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stairs and rails were capital improvements. Mr. Adler also asked about the possibility of using composite materials which might be more weather resistant. Ms. Manz noted the need for a better sound system in the gazebo itself, especially for carolers. In response to a question from David Kanter of the Capital Expenditures Committee, Mr. Pinsonneault said he would increase the contingency line in the budget from $1,000 to $2,000. Mr. Pinsonneault will submit a revised application to the CPC. 5.Park and Playground Improvements, $147,500 – Chris Filadoro, Superintendent of Public Grounds, spoke to this recreation project; he was accompanied by Karen Simmons, the Director of Recreation. Mr. Filadoro explained that the project proposed by the Recreation Department included the replacement of the rubber surface on the playground at Lincoln Park ($70,000) and the acquisition and installation of improvements to the Skate Park on Worthen Road ($77,500). Ms. Simmons explained that the rubber playground surface at Lincoln Park was a capital improvement, and that the new surface would be poured in place. It would have a 10-year warranty, she noted, as compared to the 5-year warranty on the present surface. Ms. Weiss asked that the record reflect the fact that these improvements would “be off-loaded” from the tax levy. Mr. Kanter asked Ms. Simmons and Mr. Filadoro to use fiscal year dollars for their projections for future years for this project. The application indicates that CPA funds will be sought for FY15 through FY18, at $65,000 per year. 6.Park Improvements – Athletic Fields, $65,000 – Mr.Filadoro also addressed this project on behalf of the Recreation Department, stating that it was a multi- year capital project to address safety and playability concerns. He said the FY14 request was for the renovation of the baseball field at Sutherland Park. The infield of the baseball field will be reconstructed, adding proper drainage and a safer playing surface. Mr. Kanter asked Mr. Filadoro to specify the type of turf involved and the portion of the work to be covered by CPA funds, since the CPC cannot authorize the use of CPA funds for the acquisition of synthetic turf. 7.Lincoln Park Field Improvements, $150,000 – Mr. Filadoro and Ms. Simmons explained that this request is for drainage work associated with a larger capital project for the renovation of Field 1 at Lincoln Park. The capital project is for the replacement of the synthetic turf on Field 1, but Ms. Simmons said they were aware of the fact that CPA funds cannot be used for the acquisition of the actual turf material. Work under the CPA request would only be for the inspection of the subsurface area, the repair of any drainage problems, and the rehabilitation of the walkways surrounding sections of the field. Ms. Rice added that Ms. Simmons had also asked whether removal costs of the old synthetic turf was CPA-eligible. Relative to the work at the edges of the field, Mr. Wolk asked that the Conservation Commission be notified of any areas where such work was within the wetland buffer and might necessitate a wetlands permit. Ms. Simmons replied that the 3