The committee chairman, Henry McCarthy, reported to the committee that the contractor would extend the roof for approximately $1,800. There was also a discussion about the possibility of installing a French drain (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_drain) around the perimeter of the house structure which would eliminate the need for extending the roof. No decision was made as to which option would be pursued. The chairman also asked about the danger of the in-ground irrigation freeezing. Committee member, Tom Peterson, responded that the in-ground irrigation plumbing is frost-proof and there should be no freezing problems. Recent high winds have caused some damage and the center back roof has blown off. The committeee discussed the need to complete this part of the restoration and secure the house structure for the winter. They then set the following short-term goals that are to be completed by January 15, 2010: fix the roof and replace the windows and doors in order to secure the structure, and install basic electric service. The committee also discussed the need for gutters on the house and a suggestion was made to route the water from the gutters into the old cistern located on the property. The chairman emphasized the need to establish a vision and long-term goals for this project. The committee discussed the long-term ramifications of a lease rather vs. ownership then examined a senior theses by Daniel Dart, a former VA Tech student that contains the type of research that will greatly assist the committee with the development of a vision statement, as well as, short/long-term goals and objectives.