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December. Mr. Batt suggested that the Committee could “tease out” the study costs associated with the addition. c.Stone Building - The Committee and Mr. Batt discussed the “ell” addition to the Stone Building. Mr. Batt felt that since the “ell” had been an historic part of the building, its reconstruction would qualify for funding under the CPA. He said he understood that the “ell” would house equipment and an elevator, and added that the exterior of the addition should remain in historical context. d.Stormwater Mitigation at the Old Reservoir/Marrett Road - Mr. Batt felt this project was eligible since it involved the preservation of an existing resource. He said there is clearly damage, injury and harm to the resource and its recreational use. He compared this project to the Seideman vs. Newton case and felt there were clear distinctions between the two. In his opinion, he said the rational for the project was the damage to the Old Reservoir that is occurring with the inflow of bacteria- laiden stormwater. e.Park Improvements/Athletic Fields - Mr. Batt noted that the improvements to the Town’s athletic fields were eligible for CPA funds as long as the work corrected harm to the recreational resource. This would include drainage work, particularly those issues that had arisen recently or within the last eight years. He said the CPC cannot authorize funds for the purchase of new turf, benches or back stops. f.Pine Meadows Drainage Issues – Mr. Batt noted that the first phase of work at Pine Meadows qualifies for CPA funds because there is clear damage to the resource due to flooding. He said the dredging of the pond would prevent future damage to the golf course. He added however, that the Committee would need to be careful in future years, since routine dredging for maintenance purposes is not eligible under the CPA. g.Archives and Records Management/Records Conservation – This project was eligible for CPA funds Mr. Batt noted, and received no further discussion. h.Cary Vault Climate Control - Mr. Batt said this project was eligible for CPA funding. i.Building Envelope - This project involved the repair to the roof of Cary Hall, which Mr. Batt said was clearly eligible for CPA funds. j.Lexington Police Station Needs Study - Mr. Batt noted that the study was not necessarily “tied to CPA” work. He said, “a case could be made 2