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A special meeting of the Mayor and Village Board of Trustees was hem on Tuesday, September 29th, 1998 at 7:00p. m. in the American Legion Hall, 7 Spring Street, Wappingers Fails, NE. Present: Mayor Raymond Belding , Trustee Mike Goebel, Trustee Jean Hinzmann, Trustee Cai Lawrence, Trustee Greg Hemingway, and Park Commissioner Regan Commissioner Regan addressed the condition of the roof of the Mesier Homestead, recent problems experienced due to infiltration of rain water, and the need for repairing same. Discussion followed on the difficulties in obtaining grant moneys for a project of this nature due to the relative priorities of the respective funa~ng agencies. Mention was made that a grant in the amount of $95,000. OO for restoration of the Homestead roof had been awarded by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Histo~cal Preservation, which funds, as the board was aware required a local match. It was further reported that upon approval of the bid specifications, the project had been let out to bic~ and that of nine concerns expressing interest, two had submitted proposals: William Manfredi Construction Corp.: $159,000 Mid-State Industries, Ltd: $154,000. It was pointed out that given the historic requirements, and that the involvement of the state required payment according to the prevailing wage rates, this wouM tend to make the project more expensive. Trustee Lawrence observed that from his review of the job specs that he considered the materials . specified by the architect to be used were of top quality. Commissioner Regan expressed concern regarding the possible necessity of making some structural repairs to the east dormer, and recommended making adequate provision in contingency to address any problems that may come to light in the course of construction. Mayor Belding indicated that the base bid provided for the replacement of any deteriorated framing; and the village's share, which was offset by donations from both the Village Historical Society and the Preservation Trust, would be about $77,000 which included a 5% contingency. Mr. Bill Jones stated that he was present on behalf of the Historical Society at the request of Mrs. Lyons, and while they welcomed the fact that the roof would at long last be repaired; they hoped they wou[d be given sufficient notification before work commenced to secure the artifacts stored in the building. Commissioner Regan inquired as to whether or not the Historical Society carried insurance on the items. Page 1 of 3