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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 Robert Boudreau Wendy Rudner Sandra Shaw RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING April 25, 2007 Members Present: Sandra Shaw, Bob Boudreau, Dick Thuma, and Wendy Rudner Staff Present: Karen Simmons and Sheila Butts Others Present: Tim Carruthers, President Lexington United Soccer Club AGENDA 1. Citizens and Other Boards Tim Carruthers, President of LUSC, revisited the problem of illegal or non-permitted use of the fields. He is particularly concerned about Clarke and Lincoln. He suggested that signage be installed at the fields indicating that a permit is required for organized use. Bob Boudreau asked if signs should include “Police Take Notice”. Karen Simmons explained that the police could not enforce this policy unless it is a Town By Law. Dick Thuma noted that using the fields without a permit is not illegal. He suggested that the signs should reflect a more positive attitude, and suggested the following: “Organized use of the field requires a permit. For information and to obtain a permit contact the Recreation Department.” Karen Simmons reported that the Recreation Department had recently received a number of complaints from citizens about individuals approaching groups on fields and requesting that they vacate the fields. Citizens believe that Recreation staff is forcing alleged non-permitted users off fields. This is not the case. Dick Thuma noted that even though representatives of LUSC may be well intentioned, they should be very careful when approaching field users. He suggested that signs would be a buffer and an alternative to approaching non-permitted users of fields. Karen Simmons will speak with Dave Pinsonneault about the potential costs of the signs, and explained to the Recreation Committee that this is an unbudgeted item. Tim Carruthers offered to fund the signs through LUSC. 2. Meeting Minutes The minutes of the March 29, 2007 meeting were approved 4 – 0. 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420