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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02162011 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes February 16, 2011 Volume 2, Page 215 iris• Call to Order The February 16, 2011 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:31 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 Vice -Chair John French Monica Hinders Catherine Richardson Ryan Reynolds Tim Sczawinski Absent - None Comprising a quorum of the Commission, and Amy Carney, Library /Museum staff him Special Reports & City Administration Report None Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations None Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update Richardson reported that the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home have qualified for 501(c) non- profit status. They also are in process of negotiating land transfer with the City of Seward. She also reported that they recently had an assessment study which recommended temporary building strengthening. Website Updates & Historical Site Inventory — Chair Lasota & Commissioner Reynolds Reynolds reported that there was nothing new with the website because he still has to acquire access to the site. He said that he still needs to get in touch with Jolund Luther and /or Josh Estes to find out about becoming website administrator. Lasota asked if Reynolds would be ready to present some new information at the next meeting. Reynolds said that it would be possible. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes February 16, 2011 Volume 2, Page 216 Lasota reported that she does not have any updates concerning the Historical Site Inventory. She then said that when more is completed, the commission will need a work session for this. Photos for CLG Grant 2008 — Chair Lasota Lasota reported that there is nothing new to report concerning this grant. She hopes to continue more of this work in the spring, when she can get out and take pictures. Hinders offered to assist Lasota with picture taking. Richardson also offered to assist. Citizens' Comments on Any Subject, Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (French/Richardson) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent * The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: Meeting Minutes for the October 6, 2010 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. Public Hearing None Unfinished Business A. First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture Series Lasota clarified what and when the Fireside Chat is. She reminded them that it is usually a casual chat atmosphere that occurs in the spring and the fall. Lasota encouraged the commissioners to be diligent about using older residents before they are no longer able to relay their stories. Richardson offered to talk with the Pioneers via her mother to find people interested in being a guest at the next chat. She suggested that a format or example video be available to those who will be asked. Commissioners discussed keeping chat topics strictly local or state inclusive. Concerning fireside chat location, Lasota suggested using the K.M. Rae Building. French suggested utilizing the upstairs of AVTEC. Lasota asked that this unfinished business be brought to next month's meeting so the guest, topic, location, and date may be decided upon. Richardson will contact Carney or the commissioners to present a list of topics and /or guests. If she is not successful, French will decide on a topic. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes February 16, 2011 Volume 2, Page 217 ... B. FY11 CLG Lasota reviewed the terms of applying for the FY11 CLG Grant, which the commission declined to apply for at the October 6, 2010. She reaffirmed that the commissioners still wanted to proceed with completing other grants first. C. Grant List Discussion Lasota asked all commissioners if they wanted to add anything to the Grant List for future application. All commissioners had no additions or deletions from the list. Lasota asked that the report about the Hoben Park grant be brought to next month's meeting. D. Letter Supporting Library Museum French volunteered to write a letter to the City Council to support the library /museum project. He promised to have it completed by the HPC meeting in March. Lasota requested it be sent to city staff by March 7 so that it could be sent to commission before the regular March meeting. E. Revise HPC Award Resolution 95 -09 All the commissioners reviewed Resolution 2011 -001 (Annual Historic Preservation Award), which was an update of Resolution 95 -09. Approval of Resolution 2011 -001 (Annual Historic Preservation Award) Motion (French/Hinders) Approve Resolution 2011 -001 Motion Passed Unanimous Consent New Business A. Joint Work Session Lasota reported that the City Clerk requested a joint work session between Planning and Zoning Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission. All commissioners discussed purpose of meeting and a plan of action. Lasota suggested this be discussed briefly in the March meeting, and delve into greater detail concerning the Priorities List in a work session to immediately follow that meeting. All commissioners agreed with that suggestion to prepare for a tentative joint work session in April. Lasota instructed all the commissioners to review the Priorities List before the March meeting. French suggested that the city staff disperse to the commissioners the requirements of being a Certified Local Government to him receive grants. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes February 16, 2011 Volume 2, Page 218 * B. October 6, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes The commissioners approved these minutes earlier in the agenda. Informational Items None Commission and Administration Comments Reynolds promised to have more information on the cemetery grant next week. Hinders said that she was thankful to be back and doing this work again. French suggested the commission consider moving their meeting time to 7 p.m. Lasota thanked the commission for all being present, and thanked the staff for doing a good job. Citizens' Comments None Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments None The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. 4 4-74 1 o Amy a Linda Lasota, Chair Library Staff (City Seal)