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Norm stated that this project is very small ($25,000) and that the CPC had made <br />an informal commitment to consider it if the Town had a Special Town Meeting. <br /> <br />Marilyn noted that these funds were requested to match a Massachusetts <br />Historical Commission (MHC) grant, and per MHC conditions, the project was on a tight <br />time schedule so that earlier consideration would be beneficial. <br /> <br />Wendy noted that the MHC letter announcing its grant was conditional on the <br />Legislature’s approval of the funding. She suggested that the CPC request confirmation <br />that this indeed had happened. <br /> <br />Richard noted that the MHC grant was also conditional on raising matching funds <br />and wondered what would happen if the CPC and Town Meeting did not approve of the <br />CPC funding. It was assumed that the Lexington Historical Society would seek other <br />funding elsewhere, as the project is already underway. <br /> <br />It was moved, seconded and unanimously agreed that the CPC should hold a <br />public hearing on this project, subject to confirmation of MHC grant funding, with a view <br />to proposing this project to Fall Town Meeting. Betsey will so advise Ms. Bennett. <br /> <br /> cDepot Square Building elevator <br />. <br /> <br /> Richard noted that this, too was a small request ($44,000) and that we should <br />consider it for Fall Town Meeting. <br /> <br />Marilyn recognized the important role that the Depot Square Building plays in <br />providing space for community events. Norm wondered whether the Lexington <br />Historical Society does, indeed, charge a nominal fee for usage. Betsey confirmed that it <br />does. <br /> <br /> Dick suggested that we should keep a running total of the amount of CPC funds <br />that have been approved or proposed for each of the CPA categories. Betsey announced <br />that for Historic Preservation, March Town Meeting approved $100,000 for the police <br />station, $100,000 for the Fire Station and $60,000 for the vault at Cary Hall, or $260,000 <br />total. Of the $2,300,000 CPA funds received in FY 07, at least $230,000 must be spent <br />on Historic Preservation projects. Since no projects had been proposed for the other CPA <br />purposes, the required funds had been placed in a reserve account. <br /> <br />It was moved, seconded and unanimously agreed that the CPC should hold a <br />public hearing on this project, with a view to proposing this project to Fall Town <br />Meeting. Betsey will so advise Ms. Bennett. <br /> <br />d. Cary Hall Archives shelving <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />