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Sandra Shaw, Chairman Tel: (781) 862-0500 x262
Pamela Varrin,Vice Chairman Fax: (781) 863-2350
Frederick DeAngelis
Donald A. Chisholm
Richard L.Neumeier
RECREATION COMMITTEE MINTUES
November 18, 1998
Members Present: Sandra Shaw, Pam Varrin, Don Chisholm, Rick DeAngelis,
Dick Neumeier
Staff Present: Karen Simmons
AGENDA.
1 Sandra Shaw handed out a letter that she had written to the Planning Board showing
Recreation Committee support for the granting of an easement for recreational purposes
connecting Coppersmythe Way, formerly the Butler property on Marrett Road, to the path that
goes around the Old Res.
2. The meeting minutes of September 16, 1998 were approved.
3 Skateboard/Inline Park Update
The Recreation Committee questioned the public meeting to be held on December 3rd and will
not take a position on the proposal at this time. The Recreation Committee requested that the
Skateboard/Inline Park Committee make a written presentation to the Recreation Committee.
4 Pine Meadows RFP Update
The last date to submit proposals is November 20th at 11.00 a.m. The pre-bid conference was
well attended with at least four different vendors participating. The RFP evaluation committee
will make its recommendation to the Town Manager by the middle of December.
5 FY2000 Capital
The Committee questioned the deadline for the Warrant, which is 4.30 p.m. on December 30th
We should keep our options open.
Dick Neumeier recommends that the Clarke tennis courts and the Center Track be added to the
school project so that 59% of the cost can be reimbursed by the State. A discussion followed
about adding on to the school projects. Preliminary plans will be going to the State in January
The Recreation Committee would need to present a proposal to the Board of Selectmen to add
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items. Although the Recreation Department does not want to jeopardize this project, the
members feel it would be irresponsible not to explore the option fully
The work on Clarke will not address the immediate field needs.
Parks Department needs to make a comprehensive tour of each and every facility to compile an
inventory of what repairs and updates must occur at each site. Brian needs to pull out this
information for Diamond, Clarke and the High School and get the cost estimates together At
Diamond, for instance, the backstop is in poor condition. The High School repairs could include
the basketball court and tennis courts. Rick recommended that a geotechnical specialist test
Clarke. The report needs to be presented to the Board of Selectmen in December.
6. Karen's Report
The revenue from Pine Meadows this year is expected to be equal to or exceed that of last year
Karen will give Pam Varrin information for the article for the Annual Report that is due on
December 15th Pam expects to get the draft to Karen by Friday, December 1 l `
Karen will assign the Articles for Town Meeting at the next meeting.
The Bike map project is underway Erna Greene is expected to have the map completed and
ready to be mailed in March.
7 Brian's Report
Brian was not able to attend because of a meeting conflict. He will make a presentation on field
needs and issues at a special Recreation Committee meeting on December 9`F'
The meeting was adjourned.
NEXT MEETINGS
SPECIAL MEETING. DECEMBER 9, 1998
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1998
7.30 P.M.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING ROOM