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MEETING MINUTES
February 14, 2014
Commissioners Present: Sue Bentley, Jane Coslick, Bill Kriener, Neca Stoller, Bill Garbett
Others Present: Sarah Jones, Chantel Morton, Monty Parks
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sue Bentley called the meeting to order at io:o6am.
Commissioners had a moment of silence in memory of Cullen Chambers.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISOR
Bill Kriener made a motion to approve Sarah Jones as the Tybee Island Historic
Preservation Commission Advisor. Neca seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
PERMIT REVIEW PROCESS
Sue reported that she has been notified of twelve building permits for structures 50
years or older since January 21. Sarah and Jane offered Sue their assistance in these
reviews. Sarah requested Sue send her the addresses so she can keep the Historical
Society's information current. Sue confirmed. Neca requested Sue email the HPC so
that they can be involved with the review process and provide comments. Sue
confirmed. Sarah asked if Sue received permit information for the project at 13 TS Chu
that City Council considered last evening. Sue will check and let her know.
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPLICATION STATUS REPORT
Chantel reviewed the two Historic Preservation ordinance changes Commissioner were
emailed, which will be considered at the February 18 Planning Commission meeting.
Following the PC meeting, the changes will then have first and second readings for City
Council consideration. Once the updates are approved, Chantel will send them to our
State CLG Coordinator, Leigh Burns. Leigh will then forward the complete application
to the National Parks Service. We will receive notification of acceptance once it is
reviewed again and approved. Neca made a motion to accept the ordinance changes as
presented. Jane seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
DESIGN GUIDELINES — NEXT MEETING
Commissioners present confirmed they will be at the next workshop to review the
design guidelines on February 21 from loam until 4pm in room 6. Chantel will follow
up with Dottie. Neca requested future meetings not be scheduled on Fridays.
NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH
Sarah and Chantel reported that National Preservation Month is celebrated across the
country every year with a theme during the month of May. This year's theme has not
yet been announced. Chantel shared that in the past, through Main Street, she has had
elected city officials involved with photo opps around the island, a proclamation
presented in recognition of preservation month and included information about the
month in the Breeze. This year, Sarah suggested a partnership among the Historical
Society, HPC and Main Street with producing a direct mail brochure and mailing to
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residents in the existing National Historic Districts and proposed Southend District.
The brochure could also be available for the general public to pick up for additional
awareness. Other ideas discussed were an HP 101 public presentation and displaying
before and after pictures at city hall throughout the month.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioners discussed who could now be the spokesperson for the HPC and
preservation.
Commissioners discussed the opportunity to present City Council with a formal
statement about the Biggert-Waters Act. Sue will invite her insurance agent to briefly
speak about the act with commissioners at the beginning of the design guideline
workshop.
Councilman Garbett confirmed Chantel will continue to include HPC training and
travel expenses in the Main Street budget.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:4oam.
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