HomeMy WebLinkAbout03182009 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
March 18, 2009 Volume 2, Page 161
Call to Order
The March 18` 2009 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was
called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chair Tom Swann.
Opening Ceremony
Commissioner Luther led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call
There were present: Chair Thomas Swann presiding, and
Jolund Luther John French
Greg Carpenter Linda Lasota
Absent was Doug Capra (excused)
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:
• City staff had been reviewing the Stimulus Package information to take advantage of ay
opportunities Seward qualifies for.
• Linville stated the CLG grant for the planters has been received and the state was waiting on
the 2009 Appropriations from the Federal Government.
• The budget for HP was distributed to Commissioners.
• Linville stated that Kim Kowalski responded that the insurance for the Historic Preservation
Commission covers general liability, crime bond and travel insurance.
Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations -
Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update- Swann-
• None
Website Updates- Luther -
• None
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Alaska Statehood Experience Grant - Linville
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• Linville thanked Luther for his work on the brochure and poster.
• Lasota asked the duties of the Handler for the Symposium.
• Linvilled answered that the Handler would be available to give rides, answer questions.
• Swann added that the Handler serves as an information source and helps keep the presenter
on time.
Alaska Historical Society Doug Capra
• None
Photos for CLG Grant 2008 — Lasota
• Luther responded that he had taken more pictures.
• Carpenter asked about the Commission's camera availability on weekends.
• Luther responded that he had the camera, and Commissioners should contact him if they
wanted to take pictures.
Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing — None
Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion (French/Lasota) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion (Lasota) Add to Agenda and Consent Agenda under
New Business - Accept Resignation of
Thomas Swann as Chair to the Agenda
under New Business
Motion (Lasota) Add to Agenda and Consent Agenda under
New Business— Hold election for Chair and
Vice Chair of the Seward Historic
Preservation Commission.
Motion (Lasota /Swann) Accept Agenda and Consent Agenda as
modified
Motion Passed Unanimous Consent
The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: Meeting Minutes for the
March 18th, 2009 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission
Public Hearing — None
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Unfinished Business- None
New Business -
1. Accept the Resignation of Thomas Swann as Chair of the Seward Historic Preservation
Committee.
2. Elect a new Chair and Vice Chair for the Seward Historic Preservation Commission.
Motion (Swann/Lasota) New Business Item #1 — Accept the
resignation of Thomas Swann as Chair of the
Seward Historic Preservation Commission.
Motion Passed Unanimous Consent
Motion (Lasota/Swann) Elect a new Chair and Vice Chair of the
Seward Historic Preservation Commission
Motion (Lasota/Carpenter) Elect Jolund Luther as Chair and Tom Swann
as Vice Chair of the Seward Historic
Preservation Commission
Motion Passed French, Carpenter, Lasota, Luther, Swann
6.
Informational Items — (No action required) -
1. Letter to City Manager from Rasmuson Foundation
Linville stated that Rasmuson was scaling back funding due to increased economic diligence.
Carpenter asked if this would affect the city.
Linville responded that it would only affect new requests, and that Rasmuson was honoring
all past agreements.
Carpenter inquired about the Jesse Lee Home status.
Swann answered that the Jesse Lee Home would not be affected.
2. Statehood Symposium Handler Assignments
Luther asked that he not be assigned as a handler so he could be free to film the symposium.
Commission Comments -
French stated that he looked at the CLG report forms and had completed them.
Carpenter thanked Tom for his service as Chairman and asked about the April 8 work session with
the City Council.
Linville responded that the City Council wanted to know the HP Commission's goals, priorities, and
accomplishments.
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Swann wished Luther good luck.
Lasota informed the Commission that the Seward Marine Center is hosting a 20 Anniversary of the
Exxon Valdez oil spill. Lasota asked the Commission if they wanted to prepare for this.
Luther recommended a work session to prepare for the upcoming City Council work session. April
eat 6pm was recommended. Luther thanked Swann for his service.
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 djourned at 7:05 p.m.
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