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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12142011 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes December 14, 2011 Volume 2, Page 195 ,_ Call to Order The December 14, 2011 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 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 John French Patricia Heim Catherine Richardson Doug Capra Absent Commissioners were Monica Hinders (excused) and Ryan Reynolds (excused). Comprising a quorum of the Commission, and Patricia Linville, Amy Carney, and Tember Eliason (Library/Museum staff) Special Reports sow Fritz Klasner, representing the National Parks Service, reported about the Shea Lot Recovery Project and the Section 106 compliance that the NPS is conducting. City Administration Report Linville reported that the CLG FY11 was approved by the City Council. Linville also reported that the Library Museum building footings have been built, and the construction company PCL will return in March. She said that it they anticipate building completion by this time next year. She added that the Library Museum staff will be working on taking over the Seward Museum in 2012. Next, Linville reported that the Resurrection Bay Historical Society applied for an Alaska State Grant -in -Aid project to hire a museum consultant to enlist volunteers to pack and preserve museum collections. She stated that February 27, 2012 will be the first week of training for packing volunteers. Linville then reported about that a 2012 -2013 budget was passed at City Council meeting on December 12, 2011. She informed the commission that this budget does not include any additional staff to be added to library museum. She then introduced Tember Eliason as the new executive liaison for the Historic Preservation Commission. Then Linville reported that she has begun meeting with an Alaska SeaLife Center exhibit expert to develop exhibits for the museum. woo City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes December 14, 2011 Volume 2, Page 196 Linville reported that both past CLG grants (Iditarod Memorial Statue and Cemetery Digital Access Project) have been fulfilled and turned in. Lastly, Linville reported that the new City Manager is Jim Hunt and the new Assistant City Manager is Ron Long. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations None Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update Commissioner Richardson reported that she had nothing new to tell about the Jesse Lee Home project. Commissioner Capra suggested that the Commission send direct questions to the Friends of the JLH via a letter in order to find out more. Chair Lasota added that she spoke with Tom Swann and left Richardson information with him. Richardson agreed to draft a letter for the commission to the Friends of the JLH, and she would pass it on to Linville and Eliason to proof. Website Updates & Historical Site Inventory Commissioner Reynolds was absent. Carney reported for him that there are no new website updates. Photos for CLG Grant 2008 — Chair Lasota Chair Lasota reported that she had been searching through photos on the website to see what is missing. She promised that she would bring to the next meeting a list of what is missing from the historical inventory site. She also suggested that the other commissioners go online to find other photos that may be missing. Citizens' Comments on Any Subject, Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing Klasner thanked the commission for letting him present the NPS project at their meeting. Mayor Seaward thanked the commission for inviting him to their meeting. He stated that he supports this commission and the historical preservation work that they are doing. He said that he would like to see many historical sites preserved, if possible. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Capra/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 12, 2011 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. .104 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes December 14, 2011 Volume 2, Page 197 w Public Hearing None Unfinished Business None New Business A. Review and Update Priorities List The commissioners agreed to hold a work session on February 15, 2012 to revise their Priorities List and review the Historic Preservation Plan. The commissioners agreed to bring appropriate Juneau materials to this work session. Linville said that she would bring copies of the current Historic Preservation Plan to that work session. She also said that she and Eliason would compile an update web resource list to share with the commissioners. The Commission agreed to not meet in January due to busy schedules. B. October 12, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes These minutes were unanimously approved under the Consent Agenda. Informational Items None Commissioners Comments Commissioner Capra introduced the Common Ground publication to the other commissioners. He also recommended a book he owned by Father Hubbard. Capra then stated that he is in support of the Jesse Lee Home project as a state project. Commissioner French thanked the mayor for attending this meeting. Chair Lasota thanked Klasner for his presentation, and said that she was sad to hear about his leaving. Lasota also welcomed Eliason to her new liaison position. Citizens' Comments None .. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes December 14, 2011 Volume 2, Page 198 tort None The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. /64.1 cam, ` -�'v-� Amy C Linda Lasota, Chair Library Staff (City Seal) ..r