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changes in Article(10e), if that is the case. She mentioned that if more money was given than needed, it could be given back and if more is needed it could be asked for later. Mr. Pato, who had previously abstained from voting on Article 10(e), said that he would vote no on today's motion because he does not want to inhibit the process of looking at how best to site a new high school and make use of the recreation facilities in the complex as we go forward. He said that he is entirely in favor of doing the work, but does not want to do it now and does not want to do it in a way that it would be rushed in consideration. Mr. Pressman found recently that doors to the bathrooms in the building were locked and asked if they are not in use or if there is some schedule when they are available. Ms. Battite said that the seasonal bathrooms are typically open mid-March, weather dependent on the temperatures, until Veterans Day or Thanksgiving. They are currently being dewinterized and are scheduled to open next weekend. She offered to make arrangements for Mr. Pressman to see the bathrooms, but he politely declined. Mr. Pressman continued that one member of the Select Board had expressed concerns about safety at the site because of its secluded location. In response, Mr. Cronin said that the plan calls for improving the sight lines, changing the location of all of the bathroom doors so they will all be facing the fields(front facing), improving the lighting, and creating six individual unisex bathrooms. Ms. Battite added that pictures of the 90% design plans and layout have been posted. He added that he had heard from another Select Board member that due to the proximity of the building to homes, it did not seem likely it would be tapped for part of the high school project and that seemed logical to him. Mr. Cronin said he understood the town manager had expressed in writing that he did not feel it was part of the scope either. Mr. Pato expressed he had a similar understanding. Ms.Walker wondered when the work would begin. Mr. Cronin said they would work with the Recreation Department to determine the "sweet spot"to do the work, looking toward the end of summer/early fall. They will shut down the bathrooms and bring in some portable options for people to use. Hopefully, they will be closed in before the start of winter and then will do all the inside work. She also asked whether or not there would be an escalation clause in the contract and Mr. Cronin answered that it had been included in the cost estimate. When asked by her how difficult it would be to find a contractor to do the work to meet our timeline, Mr. Cronin said he could not give a definite answer, but is hopeful, because the typical window for this kind of work is in the summer and our project is on the other side of that. Motion: To approve the request of$680,000 by the Recreation/DPF for Center Recreation Complex Bathrooms & Maintenance Building Renovation, Article 10(e) (moved and seconded by Melinda Walker and Bob Pressman, respectively) 2