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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-11-12 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Regular Meeting – Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Council Chambers – John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 E. McCarty Street Commission Members Present Attendance Record Gregory Bemboom 13 of 15 Michael Berendzen 3 of 5 Donna Deetz 14 of 15 Gail Jones 12 of 15 Doug Record, Vice Chairperson 13 of 15 Commission Members Absent Steven Hoffman 9 of 15 Angela Lucero 7 of 15 Mary Schantz, Chairperson 12 of 15 Alan Wheat 10 of 15 Council Liaison Absent Laura Ward Staff Present Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Manager Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Specialist Anne Stratman, Neighborhood Services Specialist Call to Order Doug Record called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Adoption of Agenda Ms. Jones moved and Mr. Berendzen seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. Approval of Minutes Ms. Deetz moved and Mr. Bemboom seconded to approve the minutes from the October 8, 2019 Regular Meeting and the October 22, 2019 Special Meeting as printed. The motion passed unanimously. Communication Received Ms. Abbott stated that no communications have been received. New Business A. Section 106 Review – Miller & Chestnut St Improvements (Expanded Scope) Ms. Abbott explained that this project was previously reviewed back in August & September. It is back for another Section 106 Review, as the City has added to the project which may or may not be directly funded by Community Development Block Grant, but has to be included within the Section 106 Review as a total aggregate of project. The City proposes to replace and/or Install approximately 1130 feet of sidewalk that is 4 foot wide and the construction of 6 ADA ramps on Miller Street and Chestnut Street. Additional proposed work includes upgrading sewer mains and/or laterals making connection to the sewer main on Lafayette Street. In addition, approximately 1,000 feet of sidewalk and curb improvements on 400 block of Cherry Street is proposed. Staff recommends approval of the Section 106 Review as no historic properties are affected. Ms. Jones moved and Mr. Bemboom seconded to approve the Section 106 Review. Motion passed unanimously. B. Adopt 2020 Meeting Schedule Ms. Abbott presented the 2020 Historic Preservation Commission meeting schedule. She asked Commission members whether they wanted to continue meeting on th e second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Deetz moved and Mr. Berendzen seconded to adopt the 2020 Historic Preservation Commission meeting schedule as proposed. Motion passed unanimously. 2 Minutes/Historic Preservation Commission Page 2 November 12, 2019 C. Adopt 2020 Demolition Filing Calendar Ms. Abbott presented the 2020 Demolition filing calendar. She explained that the filing calendar is based on the 2020 meeting schedule. Mr. Berendzen moved and Ms. Deetz seconded to adopt the 2020 Demolition filing calendar. Motion passed unanimously. D. Election of Officers Ms. Abbott explained that the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson serve one year terms and the positions start in January of 2020. She encouraged Commission members to notify Ms. Stratman of their interest by December 5, 2019. E. Appoint Liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission Ms. Abbott explained that the appointment of a liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission was identified within the Historic Preservation Plan. Mr. Record explained that it would be beneficial to have four persons serve as a liaison in the event one member is not able to attend. Ms. Deetz, Ms. Schantz, Mr. Bemboom and Ms. Jones volunteered to serve as a liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Other Business A. Dangerous Building Determinations Ms. Abbott explained that as part of the demolition application, the Building Official has identified 22 buildings as dangerous of October 31, 2019. She stated th at three buildings under 50 years old have also been determined as dangerous. In addition the properties included in the Jefferson City Public School buyout are yet to come. However not all of those properties will be declared as dangerous. B. National Park Service Training for November – Rehab Yes and No’s Commission Members discussed the National Park Service Online Training – Rehab Yes and No’s. The December Training module will focus on “Incentives: A Guide to the Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program”. C. Presentation of Plaque to Doug Record Ms. Abbott presented a plaque of appreciation to Doug Record for his years of service from May of 2013 to December of 2019. Mr. Record served as Vice Chairperson from January 2019 to December 2019. Dates to Remember A. Next Regular Meeting Date, December 10, 2019 Adjournment Mr. Berendzen moved and Ms. Jones seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:53 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.