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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Small Conference Room – John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 E. McCarty Street
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT ATTENDANCE RECORD
Ed Meyers 7 of 7
Bill Case 7 of 7
Doug Record 7 of 7
Jane Moore 5 of 7
Arturo Hernandez 4 of 7
Brent Hemphill 5 of 7
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT
Artie Langston 3 of 7
Mary Schantz 6 of 7
Mark Schreiber 4 of 7
STAFF PRESENT
Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
GUESTS
Michelle Brooks
Dick Groner
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Ed Meyers at 6.35 pm, August 12, 2014.
Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as printed.
Approval of Minutes
Chair Meyers asked for any changes to the minutes as printed. Without objection the minutes
were approved as printed.
Council Issues
Councilman Henry was unable to attend the meeting, but sent Jayme a status update per the
following:
City Budget: The budget process is in the works. The City Administrator should be sending it
onto Council in September.
McClung Park: Councilman Henry wanted to ensure that everybody was aware of the Historic
City of Jefferson’s Summer Social in the Park on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at McClung Park to
celebrate the Moreau Drive Historic District.
Abandoned Buildings: Steve Veile of Historic City of Jefferson spoke to the Council regarding
the abandoned buildings within the City.
Clark Ave & Moreau Dr: Sidewalk improvements are in process. Jayme added that funding
provided by the Community Development Block Grant.
Public Transit Advisory Committee: The City is in process of forming a Public Transit Advisory
Committee. If interested in serving on the committee contact Councilman Henry.
HPC Business
Ed Meyers appointed Jane Moore and Doug Record to be on the nomination committee. Ed
asked for a list of expiring terms in December 2014. It appears that two seats may come
available: Artie Langston and Mark Schreiber.
Demolition Applications
206 W Elm St: The Commissioners viewed recent pictures of the property and surrounding
area. The property owner, who was in attendance, explained that the property will be removed
as part of an overall redevelopment plan. Mr. Hemphill moved that the application be approved.
Mr. Record seconded. Motion passed.
229 W McCarty St: The Commissioners viewed recent pictures of the property and surrounding
area. Housing Authority has recently acquired the property and is currently on the abandoned
building registry. Mr. Hemphill moved that the application be approved. Mr. Case seconded.
Motion passed.
Old Business
The Commission reviewed a letter sent by Department of Natural Resources, State Historic
Preservation Office regarding the 700-702 W Main Street National Register Listing Nomination.
The property was officially listed in June 2014.
New Business
304 E High St Mural Permit Application: The Cultural Arts Commission has submitted a Mural
Permit Application for 304 E High St. The Commission decided to table the review of the
application pending further direction from the Director of Planning and Protective Services.
Other Business
Ms. Abbott presented a power point regarding what she learned during her trip to Philadelphia
Pennsylvania for the National Association Preservation Commission. Ms. Abbott had received a
scholarship from Historic Preservation Funds to attend the bi-annual conference.
Dates to Remember
a. Next Meeting is September 9, 2014;
b. Heritage Council Meeting, August 15, 2014;
c. Summary Social in Park, McClung Park, August 17, 2014;
d. Preservation Trades Hands on Workshop, Columbia, September 4-6, 2014; and
e. Missouri Preservation Conference, Excelsior Springs, October 6 – 8, 2014.
Adjournment
Mr. Case moved adjournment. Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Motion passed. Meeting
adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jane Moore