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study by a professional architectural historian. She said the estimated $30,000 would cover 150 priority properties. Listing on the Inventory would clarify their status, and if found significant, would make them subject to the Demolition Delay Bylaw. Ms. Mullins commented that her department conducts the customer service work which relies upon the list of properties on the Inventory. She said it is difficult to notify a builder or homeowner that their property is on the Inventory, only to find that there is no back-up data available. She said welcomed the supporting documentation that would be provided through this proposal. Mr. Pressman asked what measures might be in place for notifying homeowners that their properties were being evaluated for placement on the Inventory. Ms. Fenollosa responded that homeowners are notified that their properties have been placed on the Inventory, and have the right to appeal this decision before the Historical Commission. She added that amendments to the Demolition Delay By-law were voted at the March 2013 Annual Town Meeting which also requires homeowner notification prior to listing. Mr. Pressman asked whether homeowners would be notified as the properties are studied, to which Ms. Fenollosa said they would. The study of the initial set of 150 homes was what was presented on the application for $30,000 in CPA funding. Ms. Fenollosas reference to 157 homes led to the question whether the proposal should be increased by $1,400 to accommodate the additional 7 homes. Ms. Mullins added that the estimate also did not include postage or administrative time. Members agreed that this would be a useful amendment to the proposal, and suggested that the Historical Commission submit a subsequent amended application. The CPC took a straw vote and approved the project, as amended (8-0); Ms. Fenollosa did not participate in the vote. 5.Parker Meadow Accessible Trail Design and Construction Plan - $34,500 Ms. Mullins Director of the Community Development Department, remained to discuss this proposal; Karen Simmons, Director of Recreation was also in attendance. Initially this project was submitted to the CPC, but only for tax levy funding. In the course of review by the Assistant Town Manager for Finance, it was realized that the project should be presented to the CPC. Ms. Mullins explained that the project requests $30,000 in design funds for a handicapped accessible boardwalk trail at the Parker Meadow Conservation Area with a construction phase to follow the design phase. The handicapped trail at Parker Meadow is adjacent to the Minuteman Bikeway and has access from Revere Street, where parking is available. The trail is also a short distance from the Douglas House, a home for brain injured adults for which the CPC approved funding for FY 2008. Ms. Mullins explained that FY15 funds would be requested to design the trail, and that based upon the design, the Conservation Department would apply for construction funding in FY16. In response to a question from the CPC, Ms. Mullins said she would research long term maintenance costs for such a trail and would put these costs in the RFP. The CPC was supportive of the idea of a handicapped accessible trail; Mr. Canale stated that he felt the Town should do all it can to further handicapped accessibility throughout the Town, particularly on trails. The CPC voted (9-0) to support this project in a straw vote. thst 6.Approval of Minutes Minutes from the meetings October 24 and 31 were approved as amended. 3