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requested that Ms.Tintocalis present the Committee with a memo detailing the scope of the project and a timeline of when funds are going to be spent by the first week of December, to be available for the December 5t" CPC meeting. Farmview LexHAB- Mr. Goddard came before the Committee to discuss the supplemental request for FY21 CPA funding as well as the memo between the Town of Lexington and LexHAB regarding the Farmview project. Ms. Kosnoff stated that it was her understanding that LexHAB would not come back to the Town for additional funding and that she would not have signed the memo between the Town and LexHAB if that was their intention. Mr. Pressman suggested a Special Town Meeting (STM) to have an article on the warrant for$153,750 so that funds would be available at the close of the STM to complete the work at Farmview. Mr. Hornig asked if the appropriation was available on May 1, 2020 would that be acceptable to get the work done. Mr. Goddard said yes. Mr. Goddard explained that LexHAB made a commitment to the Town in the Memo. LexHAB is committed to completing the project and when funding was denied by Mass Housing LexHAB pursued additional funding from the CPC to fulfil the commitment to the Town. Mr. Pato stated that the BOS has not discussed the request yet but the Board interpreted the memo as LexHAB would not be back for additional funding. A future request for funding from LexHAB will be met with a high sense of skepticism. Ms. Manz stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee has not reviewed the FY21 CPA funding request or the memo but is encouraged to know LexHAB has the funds to cover the commitment without Town support. Ms. Manz suggested that if LexHAB has sufficient funds to cover the work it would be in their best interests to do so instead of presenting the request to Town Meeting for the third time. Mr. Wolk asked if the property rents were sufficient enough to cover the maintenance of the properties. Mr. Goddard explained on an individual basis the rents are not sufficient to cover the maintenance on the properties but when the figures are net out it is sufficient. Ms. Walker stated that the current problem with the memo is a problem of interpretation of a paragraph and then proceeded to read a list of the number of individuals on the waiting list for affordable housing in Lexington. Mr. Hornig stated that the $169,347 has potential legal problems and the $153,750 has potential political problems. It was the general consensus of the Committee to seek advice from Town Counsel.The Committee voted in a straw poll to support the project at $153,750 (5-1-1). Ms. Fenollosa abstained and Mr. Pato voted no. FY21 CPA Funding Request- Daisy Wilson Meadow Preservation- Mr. Hamilton requested $22,425 in CPA funds to preserve approximately 5 acres of meadow at Daisy Wilson Meadow to improve passive recreation opportunities, enhance wildlife and plant habitat. The project is part of a multi-year Conservation Meadow Preservation Program. Mr. Hornig asked if the Committee will see an annual request for meadow preservation. Mr. Hamilton explained that Daisy Wilson Meadow has been neglected and that is the reason for the request. The Conservation Commission does anticipate another request in FY22 for West 2