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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01212009 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 21, 2009 Volume 2, Page 155 ,., Call to Order The January 21 2009 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Tom Swann. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Carpenter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Chair Tom Swann presiding, and Jolund Luther John French Greg Carpenter Doug Capra comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Maureen Callahan, Acting Library Director Ryan Reynolds, Library/Museum Staff Absent were: Linda Lasota - Excused Special Reports City Administration Report - Acting Library Director Maureen Callahan reported on the following issues: • Linville was attending a conference and would be monitoring email • Sea Life Center requested emergency use of funds and MOA. Council was supportive of both. • Council was supportive of the Library Museum Building. • French agreed to work on the CLG Grant Survey and would try to complete it by Feb. 15th. • Leave a copy at dispatch for French and Luther. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations - Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update- Swann- None Website Updates- Luther - City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 21, 2009 Volume 2, Page 156 Luther was continuing to work on the website and making progress. Luther stated that fellow , Commissioners' ideas and comments were welcome. Alaska Statehood Experience Grant - Reynolds Reynolds stated that the speakers for the event were confirmed, and that the AVTEC lobby would host the reception. A $200 fee would be charged for use of the space. Hotel Seward agreed to a special rate of $50 /night for event speakers. Work on the symposium was proceeding smoothly. Alaska Historical Society Doug Capra Capra asked that Commissioners send an email if they had anything to take to the Anchorage meeting of the AHS. Photos for CLG Grant 2008 — All No photos had been taken. EVOS French stated that the Prince William Sound RCAC had put together an event on March 24 commemorating the 20 anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. French also stated that the Sea Life Center was hosting a similar event in Seward, and he felt the Historic Preservation Commission no longer needed to arrange such an event, unless other Commissioners wanted to. Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing — None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Swann) Remove the 12/17/08 Minutes from the Consent Agenda Motion (Capra/French) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: None Public Hearing — None Unfinished Business- None New Business- City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 21, 2009 Volume 2, Page 157 „,, 1. December 17, 2008 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes Swann requested a change in the 12/17/08 minutes. He stated under the Jesse Lee Update, the minutes read "a report was created” and should read "a report was being created ". Motion (French /Capra) Approve the December 17,2008 Meeting Minutes as Amended Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Informational Items — (No action required) - The Alaska Association for Historic Preservation Commission Comments - French stated that he would like to see a report created by the Commission with advice for the Seward Community Library Museum Building Committee on more historic design ideas. Swann agreed with French. Luther stated that the Commission overlooked a lay down concerning acting as handlers for the speakers of the Alaska Statehood Experience event. He recommended Commissioner's declare their preference to be a handler for a certain speaker if so desired. Capra requested he be assigned to Jackie Pels. He also requested the 2009 -2010 budget for Boards and Commissions. Carpenter asked for more information on tasks as a handler. Luther responded that the handler would serve as a local guide and would help the Speaker find the events and be on time. 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 a • journed at 6:55 p.m. Ryan S eynolds • ' oar !A,, as Swann, Chair Library Staff 4,4 1 (City Seal) 'Z. $:a SEAL : • • x • �- g f $ °Y 'w ... &•