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Conservation Commission filing, noting that this seemed high, given the fact that the Town would be doing the work. Pat pointed out that the costs were associated with the consultant’s fees, but felt the CC could help reduce this cost by helping with the permitting process. Betsy brought up the issue of costs of the new site versus the old one, and noted that the numbers would have to be resolved in order to answer questions at Town Meeting. In response to a question from Joel, Pat noted that no new fill will be needed for the project. 3.FY 2010 Capital Projects a.Stone Building Renovation – The Committee questioned the specifics of the $271,000 Design and Engineering request. Pat explained that it included all the architectural, plumbing and electrical design. Marilyn questioned whether HKT was the suitable firm to ultimately do the work, since they specialized in new construction. Pat explained that the Town has the right to award the construction job to any firm they feel is best qualified. There was a discussion of the “ell” on the building, and whether the construction expense of the “ell” was justifiable since it was a $500,000 difference in price between the two options. Pat and Marilyn addressed this matter, noting that the “ell” had historically been a part of the building, and that the damage to the historic nature of the building would be severe if the modifications were made to the existing structure. Sandy questioned whether the “ell” represented new construction, which the CPC is not allowed to approve under the statute. The Committee decided this issue was one that would be included in questions for Town Counsel the following week. David Kanter suggested that an insurance clause be included in the design documents. b.Cary Vault Climate Control – Pat explained that this project will hopefully come in $20,000 lower than estimated. He said that changes had been made to the AC design, which would significantly reduce the amount needed for the project. The Committee discussed the history of the project, and hoped this would be the final request for CPC funding. c.Building Envelope – This project involves the repair of the Cary Hall roof, with an associated cost of $50,000. There was little discussion of the project as it was generally felt the work was due. d.Town Office Building Renovation Design – Pat discussed this $80,000 request, and said that the results from the design study are expected in December of this year. He said the requested amount for FY 2010 would be used to design and engineer the improvements to the Planning and Conservation offices, with particular emphasis on electrical and plumbing improvements. There was discussion about the $950,000 requested to complete construction, which members generally felt seemed high. nrice Page 2 10/19/2009