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Mr. Pressman questioned the cost of the proposed water spray feature ($300,000), noting that the Capital Expenditures Committee had questioned the necessity of this part of the project due to the associated cost. Ms. Simmons pointed out that the total also included the cost to reconfigure the wading pool. Ms. Manz stated that the CEC recognized the importance of having such a feature to draw young families with children to the complex but the Capital Expenditures Committee has taken no position on the issue. Discussion ensued regarding the impact of this large project on FY18 CPA balances and the importance of the project to the Town. Mr. Wolk also questioned if the Recreation Department had the ability to contribute supplemental funds instead of seeking CPA funds to cover the entire project cost. Mr. Wolk noted that he supported the project but not the approach and asked the applicants to provide additional information regarding the funds they may have available for contribution. The Committee also discussed the possibility of bonding the cost of the Town Pool project, the impact of continued debt service payments for previously funded projects and the importance of maintaining the Town's recreational facilities due to increased use. The CPC voted (7 -0 -1) in a straw poll to support the project. Mr. Coleman will provide additional information regarding any funds they may have available for contribution towards the project. 3) Park Improvements- Athletic Fields- Mr. Filadoro presented a request for $125,000 for improvements to athletic fields in the form of new irrigation systems. He noted that this request was re- prioritized from FY21 to FY18 due to the extreme drought conditions this past summer. He explained that the new irrigation system would be a web -based system focused on efficiency and water conservation. Mr. Filadoro confirmed that the funding request would cover the cost of implementing the technology at 14 athletic fields. Implementation would include the purchase and installation of valves, plumbing, controllers and all installation costs at each site. Mr. Horton asked how much money or gallons of water would be saved by implementing this project. Mr. Filadoro estimated that $50,000 was spent on municipal water last year, including cemeteries and other municipal areas. He expected to recapture the cost of installation within 4 -5 years. The CPC voted (8 -0) in a straw poll to support the project. Mr. Cohen left the meeting after the vote at 4:45 PM. 4) Discussion regarding placeholder- Recreation Site Assessment of Potential Land Acquisition - The CPC asked Ms. Simmons about the placeholder application she submitted on behalf of the Recreation Department. She noted that Recreation is collaborating with the Conservation Department and they are looking at two potential sites but nothing has been confirmed. Any 2