HomeMy WebLinkAbout02182009 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
February 18, 2009 Volume 2, Page 158
6•0 Call to Order
The February 18 2009 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission
was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Tom Swann.
Opening Ceremony
Commissioner Carpenter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call
There were present: Chair Tom Swann presiding, and
Jolund Luther Doug Capra
Greg Carpenter Linda Lasota
Absent was John French
comprising a quorum of the Commission; and
Patricia Linville, Library Director
,., Ryan Reynolds, Library /Museum Staff
Special Reports
City Administration Report -
Library Director Patty Linville reported on the following issues:
• Linville noted that the Commissioners might want to attend a meeting on mitigating flood
potential on Mill Street, Tuesday, February 24th.
• Linville received the 2009 -2011 budget from Finance. When Commissioners have costs
associated with the City, they should report them to Linville as the costs will come out of the
Library budget due to the Historic Preservation Commission being rolled into the Library
budget.
• Capra asked about insurance and salaries.
• Linville responded that she did not know, but insurance might be liability for the
Commissioners.
Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations -
Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update- Swann-
.. • None
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Website Updates- Luther -
• None
Alaska Statehood Experience Grant - Linville-
• Linville mentioned that AVTEC would be hosting the reception the night of May 1st. She
had been working with Luther and Reynolds on the symposium and details were being
finalized. She emailed the presenters and is waiting for responses. She has received three
responses to date, one being from Keith Miller needing space for his dog.
Alaska Historical Society Doug Capra
• None
Photos for CLG Grant 2008 — Lasota
• Lasota presented a reminder of photo assignments, and the Seward Historical Site Inventory
and had updated the Current Owner column on the Inventory.
• Lasota asked if the Commission would agree to edit the City ID# to distinguish a property
that had been split into two separate pieces.
• The Commission decided to designate the two parcels 34.1 and 34.2
• Lasota stated that there are still a few parcels that need fine tuning, and she was receiving
assistance from Claudia Nicholson. ..
• Luther stated that he had been continuing to take photos.
Historical Slide Show - Capra
• Capra stated the purpose of the historical photo slide show was to help Commissioners frame
their photos correctly for the ongoing CLG grant.
• Capra noted that lining up mountains in historical photos helps us know exactly where that
photo was taken, and would be easier to reproduce. He emphasized the importance of the
photos taken by Commissioners today to future generations who would view them.
• Linville, Luther and Capra agreed on the importance on labeling photos for future
generations.
Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing — None
Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion (Capra /Carpenter) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous Consent
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The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: Meeting Minutes for the
February 18th, 2009 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission
Public Hearing — None
Unfinished Business- None
New Business -None
Informational Items — (No action required) -
Commission Comments -
Swann stated that he had been quite busy lately, and was open to stepping down as Chair of
the Historic Preservation Commission yet remaining a Commissioner. He stated he felt he wasn't
putting the attention that the Chair should. Swann stated that he would be happy to remain in his
position if the Commission was satisfied with his performance, but if another Commissioner wanted
the experience of being Chair, he was open to stepping down.
Luther stated that he would be interested in the Chair position.
Swann stated that if the Luther was interested, he would be more than happy to switch
positions with Luther, thus becoming Vice Chair, and Luther becoming Chair.
Citizens' Comments [Limit to 5 minutes per individual- Each individual has one opportunity to
speak] - None
Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments- None
The meeting was a 'ourned at 7:05 p.m.
Ryan eynolds h as Swann, Chair
Library Staff
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