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pay for the archivist salary. Ms. Rice invited the Committee to tour the records room. The Committee voted in a straw poll to support the project (9-0). FY21 CPA Funding Request Town Managers- Restoration of Margaret Lady of Lexington Painting- Ms. Labrecque requested $9,000 in CPA funds for the restoration of historic Margaret Lady of Lexington painting located inside the Cary Memorial Building. Ms. Labrecque explained that the painting is in fair-poor condition, both aesthetically and structurally.The request is to hire a qualified conservator to restore the painting back to premier/ pristine condition as well as restoring the gold frame. Ms. Labrecque explained the history of the painting and noted that the painting is listed as a site to see in Lexington. Ms. Labrecque provided the Committee with a detailed condition report, resume of conservator Elizabeth Leto Fulton, the Town of Lexington Historical Commission vote declaring the painting a "Historic Resource" as well as a photo of the painting. Ms. Labrecque noted that the conservator would not be available until January 2021 and the project will approximately take 4-6 months to complete. Ms. Fenollosa asked if the price quoted by the conservator would hold until January 2021. Ms. Labrecque said yes. Mr. Horton asked if the restored painting will return to its current location. Ms. Labrecque said yes the painting would return to Cary Hall and hang on the far left wall from the entrance. Ms. Rhodes asked if the current lighting would continue to be used. Ms. Labrecque was not positive if the current lighting would continue to be used but noted that she would contact the conservator about the proper lighting. Ms. Walker inquired about the insurance on the painting. Ms. Labrecque explained that since the painting would be transported in a Town vehicle, all items within the vehicle would be covered by insurance. Ms. Fenollosa asked if the painting had been appraised and what the value is. Ms. Labrecque was not aware of an appraisal and as a follow up to Ms. Fenollosa's request noted that she would send along an appraisal if one is available and information regarding insurance. The Committee voted in a straw poll to support the project (9-0). LexHAB- Farmview Funding Request Breakdown-The Committee discussed a memo between the Town of Lexington and LexHAB regarding the Farmview project dated 7-17-19 as well as an excel spreadsheet detailing the cost breakdown of LexHAB's Farmview supplemental request provided by Pat Goddard. Ms. Fenollosa stated based on the information provided in the excel spreadsheet that the Committee would not be able to support the request of$323,097 because $169,347 of the request is for reimbursements and change orders.The Town cannot reimburse for work done before 7-1-20 if the appropriation is approved at 2020 Annual Town Meeting (ATM). $153,750 of the $323,097 request is for final paving, landscaping, fencing, appliances, and solar elements. Based on the timeline provided in the original request for funding, the work would be completed before July 1, 2020. Funds that are appropriated at 2020 ATM are not available to be spent until 7-1-20. The Committee discussed holding a Special Town Meeting before ATM to present the request for$153,750 so that funds would be available before 7-1- 20. Ms. Walker stated that she would like to discuss the memo and the FY21 funding request 2