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project may not be the issue, rather that certain projects may be more appropriately funded through the tax levy. Mr. Al Levine, from the Capital Expenditures Committee, directed the discussion back to the specifics of the Athletic field project, and asked Mr. Pinsonneault when the Field Renovations Report would be made available to the public. He suggested that when it is available, that the Recreation department post the relevant sections and recommendations on the Recreation Department website. Mr. Pinsonneault responded that it would be made available soon, and that he would post the pertinent information. 2.Storm Water Mitigation at the Old Reservoir - Mr. Pinsonneault also spoke to this Recreation Department project, which requested $569,000 in CPC funds in FY 2010. (An additional request of $190, 047 in CPC funds is anticipated in FY 2011.) Mr. Pinsonneault commenced by updating the Committee on the reconstruction of the gatehouse at the Reservoir, which was approved by the CPC in 2008. He said he expected work to commence on the project shortly, and to be completed by late winter. The present request before the CPC was for the protection of the Old Reservoir from bacterial contamination. Mr. Pinsonneault said the Reservoir is an important Town recreational resource, and explained that the bacterial counts in the Reservoir had been increasing over the last few years. This summer, the Reservoir had to be closed for several days due to the contamination, which enters the Reservoir from the storm drainage system on Marrett Road. Upgrades to the drainage system will be two-phased. In Phase 1, the detention pond adjacent to the Reservoir will be dredged to increase its holding capacity and detention time. Two catch basins that drain into the detention pond will also be rebuilt. Phase 2 of the project, to be completed in FY 2011 would include the reconstruction of the two basins further east on Marrett Road. In addition to reconstruction, there will also be appropriate mitigation measures installed in these two basins to reduce bacterial contamination, since they drain directly into the Reservoir. There were no questions regarding this project. Pine Meadows Golf Course Drainage Improvements – 3.Mr. Pinsonneault also addressed this project, explaining that there were significant needs at the Golf course to protect a few key sections from washing out. The amount requested by the Recreation Department for this project is $200,000. The location, Mr. Pinsonneault explained is in the area of the ninth green and fourth green, where a large culvert had washed. The project would include the installation of a sizeable box culvert, the dredging of an existing pond to improve its detention capability, and the installation of a gate structure at the downstream end of the pond. He said the work was needed to protect the recreational resource. 2