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Wendy: process is NOT narrow; we will review new projects. Problem is that time is so short. Richard: do we have to put in budget everything we want to spend CPA funding for? Mr. Valente – yes. Norm: We will have a warrant article that itemizes each proposed project so town meeting members will have opportunity to learn about it. Ms. McKenna, Mr. Williams: given the lack of time and process, the committee should bank all of the CPA funds to ensure a level playing field. All of these projects can wait. 2. Close public hearing and proceed with deliberations. a. Vault: $60,000 Leo – is appropriate, important for community. Agreed: Wendy, Norm. Moved, seconded, unanimously approved. b. Police Dispatch Room: $100,000 Marilyn: not appropriate use of historic preservation funds Sandy: this is an historic building. CPA funding will enable it to function. Not equipment but facility. Meets statutory requirements. Joel: We can’t support playground because of statute; since this is permitted, we should support it. Moved and seconded. Passed, 7-1 c. Fire station $100,000: Sandy: This is an historic building. It needs work so it can function. Moved, seconded, unanimously approved d. Open space plan: $20,000 Moved, seconded, unanimously approved e. Administrative: $5,000 Norm: $5,000 is a comfortable amount; we can ask for more in the fall if we need it. Richard: How will we notify public of the application process? Do we need a town- wide mailing (and therefore do we need more funds for postage)? Mr. Valente – we can put a descriptive insert in the tax/water bills Moved, seconded, unanimously approved f. Lex Historical Society -- $25,000 for preconstruction study Moved and seconded – Failed 3-5 - 6-