HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01-17-REC-min (Lincoln Park Subcommittee)LINCOLN PARK SUB
Min utes J anuary 1 7, 2012
present — Lynne Wjlson, acting Chair, Nell W a Iker, Parker Hirtle, Br ian Kelley
Also present — Wendy Rudner, Recreation CommiRee
The meeting was called to order at 730 p. The minutes from December 1, 2011 w ere read
and accepted as written. Lynne announced that Kris Burton has resigned so she will t ake notes.
Brian Kelley reported that the contract between the Lions Club and the Town of Lexington regardin
the Lincoln Park bathroom project was on Carl Valente's desk. W hen it has been signed, he will talk to
Dick Perry of the L ions Club about fundraising. Wendy suggested that he speak to Peter C lernan, Youth
Sports Coordinator for the Recreation Department to learn contact names for the leagues.
Lynne lilon reported th the dog signs were 'in process and opened the discussion about the needed
map signs. All were in a reeMent that there were two reaps needed — one at the Worthen Road bike
path entrance and one at the entrance on Lincoln Street close to where the path enters the meadow;
We wiII ask Wesley Wirth *s advice regarding possible materials for the si nar e. The signs should be
done as soon as possible before the warm weather.
Dell Walker told the group that she has lost her best workers. Liz Heitz is now working for Tufts. she
said that community service is not ideal and would like to investigate a group named "'Lexington at
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me' that appears to be a clearing house for workers. They may know of someone who is looking for
a few hours working outdoors.
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two suggestions for additions to the c ommittee. Both women are working full tire, but she will follow
up on this.
Maintenance plan for the future — All agreed that this was essential to have in place before June when
David WiIIiars and Lynne leave the co rnmittee. Brian and Parker both felt that we need a meeting to
discuss some budget figures. Dell is concerned about reimbursement rsement of her costs when the
committee changes. The committee members present felt that a meeting should be scheduled to
discuss our past expenditures a nd future maintenance costs. Since o r next meeting will be with Wes
!Mirth and will include discussion of a maintenance program, a subsequent meeting should be budget
planning.
The next meeting was scheduled for February 15,, 2012 at 7:30 pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 8;10 pre.
Respectfully submitted,
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