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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-05-28-REC-min.pdf s919/r) RECEIVED SELECTMEN a JUN - 6 1980 RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING Wed, , May 28, 1980 Present: D. Wells, Chairman; J. Uhrig, R. Eby, L. Wilson, J. Dhimos Staff: Halverson; Reporter: Hinkle Minutes of April 17 meeting were accepted as corrected, Mickey Hinkle was thanked for all the newspaper coverage she has given us, especially the pool article. Tennis Bang Board: Letters from Euart and Farr, abutters of the relocated tennis back board were reviewed. Their concerns were the noise level, early morning weekend play and the blockage of the neighbors view. The committee voted to post a sign which would prohibit play prior to 8:30 am on weekends and holidays. The noise problem was referred to the Permanent Building Committee for reconsideration and review. Suggestions included filling the board with foam, or building a cement fence to block the noise. Wells commented that the trees block the view of the board from May through October. The restricted tennis hours will also be announced in the paper. Pool Dedication: The pool will not be dedicated to anyone at this time. The Gallagher Plaque will be put upon the wall adjacent to the pool by the drinking fountain. The date of the Open House has been changed to Saturday, July 12 at 2:00 pm. Robert Eby will contact John Walker and Karen Jernza regarding the exhibition. There will be free swimming all weekend (July 12 & 13). Pool Rules : The Committee reviewed the attached rules for the pool and made changes where needed. Norman Cohen, town council, will also review them. When approved they will be posted at the town pool facility, Water Bill Insert- The draft of information on the new pool complex was reviewed. This will be inserted into the June 1980 water bill. Committee Reorganization: Robert Eby nominated Dave Wells for a second term.as Chairman of the Recreation Committee. The move was seconded by Lynn Wilson and voted unanimously by the Board. Wells briefly thanked everyone for their cooperation and support this past year. One goal he will pursue this term is to seek further communication with Hayden and continue to arrange for quarterly meetings with their Board. A letter will be written to the entire board requesting such a meeting. Staff Reports: a) Hiring - all staff have been hired, but we are receiving a number of declines for many of the positions. b) Hartwell Ave. - Committee was informed that a proposal for federal money was submitted to the state for funding on May 20. It is doubtful that any funding will be received due to the fact that there is only $142,000 available to the entire state and the request is for over $250,000. The proposal will also be submitted to the state for consideration. The proposal needs to have letters of support rg K / Recreation Comm. 5/28/80 2 dAP d from the Board of Selectmen and Police Chief before this can be sent. Lexington Bike Path - We are awaiting the memorandum of Agreement from the State. (As of Thursday, May 29 it was rumored the state was sending the copy to Lexington on May 29 to be once again signed by the Board of Selectmen. Thereafter it would take approximately three weeks to be set up before a bid could be solicited. c) Informal request was made for block reservations of the tennis courts RECEIVED for a tennis party. The committee voted down the request and suggested SELECTMEN the group use the regular method of making reservations. J U I _ 6 19=1) Sutherland meeting went well. Four neighbors attended and were concerned about when things would be done. They looked through equipment catalogs and made suggestions for use of the playground area. A bid package will be prepared in the near future for the apparatus. The ball field will be put out on bid in August for an early fall seeding and planting contract. The fence and back- stop are being put up this week. Other: The committee discussed the projects for the next town meeting including: lighting at Center all-weather track Lincoln St. Junior varsity soccer field Wells will write a letter and then speak with the town manager regarding getting some support for gathering data. The School Committee will also be approached regarding the all-weather track. DPW Request - Many infields are in need of being cut and maintained and there is poison ivy at the entrance path at Garfield Playground. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 pm„ Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 1980.