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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-06-15-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 June 15, 2005 Members Present: Sandra Shaw, Richard Thuma, and Rick DeAngelis Staff Present: Karen Simmons, Sheila Butts, David Pinsonneault, and Jen Rabanal Others Present: Bill Erickson, Semoon Oh, David Williams AGENDA 1. Citizens and other Boards 2. Recreation Meeting Minutes th The minutes of the May 18 Recreation Committee meeting were accepted by a vote of 3 – 0. 3. Lincoln Park Update Sandra Shaw welcomed Bill Erickson to the Recreation Committee meeting. Selectman Peter Kelly approached Mr. Erickson in February asking if he was interested in revising the architectural drawing he had submitted to the Recreation Committee in 2004 for the Lincoln Park Restroom Facility. Mr. Kelley and other local contractors expressed interest in putting together a private initiative to fund and construct the restrooms. Bill Erickson explained to the Recreation Committee that his revised drawings include reducing the number of stalls and fixtures in both the Men’s and Women’s Rooms, reducing the storage area in the building, dropping the roof line as requested by the Lincoln Park Sub-Committee, and increasing the overhang on the roof. The revised plans were submitted to the Building Department for review. The Building Department did respond with a letter itemizing the architectural and construction concerns they had. Members of the Recreation Committee inquired about the building materials, windows, ventilation, and security, and discussed options with Mr. Erickson. The members noted that the Recreation Committee must approve the design, functionality, and aesthetics of the proposed construction. Rick DeAngelis indicated 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 that the Committee needed to take a preliminary vote that evening. He believes that Mr. Erickson presented a “workable plan”, but suggested that he and other committee members would like to review colors, materials and recommended ongoing maintenance plans before taking a final vote. “The Recreation Committee Dick Thuma introduced the following motion: approves the revised plan for the Lincoln Park Restrooms on a conceptual level and asks that the private citizens’ group bring color and materials samples to the Committee for review prior to a final vote.” Rick DeAngelis seconded the The Recreation Committee approved the motion 3 – 0. motion. 4. Lexington United Soccer Club – donation Semoon Oh, treasurer of Lexington United Soccer Club, requested permission from the Recreation Committee to donate 6 Players’ Benches for the Lincoln Park Fields. (Proposal and specifications attached) LUSC wants to make this donation in memory of Steve Harrison, longtime youth coach, who passed away in 2004. After a brief discussion about the benches and the plaques that will be attached, Dick Thuma made the following motion: “The Recreation Committee approves the donation by Lexington United Soccer Club of 6 players’ benches for Lincoln Park subject to final language approval for the plaque.” The Recreation Committee Rick DeAngelis seconded the motion. approved the motion 3 – 0. 5. Field Subcommittee Report Karen Simmons provided the Recreation Committee with a brief overview of her thoughts about a Field Subcommittee. She explained that the Recreation Department had contacted numerous cities and towns in the area inquiring if they had such committees. To date very few communities had responded. Those who have responded do not have Field Subcommittees, although they all believe they are important. Although the Recreation Department believes this is an important venture, Karen Simmons suggested that the Recreation Committee postpone further discussion until the fall, when more data is available and there is more time for discussion and initiation. Dick Thuma indicated that he thinks the idea of a Field Subcommittee is very good. He volunteered to work on a rough outline of possible committee membership and goals. 6. Recreation Report Karen Simmons distributed copies of the USGA Turf Advisory Report to members of the Recreation Committee. She noted that the USGA evaluates the turf at Pine Meadows twice a year. Dick Thuma asked if it were possible to do a similar evaluation of the playing fields each year. Dave Pinsonneault explained that the USGA would not do that, but noted that there were companies that might be available to take on such a project. Copies of the 2005 Lincoln Park Projects Proposal by the Lincoln Park Subcommittee were handed out to the Recreation Committee (attached). Karen Simmons expressed 2 her concerns about the proposed burning at the site. She explained that the Recreation Department, Conservation, and the Lexington Fire Department had already told the LPSC that this was not feasible. Karen Simmons reported that the Aquatics facilities had opened successfully the first weekend in June. She reminded the Committee members that the Old Reservoir Swimming facility was now open to residents and non-residents alike, regardless of whether they had a swim tag. Non residents can pay a daily admission. 7. Parks Report Dave Pinsonneault reported that requests for quotes had been sent out for the Rindge fencing and swing set replacement project. The Harrington softball field should be completed by the end of June. He is currently investigating the cost to irrigate the entire playing field at Harrington. At this point he has no information on the fencing at Harrington, and will report back to the Recreation Committee once this information is available. 8. New Business The next meeting of the Recreation Committee will be held on July 20th, 6:00 P.M., at the Pine Meadows Golf Course. Dinner will be served, followed by a tour of the course. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 P.M. 3