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C. Leaking doorways Response: The assumption is that leaking doorways refer to the front entrance doors to A building. The front landing area experienced deterioration and allowed water infiltration in the wall and doors. The replacement of the Library landing corrected this problem. Although some caulking and sealing work was performed when the historic wood door surround at the entrance to the Library was painted during the HVAC system replacement project, all sources of water infiltration were not discovered at this time. Years of hidden water infiltration between the slab and the building resulted in corrosion of structural steel components of the landing, requiring rebuilding of the landing in 2005/06, once the extent of damage became known. D. Crumbling vestibules Response: The assumption again is that reference is to the front landing entrance to the Library. The above response to C addresses the issue of replacement of the Library landing. E. Elevator malfunction During the past two months the elevator in the connecting corridor at Whiffed began to experience frequent failure. Upon investigation it was determined that a relay in the control board had failed. The elevator has been in service since the replacement of the relay. The refurbishment /modernization of the elevator approved by the Board at their October 23, 2007 meeting primarily will include replacement'of operating controls and components of the elevator, which will increase reliability. These controls include relays that tell the car when to slow down, when to open and close doors, etc. Some additional accessibility improvements are also included as part of the work to be completed. The car, hoist way, etc. are still considered to be in good operating condition and are not in need of replacement at this time.