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8 Board of Selectmen Minutes August 6, 2001 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Helene DeFoe: (continued) r In other matters the Selectmen discussed the status of the Library I Ir Expansion Project with the Library Building Committee. It was noted that Mashpee is presently on a deferral list for grant funding. The present make-up of the committee and design issues was considered. It was agreed that a workshop session would be held with the proponents of Mashpee Commons Ltd.,the Selectmen, Finance Committee and Library Building Committee to further review the feasibility of the design and related program. Bargmann Hendrie& Archetype: Architects from the firm of Bargmann Hendrie & Archetype further delineated Phase I of the Community Facilities Plan under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. Phase (1 a) proposes the design and construction of a Senior Center, Phase (lb) incorporates the Leisure Services facility. It was noted that design and construction cost assumptions would save the town approximately $250,000 if the two buildings were built simultaneously. The architect indicated that there is enough square footage in the proposed village site location to include the Library expansion project. Discussion followed with respect to grant funding to offset costs. Members of the Facilities Needs Committee urged the Selectmen to consider the October Town Meeting for design fees through bid documentation. It was noted that design schematics are a necessary component of funding applicability. The Selectmen agreed to place on the Board's agenda, the discussion of a survey to present to the taxpayers to prioritize capital improvement projects to assist the Selectmen in their decision. The Capital Improvement Program as present, outlines the appropriation of design fees for the Senior Center project in FY03.