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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 14, 2005
Members Present:
Sandra Shaw, Richard Thuma, Rick DeAngelis
Staff Present:
Karen Simmons, Sheila Butts
Others Present:
Hank Manz, Board of Selectmen, Craig Weeks, Sidewalk
Committee, John Woodhouse, Daniel Woodhouse
AGENDA:
1. Citizens and Other Boards
2. Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the June 15, 2005 Recreation Committee Meeting were reviewed and
accepted by a vote of 3 – 0.
3. Daniel Woodhouse – Eagle Scout Project presentation
Karen Simmons introduced and welcomed Daniel Woodhouse, Eagle Scout candidate.
Daniel explained the overall purpose of an Eagle Scout project, and presented the
Recreation Committee with his proposal and designs for the construction of a scoreboard
for the Fitzgerald Little League Field at the Center playground. (Schematics are
attached). Daniel told the Committee members that if his proposal were approved it
would be his goal to get the scoreboard completed and installed by Little League Opening
Day, 2006.
After a brief question and answer period, Rick DeAngelis made the following motion:
The Recreation Committee approves Daniel Woodhouse’s Eagle Scout
Project to construct a scoreboard at the Fitzgerald Little League Field
substantially in accordance with the presentation and consistent with
Design #2. The project is subject to review and approval by Karen
Simmons and David Pinsonneault of the construction methods, materials
and location.
Sandra Shaw seconded the motion.
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The Recreation Committee approved the project 3 – 0.
4. Craig Weeks - Lexington Sidewalk Committee
Craig Weeks, Chairman of the Lexington Sidewalk Committee addressed the Recreation
Committee. He gave an overview of the history of the Sidewalk Committee, created by
the Board of Selectmen, and reviewed the charge of the committee, its goals and
objectives and how it may impact Recreation. Mr. Weeks requested that the Recreation
Committee provide input to the members of the Sidewalk Committee as their mission
continues.
5. Five Year Capital Plan
The Recreation Committee was presented with a copy of the FY07 Recreation
Department Five Year Capital Plan. Karen Simmons explained that the Recreation
Committee is responsible for prioritizing, recommending and presenting the
Department’s Capital Projects. The Committee reviewed and discussed the Capital Plan,
as it currently exists. Dick Thuma suggested that the Capital items be spread out more.
He recommended that improvements to the Valley Tennis Courts be moved to FY09, Old
Reservoir Management and Playground Improvements to Adams be moved to FY11, and
the Town Pool Renovation be moved from FY11 to FY 10. After discussing the
the Recreation Committee voted 3 – 0 to approve the Five Year
proposed changes,
Capital Plan with the changes.
The amended Five Year Capital Plan will be given to the Recreation Committee at the
October 2005 meeting.
6. Lincoln Park Update
Karen Simmons told the Recreation Committee that she had received a letter from Keith
Johnson, Haley and Aldrich, regarding the Restroom facility at Lincoln Park. In the letter
Mr. Johnson informed the Recreation Department that the Department of Environmental
Protection had jurisdiction over the Restroom Project. The information was forwarded to
Bill Erickson who shared it with Selectman Peter Kelly, who is spearheading the
construction of the facility with the private citizens group.
7. Recreation Report
Karen Simmons reported that Don Chisholm had resigned from the Recreation
Committee as of September 12, 2005. She also informed the Committee that Pam Varrin
has indicated that she will resign from the Recreation Committee when a new member is
named. She asked members of the Committee to think about potential replacements for
Don Chisholm and Pam Varrin. She indicated that it was important to have
representation from across the community, and that it would be important for at least one
new Recreation Committee member to be a Town Meeting Member as well.
8. Parks Report
Please refer to attached report.
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9. New Business
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The next meeting of the Recreation Committee will be held on October 19 at 7:30 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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