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sponsored by the Lexington Historical Society, which could face opposition in Town Meeting. Marilyn noted that, setting aside the town capital projects that have been approved, the LHS is one of the few appropriate entities to bring historic preservation projects to the Committee. It was then moved, seconded and voted 9-0 that the full amount of the project, $18,120, be recommended to Town Meeting. d. Buckman Tavern boiler - $10,685 Betsey briefly described the project. There were no comments from the Committee. It was then moved, seconded and voted 9-0 that the full amount of the project, $10,685, be recommended to Town Meeting. e. Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey - $90,000 Marilyn briefly described the project. Richard suggested that, as with other projects where the entire scope of the project is known, we fund the entire three-year budget. Norm wondered whether politically it would be wiser to only request the first phase of the projects, especially given that the Historical Commission has requested a warrant article to extend the delay period in the demolition delay bylaw. Dick suggested that updating the inventory will not serve the desired purpose of stopping demolition of smaller, affordable homes in Lexington; Marilyn pointed out that with better, updated information, the demolition delay process will be more defensible – those properties that have lost their historic integrity since the original inventory entries were completed will be allowed to be demolished, and we will have complete and accurate information on those other properties that were not previously documented but are now being considered for demolition and redevelopment. Joel wondered whether Town Meeting had previously been requested to fund inventory updates; Marilyn replied that in the past, the inventory was funded through grants from the Massachusetts Historical Commission and the Trustees of Public Trusts of Lexington. [Correction: the 2000 update was funded with a grant from the Town of Lexington that did not go before Town Meeting.] It was then moved, seconded and voted 8-1 (Dick dissenting) that the full amount of the project, $90,000, be recommended to Town Meeting. 2. Discussion of other projects Norm noted that following the public hearing on December 14, Rachel Dorr of SLI suggested that if the Committee were not able to grant the money for the project, it instead make a loan to the project, it being understood that if the property were to be used for other purposes, the loan would be immediately repayable. The Committee agreed this would be something to consider when the project comes up for deliberation. It was also suggested that the amount of the project grant be reduced, perhaps to a percentage of the entire project. Everyone needs to consider what would be an appropriate amount for the grant, if awarded. With respect to Muzzey Condominiums, Norm reiterated that the building does provide affordable housing, is the current site of the Senior Center and is a historic building, therefore the project is worthy of some CPA funding. Betsey stressed that the proposed project is for - 2 -