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shorten it to seven. Mr. Addelson responded to a question about “callable” bonds, which he said gives more flexibility, but is more expensive. Mr. Pato responded to Mr. Wolk’s and Mr. Horton’s original inquiry stating that he would rely upon Mr. Addelson’s expertise regarding funding alternatives to the proposed 10-year bonding. Based upon the discussion with Mr. Addelson and Mr. Pato, the CPC reaffirmed its commitment to the Cary Memorial Building Upgrades project. It voted unanimously (9-0) to recommend the project to the March Special Town Meeting and to fund the project through the issuance of long term debt. It agreed to reexamine the financing plan prior to a proposed 2014 Fall Special Town Meeting upon the recommendations of Mr. Addelson regarding the use of available CPF cash (and perhaps other sources of funding) to reduce the term of the bond. b.) Visitor Center – Design Phase – There was a brief discussion of the Visitor Center Project in which Ms. Fenollosa questioned Mr. Pato about the Board of Selectmen’s position on the project. Mr. Pato responded that the Board had not made any recommendation on the project other than to recommend its funding. Mr. Kanter referred to the description in the Brown Book (page XI -16, Budget and Financing Plan) for FY15, which states, “At this time, the Board of Selectmen is still in discussion on whether this scope is warranted. If funding is approved, it will not authorize design to begin before it receives and reviews program recommendations for the facility”.Mr. Kanter said the CEC would be recommending approval of the project (5-0) and would leave the finalization of the design to the Selectmen. The CPC re-voted this project, with a (7-0-2) vote. c.) Remaining Projects Voted – The CPC reaffirmed its votes on a number of projects, since several reflected only seven member attendance. The Committee took new votes on the following projects, all of which received unanimous (9-0) CPA recommendation to the upcoming Special and Annual Town Meetings: Renovations to the Community Center, Sidewalk Construction for the Community Center (which may be Indefinitely Postponed), Hastings Park Gazebo Renovations, and the Battle Green Streetscape Improvements. The final votes of the CPC under Articles 2 and 3 of Special Town Meeting and Article 8 of Annual Town Meeting are as follows: Article 2: Cary Memorial Building Upgrades, $8,241,350 (9-0) Article 3: Amendment of Art. 5 of 2013 Nov. Special Town Meeting, Renovations to the Community Center, $5,797,184 (9-0) Article 8: a)Sidewalk Construction for the Community Center, $100,000 – (9-0) b)Visitor Center Design Phase, $59,332 – (7-0-2) c)Hasting Park Gazebo Renovations, $120,000 – (9-0) d)HC Inventory Forms for Listed Buildings, $35,000 – (9-0) e)Battle Green Streetscape Improvements, $63,000 – (9-0) f)Vynebrook Village Renovations, $300,551 (9-0) g)LexHAB Set-Aside Funds for Development of Affordable Housing at the Busa Property, $750,000 – (9-0) h)Lincoln Park Field Improvements, $200,000 – (9-0) 3