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CPC funding will be used for the replacement of siding, entrance doors, fascia, and roofs. Mr. Horton questioned whether any of the costs involved in the replacement might not be eligible for CPA funding. The Committee discussed this issue and decided to check on this matter. (The CPC reasoned, however, that because CPA funds were only requested for one- third of the total project cost, any ineligible expenses could be covered in the remaining two thirds DHCD funding .) Ms. Fenollosa questioned whether the CPC had approved funding in a previous year for window replacement, to which Mr. Keane replied that the Committee had, and that windows were not part of this project. He explained that the project would cover all 48 units, and added that he had also applied for State funding for two adaptable units at Vynebrooke. These units would be fully funded by the State. The CPC commended Mr. Keane for his diligence in securing State funding to offset CPA appropriations. (Ms. Krieger also thanked Mr. Keane for his excellent and thorough presentation at the recent First Friday meeting of the League of Women Voters.) The CPC took a straw vote on this rehabilitation project and voted their approval (9-0). 3.Battle Green Mater Plan, Phase 3 - $90,000 David Pinsonneault, Director of Operations for the DPW and Ms. Dawn McKenna, Chair of the Tourism Committee presented this proposal to the CPC. Mr. Pinsonneault commenced the discussion explaining that rather than applying for construction funds this year, it had been decided to more carefully address the design phase of the project. He said there are anticipated changes to the Battle Green area, which might necessitate design changes prior to construction. He noted that it was more prudent to wait until the Center Committee had issued its report solidifying the design of the Green and taking into account such things as the Buckman Tavern sidewalk renovations, and the relocation of certain crosswalks, both of which would have an impact on the design of the Battle Green sidewalks. Mr. Pinsonneault said that Phase 1 of the Battle Green Project covered the rehabilitation of the monuments and Phase 2 included the renovation of pathways and fencing. Since the Phase 2 work was integrally tied to the work around the Green, it will be put on hold pending the Phase 3 design study. Ms. Fenollosa asked when the Center Committee Study would be ready, to which Ms. McKenna replied that it would be ready next month. Mr. Kanter noted that the separation of design funds into two years seemed unusual. The FY15 project calls for $90,000 in D&E funds this year, and $125,000 in FY16. Mr. Pinsonneault said this was done at the suggestion of Mr. Livsey the Town Engineer. The CPC suggested that Mr. Pinsonneault might wish to put all his D&E costs up front. He will pursue this possibility with the Town Engineer. There was a brief discussion of the fountain under the Captain Parker statue. Mr. Pinsonneault said the decision making on the fountain centered on the color (bronze or verde green) and the specific use of the fountain. He said the issue would need further public input. Mr. Wolk said he was still confused about the status of the previous Battle Green projects for which the CPC and Town Meeting had approved funding, given that some of them were not affected by sidewalk and crosswalk configurations (for example, the monument rehabilitation). He stressed that it would be helpful if the applicant compiled a spreadsheet detailing when the project was approved, its description and its status. Members agreed, and Mr. Pinsonneault will compile such a list. 2