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2 approached Eversource for approval of the Eversource utility boxes. This was a separate notification from the proposal that was presented to the Recreation Committee and Select Board as a different approval process was required. The Eversource utility boxes include a total of four (4)between the Center Recreation Complex and Lincoln Park and there are between six and eight (6-8) other boxes located throughout town, all that fall outside of the historic district. Work has started on the utility boxes at the Center Recreation Complex and Lincoln Park. At the Center, there are swim goggles on the unit next to the Town Pool, the main transformer between the Wading Pool and Gallagher Courts has a series of tennis racquets, and the utility box by the gaga ball pit has been prepped. At Lincoln, there is a silhouette of soccer players in motion. Christian Boutwell stated that the artwork is a nice addition and that visually, they are very eye-appealing. He found it interesting that the utility boxes in the historical district are not eligible to be painted. Chris Filadoro added that the irrigation back flow boxes at parks could be considered and Melissa Battite, Director of Recreation and Community Programs, anticipates that this will be the next step in the future. Claire Sheth indicated that LCA would love to paint other boxes in the future. Funding is the issue. The Fund for Lexington donated for the Recreation and other utility boxes that are currently being painted. The next steps and funding for additional boxes is yet to be determined. 5. Lincoln Field Scoreboards Melissa Battite asked the Committee to reconsider its previous vote as the size and location of the scoreboard foundations would cause safety hazards. Initially,back in the spring, the plan was to install padding on all three scoreboards. The padding was going to be funded through the Lexington Public Schools (LPS). However, as the end of the fiscal year approached, funding became an issue. Ms. Battite spoke with Activitas and padding would not be their first choice as it would encourage people to climb on the foundations and it could also rip. Their recommendation is to plant hearty landscaping around the foundations. This concept has been reviewed with DPW and been deemed both appropriate and maintainable. LPS will still support and pay for the landscaping at two of the scoreboards. The scoreboard at Lincoln 93 was moved to the triangle area between that field, the softball field, and Lincoln 92 and the LPSC has agreed to pay for the landscaping at that field. The cost for landscaping is estimated to be between $800- $1,000 per field, meaning that LPS would contribute $1,600-$2,000 and the LPSC would contribute $800-$1,000. Going forward,Ms. Battite indicated that the plan is to lower the foundations during future renovations. After a brief discussion, Christian Boutwell made the following motion: "The Recreation Committee moves to approve the plan to revise the Lincoln Park scoreboard project to use landscaping rather than padding to be funded for two (2) scoreboards by the Lexington Public Schools system and for one (1)scoreboard by the Lincoln Park Sub-Committee." Lisa O'Brien seconded the motion. The Recreation Committee voted 5-0 to approve this motion. 6. United Cricket League—banner request The banner request from the United Cricket League (UCL)is attached to the meeting minutes. Vivek Gupta,UCL President, stated that their request is to display banners on the fencing by the Worthen Road practice field that would allow for the sport of cricket to help gain exposure throughout the town. The banners could be placed on the same fence where the Lexington Farmers' Market signs are posted. Mr. Gupta informed the Committee that the UCL plays in the spring, summer, and fall. UCL has separate registrations for each season and they would be interested in changing the banners to highlight each season. Christian Boutwell informed Mr. Gupta that the Farmers' Market was a unique situation where a community event moved to a different location and the banners were a method to notify the patrons about the change. Mr. Boutwell would be hesitant to have a banner up for one specific sports organization,but was more intrigued about having a sign displayed during an actual tournament. Mr. Boutwell 39 MARRETT ROAD,LEXINGTON,MASSACHUSETTS 02421