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The Committee also expressed concern over funding capital repairs that could possibly be prevented with regular upkeep and maintenance. Mr. Guthrie suggested that not all of the improvements could have been maintained with general up-keep, specifically mentioning dequately installed. The CPC decided against taking a straw vote until the finalized Historic Structures Report and break-down of past and future projects are provided. The Committee also suggested the Church re-evaluate their fundraising capabilities to allow for more private funds to support the project. The Church will be called back at a later date to present the additional information. 4)Parsons Gallery Lighting Renovation- Mr. Wolk recused himself from voting on the project application since he is a member of the Arts and Crafts Society. Tom Whelan from the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society presented the application. Their request includes $32,000 in CPA funds to replace the lighting system in the gallery, remove the existing track system and light fixtures, install a new track system and fixtures, install new dimmer switches and re-wire as needed. He pointed out that the current lighting system was installed in the early 1970s and is falling apart. With the understanding that Town Counsel had yet to provide an opinion on the project, the Committee discussed the request, noting in particular that the request could be viewed as a capital improvement instead of just decorative lighting. Without adequate lighting, the gallery would not be functional for its intended use. Mr. Pressman voiced concern over the disparity between the amount of private contributions and the amount of requested CPA funds. With membership in the Society exceeding 330 members, Mr. Pressman argued that the private contribution to the project should be more than the proposed $4,280. Mr. McSweeney asked if there is a mechanism to ensure that the anticipated private funds are actually available at the onset of the project. Mr. Whelan said there is no concern that those funds would be available in the capital improvement project accounts. They also have additional fundraising efforts planned. The Committee decided to take a straw vote on the project in the event that Town Counsel provides a favorable opinion. The Committee voted in favor of the project, 5-1 with two abstentions. The Arts and Crafts Society was asked to attend an additional CPC meeting The meeting was adjourned at 5:07 PM. ŷĻ ŅƚƌƌƚǞźƓŭ ķƚĭǒƒĻƓƷƭ ǞĻƩĻ ƭǒĬƒźƷƷĻķ ğƷ ƷŷĻ ƒĻĻƷźƓŭ ЊΜLƓŅƚƩƒğƷźƚƓğƌ aĻĻƷźƓŭ bƚƷĻƭ ŅƩƚƒ ЊЊΉЊЋΉЊЎ