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3 funds for an outside consultant to help the Town identify a non-profit for using the building. Ms. O’Brien asked if the goal was to have the Stone Building project completed by the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. Mr. Malloy said that while that would be nice it would be difficult to meet that deadline. Ms. O’Brien then asked about alternative sources of funding. Mr. Malloy stated that that was a possibility but since alternative funding sources are presented with “strings attached,” the price could increase beyond any benefits. Mr. Sandeen asked Mr. Cronin about the square footage of the Cary Library and Community Center respectively. Mr. Cronin responded that the library had a footprint of 34,600 square feet and the Community Center had a 62,500 square foot footprint. Mr. Sandeen then stated that he was supportive of synergistic uses for the building but that the Select Board had not received a presentation with a dollar amount which, he said, was concerning. Mr. Sandeen also commented that since there is a lack of stakeholders, the Committee is getting ahead of itself. Mr. Pressman added his support to Ms. Krieger’s earlier suggestion of hiring an outside consultant by stating that the Committee routinely funds studies and that this would be a constructive use of funds. Mr. Creech then commented that there will need to be some type of arrangement with the Waldorf School in terms of parking and that a lack of parking could diminish the building ’s potential utility. Ms. Fenollosa asked about the future fate of the structure if these repairs are not carried out. Mr. Cronin again reiterated the state of disrepair that the building was in, including a leaking roof, single pane windows that are not flush in their sash and issues with the foundation that allows for water to seep into the basement, all in addition to the substantial damage incurred by the broken fire suppression system that flooded the first floor. Mr. Cronin said that while the structure is well built, it needs substantial work. Jeff Howry, a former member of the Stone Building Feasibility/ Re-Use Committee, commented about the building itself, originally built in 1833 with a 2 over 2 residence in the rear. Because the building is historic, any rehabilitation would have to comply with the Standards imposed by Secretary of the Interior. He also commented that in order for the building to be brought up to code, a second egress would need to be constructed. Mr. Howry also stated that the Feasibility / Re-Use Committee believes that they have a good design on hand and that these are extraordinary proposals. Mr. Howry then addressed the parking issue by stating that there is access to 12 spaces by lease and that there is a real need to build partnerships with other organizations. Mr. Howry mentioned both Follen Church parking and possible parking at Sacred Heart Church. Mark Manasas, another former member of the Stone Building Feasibility/ Re-Use Committee, spoke of the historical significance of the building, including its association with Ralph Waldo Emerson and use as a hub for abolitionists and suffragists and their marches for equality. Mr. Manasas also brought up the desire for this space to continue to be used for contemporary social movements as well as allowing people to connect to a period of Lexington’s history after the Revolutionary period. Ms. Walker asked about the plan that was originally drafted in 2009 and whether it could still be used in its current form. Mr. Howry stated that the Feasibility/ Re-Use Committee used this 2009 plan as a basis for recommendations but that groups desire smaller, more intimate meeting spaces. The space can