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May 20, 2009 Volume 2, Page 168
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Call to Order
The May 20 2009 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was
called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Jolund Luther.
Opening Ceremony
Commissioner French led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call
There were present: Chair Jolund Luther presiding, and
John French
Greg Carpenter Linda Lasota
Absent were Tom Swann and Doug Capra (excused)
comprising a quorum of the Commission; and
h•. Patricia Linville, Library Director
Ryan Reynolds, Library /Museum Staff
Special Reports
City Administration Report -
Library Director Patty Linville reported on the following issues:
• Linville reviewed the Commission handbook and determined an update was needed.
Reynolds and Linville would complete the update.
• Annual and quarterly CLG report was completed.
• Council, City Admin and Harbor were seeking input on the assessment of the SMIC report.
• Volunteer painters needed for painting pavilion.
• High School principal has resigned, city was seeking input on qualities of new principal.
• Three HP terms ended in May. Lasota, Carpenter, and Capra terms expired.
• Carpenter had decided to leave the Seward Historic Preservation Commission.
Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations -
Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update - Swann-
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• None
Website Updates- Luther-
• None
Alaska Statehood Experience Grant - Linville-
• Linville stated the event was truly a community event. The Seward Elementary School did a
wonderful job on their presentations.
• The Friday reception went well and many people attended.
• The Sealife Center was instrumental in helping Wally Hickel attend the event.
• All presenters mentioned how nice it was to be in Seward and praised the schoolchildren's
knowledge of Alaska history.
• Edgar Blatchford and Tom Osborne did a wonderful job as moderators.
• Luther's help was invaluable to the success of the event.
• Lasota was a great help with the Saturday event.
• The Statehood Mural was scheduled to be installed in early June.
Alaska Historical Society- Doug Capra
• None
Photos for CLG Grant 2008 — Lasota
• Carpenter completed his assigned photos for the CLG grant.
• Luther reminded Carpenter to submit hours worked taking photos.
Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing —None
Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion (Lasota/French) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous Consent
The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: Meeting Minutes for the April
15th, 2009 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission
Public Hearing — None
Unfinished Business- None
New Business -
1. Discuss and request volunteers or set a work session for the 2009 -2010 Historic
Preservation Priority List
2. Discussion and approval of the press release regarding the Annual Historic
Preservation Award
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3. Meeting Minutes from March 18 2009 Seward Historic Preservation Commission
Item #1:
Lasota suggested that New Business Item #1 be moved to the next meeting on June 17th.
Commissioners agreed.
Item #2:
The Commission decided to accept nominations for the Historic Preservation Award until
June 30
Reynolds would take care of the Press Release.
French stated that Lee Poleske's name should be added as the 2008 Historic Preservation
Award recipient.
Informational Items — (No action required) -
Commission Comments -
The Commissioners thanked Carpenter for his service on the Seward Historic Preservation
Commission.
Carpenter stated that he had appreciated serving on the Commission and would consider
returning if there was still a vacancy in the Fall of 2009.
ahop Linville received a copy of the Statehood Symposium from Edgar Blatchford and would
distribute a copy to Luther.
Citizens' Comments [Limit to 5 minutes per individual- Each individual has one opportunity to
speak] - None
Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments- None
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