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Minutes of the Community Preservation Committee Thursday, December 7, 2017 Parker Room Town Office Building 1625 Massachusetts Avenue 3:00 PM Committee Members Present: Marilyn Fenollosa (Chair); Richard Wolk (Vice-Chair); David Horton, Jeanne Krieger, Joe Pato, Robert Pressman, Sandra Shaw, Melinda Walker. Charles Hornig participated remotely due to his physical presence being unreasonably difficult. Administrative Assistant: Elizabeth Mancini Other Attendees: Chris Filadoro, Superintendent,Tree Warden; Marc Valenti, DPW Manager of Operations; Melissa Battite, Director of Recreation and Community Programs; Peter Coleman, Assistant Director of Recreation, Christine Dean, Community Center Director. Ms. Fenollosa called the meeting to order at 3:04 PM. 1) Mr. Filadoro requested $40,000 in CPA funds for upgrades to the current irrigation systems at Town parks and facilities. He advised that the current project is identical to the FY18 request for funding to upgrade the irrigation systems at the Town's athletic fields. The CPC questioned if the upgrades were successful at the athletic fields and Mr. Filadoro advised that the implementation at the football field went well and the rest were currently going out to bid. After additional discussion, the CPC issued a straw vote and voted in a roll call to support the project (9-0). 2) Ms. Battite requested $975,000 in CPA funds to replace and upgrade lighting fixtures at playing fields and courts at the Center Recreation Complex. She advised that the current lighting system is outdated, requires frequent maintenance and does not operate efficiently. She estimated approximately$244,000 in energy savings over the lifespan of the new equipment. The Committee raised concern about funding the project on a site that could be considered in several years for a new high school. There was also discussion about the cost savings not justifying the nearly$1 million price tag. Ms. Battite advised that the equipment is becoming more difficult to maintain because the equipment is out of date and can no longer be serviced. She also pointed out that if left as-is, the current lighting system may pose a safety risk to users. 1