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replacement of the windows in a style that would conform to HDC standards. The HDC-preferred window by Andersen was priced at more than three times the cost of a vinyl alternative ($2,855 versus $931) and Ms. McGuire explained that the Association was seeking funding from the CPC to bridge this difference. She added that the Senior Center and LexHAB will be contracting the replacement of windows on their own. She said the window work would be undertaken over a 5 year period from 2011 with approximately 25 windows being replaced each year. She had looked into bridge loans so that the work could be “bundled”, but the Condominium was ineligible for such a loan. She did hope however to consolidate the replacement work, so that the job could be finished before 2016. After Ms. Manz’s initial presentation, Mr. Kanter of the Capital Expenditures Committee noted his concerns with the project; that he felt; (1) the primary benefit of the project was to the owners of the units, (2) there remained a question of how much “cost” could be attributed to the HDC request since it was primarily beneficial to the owners, (3) the cost breakdown seemed insufficient, and (4) that not every part of the building would be addressed in the replacement project. Mr. Adler noted that he had been involved with the conversion of the Muzzey High School to condominiums and stated that at that time it was apparent that the windows were going to be problematical. He said he believed it was appropriate for the Town to step in and use CPA funds for the window restoration. He said it was also unfortunate that those who may have moved in to the condominiums did not know of the future expense of the window replacements. 10.Vynebrooke Village Drainage Work – Since the Hearing had proceeded quickly, Steve Keane was not yet present for the VynebrookeVillage presentation. In his absence, Leo McSweeney, Chair of the Housing Authority (and CPC member) described the project and the request for $364,800 in CPA funds. He noted that the project was a follow-up to design work approved in FY1 by the CPC. He said Mr. Keane had been working with an engineer and with Karen Mullins of the Conservation Commission. He said the drainage work would alleviate flooding in the basements of the units. Mr. Kanter expressed his opinion that it would be critical to have an opinion from the Conservation Commission prior to the project going to Town Meeting. Mr. Adler also pointed out that the CPC would appreciate a letter from Mr. Keane stating that there were no other available funds for this work. 5