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Town of Lexington Recreation Committee Frederick DeAngelis, Chairman Tel: (781) 862-0500 x262 Richard Thuma, Vice Chairman Fax: (781) 861-2747 Sandra Shaw Robert Boudreau RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING September 13, 2006 Room 111, Town Office Building Members Present: Sandra Shaw, Robert Boudreau, Rick DeAngelis Staff Present: Karen Simmons, Sheila Butts, David Pinsonneault, Andy Dreyer Others Present: Hank Manz, Board of Selectmen; Tim Carruthers, Vice President LUSC; Dan Stone, Betty Maddox, Keith McHugh AGENDA: 1. Citizens and Other Boards Tim Carruthers, Vice President of Lexington United Soccer Club, addressed the Committee with concerns about playing field use by non-permitted groups. He told the Committee that he had seen and spoken to numerous adult soccer groups using fields at Clarke, Center, Diamond, Adams and Lincoln without permits. He expressed concern about the possible damage to these fields by excessive or unknown use, and suggested that the Recreation Committee and Recreation Department consider erecting signs stating, “Permit is required for organized use”. He told the committee that many surrounding communities (Waltham, Belmont, Newton, etc.) have adopted this policy. Rick DeAngelis noted that this was a good suggestion and complimented Mr. Carruthers on his commitment to maintaining good field conditions. Bob Boudreau suggested that if such signs were installed on Lexington fields they should also say: “Police take Notice”. Karen Simmons told Mr. Carruthers and the Recreation Committee that she and Dave Pinsonneault would investigate this further. She indicated that before any signage requiring Police enforcement were put up, she would have to speak with the Town Manager, Chief of Police, and perhaps be required to have the approval of the Board of Selectmen. 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420