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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05162012 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 16, 2012 Volume 2, Page 204 Call to Order The May16, 2012 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:36 p.m. by Chair Linda Lasota. Opening Ceremony Commissioner French led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call There were present: Chair Linda Lasota presiding, and John French Catherine Richardson Ryan Reynolds Absent Commissioners were Patria Heim (excused) Doug Capra (excused) and Monica Hinders (excused). Comprising a quorum of the Commission, and Patricia Linville and Tember Eliason,Library/Museum staff Special Reports None. City Administration Report Linville reported that the ad hoc committee to plan activities for the Incorporation Centennial is hosting a Kick off on May 29 at 6:30 prior to the Council meeting. A Council Reunion is also planned for Junel. They have asked if the Commission would like to bring refreshments to this event. Resurrection Bay Historical Society has also been asked. Commissioner Hinders has decided not to apply for another term. She wanted to let everyone know"...she has enjoyed working with you over the past four years." The City Clerk will advertise this vacancy. Please contact your friends and neighbors who may be interested. Amy Carney,Library Museum Collections Coordinator,has made the cemetery information available on line. This was done in coordination with the CLG Cemetery Grant previously completed by the Commission. Laura Hensley,Jesse Lee Home Outreach Coordinator has requested some time at our next meeting to give a presentation to the Commission on the project. She has been scheduled for the June meeting. Other Reports,Announcements & Presentations City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 16, 2012 Volume 2, Page 205 None Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update Richardson did not have any new information to report. Website Updates & Historical Site Inventory Commissioner Reynolds had no information to report.Commissioner Lasota asked the other Commissioners whether or not they would like to volunteer to take cemetery photos which will complete the cemetery photos.Lasota reported that she still has 23 pictures left to take and add to the historical site inventory. She expressed her difficulty with the SHPC website. Photos for CLG Grant 2008—Chair Lasota Lasota reported that by next month more photos would be uploaded into the website with a possible work session. Citizens' Comments on Any Subject, Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion(French/Reynolds) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent * The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda:Meeting Minutes for the April 18, 2012 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. Public Hearing None Unfinished Business A. Letter to the Friends of Jesse Lee Home During the December 14th, 2011 regular meeting, Commissioner Richardson presented a draft of a letter that was to be approved to be sent to the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home establishing a formal request for consistent communication with a representative of the HPC City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 16, 2012 Volume 2, Page 206 and the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home.This letter was approved by majority vote and signed by Lasota during the April 18, 2012 regular meeting. Additionally, the Clerk's office recommended that this letter be distributed to the City Administration and City Council upon approval by the Historic Preservation Commission. Motion(French/Richardson) Approve Letter to be distributed to Administration and Council Motion Passed Unanimous Consent B. Nominations for Historic Preservation Award In conjunction with the Historic Preservation Month, per Resolution 2011-001 the HPC accepts nominations from the public for the Historic Preservation Award to honor an individual or organization within the community who has volunteered their time in preserving Seward's history. Nominations are accepted through the month of April so the award can be presented in the month of May, although the deadline for submission was extended to May 16,2012 with prior advertising for the HP Award.Commissioners reviewed nominees and proposed Doug Capra as the recipient. Motion(French/Richardson) Approve Doug Capra as 2013 HP Award Recipient Motion Passed Unanimous Consent C. Historic Preservation Plan Update Linville reported that"A Plan for Historic Preservation in Seward,Alaska"was last updated in 1996. The City has recommended that the Commission review the plan and update as it sees fit.During the April 18,2012 regular meeting,it was suggested by Lasota to review the Juneau City Plan and the Historic District Information Packet for the May 16,2012 regular meeting for further review and comparison. Lasota suggested that a work session seemed appropriate for this discussion since the Commission never really had a chance to discuss plan options. All the commissioners agreed with this idea.Lasota suggested holding a work session in June or July. D. CLG FY2012 Travel and Training Grant Linville gave a short report covering the details of a CLG grant that is currently available for application. She stated that application due on May 30,2012 and that the Commission needs to decide which conferences to attend,whether it be in Norfolk,VA on July 18-22,2012 or Spokane on October 30-November 3, 2012. Commissioners agreed that Chair Lasota and Commissioner Richardson would attend the Spokane meeting. Staff Eliason was chosen as an alternate to travel if Lasota could not attend. New Business City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 16, 2012 Volume 2, Page 207 A. April 18, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes These minutes were unanimously approved under the Consent Agenda. Informational Items None Commission Comments Chair Lasota asked when the SHPC planned to award the HP Award. The Commission concluded that they could present it in late May.Lastly,Lasota thanked the administration for the work that they have been doing. 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