2020-06-02-REC-min (includes attachments)

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2 5. FY20 and FY 21 Capital Projects Melissa Battite explained the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the capital budget. Two proposed FY2021 capital projects at the Pine Meadows Golf Club totaling $180,000 would go against a negative balance in the Enterprise Fund's retained earnings, so the article was removed from the consent agenda at Virtual Town Meeting with the intent of indefinitely postponing these projects. After a brief discussion, Rick DeAngelis, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, made the following motion: "The Recreation Committee recommends to the Select Board and Town Manager that Article 11 of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting be indefinitely postponed." Lisah Rhodes seconded the motion. The Recreation Committee voted 5-0 to approve this motion. 6. Phased Reopening Discussion Melissa Battite presented the June 2nd draft of Path to RECovery—Restoration of Services. A copy of the plan is attached to the meeting minutes. Ms. Battite began by reviewing the introduction and indicated that the identifying the phases had been changed from numbers in the previous version(Phase 1,2, 3, etc.) to letters in the draft(Phase A, B, C, etc.). Phase A is currently ongoing and it is anticipated that it will last until approximately June 8th and the tentative timeframe for Phase B is mid-June until July 6th. Current guidelines state that during Phase B,no more than ten(10)people are allowed to practice in the same group. As group sizes and phases changes, the Path to RECovery will continue to be updated and revised. Tim Clackson,representative from the Lexington United Soccer Club (LUSO), asked if permitted activities will be allowed during Phase B and Ms. Battite explained that in order for this to occur, organizations will need to document that the necessary guidelines are being implemented and adhered to. During Phase C,which is tentatively scheduled to run from early July through Mid-August, the Town Pool Complex and playgrounds will remain closed, among other amenities. During Phase C,the Community Center may be allowed to reopen to the public with limited hours and reduced access based on the multi-generational population that comes to the facility. This is something that the department is working closely with the Human Services staff on. In-person summer programs, camps, and clinics may also begin during Phase C. With that being said, the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)released its guidelines for summer programs on Monday, June Ist. These guidelines are very stringent, so if in-person programs are permitted this summer, the program delivery will be modified significantly to ensure the safety and well-being of participants and staff. Phase D,which would last from mid-August through November is very similar to Phase C,but that could change in the weeks and months ahead given the fluidity of the plan. The definitions included in the plan are based on the recreational features, amenities, services, and infrastructure in Lexington. Ms.Battite explained to the Committee that towns and cities are opening facilities differently based on the guidelines and that there has been significant pushback so far from the tennis community based on the restrictions that are currently in place,which are singles play only with members of the same household. Rick DeAngelis expressed his appreciation for the plan, stating that it does a good job of balancing people's desires to get back to some sense of normal without throwing all caution to the wind. Other members of the Committee echoed Mr. DeAngelis's sentiments and stated that this version of the plan is stronger and easier to follow and understand than the previous draft. Francesca Pfrommer expressed her concerns about the continued field usage at Lincoln Park. One day recently, there were approximately 20 people on the fields at 4:00pm and one hour later, there were approximately 100 people on the fields. This is all while there is an electronic sign at the site stating that the fields were closed. Ms.Pfrommer asked about addressing and enforcement of the guidelines during the non-permitting phase and believed that the staff and Committee should make their best effort to educate people to do the right thing. 39 MARRETT ROAD,LEXINGTON,MASSACHUSETTS 02421