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process. She added that it did not seem logical that a LAC only be a subcommittee of the Conservation Commission. The question was raised how such a Committee would be formed, and Ms. Krieger said it would be through appointment by the Selectmen. There was a brief discussion about how to proceed, but Ms. Krieger said the matter was now up to the Selectmen, who would look to writing a mission statement for such a committee. c.)Busa Acquisition – Discussion then turned to the status of the Busa property. Ms. Krieger and Mr. Cohen updated the Committee, stating that the closing had not yet been held, and that the inspection for hazardous materials under M.G.L. c.21E had highlighted the need for some remediation on the site. This will be the responsibility of the Busa family, and it was this matter that was still under negotiation. There are also on- going negotiations regarding the acquisition of the abutting parcel owned by the Goldingers. Ms. Shaw asked about the status of a steering committee for the Busa property, to which Ms. Krieger said there had been no appointment. Ms. Weiss said the Housing Partnership had requested that the Selectmen appoint a housing representative to the committee. Ms. Shaw asked about the protocol regarding appointments to the committee, and questioned if the Recreation Department needed to make a formal request. Ms. Krieger said the Department did not, but welcomed her suggestions. d.) Stone Building (East Lexington Library) – Ms. Fenollosa updated the Committee on the progress of the Stone Building project. She said the Historic Structures report was nearly complete, and that the consultant, Menders, Torrey & Spencer, Inc., was finalizing its recommendations for securing the building for the winter. These recommendations involved short term work that was estimated at $12,650. A more complete approach to securing the building would exceed the remaining $127,500 in the budget by some $30,000. The Stone Building Committee was in the process of assessing which of these options would be most cost effective, particularly if the building sat unused for an extended period during the planning process. On the issue of using the Stone Building as a Heritage Center, Ms. Fenollosa reported that progress has been slower. She said the Committee in charge of this aspect of the project has written a mission statement and had toured other similar buildings in local towns. She said they will need a Feasibility Study to assess how and by whom the building will be used. She also said a business plan would be needed. She reported that there is interest on the part of the Town Clerk to use the building for document storage. The CPC discussed the issue of access to the second floor and the code requirements relating to the use of this floor for large groups. The 3