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February 16, 2011 13k: $700k in total for Repair of Fire Station: Floor ($450k) to shore up floor using pressure- treated timbers and modular office installation ($250k). Currently in the design phase for both and working on a better cost estimate prior to Town Meeting. 131: $100k for Library Material Handling System Design: Working with architect to design a solution to meet additional needs as a result of increased circulation. There is $100k in free cash from a library- related insurance settlement which would act as a funding source. Any unused funds would be reallocated. Sorting systems were discussed; they reportedly are costly to install. The Minuteman Library network and interlibrary loans were discussed. 5. Article 8. The CPA Project for $60k to widen the East Lexington Fire Station door was discussed. 6. Article 12. There was a brief discussion of other school capital projects. Mr. Burnell indicated that he was pushing for a higher level of funds for on a continuing basis, perhaps drawing from expected increases in revenue that will result from the expansion of our commercial tax base, for building maintenance as well as for street repair. 7. Miscellaneous. Rob Addelson circulated an update of the White Book's summary of Revenues and Expenditures and noted that the Selectmen had voted to assign $81 k in hitherto unallocated funds in the FY12 municipal budget to a street repair project in the Hartwell Avenue Corridor (refer to recommended budget section XI, pages 11 and 14). He also briefed the Committee on discussions by the Selectmen concerning alternative models for a proposed new Assistant Fire Chief position (whether it should be at the clerical or assistant fire chief level). John Bartenstein mentioned that he had recently had occasion to visit the new LexMedia facility at Avalon at Lexington, which includes a board room, and suggested that it might be a good idea to schedule one of the Committee's meetings there and briefly tour the facility. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. A list of documents and exhibits used at the meeting is attached. Respectfully submitted, Andrea Yepez Recording Secretary Approved March 3, 2011