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proposed is enough to get a certificate of occupancy. Ms. Mullins said that this request is the first step to address stabilization efforts to prevent damage and there will be subsequent requests. Mr. Hornig explained that he is concerned about the cost of preserving the current building versus building a new one since there is a need for CPA funds in FY23. Ms. Fenollosa stated that there are very few barns left in Lexington and that the Committee needs to do what they can to help preserve a historic resource. Ms. Dohan stated that $115,000 is needed to address the water in the basement, roof gutters and boarding up the windows to keep the building from deteriorating further and that cost to make it usable as a public space would approximately be over$1 million. Ms. Walker stated that what is being proposed is not going to make the Barn functional for three season-use and that an analysis of the soil needs to be done. Ms. Fenollosa suggested waiting on a straw poll until Ms. Mullins consults with Facilities before bringing a revised application to the CPC. FY23 CPA Funding Request-West Farm Meadow Preservation- Ms. Mullins requested $28,175 in CPA funds for the preservation of approximately 10 acres of meadow at West Farm. The FY23 request is part of a conservation meadow preservation program. Ms. Fenollosa asked if DPW would be involved with the site preservation. Ms. Mullins explained that an outside source would be hired because the site requires removal of invasive species. Mr. Hornig asked if the Conservation Commission has a policy to determine which land is brought back to meadow and Ms. Mullins said that there is a land management plan. Ms. Fenollosa explained that a straw vote is not a commitment to fund a project but rather an indication of the Committees willingness to move forward. The Committee voted by a roll call vote in a straw poll to support the project (9-0). Ms. Fenollosa informed Ms. Mullins that Parker Meadow is on the consent agenda for Special Town Meeting (STM) and that a Conservation representative needs to be present to answer Town Meeting Members' questions. Ms. Carr, Ms. Dohan, Mr. Hamilton and Ms. Mullins left the meeting at 4:49 PM. FY23 CPA Funding Request-Archives and Records Management-The Committee introduced themselves to Ms. de Alderete, the new Town Clerk. Ms. de Alderete requested $20,000 in CPA funds for the conservation and preservation of historic municipal documents and records. The documents to be conserved include but are not limited to selected 1927 blueprints for the Cary Memorial Building, Tax Warrants and Acts of Massachusetts, 1778-1823; and a Police Department Journal from 1874-1909.The FY23 request is part of an ongoing annual request. Ms. de Alderete explained that the Clerk's office is seeking funding for a Police Department 2