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MEETING MINUTES
January 19, 2015
ATTENDANCE
(Present) Commissioner: Sue Bentley,Jane Coslick, Bill Garbett, Dottie Kluttz,
Bill Kriener, Neca Stoller
Advisor: Sarah Jones Staff: Chantel Morton
CALL TO ORDER
Sue called the meeting to order at 6:10pm. She congratulated and thanked Sarah for the
presentation she made at the City Council meeting. Discussion ensued regarding Mayor Pro
Tern's questions about window replacements and Councilman Brown's questions about
emergency repairs. Sarah confirmed that this meeting was announced for all to attend. These
questions will continue to be addressed as they are brought to the Commissioner's attention.
HPC MEETING MINUTES
Motion was made by Jane, which was seconded by Dottie, to approve the minutes of the Historic
Preservation Commission December 15, 2014 meeting. Motion carried.
CITIZEN INPUT WORKSHOPS: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS
Commissioners reviewed the schedule for the five workshops. Sue reported that she will be out
of town on February 16 and February 17
Chantel showed a presentation she prepared as a guide to use for the Local Historic District
presentations which incorporates Commissioners' previous suggestions to have the presentation
be informative with background information, highlight the importance of preserving the
character of the island, and have an element of humor. She will forward to Sarah for editing.
Commissioners discussed the need to be consistent with the names of the districts when they
are speaking. One example was with the Downtown Sub-District versus Commercial Sub-District.
They also reviewed this sub-district's influence within the Resort District.
Commissioners discussed and agreed that Sarah and Chantel should meet to finalize and map out
the boundaries based on previous discussions.
Commissioners provided feedback for additional updates to the design guidelines, which Sarah
and Chantel will incorporate.
Sarah will arrange for a workday at the lighthouse a week prior to the workshops, if necessary.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANT: UPDATING HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEY
Chantel reported that the grant application is being completed. The Resolution will be
considered at the January 22 City Council Workshop for Mayor Buelterman's signature. Letters
of support are being sought. Dottie will talk with Jim to have a letter submitted on behalf of the
Friends of Tybee Theater. She will also reach out to Buddy Carter. Sarah will contact Leigh Burns
and Mark McDonald. Chantel will contact the Coastal Regional Commission for a letter, as well.
Commissioners discussed the process that the consultant will use for collecting the information
for the survey. Sue will provide a list of all properties by date built from the realtor records that
she can access. Sarah confirmed the HPC can update the known historic buildings.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:10pm.
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