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she had followed the proper process for the presentation of the project to the CPC. She noted that the Selectmen had not yet voted on the project, but stated that they also had several other projects pending final review. There was a lengthy discussion of the project, and specifically whether it had received enough Town exposure. Ms. Manz read a letter from the Historical Society which stated that the Society appreciated the need for a “facelift” for the Visitor Center. The Society had reservations about the project, however, and could not support it as presented to the CPC. In response, Ms. McKenna stated that the Historical Society had been involved with the project since its inception. Mr. Kanter reported that the CEC, though supportive of the need for renovations to the Visitor Center, preferred better definition of the scope of work. Ms. Manz addressed the concerns of the CPC members, and questioned whether the project had been held to a higher standard than other projects. She said she would have preferred that the project had come through the customary channels of the Facilities Department, but appreciated the volunteer labor on the part of Ms. McKenna and Colin Smith, the President of the Chamber of Commerce and architect for the renovation. She stated that she felt the amount of the request was reasonable and would vote to approve the project. Ms. Weiss stated her support of Ms. Manz’s position. Mr. Adler made a motion to approve $200 for the project, to pay for repairs to the bathrooms. There was no second to this motion. Mr. McSweeney then moved to support the project, with Option 3 as the preferred design. The Committee voted (3-6) not to support the project. Mr. Cohen and Ms. Fenollosa left the meeting at this point. Ms. McKenna subsequently requested that the CPC allow consideration of the Visitor Center project for the Special Town Meeting that is scheduled to be held within the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. There was discussion of this proposal, and of the appropriate deadlines should the CPC allow such reconsideration. A vote was taken (5-2) to set a new deadline of March 3rd, to allow further consideration of the Visitor Center project. (Ms. Weiss wished to go on record as voting to continue consideration of the project.) Members reflected on this decision, however, and agreed it set a difficult precedent. A subsequent vote was taken (5-2) to rescind the previous vote. This resulted in the Visitor Center Project not being approved for passage to either the Annual or Special Town Meetings this spring. 8.Withdrawn and Modified Projects – Ms. Manz noted the withdrawal of the Library’s proposed project “Cary Library Project Material Handling and 4