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it would be the Selectmen, not Town Meeting, who would select the final plan for the Busa Farm. 4.Cary Memorial Building Upgrades – Mr. Pat Goddard and Mr. Mark Barrett presented this project for consideration. Mr. Goddard explained that the renovation of certain aspects of the Cary Memorial Building were in the early planning stages, and that a series of public meetings had been held to elicit public comment. He noted that an upcoming meeting for this purpose th was due to be held on the 18 of this month. The renovations in Phase I projected for FY 2013 include the installation of a lift to the Bird Room, the conversion of the steam heating system to forced hot water, and the improvement of lighting in the Hall. These and other improvements were estimated at $1,000,000. Phase II, to be undertaken in FY 2014 at a cost of an estimated $875,000, included the replacement of the brick sidewalks, accessibility improvements and the replacement of furniture. Mr. Goddard made it clear that the improvements in the request to the CPC were to enhance the existing space, not to convert Cary Hall to a formal performance center. Mr. Kanter suggested that when the project does get underway, that the accessibility projects be moved forward to Phase I to better align with the improvements to the Town Office Building. Ms. Manz thanked Mr. Goddard and Mr. Barrett for coming in early with this project and informing the CPC of the project during its design and public comment stage. 5.East Lexington Fire Equipment Doors Replacement - Mr. Goddard went on to explain a third facilities project, the replacement of the front doors to the East Lexington Fire Station. He noted that there is presently approximately two and a half inches of clearance for the engines, and that when backing into the garage, the firefighters have to fold in the mirrors on their trucks. He said the project included two phases, a $10,000 architectural phase, and a follow- up of $50,000 worth of renovation work. He said an architect was needed to design the changes to the building in order to comply with the recommendations of the HDC. Mr. Wolk questioned whether the East Lexington Fire Station would remain open in the near future, noting he remembered when it was closed due to budget constraints. Mr. Goddard responded that this question was more political in nature, and that he could not comment on the likelihood of the station closing. Ms. Fenollosa asked if the floor of the station had the same stability problems as the Fire Headquarters, to which Mr. Goddard responded that it did not, since the floor of the East Lexington Station was constructed on slab, and did not have a basement as did the Headquarters. Mr. Kanter noted that it would be the CEC’s recommendation that the project be completed in one funding round, and not be phased into a design phase and construction phase. (The project is presently written as one project.) 3