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9. Discussion of East Lexington Library Study Project Marilyn wondered about the $15,000 cost, given the wide disparity of study costs in other projects. Mary Keady explained why the costs could vary so much: a more expensive study would include detailed construction cost estimates, among other things. 10. Discussion of Tourism Signs Project Richard asked whether the old signs would be taken down prior to the installation of the new ones, and noted that no signs could be put up without the approval of the Board of Selectmen. It was also questioned whether all approvals have been secured from the Historic Districts Commission. It was asked whether $10,000 has already been appropriated to the Tourism Committee and if so, when. The other question that came up was the number of tourists to the historic sites. Is it 100,000 or 1,000,000as set forth on the application? Discussion of Buckman Tavern Boiler and Historic House fire alarm project 11. It was noted that Buckman Tavern is Town-owned and leased to the Historical Society, therefore there is a clear benefit to the Town to upgrade the heating system. The three historic houses are owned by the Historical Society but bring in significant tourist dollars; we would not want them to burn down due to inadequate alarm systems. 12. Discussion of Historical Commission Inventory project The project will review, update and complete new research on the approximately 2000 properties listed in the town Inventory of Cultural Resources. It is important that the listings be complete and accurate since the Inventory is the basis for application of the town’s demolition delay bylaw. Richard asked whether all the homes in Merriam Hill, for example, were historic. 13. Discussion of Muzzey School Condominiums project Betsey asked what is the per square foot annual condo assessment and whether there is any reserve left in that account. If so, what? It was asked whether condo fees could be assessed for the window assessments. Mary Keady said that big jobs, such as this one, are charged to each apartment according to the square footage of the apartment. There had been a special assessment for sidewalk repairs earlier. Richard wondered what had been done to maintain the building since 1985 when it was transferred from the town to private ownership. 4