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Minutes of the Community Preservation Committee Thursday, October 31, 2013 3:00 pm, Selectmens Meeting Room Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue Present: Committee Members: Marilyn Fenollosa, Chair; Richard Wolk, Vice-Chair, Richard Canale, Norman Cohen, David Horton, Jeanne Krieger, Leo McSweeney, Robert Pressman and Sandra Shaw. Administrative Assistant : Nathalie Rice Also in attendance was David Kanter, Vice-Chair of the Capital Expenditures Committee (CEC). The meeting was called to order at 3:07 pm. by Ms. Fenollosa. 1.Lincoln Park Field Improvements, $200,000. Presenting this request was David Pinsonneault, Operations Manager for DPW, Chris Filadoro, Public Grounds Supervisor, and Karen Simmons, Director of Recreation. Peter Coleman, Recreation Supervisor, was also in attendance. Mr. Filadoro commenced the discussion and explained that the project was similar to the FY14 project for which the CPC approved funding. In FY15, work would be completed on Lincoln Park Field 2 in the same manner CPA funds would be used for laser grading, replacement of subsoil and limited drainage work around the exterior of the field, but not for the replacement of the artificial turf. Mr. Pinsonneault noted that the parking area would also be rehabilitated to reduce drainage problems. He noted that the increase in the FY15 funding request ($50,000 over FY14) was due to the bidding process and the need for additional drainage work. Ms. Fenollosa noted that work on parking lots might not fall within the CPA statute, and said she would ask Town Counsel to review this aspect of the project. There was a general discussion of the project, which included wetlands permitting, user fees, the general availability of fields, and whether the current contractor could do the FY`15 work. The CPC voted in a straw poll to support the project t (9-0) subject to Town Counsels review. 2.Park and Playground Improvements, $65,000 The same team from DPW and Recreation presented this proposal, and Mr. Coleman remained for the discussion. Mr. Filadoro explained that the Playground Improvements in FY15 would be to the Garfield Playground. This Improvement project is part of a multi-year program, with improvements being planned to the Marvin Park in FY16 and to Sutherland Park in FY17. Mr. Filadoro stated that renovation included the installation of safety surfacing under and around the playground structures and new swings and other playground equipment. It also included signage, park benches and trash barrels. Ms. Fenollosa questioned whether trash barrels were eligible since they are an unfixed item, to which Mr. Pinsonneault explained that the barrels are set in the ground and are immovable. Town Counsel will consider this matter in the course of his project review. Mr. Kanter of the CEC noted that there is not a D&E component to this project, because the contractor does the design work as part of the bid process. The CPC voted (9-0) in a straw vote to approve this project. 1