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LEXINGTON COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES November 30, 2006 The meeting was called to order by Betsey Weiss, Chair, at 5:00 P.M. Also present were Joel Adler, Norm Cohen, Marilyn Fenollosa, Leo McSweeney, Richard Pagett, Sandy Shaw, Wendy Manz and Dick Wolk. Charles Lamb, representing the Capital Expenditures Committee was also present. 1. Ann Whitney and Steve KeanLexington appeared to present the application of the Housing Authority for CPA funding for the replacement of 350 windows at Greeley Village, a low income senior housing complex built in 1968 and managed by the LHA. State funds maintain this complex but there has been no modernization by the state. The windows have no tempered glass, are becoming inoperable, and result in substantial heat loss. The application asks for $83,000 in 2007 and $145,404 in 2008, for a staged replacement of the windows. The amount is based on the cost of a “pilot” window already replaced, charging labor at prevailing rates. In response to questions, Ms. Whitney stated that the complex was almost self- sustaining from rental income, and that LHA had until recently supplemented its income by managing a Concord housing complex. The state has not allocated monies for a replacing the windows. The committee will check with counsel as to whether this project is maintenance and thus not eligible for CPA funding. The statute provides for creation, preservation and support of affordable housing, and rehabilitation and/or restoration only Connie Rawson 2. , Jay Lucker, and Kathy Quinlan appeared to present the application of Cary Memorial Library for $15,000 in CPA funding for a study to make recommendations on repairs and improvements necessary to preserve and maintain the Stone Building (East Lexington Branch Library) for historical purposes and to make it accessible. It is not presently handicapped accessible; it also has structural and preservation issues. Members of the committee suggested that a thorough study might cost more than $15,000, and Ms. Rawson agreed to consider issuing a Request for Proposal to get an accurate estimate of the scope and cost of such a study. She indicated that some of the analysis, such as that on access and air quality, might be available to the library for free. In response to a question she stated that the original bequest of the building to the Town did not require that the building be a library; it should serve educational and cultural purposes. Charles Lamb noted that a study and improvements to this building had been in the Capital Expenditures plan for a long time, and that it deserved priority. 3. Sheila Watson and Joan ZahkaTown appeared to present the application of the Manager for CPA funding for restoration and rehabilitation of Cary Memorial Hall to update it as a performance venue. Also present with these applicants were Matt Moore and Mike Maynard of Cavanagh Tocci Associates, an architectural firm consulted with regard to the proposed improvements and their cost. The applicants presented a detailed sequenced proposal totaling $710,130 over two years. The first phase of the proposal included $70,000 for a conceptual and impact study, a comprehensive design plan with