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last few years. She said the window work would be undertaken over a 5 year period from 2010 to with approximately 25 windows being replaced each year. Members had a lengthy discussion of the proposal, focusing on clarifying the HDC requirement for a particular window type, and on the integration of the other owners of units in the building, particularly LexHAB and the Senior Center. The latter two groups (with 51 and 4 windows respectively) were not included in the Condominium Association request, but preferred to undertake their own window repair/replacement at a later date. Members discussed possible economies of scale for the project and proposed replacing all 132 windows at once and thereby receiving a better price from Andersen. Ms. McGuire replied that the homeowners were not able to afford to undertake such a schedule, since in some units, there were up to five windows. (She noted window costs will rise 5% each year, a factor that is taken into account in the Association’s proposal.) She stated that some unit owners had already commenced the replacement of their windows because they had been able to take advantage of a large purchase by Andersen, and had received a 12% discount on their installations. Mr. Kanter pointed out that it did not make financial sense to extend the installation out five more years, pay an additional 5% each year and piecemeal the project. He encouraged Ms. McGuire to seek other grants or loans which might enable the Condominium Association to complete the project in a cost effective manner. (Ms. McGuire had noted earlier that the Association had researched grants, but that none were available.) Mr. Kanter also noted that with only one supplier, the Association could not competitively bid the project - potentially another costly aspect of their planning. Members thanked Ms. McGuire for her thorough presentation and well-written report. It is assumed that the Association will still propose to seek funding from the CPA fund for $50,517 for the first year, and approximately $45- $50,000 per year thereafter through FY2016. 5. Needs Assessment Report – Ms. Manz reported that pieces of the Needs Assessment Report from the Conservation Commission and the Housing Authority were still to be received. Ms. Rice will coordinate the receipt of final updates and put a second draft together. 6. Article 5, Special Town Meeting – $75,000 in Supplemental Funds for Busa and Cotton Farms – Ms. Manz discussed with the Committee her intentions to speak briefly to Article 5 at the Special Town Meeting held that evening. She said Mr. Valente, the Town Manager would introduce the Article, and that she would speak in support of it on behalf of the Committee. The Article seeks $24,000 in supplemental funding for the Busa Farm acquisition and $49,000 for the Cotton Farm acquisition. Both accounts have been overspent due to unanticipated legal expenses. 7. Other Business – Mr. Adler reported briefly on his attendance at a CEC meeting at which a CPC project was discussed. Ms. Rice informed members that there would be a photograph taken at the next meeting for the Town Report. The photographer will be scheduled for 4:30 pm. Future meetings were noted as follows: November 22nd 3:00 pm in Room 207 th December 6 3:00 pm in Room 207 th Public Hearing December 7 6:30 pm in Cary Hall th Leary Neighborhood Meeting with BOS November 16 at 7:00 pm in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room. Finally, Ms. Manz noted with sadness the passing of Ann Whitney, the former Director of the Lexington Housing Authority. She said the Committee had met many times with Ms. Whitney, and that she was a competent and responsible advocate for the Authority. Mr. McSweeney added that she was an individual of great personal strength and that she will be missed by all who knew her. The meeting was adjourned at 4:59 pm. 3