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confirmed that they are trying to raise this $500,000 gap one way or another – from additional grant sources and/or a community capital campaign, if needed. 2. David Kanter, Capital Expenditures Committee asked if the $200,000 has caused the Historical Society to review the $600,000 amount requested of the CPC. Susan responded that she is hoping for full funding given their plate of financial obligations. 4. Old Reservoir Management (Recreation Department) $55,000 – presented by Dave Pinsonneault David Pinsonneault from the DPW presented this project with assistance from Karen Simmons. Dave described the Old Reservoir off of Marrett Road saying that it is a popular swimming hole, used for fishing and walking. Showing a diagram, Dave spoke of the current gatehouse structure, which is located in the pond. He shared that this structure is no longer efficient or effective citing that at times, the structure has had four feet of water over its top creating lots of flooding and the need for extensive sand bagging. Also, given the structure is 8-10 feet down, they are not able to access the valves. They seek funds to replicate this structure but on the outside of the dam which will allow them to access it and to properly control the flow of water. At the same time, another problem they would like to rectify is the fact that the outflow pipe is broken somewhere within its 200-foot length. They will put in a new pipe that will be used to control the reservoir’s water level. Lastly, they will dredge the retention pond (on the left-hand side). Questions: 1. Bill Herring, TMM, Precinct 8, inquired about ice-skating in the winter. With the ability to regulate water flow – more, less – how will this impact skating? Dave said the project would have little impact, as there is little water to regulate in the winter. The spring is when they will control the water flow. 2. Roger Borghesani, TMM, Precinct 8, asked if they would remove the present structure. Dave responded “No” the present structure will remain. They will access the pipe at the gate structure. 5. Vynebrook Village Windows (Housing Authority) $158,686 – presented by Ann Whitney Ann Whitney described the window replacement at Vynebrook stating that the complex is a low income, public housing development. The windows they seek to replace are the original windows (1973) which are very difficult to open, the cause of significant heat loss, and problematic for the seniors. Questions: 1. Unknown Person asked if this is the same or similar project to Greeley Village [FY2008 CPA project] and if so, the status (of Greeley). Ann confirmed that it is a similar project and that at Greeley they hired a designer and new windows will be installed in the spring. 2. Gloria Bloom, TMM, Precinct 4, asked what they have done to apply for other funds. Ann shared that federal funds are for federal developments (which Vynebrook is not). This is a Public Meeting 12.6.07 Minutes – FINAL 1.16.08 4