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Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Boone/Bancroft Conference Room – John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 E. McCarty Street
Commission Members Present Attendance Record
Art Hernandez 2 of 2
Jane Moore 2 of 2
Mary Schantz 2 of 2
Bill Case 2 of 2
Sarah Hoeller 1 of 2
Terri Rademan 2 of 2
Doug Record 2 of 2
Commission Members Absent
Kevin Kelly 1 of 2
Brent Hemphill 1 of 2
Council Liaison Present
Laura Ward
Staff Present
Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Guests
Tammy Boeschen, Historic City of Jefferson
Cathy Bordner, Historic City of Jefferson
Michele Brooks, News Tribune Reporter
Nancy Thompson, Cemetery Resource Board
Steve Viele, Historic City of Jefferson
Call to Order:
Vice Chair Jane Moore called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm.
Approval of Agenda:
Terri Rademan moved the agenda be approved as printed. Sarah Hoeller seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes:
Sarah Hoeller moved the January 12, 2016 minutes be approved. Terri Rademan seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
Demolition Applications
Jayme Abbott began the discussion advising the Commissioners that all of the demolition
applications listed were “For Your Information” only. All of these properties have been
adjudicated for demolition under Chapter 8, Article VI, Dangerous Building Regulation of the
City Code. The Commission Reviewed each property.
a. 1112 Jackson - Fire damage
b. 1207 E. McCarty – Fire damage
c. 422 E High – Implosion of sewer line
d. 311 Cherry – Deterioration beyond repair
e. 216 Argonne – Fire. Habitat to rebuild on this property
President Art Hernandez assumed the chair.
New Business
a. Cemetery Resource Board May Activity – Nancy Thompson, a member of the Cemetery
Resource Board reported on the activities at Longview, Woodlawn and Old City cemeteries.
The Cemetery Resource Board will be holding a fundraising event this May and are looking for
other groups to hold events the same day in an attempt to increase awareness and attendance.
In addition, Nancy encouraged the Commissioners to promote the event and indicated that
volunteers were needed and any of the Commissioners who were interested would be welcome
volunteers.
Old Business
a. Review of Historic City of Jefferson Proposed Demolition Ordinance: Jayme Abbott advised
the Commissioners that the revised ordinance presented with the minutes for this meeting had
two omissions. Both of these omissions had been voted on by the HPC at the January meeting.
Those omissions were both in Section 8-32 C, 1, b:
Number ii should read “a statement of the intended future use of the property” and
Number iii the words “and an analysis of the value of the property with and without
demolition.” Should be changed to: “the appraised and property values determined
from public records unless alternate information is provided by the owner.”
Art began by reviewing briefly the Commission’s involvement with the draft ordinance over the
past several meetings. He then turned to Section 8-32 C, 3 – City Council on page 823 of the
revised proposal. This is the place where the HPC ended in January.
Section 8-31 C, 4 – Circuit Court - Terri Rademan moved that the section be amended to
change the word “and” to “or” after the words “without demolition” in subsection i, and further to
change the word “and” to “or” after the words “without demolition” in subsection ii. Doug Record
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mary Schantz moved that the words “the parties shall be the property owner and the City of
Jefferson, and” be stricken from the same section. Terri Rademan seconded. Motion carried.
Section 8-37 – Penalties - Mary Schantz moved that this section be changed from “five hundred
dollars ($500.00)” to “one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)” and further that the words “one hundred
eighty (180) days” be changed to “one (1) year”. Jane Moore seconded the motion. Motion
carried. There was one abstention by Art Hernandez.
Section 8-38 to 8-48 – Civil Remedy for Unpaid Fines - During discussion City staff commented
that this section should be removed as the remedy already existed elsewhere in law. In addition
staff questioned if the $5,000 trigger for action was sufficient. After discussion Art Hernandez
moved that prior of taking any action on this Section, staff should provide additional information
about the two comments to give the Commissioners a fuller understanding of their concerns.
Terri Rademan seconded. Motion carried.
Section 8-39 – Statement of Purpose - Terri Rademan moved that be amended so that the
second “A” reads “B”. Jane Moore seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Section 8-41 – Definitions - Art Hernandez moved that the words “Appendix A” be changed to
“8-47 of this Ordinance.” Terri Rademan seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Section 8-44 – Nominations of Historic Districts. The Commission discussed the current criteria.
It was determined that additional information was needed prior to any action by the HPC on this
section. Jayme Abbott will forward additional information to the members. Jane Moore moved
that further discussion on this section be tabled until next meeting. Doug seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Section 8-45 – Nominations of Landmarks. Doug moved that in subsection D the words “one
hundred percent (100%)” be changed to “at least one (1) owner”.
Terri Rademan moved that the proposed Ordinance, as amended through tonight, be updated
to reflect the changes approved and brought back for discussion and review at the next
meeting. Bill Case seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mary Schantz moved that after HPC has completed its review of the proposal that city staff,
including legal, will re-review, correct any numbering problems, and give the proposal to the
HPC for one final review. Jane Moore seconded the motion. Motion carried.
b. Landmark Designation Applications Art Hernandez encouraged members to take an
application and distribute as appropriate. Jayme reported that two applications are pending
from last year; 722 E. Capitol and 201 E High St.
Dates to Remember:
Next Regular Meeting March 8, 2016. The meeting will begin at the regular time of 6:00 p.m.
Adjournment:
Jane Moore moved the meeting be adjourned. Terri Rademan seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.