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Selectmen's Meeting April 4, 2007 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 5:15 p.m. in Estabrook Hall. Chairman Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Manz, Mr. Burnell; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Chabot, Assistant to the Executive Clerk, were present. Community Preservation Committee Presentations Article 26(e) Cultural Resource Survey Ms. Fenollosa explained that the Cultural Resource Survey is a nine - volume history of cultural resources in Lexington. It includes a building -by- building description of historically and architecturally significant homes in Lexington. She believes that houses in the inventory deserve a public hearing in connection with the Demolition Delay Bylaw. The purpose of the project is also to update incorrect or out of date information, which currently appears in the inventory. Mr. Kelley is concerned about the restrictions that this list might put on the property owners and thinks it is important to notify them. He does not support this article. After hearing Ms. Fenollosa's presentation, Mr. Burnell decided to support this article. Article 26(1) Muzzey Condominium Study In response to questions about his request for $53,500 to conduct a building evaluation study of the Muzzey High Condominium Building, Mr. Battin spoke about where funds might come from for repairs, and public versus private ownership of the building. Mr. Kelley suggested that the Town pay for 20% of the cost of the study, since that is the percentage that the Town owns, and the rest (approximately $43,000), should be paid for by the individual unit owners. Mr. Cohen supported the request for the full amount and noted that the Town has a vested interest in the Muzzey Condominium Building. It is a historically significant building and an important source of affordable housing. Article Positions The Board took a position on Article 23 — Petition General Court to Increase Income Limits for Property Tax Deferrals (Citizens' Petition), and decided to indefinitely postpone Article 18 — Accept MGL Chapter 32B, Section 18 (Medicare Extension Plans). Scenic Byway Working Group Appointments Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to appoint Richard Canale and Marilyn McCall - Taylor as Lexington's two appointees to the Battle Road Scenic Byway Working Group.