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Town of Lexington Recreation Committee Sandra Shaw, Chairman Tel: (781) 862-0500 x262 Pamela Varrin, Vice Chairman Fax: (781) 863-2350 Frederick DeAngelis Donald A. Chisholm Richard L. Neumeier RECREATION COMMITTEE MINUTES September 22, 1999 Members Present: Sandra Shaw, Pam Varrin, Dick Neumeier, Don Chisholm, Rick DeAngelis Staff Present: Karen Simmons, Joseph Leniart Others Present: Bob O'Neill, Buzz Gillis, Nick Santosuosso AGENDA: 1. Citizens and other boards Buzz Gillis, Lexington High School girls’ tennis coach, and Bob O'Neill, assistant tennis coach, were present to speak about their tennis concerns. Bob voiced the opinion that he believes the tennis facilities are being neglected compared to the C#1 baseball field and presented to the Recreation Committee a list of his concerns and suggestions. Bob stated that he had spent two hours fixing screens that were blown down by strong winds two nights before the tennis tournament took place. Karen thanked him for his efforts and explained that private funds were raised by supporters of baseball for lights, new benches, and irrigation. Bob said he was aware that the tennis courts were scheduled to be resurfaced and said he would like to get some tennis players together to raise funds for other improvements. Karen Simmons responded by informing Bob of the repairs that have been done to the courts and some of the problems with maintaining them: 1) The tennis courts were patched last year. 2) DPW puts up an average of three new nets a year. 3) Center straps are put on at the beginning of the season but are stolen, and nets have been damaged. Karen suggested that Brian McNally could have a storage container for rollers, center straps and balls. Buzz inquired whether the Recreation Department could buy extra straps to keep in storage for when they are needed. Sandra Shaw and Don Chisholm suggested that Buzz speak with Brian McNally regarding this 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420