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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-20-REC-min Town of Lexington Recreation Committee Sandra Shaw, Chairman Tel: (781) 862-0500 x262 Pamela Varrin, Vice Chairman Fax: (781) 861-2747 Frederick DeAngelis Donald A. Chisholm Richard Thuma RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING November 20, 2002 Members Present : Sandra Shaw, Pam Varrin, Rick DeAngelis, Don Chisholm, and Dick Thuma Staff Present: Karen Simmons, Dave Pinsonneault, and Sheila Butts Others Present: Lynne Wilson, David Williams, Shirley Stoltz, and Bob McConnell AGENDA: 1. Citizens and other boards 2. Recreation Meeting Minutes The minutes from the October 15, 2003 meeting were reviewed. Rick DeAngelis moved approval of the minutes. Don Chisholm seconded the motion. The minutes were approved 5 – 0. 3. Skateboard/Inline Skate Park Sheila Butts and Dave Pinsonneault updated the Committee on the Skate Park. They told the committee that the fencing was 95% complete. Don Chisholm asked why the Worthen Road fence was not replaced. Karen Simmons explained that some Selectmen requested that this portion of the fencing not be replaced. Bob McConnell, chair of the Skate Park Committee, noted that Palmer and Dodge had approved the wording for the new signs. Mr. McConnell and the committee discussed placement of the signs within the park. Don Chisholm asked if there was any evidence that skate boarding in the downtown areas of Lexington had abated. Bob McConnell said that there was not official data yet, but that Steve Corr, Lexington Police Department thinks that it has improved the downtown area. Mr. McConnell continued to say that the skate park was heavily used. On November 24, Tom Noble was coming to Lexington to inspect the equipment, make minor repairs and speak to the users of the facility about skate park events they would like to see at the site. 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 2 Sandra Shaw noted that it is hard to know how much money will be left in the capital account to pay for more skate events. She indicated that benches and landscaping have to be purchased and installed. Bob McConnell told the committee that Steve Hurley, Center Committee, has agreed to donate benches to the skate park. Sandra Shaw told Mr. McConnell that the Recreation Department would purchase the benches and landscaping materials after March 1, 2004, if the Lexington Skate Park Committee cannot confirm that benches have been ordered. Bob McConnell said that he would work with Dave Pinsonneault on appropriate landscaping materials. He also said that he planned on speaking with Phil Abbot about what might be done to abate the noise emanating from the skate park. In response to a question about the grind rails, Karen Simmons explained that the grind rails were removed from the park because of improper use and several injuries. The Town Manager has directed that the grind rails may only be returned if they are attached to the cement. Bob McConnell indicated that he would speak with the Town Manager. He also explained that Tom Noble is trying to design new grind rails that will attach to the wall, thus alleviating some of the problems. Mr. McConnell also indicated that the Skate park committee has approximately $3,000 to augment and unspent capital money for equipment purposes. The Skate Park Committee is also investigating grant applications. 4. Lincoln Park Karen Simmons offered an update on the status of the Lincoln Park project. There are a few items on the punch list that Quirk Construction is working on. The flloding on the path has been rectified with the installation of a new drain line. The Restroom project is ongoing. The bid nd materials for this project will be available on December 2. Forte Construction has begun work on the Fitness path. The paths are to rewidened to the original 6-foot width. Currently Forte is doing excavation, and Quirk is installing the footings for the Firness Stations on the upper portion of the park. Dave Pinsonneault reported that the Engineering Department is working on a drain plan for the path near the meadow. 5. Five Year Capital Plan 6. Recreation Report 7. Parks Report 8. New Business Karen Simmons provided a brief overview of the current school space issues facing the Recreation Department. The next Recreation Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. in Town Hall Room G15. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.