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MINUTES OF JULY 20 , 2010
Town Hall Room 101 @ 7:30 PM
The meeting was opened at 7:30 PM with the following present: Andre Griben,
Gail Clifford, Karen Adelman, George Reimann, and Ken Johnson (arrived late). Also
present were Craig Nation and Chris Nation. No BOS representative was in attendance.
ITEM 1: Reviewed the minutes of April 26, 2010 meeting. The motion to accept them as
written was made by Karen Adelman and seconded by Gail Clifford. The vote was
unanimous with Andre, Gail, George, and Karen voting. (Ken had not arrived at this
point).
ITEM 2: 225 Wood Street Porch Project (Given # 2010-05)
Chris Nation proposed the following work to be done to the front porch of the 225
Wood Street building. New foundation going below the frost line, raise the deck about 3
inches from its present height, and to use gray synthetic decking Vs. wood for the
flooring. The Aluminum storm door is to be taken off due to extensive damage, showing
the original building door. The package of the proposal was given to Andre and given
#2010-05
A motion was made to accept the proposed changes as stated by George Reimann
and seconded by Gail Clifford. The vote was unanimous to accept with Andre, Gail,
George Karen and Ken voting.
A certificate of appropriateness #2010-05 was issued
ITEM 3: 279 Wood Street Roof, Chimney re-pointing and garage doors.
Craig Nation stated that he is replacing a roof and re-pointing the chimney at the
house. A motion was made by Karen Adelman and seconded by Ken Johnson to accept
the proposed work. The vote was all in favor, with Andre, Gail, Karen, George, and Ken
voting. A Certificate of non applicability w # 2010-06 was issued.
We the got into a heated discussion relating to the December 2007 certificate of
appropriateness for the arched garage doors with glass, as described in that document.
Several options were proposed to Craig to get around the doors not having glass and the
two side doors having a row of lights above them, but none above the center door.
In lue of full compliance, it was suggested that a fence be installed along the property
border, or a set of glass lights be installed above the center door to match the ones used
on the side doors, or comply with the original certificate to put glass in the three doors.
Craig Nation did not like any of these options and refused to agree to any solution. NO
RESOLUTION TO ALTERNATIVES WAS REACHED.
ITEM 3: Historic Signs for Downtown and Woodville
Gail Clifford reviewed the proposal given to the Historic Commission, a copy
given to Andre Griben, showing the two vendors of a ceramic material and a bronze
material., with the back up information on sizes, costs, etc. The discussion was around
the placement of the signs in Woodville at both ends of the Historic District. Basically the
group agreed with the proposed placements, and Gail was to report back to the Historic
Commission. In lieu of the crescent at the top of the signs, it was suggested the we
maintain the original thoughts of 1715 in that area of the sign.
OTHER ITEMS:
The item IV Open issues of: Letter to District Residents, Setting up of Account
Fees, and House pictures were not discussed.
The meeting was closed at 9:05 PM
Respectfully submitted,
George Reimann
Secretary, WHDC
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