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despite the complete roof replacement and that there is mold present behind the fireplace. A builder now has made an offer. Ms. Fenollosa asked who the builder of the house was. Mr. Alspah responded that he did not know and that he had an addition put on in 1988 for a relative but the person died. Ms. Fenollosa stated that the house is on the priority list to be inventoried. It is currently pending review and research by commission members to determine its historical or architectural provenance and whether it should be included in the inventory. Mr. Alspah stated that it has been in that status for several years and it has been that long since he petitioned to have his house taken off the pending status. Ms. Zimmerman added that 3 Gerard Terrace is a classic bungalow and that, while she might not vote at this time to find it historically significant, does not mean that it should not be preferably preserved. Mr. Kern mentioned that it's been a long time on the priority list and lack of due diligence on the part of the commission is not a good reason to keep Mr. Alspah from doing what he wishes with the property. A motion was made a seconded that the demolition should be allowed due to a demonstrated bona -fide effort on the part of the owner to find someone willing to preserve the property with all in favor. Other Business: Annual joint meeting with Historical Commission and Historic Districts Commission Present: Historical Commission Members: David Kelland, Marilyn Fenollosa, Wendall Kalsow, Frank Kern, Sally Zimmerman. Historic District Commission members: Joe Welch, Chair, Scott Kyle, Paul Rossi, Lynn Hopkins, Pat Goddard (Facilities Director). Sally Zimmerman, Wendall Kalsow and Frank Kern were invited to comment on the status of the CPA funded projects involving three historic town owned properties. Stone Building (Sally Zimmerman) — Exterior envelope work is essentially complete with some minor interior demolition. Mechanical /electrical systems are in working order. The next step involves finding a use for the building possibly involving a study funded through the CPA. Members discussed the unsuccessful attempt last year to find a use by inviting proposals from the community. This was sponsored by the Cary Library board of trustees and was inconclusive. Mr. Rossi commented that proposals all had different visions for the structure. Sally Zimmerman agreed to draft a letter to the Board of Selectmen jointly from the Historical Commission and Historic Districts Commission requesting action toward finding an appropriate use for the building.