2021-08-18-REC-min (includes attachments)

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2 4. Liaison Reports The Summer 2021 Liaison Reports are attached to the meeting minutes. Kathleen Lenihan and Deepika Sawnhey are the new co-liaisons from the School Committee. Lisah Rhodes thanked Eileen Jay,who was the outgoing School.Committee liaison, for her service. Suzie Barry, liaison from the Select.Board, reported that there is interest in painting select utility boxes throughout town. This would be done in cooperation with the Cary Memorial Library, Human Set-vices Department, Community Center, and Recreation. Ms. Barry indicated that the beautification efforts would require funding, which may be provided by the Fund for Lexington,and wanted to get a sense if this is something that the Recreation Committee would support. Melissa Battite reported that there are six utility boxes at the Center Recreation Complex, four that are owned by the Town and two that are owned by Eversource. Additionally, there is at least one utility box at Lincoln Park. Lisah Rhodes stated that if approved, upkeep of these areas should be planned for. Christian.Boutwell was in favor of prioritizing youth artists that live in Lexington. Claire Sheth. asked if there would be a theme that would be followed. Ms. Barry replied that the theme would be recreation-based and the Recreation Committee would be able to give input and be involved in the process when selecting a theme. After a brief conversation, the members of the Committee expressed their support for this concept moving forward. Ellen Cameron, liaison from the Council on Aging(CoA), reported that the CoA did not meet in August. Francesca Pfrommer had served as the liaison to the Greenways Corridor Committee (GCC) and a replacement will need to be chosen. Melissa Battite indicated that while all liaison appointments will be discussed in September, someone should attend the next GCC meeting, which is scheduled for Thursday, August 26tih. Christian Boutwell said that he would be willing to attend and made the following motion: "The Recreation Committee rooves that Christian Boutwell attend the August Greenways Corridor Committee meeting on an interim basis until there is further discussion about filling this liaison vacancy at the September Recreation Committee meeting." Francesca Pfrommer seconded the motion. The Recreation Committee voted 6-0 to approve this motion. 5. Athletic Lights—Standard Time/Hours This item was a follow up to the pilot program that was offered at the Center Track last winter. Melissa Battite reminded the Committee that this program offered on Monday-Thursday for two hours after sunset and the recommendation is to continue this program indefinitely with the track lights remaining on two hours after sunset or until 9:00pm, whichever is later. In addition to the Center Track, Ms. Battite and Peter Coleman, Assistant Director of Recreation, have reviewed the other lighted(non-field)recreational facilities in recent weeks. The lights at the Farias Basketball Courts are on every night from sunset to 9:00prn. At the Gallagher Tennis Courts,the new lighting system was installed prior to the 2021 season. Previously,there were lights on Courts #1-4 and now all ten courts have lights. With the additional lighted courts available, it would be beneficial to still provide drop-in opportunities for tennis players on Courts#1-4 with the lights on these courts remaining on until 9:OOpm seven nights a week unless a program such as tennis lessons are taking place. The Battle Green Tennis League moved their matches to Courts#5-8 for their final session(August l 6`}'-September I6"')to help accommodate this arrangement. Courts #1-4 are the courts closest to the Town Pool, which have the most tree cover, and people would still need to reserve the court for the lights to be on at night. Mr. Coleman reminded the Committee that for the first time, the tennis/pickleball memberships reached maximum capacity this year and sold out back in May due to the overwhelming dennand. Lisa O'Brien asked if the new windscreens along the perimeter fencing had been installed yet and Ms. Battite stated that the windscreens have been up for approximately three weeks. Francesca. Pfi-ommer asked about behavior at the tennis courts and wanted to make sure that all measures are taken to prevent conflicts from happening. After a brief discussion, Christian Boutwell made the 39 MARRIA-F ROAD, LFA INGTON,MASSAC'HUSEA"1"S 02421