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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 MEETING January 13, 2003 Members Present: Sandra Shaw, Don Chisholm, Pam Varrin, Rick DeAngelis, and Dick Neumeier Staff Present: Karen Simmons, Sheila Butts, and Dave Pinsonneault Others Present: Charles Hornig, Jim Williams AGENDA: 1.Citizens and Other Boards Sandra Shaw recognized Charles Hornig of the Capital Expenditures Committee. Mr. Hornig explained to the Recreation Committee that he was charged with writing a report for the Special Town Meeting, and was interested in ascertaining the feelings of the Recreation Committee as to the Lincoln Park Project. Dick Neumeier noted that the Recreation Committee served in an advisory capacity to the Board of Selectmen and could not overrule the 2002 Town Meeting or citizens’ vote. Additionally, Mr. Neumeier noted that the contract for the project had been signed by the Town Manager. Karen Simmons reported that the Harrington soccer fields would be placed out of use as of May. Because of the school building project at Harrington the Department will lose one full size and one ¾ size soccer field. There is also the possibility that the department may lose another full size field at the site during the construction process. The loss of these fields will have a serious programming impact. It is crucial that the Lincoln Park project go forward for Recreation programming and school needs. Mr. Hornig told the Committee that the Capital Expenditures Committee opposes any delay of the project. Don Chisholm asked if the Appropriations Committee had finalized its report to the Special Town Meeting. Mr. Hornig replied that they had not. 2Meeting Minutes . The minutes of the December 17, 2002 meeting were accepted 4 – 0 - 1. 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420