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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
September 15, 2004
Members Present:
Sandra Shaw, Pam Varrin, Richard Thuma, Rick DeAngelis
Staff Present:
Karen Simmons, Sheila Butts
Others Present:
Dawn McKenna, Board of Selectmen
AGENDA:
1. Citizens and Other Boards
2. Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the June 23 and July 21, 2004 Recreation Committee Meetings were
reviewed and accepted by a vote of 4 – 0 – 1.
3. East Lexington Association – bench at Bow Street
Karen Simmons presented a proposal on behalf of the East Lexington Association for the
installation of a teak bench at the Bow Street Play Area. She informed the committee
that John Frey had met with Dave Pinsonneault, Parks Department, to discuss the
appropriate location. The East Lexington Association will purchase the bench through
the Town’s “bench program” and it will be installed by DPW. Dawn McKenna asked if
the Association had consulted with the Design Advisory Committee. Karen Simmons
said that she believed that this step had been taken, but would check with both John Frey
and Dave Pinsonneault. Dick Thuma asked if the proposed location of the bench would
negatively impact the drip lines of the trees closest to the proposed site. Karen Simmons
noted that Dave Pinsonneault was the Town Tree Warden and he had been involved in
selecting the location for the bench.
“The Recreation Committee recommend approval of the
Rick DeAngelis moved that
East Lexington Association request to donate and install a bench at Bow Street, and
commend them for their involvement.”
Sandra Shaw seconded the motion.
The Recreation Committee approved the motion 4 – 0 – 1.
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4. Lincoln Park Sub-Committee
There were no members of the Lincoln Park Sub-Committee present. Karen Simmons
reported that the LPSC continues to work on the proposal for a new access to the
boardwalk at Lincoln Park.
5. Five Year Capital Plan
The Recreation Committee was presented with a copy of the FY05 Recreation
Department Five Year Capital Plan as a working document for FY06. Karen Simmons
explained that the Recreation Committee is responsible for prioritizing, recommending
and presenting the Department’s Capital Projects. Two items discussed with the
Committee in previous months by neighbors should be considered when prioritizing the
FY06 Five Year Plan: Rindge Park Fencing and Center Playground Tennis Practice
Board.
The Committee reviewed and discussed the Capital Plan, as it currently exists, and agreed
to make final recommendations and decisions at the October meeting. Dick Thuma will
present his findings regarding the Upper Dam project at Pine Meadows. The Recreation
Department will – in response to Dick Thuma’s request – provide the committee with a
detailed report on the yearly infrastructure repair costs at the Town Pool, and obtain a
current estimate for hiring a consultant to evaluate the Center Pool infrastructure and
provide a written report with recommendations of the findings.
Sandra Shaw asked if the Committee should consider placing the Lincoln Park Bathroom
building in the Capital Plan. Dawn McKenna asked how much money remained in the
Lincoln Park construction budget, and how much the current plan for the bathrooms
would cost. Karen Simmons said that there was approximately $30,000 remaining, but
the walkways next to fields 1 and 2 need to be paved because the stone dust paths, a
neighborhood compromise, are contaminating the fields. The vendor has put the Town
on notice that if we do not correct this problem we will forfeit the warranty. The
bathrooms are now estimated to cost approximately $225,000. The Lincoln Park Sub
Committee has indicated that they would donate $75,000 toward the construction. The
Recreation Committee discussed the need to scale down the bathroom project.
6. Recreation Report
Karen Simmons provided the Recreation Committee with a brief overview of the summer
programs and activities. She indicated that the summer had been a success and that
program evaluations received thus far were very positive. The Fall Brochure has been
delivered to the residents and registration is ongoing. Upcoming Department projects
include completing the FY04 Performance Measurement Report, FY06 Budget
preparation, Operations and Volunteer manuals.
7. Parks Report
Please refer to attached report.
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8. New Business
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The next meeting of the Recreation Committee will be held on October 20 at 7:30 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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