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$70,000. The Committee suggested that it might be more cost effective to tie the design work with the construction, and complete the project in one fiscal year, rather than two. Ms. Rawson said she would welcome being able to complete the project in one fiscal year, and will speak with Mr. Goddard and submit revised numbers to the Committee. th 3.Fiscal discussion in Preparation for November 12 Meeting with Finance Committees - The Committee discussed agenda items for their upcoming meeting with the Town Finance committees. Their discussion focused on; (1) bonding large appropriations, and (2) the need for general recommendations from the Finance Director, Rob Addelson, and the two finance committees to guide their decision making. 4. Stone Building Stabilization – Mr. Pat Goddard .The stabilization of the Stone Building, introduced by Mr. Goddard, Director of Facilities, sought $200,933 in CPA funds for the exterior preservation of the structure. Mr. Goddard explained that the FY 2010 appropriation of $271,660 had not been fully used, and that in order to make the project “cleaner”, he was planning to return the remaining $128,000 from FY 2010, and re-apply for FY 2011. He said the FY 2010 budget would be closed in December, and that the net of the requested FY 2011 appropriation would be $72,000. In response to a question from Mr. Kanter, Ms. Hooper, Town Clerk, explained that the Heritage Center Plan was expected in the next couple of months, well before Town Meeting. Upon release of the report, she said there would be a better understanding of the proposed use of the building. Mr. Kanter encouraged Mr. Goddard and Ms. Hooper to keep the CEC informed as their plans developed. 5.Cary Hall Venue Improvements, Design Study – Mr. Pat Goddard .Mr. Goddard introduced this project, and showed the Committee plans of Cary Hall from 1927. He explained that that the plans showed that several rooms now used for a variety of other purposes, had been initially designed for the support of performances. The proposed study, which requested $60,000 in CPA funding, would assess the following; the use of existing rooms and their effectiveness to benefit Cary Hall performances, the functionality of the stage area, the installation of handicapped bathrooms, lighting needs, and HVAC issues. Evaluation of these items would be undertaken in FY 2011, with funding sought for improvements in FY 2012 and FY 2013. The Committee discussed the need for a historical consultant who specializes in theatre venues in order to accurately determine the venue improvements needed in the building. The Committee was divided on this issue, and 2