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Mr. Pressman inquired about the status of the potential chemical contamination at the site. Ms. Mullins advised that since the Town had yet to close on the property, those discussions were still non - public and being discussed in executive sessions. The Committee discussed additional aspects of the project, including the number of contractors envisioned for the study, utilities currently available at the barn and the Department of Public Facilities role at the site upon transfer of ownership of the parcel and barn to the Town. After a motion duly made and seconded, the Committee voted to recommend $35,000 in CPA funds for the Wright Farm Barn Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study (8 -0 -1). Ms. Shaw abstained from voting. 3) Antony Park Discussion and Final Votes- While waiting for the final project applicant to arrive, the Committee began to discuss final votes for FY17 projects. They discussed the Antony Park proposal which requested $60,000 in CPA funds. Mr. Horton questioned if the Committee could decrease the amount of the request prior to issuing their final vote. He reasoned that a decrease in Town money may force the increase of private donations. Ms. Fenollosa noted that project proponent, Dave Pinsonneault was not present and if the CPC voted to decrease the amount, they would do so without being informed of the potential ramifications such a decrease could have on the project. After additional discussion, Mr. Horton moved that the CPC vote to reduce the funding amount from $60,000 to $40,000. The motion was seconded and defeated (2 -7). Mr. Kanter reported his own opposition to the public funding of the project and, although no final position has been taken by the full CEC, he thought it unlikely that committee would recommend such funding. After a motion duly made and seconded, the CPC voted to recommend $60,000 in CPA funds for the Antony Park construction project (5 -4). 4) Lexington Arts and Crafts Society Parsons Gallery Lighting Renovation, Return Interview- Tom Whelan reappeared before the CPC to review the Arts and Crafts Society's decreased funding request. He reported that the Society was able to obtain $12,000 from fundraising and operating funds for the project which off -set their request for CPA funds. They initially requested $32,000 in CPA funding; the revised request seeks just $24,280. Mr. Whelan confirmed that the scope of the project did not change with the decreased request, just the amount being requested in CPA funds. The total project cost is $36,280. After a motion duly made and seconded, the CPC voted to recommend $24,280 in CPA funds for the Parsons Gallery Lighting Renovation (8 -0). Mr. Wolk recused himself from the discussion and vote since he is a member of the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. 5) Final Votes on FY17 CPA Project Applications- The remainder of final CPC votes on FY17 project applications is as follows. Discussion is noted where relevant. 2