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2.Cary Memorial Building Request for Supplemental Funding This request for supplemental funding was indefinitely postponed by the Board of Selectmen, and therefore not raised for discussion with the CPC. 3.430 Concord Avenue, Sellars Property, Pending Litigation Sellars vs. Town of Lexington (This item had also been shown on the Agenda as an Executive Session, but Town Manager Carl Valente stated the discussion on this topic could be held in Open Session.) Mr. Valente explained that the Town was conducting a title search on the Sellars property at 430 Concord Avenue. Members questioned whether the title search would conclude that the Town owned the 12 acre property, and if so, whether the article at the upcoming Special Town Meeting would be indefinitely postponed. Mr. Valente responded that if the matter was black and white, the Town would not proceed with the taking. There was a general discussion of the issue, and Mr. Valente presented a table which outlined the estimated costs for the project. Mr. Valente stated that the Selectmens request to the CPC would be in the range of $220,000; $180,000 for the taking of the parcel, and $40,000 for the associated legal work. Mr. Valente and the CPC discussed the history of the parcel, with Mr. Pressman noting its transfer to the Conservation Commission in 1975. Mr. Valente also discussed the development constraints of the parcel; it has no current upland access, and is primarily wet. Ms. Mullins highlighted the conservation values of the parcel which included flood storage, wildlife value and vernal pool habitat. It was unknown whether a trail could be cut through the 12 acre parcel due to the abundance of wetlands. It appeared likely, however, that a trail could be cut from Concord Road to the parcel. After a motion duly made and seconded, the CPC voted (8-0) to recommend to the June Special Town Meeting the appropriation of $220,000 in CPF cash under the designation of Open Space for the title search and taking of the Sellars Property at 430 Concord Road. In response to a suggestion by David Kanter, the CPC also voted (8-0) to recommend to the June Special Town Meeting the appropriation of up to $10,000 in FY14 funds from the CPA Administrative account for due diligence. 4.CPF Finances Mr. Addelson, Assistant Town Manager for Finance reviewed the CPF finances with the Committee in light of its vote to approve up to $230,000 in CPA funding for the taking of the Sellars property. He presented an updated version of his CPA Fund spreadsheet, which detailed the impact of the CPC vote to approve an additional $500,000 for the Community Center Project. 5.Approval of Minutes - The minutes of the meetings of 3/13, 3/18, and 4/7 were approved as amended. 2