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7.Muzzey Senior Center Upgrades - Phase 3, $478,926 – Mr. Goddard also addressed this application, noting that Phase 2 (previously approved) had been put on hold pending the outcome of the investigation of the suitability of 33 Marrett Road for Town purposes. (Phase 2 involved improvements to the lighting, stairs and the installation of a communicating lift.) Phase 3 work would involve installing a new energy efficient HVAC system, correcting code violations, and reconfiguring program space to better meet the needs of the public. Mr. Goddard reported that an agreement has yet to be reached with the Muzzey Condominium Association on Phase 2 upgrades due concerns over access and security. Since the potential vote to acquire 33 Marrett Road may not come up until January, Mr. Goddard noted that he was uncertain whether the Phase 3 project would be ready for the March Town Meeting. Members suggested that it could be put on the warrant and withdrawn if appropriate. Mr. Kanter questioned whether construction costs determined in FY13 would still be applicable to the FY 14 project. Mr. Goddard will examine the costs and revise them accordingly. 8.School Print Shop Renovation, $430,835 – Mr. Goddard and Mary Ellen Dunn, Assistant Superintendant of Finance and Operations for the schools, presented this application for health, safety and lighting upgrades to the school print shop. The CPC questioned Ms. Dunn about the lifespan of the shop in the Harrington School location to which she replied that there were no current plans to relocate it. Ms. Dunn explained that the shop is an important resource for School and Town printing needs. She explained that the current proposal was to upgrade the shop by removing asbestos, improving air quality, widening doors to improve access and improve wiring and the HVAC system. She said it would be upgraded to serve all the school’s needs, including all paper printing, and even the production of banners, printed shirts, etc. Members discussed the fact that the Harrington School building qualifies for CPA funding because it is over 50 years old, but suggested that the proposed renovations might not be in the spirit of the Act, which seeks to preserve historic buildings and historic assets. The Committee noted that the applicant had checked tax “Levy” for potential funding; Ms. Dunn addressed this by stating that she felt the CPC should determine what the breakdown of CPA funds vs. tax levy funds should be. It was determined that the plans and cost breakdown which were a part of the application, had not been received by the CPC office; Ms. Dunn will submit these sections separately. 9.Air Conditioners, School Administration Building, $56,000 - Mr. Goddard introduced this application, explaining that the professional development rooms (Rooms 1, 2 and 5A) in the Harrington School building were insufficiently cooled and that existing air conditioners were noisy. There was a discussion about the length of time the School Department anticipated being in the building and the implication of any recommendations made by the Facilities Master Plan Committee in their upcoming report. A suggestion was made that the proposal might be re-examined after the Committee’s recommendations were made public. 3