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04/01/2019 AC Minutes NOTE: Mr. Padaki departed for the Ad hoc Crematory Advisory Committee meeting. The Meeting Moved to Robbins Room to Join the CEC Meeting Ms. Rhodes was available to answer questions about Article 27. An overview of the article included the following information: • The base bid for replacing the center track complex project includes artificial turf. • The bids received included responses to the "add-alternates", which must be accepted in the order cited in the solicitation for bids. • The cost of the project would remain within the 2018 ATM appropriation if the first two add-alternates (extended warranty and an organic infill for the synthetic surface) were to be included. Adding the hybrid surface would result in a cost exceeding the appropriation. Upgrading the lights to a higher level of footcandles would further increase the cost of the project. The five-member Recreation Committee has split 2-2 on the question whether to pursue additional funding under this article and plans to meet this Wednesday to break the tie. Ms. Rhodes provided additional information, which included, but was not limited to the following: • The project design described in the 2018 appropriation request included a hybrid surface in- field. • In the summer, the temperature on a synthetic surface may be higher than on a grass or hybrid field; this can be a problem for children. • Synthetic turf can handle the most hours of field use per year. Before maintenance is needed, a grass field can handle approximately 900 hours of use per year, a hybrid field can handle approximately 1500 hours of use; and artificial turf can handle approximately 2500 hours of use. • Additionally, synthetic turf does not need to be fed or mowed. • The Lexington School Department supports installation of the brighter lights and artificial turf to best meet the needs of high school athletes. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sara Arnold Approved: Exhibits • Agenda, posted by Mr. Parker, Chair • Letter from Lexington Public Schools to the Lexington Recreation Committee, December 18, 2018, regarding new design for Center Track Complex 2