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Public Facilities: Muzzey Senior Center Upgrade Phase 3: The Committee deferred judgment until the decision is made regarding the purchase of the property at 33 Marrett Road and its intended use(s) is understood. Cary Memorial Building Upgrades: The majority of the Committee wants to see the project move forward with the proposed D &E in FY2014. Public Facilities Second F350 Vehicle: See the Truck Acquisition Policy matter under Fire, above. School Building Flooring Program: As it is a program, the Committee believes it should not be debt funded. School Window Treatments Extraordinary Repair: Mr. Kanter has reservations as the components are generally less than $25,000 each and he believes this should be an operating expense. School Paving Program: As it addresses some ADA- related deficiencies, the earlier stated concern about needing a town -wide plan was reiterated. School Interior Painting Program: While supporting the merits of the program, Mr. Kanter & Mr. Hurley expressed their long -held belief that the nature of this work warrants it being done as an operating expense. Visitor Center: Generally in favor, but awaiting the report of the AhTFMPC and the updated needs assessment. Building Renewal Funding: Generally in favor of the need and expect to elaborate upon it in the Committee's Report to the 2013 ATM. Hastings School Renovation /Replacement: Awaiting the report of the AhTFMPC. Middle School Science and Performing Arts Spaces: With the study being completed this school year, the Committee asked why implementation isn't funded until FY2015. Print Shop Renovation: The Committee acknowledged that, based on a revised plan for execution and reallocation of expenses, the request has been reduced from $430,835 to $312,000 and the Committee is in support of the project. Public Works: Hastings Park Gazebo Repairs: Mr. Kanter reported the CPC is asking whether the proposed $30,000 project is large enough to trigger the need for full ADA compliance. If so, the project cost would be expected to increase substantially. Street Improvements: The Committee questioned whether the proposed level is sufficient to make appropriate progress in improving the Town's average Pavement Condition Index (PCI) as outlined in the Pavement Management Study. (As reported at the Budget Collaboration - Financial Summit 3 on December 19, 2012, updated data has been collected and a report should be available in the near future.) Battle Green Master Plan Phase 3: Ms. McKenna advised that the Board of Selectmen had approved the work that is contemplated under the proposed FY2015 funding. Mr. Kanter commented that he was not aware the Board had done that. Estabrook School Off -Site Street and Access Improvement: No longer applicable as this was funded at the November 2012 Special Town Meeting. Hydrant Replacement Program: The Committee would support a more - accelerated program than the current goal of replacing approximately 40 hydrants per year. In addition to the deficiencies found during the annual inspection and flushing of hydrants, Mr. Kanter Page 3 of 5