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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-04-21-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 April 21, 2004 Members Present: Sandra Shaw, Pam Varrin, Dick Thuma and Don Chisholm Staff Present: Karen Simmons, Sheila Butts, and Dave Pinsonneault Others Present: Lynne Wilson, Lincoln Park Subcommittee AGENDA: 1. Citizens and Other Boards 2. Minutes Don Chisholm motioned that the minutes of the March 31, 2004 Recreation Committee meeting be accepted. Pam Varrin seconded the motion. The March 31, 2004 Recreation Committee Minutes were accepted 3 – 0 - 2 3. Lincoln Park Sub-Committee Lynne Wilson offered a proposal by the Lincoln Park Sub-Committee for the bathroom facility at Lincoln Park (attached). Ms. Wilson indicated that the LPSC does not want to “step on any toes”, but rather is offering to split the cost of construction with the Town of Lexington. She indicated that the new scaled down proposal for the bathrooms should lower the cost. The footprint for the building is the same, but some items on the original plans were removed, such as the overhang for the concession stand. Lynne Wilson explained to the Recreation Committee that Parker Hirtle, Lincoln Park Sub- committee, had reviewed the existing plans and made modifications. Those modifications include changing the entrance to the bathrooms, reducing the roofline so that it is not as steeply peaked. The number of stalls within the bathrooms remains the same as in the original plans.Discussion continued on the proposal, with Karen Simmons telling the Committee that she and Dave Pinsonneault would meet with Bill Erickson to review the proposal of the LPSC. Don Chisholm inquired about the status of the DEP borings, and the associated costs. Karen Simmons told the Committee that Haley & Aldrich has said that the new cost could exceed 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 $100,000. This includes testing, permanent monitoring devices, and changes to the sewer cover. Dave Pinsonneault asked for input from the LPSC on Recycling Containers. He indicated that the Board of Selectmen had requested that DPW place recycling containers around the town, and Lincoln Park would be a prime location. When asked about the possibility of non- recyclables being thrown in the containers, Dave Pinsonneault explained that the cover would have an opening only large enough for bottles and cans. Dave Pinsonneault also updated the Committee on a request from Wilson Farms to try out a new paver system under benches at Lincoln Park. There would be no cost to the town. Karen Simmons suggested that the “trial system” be done on the path leading from the parking lot to the playground. Work on the fitness path and new fitness stations continues. Forte Construction will begin th installing the equipment the week of April 26. Once the equipment is installed they will finish the paths. There is an estimated completion time of two weeks, weather permitting. Don Chisholm asked what was being done about the path between field 3 and the playground. The path still floods when there is a heavy rain. Dave Pinsonneault said that he would speak with Town Engineer, Dave Carbonneau regarding the problem and investigate all possible solutions. In response to a question by Pam Varrin on the status of the overall drainage at the park and trails, Dave Pinsonneault explained that it was working well. Karen Simmons told the Recreation Committee about the remaining “punch list” items. 4. Skate Park Update Karen Simmons reported that the Skate Park Committee is working on the sign for the park. Bob McConnell has indicated that a sample sign would be available around the beginning of May. 5. Town Meeting Articles The Recreation Committee reviewed the Capital Articles for Town Meeting. Dick Thuma gave an overview of his presentation on Kineens Park, and handed out a copy of the Power Point presentation he will be using at Town Meeting. Rick DeAngelis, who was absent from the Recreation Committee meeting, will present the Adams Tennis and Basketball Capital proposal. 6. Recreation Report Sheila Butts provided the Recreation Committee with a status report on staffing and registration for summer programs. 2 7. Parks Report/Capital Project Update Dave Pinsonneault updated the Committee on Article 31 of ‘99 projects: ?? Steelco has finished work on the fencing punch list, and has provided a proposal to install dugouts on the softball field, as well as safety fencing behind the pitching warm up area. ?? The Town is still waiting for NSTAR to provide a drop for the irrigation system at Diamond and a reconnection of the system at Clarke. Until such time as the systems are automatically up and running DPW is turning the systems on and off. ?? Court #9 at the Gallagher Tennis Courts requires a patch to alleviate water collecting in a depression on the court. This work should be completed within in the next month. Dave Pinsonneault also informed the Recreation Committee that work on the Harrington Softball field has begun. The trees have been removed and DPW will finish rebuilding the field at the end of the summer softball season. 6. New Business Dick Thuma reported that he had met with Karen Simmons to discuss the status of the Enterprise Fund. He noted that this year due to the $100,000 Lincoln Park Debt Exclusion and unbudgeted depreciation costs the fund could show a loss of $30,000. Dick Thuma will try to meet with Mike DePietro, Assistant Finance Director, to discuss the impact of the depreciation charges on the Enterprise Fund. The next meeting of the Recreation Committee will beWednesday, May 19, 2004 at 7:30 P.M. in Room G15 at Town Hall. The Recreation Committee Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. 3