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3 ADTech Proposal. DaveBecker reported that ADTech keeps adding costs for the Selectmen’s Meeting Room and he’s not sure they want to do it. He feels that another bid should be obtained. The last bid was $51,000 and he was expecting about $39,000. Wireless Update. Some piecesseem to be moving. There have been meetings with representatives of two carriers for siting cell antennas on town property in response to an RFP. Both carriers are interested in putting one in an area in the woods near the parking lot of the Old Res and another one on school grounds. The town is trying to get a coordinated approach so that towers can be used by multiple carriers. There was an amended application for the Spring Street site and it appears that the requirements have been met. Complaints. Jeanne is waiting for confirmation on resolution of all complaints that were received. There was a discussion about what CAC members should do when they find out about problems outside of a formal complaint, e.g. on a list. After an extended discussion, it was decided that as a general rule we should not respond to these but if it is something important, it should be referred to the Selectmen’s Office and the protocol followed. ACTION. The protocol for complaints should be posted on the CAC web site. LexMedia Subcommittee Report. Jim Gonzalez reported that at Jeanne Krieger’s initiative, he, George Preston, Alan Lazarus, Jeanne Canale and Jeanne Krieger met after the CAC meeting. Jim reported that there was a good discussion about what we were looking for, e.g. quarterly reports. There was also a discussion about the shortfall in money needed to build out Kline Hall. The current estimate if $398,000. Jim estimates that LexMedia has about $300,000 to put toward that. Avalan withdrew its pledge of $200,000. Jim reported that he had met with the Town Manager, Jeanne Krieger, Jeanne Canale, George Burnell, Rob Adelson and Alan Lazarus and that the Town Manager had done projections of the PEG account for the next full year. CAC members discussed the cost of the build out versus the funds available and possible sources of additional funds, e.g. CPA money, loan, letter of credit. For the town to take out a loan on behalf of LexMedia or for LexMedia to secure a letter of credit would require an act of the legislature. Clearly, there is not enough money to finish in March and completion will have to be delayed at least until the fall so LexMedia will have to renew its lease. Members also expressed some concern about the possible lack of funds for equipment after construction and increasing costs for construction. Next steps will be to understand what the LexMedia board is thinking and to follow-up with the Town Manager who is involved.