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Frank Kern — citing the lack evidence of a bona fide effort to find a buyer who is willing to preserve the house without demolition, or proof that finding a buyer is not likely, stated that the Commission has no choice but to delay the demolition. David Kelland — Mr. Kelland read into the record a letter from Aaron Henry dated 7/28/11 (attached). A motion was made and seconded to find the house at 116 Vine St. preferable preserved. The vote was 4 -0 in favor. Documents received: 0 Letter from Hank Manz, Chair, Lexington Board of Selectmen dated 9/15/11, 0 Letter from Aaron Henry to Lexington Historical Commission dated 7/28/11. Other Business: 11 Mountain Rd. —The Commission reviewed interior and exterior photographs of a barn located on the premises. The conservation commission would like to restore the barn and use it for storage. A motion was made and seconded to designate the old horse barn at or beyond 11 Mountain Road a significant building to be under consideration for inclusion in the Cultural Resources Survey. The vote was 4 -0 in favor. For Review - Ms. Fenollosa said that a draft of a document titled "Lexington Municipal Buildings" prepared by Bargmann, Hendrie + Archtype dated 8/31/11 will be circulated to the commission for review. The report was prepared using CPA funds. CPA Proposals Due - Ms. Fenollosa also stated that applications for projects to use CPA funds are due to the CPC 10/15/11. Possible projects include: • Funding to investigate new uses for the Stone Building • Documentation of the Estabrook Elementary School Support completion of a National Register listing of the Moon Hill development as a supplement to the Mid - Century Modernist NR and context statement currently being prepared on the Peacock Farm development. A motion was made and seconded to prepare applications to the CPC for the above projects. The vote was 4 -0 in favor. A motion was made and seconded to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. with all in favor.