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5 39 MARRETT ROAD, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02421 making the asphalt deduct alternate #1. Ms. Battite was concerned about having the asphalt deduct be alternate #1 as there is more flexibility to alternates #1-7 as listed in the project budget. Mr. Boutwell acknowledged that there is a tradeoff and it would run the risk of the project not being able to move forward if the bids came in overbudget. In his opinion, the biggest concern is the uncertainty surrounding costs and Mr. Boutwell wanted to avoid this project being delayed by a year. Members in the audience had a chance to make remarks. Eric Pearlman, resident of 47 Parker Street, described himself as an avid pickleball player. He acknowledged that pickleball is a loud sport and makes a different sound than tennis. The Center Track Field is used all throughout the day as evidenced by soccer groups playing at 6:30am and cricket staying on the field until 10:30pm. Mr. Pearlman stated that he could not live with pickleball noise for 14 hours a day, 9 months a year. He added that netting would not be needed at the backboard area. Richard Petrasso, resident of 39 Parker Street, began his comments by thanking the Committee for their volunteerism and continuing to listen to the Parker Street abutters. Mr. Petrasso stated that the cement backboard is the best solution and applauded the Committee for working together with the abutters to come up with this option. He also thanked Ms. Sheth and Mr. Coleman for their efforts in leading the TPWG. Mr. Petrasso stated that the memo that Ms. Sheth wrote for the TPWG is very accurate regarding noise levels and emphasized that the solution for noise mitigation needs to be done in a quantitative manner. Mr. Petrasso ended his remarks by saying that he wants the best for the community and looks forward to working with the Committee going forward. The Committee continued their discussion around the project alternates. Members agreed that the various site amenities could be added, as needed, in the future. Mr. Boutwell acknowledged that the Town Meeting vote was for post tension courts. While it would be ideal to install post tension concrete courts across the board, it is imperative that the bids come in within the budget so the project can move forward. The conversation ended with Christian Boutwell making the following motion: “The Recreation Committee approves the finalization of the construction documents for the Gallagher and Farias Courts reconstruction project as presented, with the modification that the asphalt deduct be moved to alternate #1, so the project can go out to bid with additional add alternates to be included at the discretion of the Recreation and Community Programs Department and DPW staff.” Renen Bassik seconded the motion. The Recreation Committee voted 5-0 to approve this motion. 9. Recreation & Community Programs Report The December Recreation & Community Programs Report, along with the Board and Committee information and participatory budget project, is attached to the meeting minutes. The next meeting of the Recreation Committee is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 26th at 6:30pm. The December 21st, 2022 meeting of the Recreation Committee adjourned at 9:13pm. Respectfully submitted, Peter Coleman Assistant Director of Recreation