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RECEIVED 2022 28Jain, ui °m TOWN CLERK LEXINGTON MA is to improve the area wetness and to protect the building from harm. Mr. Hornig stated that wetland work to protect the building from harm is considered preservation but adding more wetlands is not preservation. Mr. Makarious stated that if an area is going to be preserved for open space it will need a conservation restriction and that preservation of any wetland without a restriction is not CPA funding-eligible. Ms. Fenollosa stated that the funding request for wetland mitigation may not be preservation-related and to move forward with the funding request and that the wetland mitigation should be removed from the application. The work that is needed to be done to protect the building from harm should remain because it is CPA funding-eligible. Ms. Foley explained that she will submit a revised application after meeting with the Conservation Commission. The Committee voted by a roll call vote to recommend to Annual Town Meeting the fire alarm and safety system updates as well as eligible drainage work to preserve the building with TBD listed as a funding amount until final figures can be provided (9-0). Ms. Foley, Ms. Gagalis, Ms. Lee, and Mr. Makarious left the meeting at 4:36 PM. FY23 CPA Funding Request- Conservation-Wright Farm Barn Stabilization and Preservation- Ms. Dohan provided an update on the status of the Wright Farm Barn project. Conservation met with Colin Smith and Lester Savage to develop four options for CPA funding. Option one is $15,000 for hazardous testing and Colin Smith's time to prepare design and bid documents. Option two is $155,000, $15,000 for option one and $140,000 for stabilization and mothballing efforts. Option three is $15,000 in FY23 and $140,000 in FY24. Option four is $155,000 for FY23 Special Town Meeting. Mr. Hornig asked about phase two of the project and how much it will approximately cost to preserve the barn. Ms. Dohan stated in phase 1 they will find out more about the condition of the building to help approximate a number but the cost could exceed $2 million. Mr. Hornig noted that spending money to preserve a historic barn because the barn is historic may not be a good use of money and demolition may be a practical solution. Ms. Fenollosa stated that a study needs to be done to see if there is a good use for the building. Ms. Dohan stated that there is a Wright Farm Barn Needs and Feasibility Study report from Colin Smith, which she will forward to the Committee. Mr. Pressman mentioned past CPA funded stabilization projects like the Stone Building and the Hosmer House and noted that money was spent before there was a plan for use of the building. The Committee voted by a roll call vote to recommend to Annual Town Meeting$15,000 in CPA funds for hazardous materials testing and architect work (9-0). The Committee voted by a roll call vote to recommend to Annual Town Meeting$140,000 in CPA funds for the stabilization and mothballing of the Wright Farm Barn (8-1). Mr. Hornig voted no. 2