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d.) Visitor Center Design Phase, $68,950 — Dawn McKenna, Chair of the Tourism Committee, was present for the discussion of this project. The CPC noted that the Board of Selectmen needed to approve the overall scope of the project, to which Ms. McKenna reported that public hearings were scheduled for January. The CPC voted 6 -2 in a straw vote to support the project. e.) Installed Wall Units - Air Conditioners, Central Administration Building, $56,000 - The CPC noted that CPA funds had been used previously for the renovation of the Harrington School (FY09). It is currently being used as the School Administration Building. Members expressed concern, however, that the three current applications from the school department for these amenities did not necessarily make the building "suitable for its intended use" as a historic resource. Ms. Fenollosa reported that the Historical Commission and the Historic Districts Commission strongly opposed the three applications for work at the School Administration Building. The Committee voted 1 -7 in a straw vote not to approve the first of the three applications - the installation of Air Conditioners. E) Human Resources Office Renovation, Central Administration Building, $29,500 — The CPC voted 1 -7 in a straw vote not to approve this project, per the discussion in Section e) above. g.) Print Shop Renovation, Central Administration Building, $430,835 — The Committee voted 2 -6 in a straw vote not to approve this project per the discussion in Section e) above. (The budget for this project was subsequently revised to $312,000 on December 21, 2012.) h.) Lincoln Park Field Improvements, $150,000 — Town Counsel, Kevin Batt has questioned whether the subsurface grading covered in this project would be necessary if the synthetic material above were not slated for replacement. This may be an issue because the CPA does not cover acquisition or replacement of synthetic turf. The CPC will seek further definition on this point from Karen Simmons, Director of Recreation. The CPC voted to support this project in a straw vote of 7 -0 -1 pending further information from Ms. Simmons. i.) Pocket Park Design, $20,000 — Ms. Manz updated the Committee on this application, noting that the "alleyways" are privately owned. She said she had consulted with the Community Preservation Coalition, and that in situations where parks are acquired for conservation /open space, Conservation Restrictions secure the long term status of the park. In this situation, however, where the parks would be "created" on private property, an easement or contract might be a more appropriate characterization than an acquisition. Ms. Fenollosa noted that the project was unlikely to fall within the "historic" category as indicated on the application. The CPC will consult further with counsel regarding this project, particularly regarding the ownership status of the alleyways. The project was supported in a straw vote of 6 -1 -1. j.) Merriam Hill Preservation Project, $3,000 —By request of the CPC, this project has been resubmitted by the Historical Commission. At the request of Town Manager, Carl Valente, the Commission will meet with the Board of Selectmen in the coming weeks for informational purposes only, not for approval. With regard to the issue of the addition of 2