HomeMy WebLinkAbout01132022 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2022 Volume 3,Page 315
CALL TO ORDER
The January 13,2022 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to
order at 7:47 p.m. by Chair Cheryl Seese.
OPENING CEREMONY
Commissioner Sue Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Cheryl Seese presiding and
Sue Ward Ta ibbrecht
Mary Ann Benoit Dena-Walker
Art LeMaster
comprising a quorum of the Commission; and
Bailey Sayler, Library Museum Director
Brenda Ballou,City Clerk
Excused—Libbrecht, Walker
Absent—None
Vacant—One
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING—None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Ward/LeMaster) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
Approve the December 9, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes.
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Proclamations & Awards—None
City Administration Report. Library Museum Director Bailey Sayler said she had
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nothing to report.
Chair Report. Chair Seese stated that she wished to move the start time of the monthly
work session from 6:15 p.m.to 6:00 p.m.;there was no objection from the commission. Seese said
she thought it was important that the commission draft a resolution to create the boundaries for a
Historic Business District,and then work towards having that be included as a zone on the Land Use
Table.
Seese stated she was opposed to Ordinance 2022-002 which would be going to council to
update the definition for light manufacturing;she asked the commission for their support to allow her
to make comments of opposition at the council meeting on behalf of HP.In response,Ward said she
supported the update to light manufacturing and did not wish for Seese to speak on that topic on
behalf of HP; Benoit concurred.
Seese stated she wished to speak at the council member requesting council's support of
having a Historic Business District defined that would ultimately be included in the Land Use Plan.
There was no objection from the commission.
Other Reports and Announcements
Report on Historic Preservation Facebook Page.Benoit reported That both the reach and
the engagement for HP's Facebook page were up. Benoit was planning a post in honor of Seward's
Day.
Update on Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant 20005. Benoit reported the last
three signs were still awaiting installation.
Update on USS Alaska project. LeMaster said he had spoken with the organizers of the
project and learned they were still searching for a location for the memorial.
Presentations—None
NEW BUSINESS
Other New Business Items
Discuss and determine the 2022 Priorities.
The commission updated their 2021 priorities for 2022 and directed the city clerk to bring back a
resolution for approval.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
2022 HP Meeting& Work Session Schedule.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS—None
COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN
COMMENTS
Seese thanked everyone for their hard work.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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