HomeMy WebLinkAbout02262013 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
February 26, 2013 Volume 2, Page 214
Call to Order
The February 26,2013 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was
called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Chair Linda Lasota.
Opening Ceremony
The Pledge of Alliance was performed.
Roll Call
There were present:
Chair Linda Lasota presiding, and
John French Sarah Fink
Catherine Richardson
Absent Commissioners were Doug Capra(excused).
Comprising a quorum of the Commission, and
Patricia Linville,Library/Museum staff
City Administration Report
Linville reported on staffing changes at the Seward Community Library Museum.There was
lots of positive messaging about the new Library Museum space. A new applicant for the Historic
Preservation Commission would appear before the council at the March council meeting. The
Commission owes the Seward City Council an oral quarterly report for 1St quarter,but may be able to
wheel and deal them down to just a second quarterly report.
Commissioner Richardson wanted to be made aware of the Library Museum's dedicated
filing space for the Historic Preservation Commission. Linville responded that she has a whole
filing cabinet full.
Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update
Laura Hensley of the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home, reported on possible curriculum
development for the charter school that the Jesse Lee Home would house. Hensley offered that
Friends of the Jesse Lee Home had the 35%complete design report back from architects.The 35%
complete design report showed less space for offices than originally conceptualized.Negotiations
were ongoing with City of Seward for site control. Hensley thought the building stabilization was
done but wasn't sure.A capital budget request was submitted but not approved.The Friends of Jesse
Lee Home were still exploring different grant possibilities.
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Commission Project Updates
Lasota had nothing new to report about the website updates or historical site inventory.
Citizens'Comments on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing and Other Items Not
Included on the Agenda
None
Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion (French/Richardson) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda
The consent agenda item "Meeting Minutes for the October 24, 2012 Regular Meeting
Minutes"was pulled for discussion.
Motion Passed Unanimous Consent
Public Hearing
None
Unfinished Business
A. Adopt Plan to Revise Seward Historic Preservation Plan
Linville proposed that the plan had already been adopted and that this item could be
struck from the agenda. There were murmurs of approval.
New Business
A. Compose Thank You Letters to Monica Hinders and Tember Eliason
Linville proposed that two Commissioners from the commission draft letters for
approval at the next meeting. Commissioner French volunteered to draft the letter for Hinders.
Lasota made a motion to approve the nonexistent drafts of the thank you letters.
B. Preparation of FY2013 CLG Grant Application
Linville prematurely reported that consensus was present for Library Museum Staff to
complete the grant application. Discussion ensued about timeline for grant draft review and revision.
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Questions were bandied about on the process of drafting the grant,especially about consultants;but
also about the purpose of the grant, and the value of a plan. Commissioner Fink motioned that
Linville complete the draft. Commissioner French seconded. Unanimous approval
C. Discuss Initiatives to Fill SHPC Commissioner Vacancies
Outreach activities were strongly supported, especially Fireside Chats.
D.Resolution 2013-001 Approval of 2013 Priorities
Motion (French) Approve Resolution 2013-001
Motion Passed Unanimous Consent
E. October 24, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes
Call to order 7:30.
French motioned to approve as amended.Fink seconded.Approval was unanimous.
Informational Items and Reports
None
Commission Comments
French apologized for his tardiness to this meeting. Lasota thanked the Commission for its
patience with her tardiness. Much discussion occurred about timelines for work session meetings,
grant resolutions, and other meetings. Linville said she would find out what was necessary for
quarterly report before council.
Citizens' Comments
None
Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments
None
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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