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Senior Center needed upgrades to its heating and air conditioning systems and that it needed access between its two floors for handicapped visitors. Lighting and signage were also a problem in the building, and there were additional upgrades needed to conform to MAAB (Massachusetts Architectural Access Board) regulations. He said the Senior Center would be returning to the CPC for funding in FY12 for approximately $250,000 in construction costs, though he did say the construction could be phased if necessary. In response to a question from Mr. Kanter of the CEC, Mr. Goddard said that the staff of the Senior Center would have to relocate their programs while construction was in progress. 14.Cary Hall/TOB HVAC Controls - Mr. Goddard presented this project, which requested $35,000 in CPA funding to upgrade the HVAC system in the Town Office Building and the Cary Memorial Building. He explained that the two buildings now share a pneumatic system for heating, and that valves must be opened manually. Upgrades to the system would enable them to be controlled by computer, thereby saving on heating and cooling costs. In response to a question from Mr. Kanter, Mr. Goddard said that he believed the cost saving would be approximately $5,000 per year. 15.Police Station Ventilation - Mr. Goddard also introduced this project, which sought $31,700 in CPA funds to upgrade the ventilation system in the lower floor of the Police Station. He explained that at present, there is inadequate ventilation from the lower floor of the station, particularly the holding cells. There is no air conditioning in the men’s or women’s locker rooms, and the lack of recycled air in the entire floor has lead to mold and condensation problems. Mr. Pagett questioned why the project was eligible for CPA funds, and was not simply in the operating budget. Ms. Weiss explained that the project was enabling the Police Station, which was in a Historic District, to be made functional for its intended use. She added that it had been approved by Town Counsel, a process which Ms. Manz explained in more detail. 16.White House Historic Structures Report - Mr. Goddard addressed this project, which requested $18,000 for a Historic Structures Report for the White House. Mr. Goddard explained the key features of the Report, and said that is was important that the Report be conducted in order to assess the appropriate next steps for the building. He said the Report would be the first step toward stabilizing the building until the Town could decide upon its use. There was a great deal of discussion of this project, with Mr. Sandy, Ms. Jane Pagett and Ms. Dawn McKenna (TMM) stating their opinions that enough money had been spent to date on the building. Mr. Goddard explained his opinion that the Historic Structures Report would describe the history of the 5