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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20110712minutesMINUTES MEETING OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION JULY 12, 2011 MEMBERS PRESENT: Cathy Bordner, Chair Bill Case, Co -Chair Diane Light, Secretary Jim Chilcutt Art Langston Jenny Smith MEMBERS ABSENT: Carlos Graham Liz Murphy COUNCIL LIAISON Ralph Bray STAFF Ron Davenport, Community Development ATTENDANCE: 4 of 4 4 of 4 3 of 4 4of4 3of4 4of4 0of1 0 of 3 1 of 1 The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) met Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Small Conference Room, lower level of the John G. Christy Municipal Building, 320 East McCarty Street, Jefferson City, Missouri. The meeting was called to order by Cathy Bordner, Chairman. RICHARD MOORE'S RESIGNATION LETTER The Commission reviewed and accepted the resignation of Richard Moore. Art Langston agreed to accept Mr. Moore's position as liaison to Habitat for Humanity. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes were reviewed and approved by the Commission. Chairperson Bordner reported that there were no substantial changes to the historical tax credits by the legislature. COUNCIL ISSUES Councilman Bray reminded the Commission of the upcoming vote regarding the continuation of sales tax "F"/Proposition 1. Mr. Case explained the distribution of the tax revenues. CITY ISSUES Ron Davenport presented the reorganization of the City departments. There should be no meaningful change to the workings of this Commission. BUDGET REQUEST The original plan for the budget was to move towards a historic survey and obtain matching funds from the SHPO. We have now obtained from the SHPO a completed survey as a first step toward a National Historic Registration for the Moreau Heights District. A motion was made, seconded and approved to request budget appropriation request from the City Council. Support for the request was expressed by Councilman Bray. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission July 12, 2011 DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS After reviewing each property for historic significance, architectural significance, and ability to rehabilitate, the following decisions were made: a. 1106 Oak Street — recommended approval for demolition. Motion made, seconded, and carried. b. 207 W Elm — tabled for further Commission review c. 2103 Missouri Blvd — recommended approval for demolition. Motion made, seconded, and carried. OLD BUSINESS a. Sign Ordinance — awaiting final amendment as passed by the City Council. b. CLG Forum for June 2011 — this was attended by Commissioners Chilcutt and Smith. They encouraged more Commission members to attend these very informative meetings. c. Updated Biographies — Everyone was encouraged to get their updated biographies to Chairperson Bordner for the annual report within the next 3 weeks. NEW BUSINESS a. Revision of the Historic Preservation Ordinances — Commissioner Smith is researching and has established links to other CLG's who will share their ordinances. A subcommittee was formed to work on these issues: Smith, Langston, Bordner. b. Meeting Time and Day — A discussion was held regarding changing the meeting day and time as attendance has been down the last few meetings. After discussion it was decided to continue the meeting as it is currently scheduled. c. Summer Intern — A brief discussion was held to begin preparation for a summer intern next year. d. Fulkerson Property — An informal discussion was held regarding the "Fulkerson property" and its unique situation. e. Secretarial Position — Art Langston resigned the position as secretary and Diane Light accepted the position beginning with this meeting. DATES TO REMEMBER a. Next meeting will be August 9, 2011, 6:30 p.m. b. Warwick Village Golden Hammer Award ceremony — August 13, 2011 ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting adjourned. Su mitted By, Diane Light, Secretary