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Lexington Historical Commission Meeting Minutes May 10, 2012 Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Members present: David Kelland (Chair), Marilyn Fenollosa, Frank Kern, and Darlene Powers — Clerk 36 Allen St. Present: The homeowner Subi Dey, Legal Representative Cynthia Sherman and Contractor Scott Jones. Mr. Dey explained to the Commission that he and his wife had purchased the home in 2011. Prior to that no repairs had been done over the years and had been empty and neglected. Many of the windows were broken therefore water damage and mold is throughout the house and the foundation has water issues in the basement. Other issues in need of repair are the plumbing on the second floor was disconnected, the electrical would need to be replaced and the oil tank has a leak, Mr. & Mrs. Dey had originally planned on renovating and restoring the house, as they liked the neighborhood and were hoping to be able to complete by this year so their daughter could attend kindergarten. After speaking with several contractors and receiving several quotes, they realized that the extensive damage to the house was no longer going to be affordable for them to renovate and restore. Mr. Jones the contractor explained to the commission he had done many restorations had looked at the house and could not guarantee they would not have water issues due to the unsound Fieldstone foundation and the house was in need of extensive repair. Mr Kern suggested Mr. Dey present the Commission with something in writing from a structural engineer for them to review. Mr. Dey did then present the Commission with several proposals from Mold Inspectors and contractors that stated they could not guarantee they would not continue to have mold issues, quotes for the cost of repairing, and also pictures of the damage which the committee reviewed and did agree it was quite extensive. After