather than online crow sourcing • discussion about fundraising, where to gather mailing lists, paper vs. email, how much should we seek in the initial "campaign" • budget for Emily Schadler's GCC time — Keith is compiling • Emily's time is mostly for mapping — GCC members cannot have access to Town GIS system, but can learn to use Google Maps and /or Open Street Map which can be transferred to Town maps; Rick and Keith have taken first steps on this, Bob and Paul are interested in working on this as well • Action Item — Rick — pursue ACROSS Lexington logo contest Map Group — work on mapping project 3. Current Business Updates: • OPDMD(Peggy) —Peggy has spoken with Jeanne Krieger (member of policy manual group) re the Dept of Justice ruling and implications for the Bikeway; Peggy would like guidelines to be established. Peggy and Keith will meet further with Jeanne and possibly Norm Cohen (BoS) • Pedestrian access to Estabrook during construction — Michelle Ciccolo was not present, no discussion, though Stew noted that the Big Back Yard program is working to maintain trail access during construction • Drummer Boy easement — (Bob) Bob was present at a Board meeting at which the response was varied; they weren't sure about putting a trail through their woods, but the Boston Sports Club access seemed acceptable, a site visit will be scheduled • Pelham Rd trail —(Bob) Stew and Bob met withTown Counsel Bill Lahey of Anderson & Krieger along with John Livsey, Town Engineer, and Karen Mullins; waiting now for response back from Bill • Action Item — Keith /Peggy — confer w/ Jeanne Krieger re: OPDMD policy 4. New Business: • should the GCC write a letter to the MBTA regarding fare increases, route reductions? discussion concluded that such action is within the purview of the GCC, Keith will draft letter (see Votes) • reporting on WLG Master Plan to CPC & Capital Expenditure Comm (Stew) — The CPC and the CEC have asked about the status of the project and when it can be closed out. We understand the VHB contract can't be closed until the remaining items are delivered and that Karen Mullins is pursuing this. Keith has put Nattie Rice, CPC Administrator, in touch with Karen on this. Stew talked to Wendy Manz, CPC Chair, and learned the CPC would like to hear from us in the meantime regarding the results of the project and future plans for the WLG, at a date to be suggested by Wendy • Action Item — Keith — draft letter to MBTA Meeting Adjourned 5 : 5 5pm NEXT MEETING: March 26, 2012, 4 : 3 0 -6pm, Ellen Stone Room, Cary Hall Action Items: Rick — pursue ACROSS Lexington logo contest Map Group — work on mapping project Keith/Peggy — confer w/ Jeanne Krieger re: OPDMD policy Keith — draft letter to MBTA on behalf of GCC Respectfully Submitted, Alexandra Dohan, Secretary