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. bp 'q' Under Acct, 2465, Mr . Hutchinson reported that there i s one full-time and one part -time employee, An increase from $33,340 to $40,402 is being requested for an expanded lands trail crew program. Mrs. Miller noted assistance of BpW, Scouts-and Stewards during the winter months, but added that summer help is needed for work on trails to provide access to conservation land. ` Mr Wyman spoke in support of the DPW Capital request for aerial photography and update'd phctogrammetric maps of the Town, based on changing conditions, mainly due to land development. He ref erred ' to additional part time clerical help to be requested by the Recreation Committee, which in effect, would result in lessened work load of the Conservation office which now assists Recreation. Mrs. Miller reported that there appear to be no Land Acquisition requests anticipated for FY87. Minor items are possible and could be handled under the Conservation fund. RECREATION um . Joan Halverson, Director, and Leo McSweeney, Recreation Committee Chairman and members Wilson and Eby were present for submission of the Committee's budget proposal, Currently, the staff consists of sixty part -time and one full -time employees. The Committee is requesting additional part -time clerical help and an increase in personal Services to $138,966 from $134 ,134 to Now accommodate the expansion. An increase of 3.63% is being requested in the Expense Budget, proposed at $20,3006 Under Capital requests, the Manager listed lighting of the Tennis Courts at $15, 000 and improvements to the Bowman School playf field at $20,000. Ms. Halverson outlined revenue to the Town from Fool and Reservoir fees and noted an increase to be.expected from issuance of Tennis ID cards at $5.00 each. Fool fees will be raised to $45/family, $17/adults and $7 /children. She noted that pool and Old Res maintenance represents the largest portion of the budget. She added that despite.a 5% pay increase it is difficult to recruit qualified waterfront staff " She ask ed for afternoon coverage in the Recreation Office, in addition to the existing morning coverage. Ms. Halverson referred to the capital request for upgraded lighting of the Tennis Courts at $11 +. Regarding improvements to the Bowman School field, she reported that estimates on the work have not yet been received. The Selectmen will review the material submitted that evening by the Committee when those figures are in. Ms. Halverson also noted that Town Meeting may have to be asked for additional funds for maintenance of ballf ields. Discussion continued on the request for lighting of tennis courts, which have 57 usage at peak hours: A suggestion was made that dual use of the courts for tennis and basketball be considered. Mr. McLaughlin requested data on how many out. -of -town basketball players use Lexington facilities.