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Town of Lexington Recreation Committee Frederick DeAngelis, Chairman Tel: (781) 698-4800 Christian Boutwell, Vice Chair Fax: (781) 861-2747 Carl Fantasia Lisa O’Brien Claire Sheth Renen Bassik Weiwei Li Recreation Committee Minutes of Meeting November 16, 2022 A meeting of the Recreation Committee was held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in person and via zoom as a hybrid meeting at 6:30pm in Room 237 of the Lexington Community Center. Members Present: Rick DeAngelis, Christian Boutwell, Renen Bassik, Carl Fantasia, Weiwei Li, Lisa O’Brien, and Claire Sheth Members Not present: Staff Present: Melissa Battite, Director of Recreation and Community Programs, Christine Dean, Community Center Director, and Dave Pinsonneault, DPW Director Others Present: Suzie Barry (Select Board liaison), Brian Kelley (44 Grant Street), Harold Payson (40 Highland Ave.), Denali Payson (40 Highland Ave.), Becky Abeyta (40 Highland Ave.) and online attendees: Carol Rose (11 Parker Street, Lexington), Erik Larson (54 Burlington Street, Lexington), Mike Beverly (3 Flintlock Road, Lexington), and Scotlyn Yates (60 Burlington Street, Lexington) 1. Public Comment None. 2. August Meeting Minutes Rick DeAngelis moved to approve the revised minutes from the August 17th meeting and Claire Sheth seconded the motion. The Recreation Committee voted 7-0 to approve this motion. 3. October Meeting Minutes Christian Boutwell moved to approve the minutes from the October 19th meeting and Lisa O’Brien seconded the motion. The Recreation Committee voted 7-0 to approve this motion. 4. Lincoln Park Sub-Committee Annual Update – Brian Kelley Brian Kelley, Chairman of the Lincoln Park Sub-Committee, provided an update to the group about the work that they have done over the past year. A large focus has been on controlling invasive species. Mr. Kelley reported that the main upcoming capital concerns will be the fitness stations and the boardwalk. There are 15 stations which will be due for replacement in the next few years. Mr. Kelley believes they were redone in 2003 when the turf fields were installed. He informed the Committee that they get decent use but with upgrades they will get a lot more. He went on to explain that the composite boardwalk is presenting a safety concern. It was possible to “Band-Aid” the broken boards but it is becoming more problematic. He explained that the areas that get the most sun have faired the least well. Mr. Kelley finished his presentation to the group by mentioning the two memorial bench requests that have been discussed and voted upon by the