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MEETING OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
February 12, 2013
MEMBERS PRESENT:
ATTENDANCE:
Ed Meyers, Chair
2 of 2
Bill Case, Vice -Chair
2 of 2
Diane Light, Secretary
1 of 2
Carlos Graham
2 of 2
Jane Moore
2 of 2
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Art Hernandez
0 of 2
Artie Langston
0 of 2
Mark Schreiber
1 of 2
Matt Alsager
0 of 2
COUNCIL LIAISON:
Ralph Bray 2 of 2
STAFF:
Ron Davenport
Dan Davis
GUESTS:
Michelle Brooks, News Tribune
Cathy Bordner
CALL TO ORDER
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) met Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 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 Ed Meyers, Chair.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes from the November 13, 2012 meeting were made by Mr. Carlos
Graham and seconded by Mr. Bill Case. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Motion to approve the minutes from the January 8, 2013 meeting were made by Mr. Bill Case
and seconded by Mr. Carlos Graham. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
COUNCIL ISSUES
Councilman Ralph Bray reported on annexation issues, the adjustment of City election dates to
meet State laws, the vote on downtown residential parking program is expected to be the next
Monday, and bid proposals for the Conference Center (3 have been received and are under
review). Money from the City lodging tax (3% of the 7%) will be an estimated 9 million dollars
over 20 — 25 years. The 2 sites under consideration are MSP and McCarty & Broadway.
CITY ISSUES
Ron Davenport reported that a Landmark application has been received for 115 Atchison by
Laura Ward, owner. A press release to solicit applications should happen any time now. An
Minutes of the City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission
February 12, 2013
P9.2
invitation was presented to the Preservation Honor Awards. The ceremony will be February 27,
2013 at 11:00 a.m. Cathy Bordner will attend and Bill Case may attend.
DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS
210 W Elm Street — Dan Davis reported that this building has asbestos on the exterior, the
building cannot be repaired. A motion to recommend approval of demolition was made by Mr.
Carlos Graham and seconded by Mr. Bill Case. Motion passed unanimously.
Discussion was held, led by Dan Davis, regarding the Abandoned Building Registration
Program. This is to establish a baseline of buildings in need of attention. Fifty letters have been
mailed. There will be a monthly fee for registered abandoned buildings. Abatement will occur
by restoration, moth -balling for future use, or demolition. Procedures are available on the City's
website in Chapter 8.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Approval of the Fagade Improvement Program Guidelines. Guidelines were presented
and discussed. Mr. Bill Case made a motion to approve the guidelines as presented and
Mr. Carlos Graham seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
b. Requiring Interior Photos with Demolition Applications on Buildings over 50 Years Old.
After discussion this was tabled to the next meeting. (New language for this is not
available at this time.)
c. Update on the Lafayette Interchange Advisory Committee. There has been no meeting
yet this year.
Discussion was held regarding opportunity to join Historic City of Jefferson. More information is
available at www.historiccityofiefferson.org.
NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
DATES TO REMEMBER
a. Next meeting has been scheduled for March 12, 2013.
b. The 2013 Missouri Certified Local Government Forum is scheduled for April 19, 2013.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business Mr. Bill Case moved to adjourn and Mr. Carlos Graham seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously at 7:18 p.m.
Submitted by,
Diane Light