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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11182009 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 18` 2009 Volume 2, Page 176 Vow Call to Order The November 18 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 Monica Hinders John French Linda Lasota Tom Swann Absent was Dave Hamner comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Patty Linville, Library Director Ryan Reynolds, Library Staff Special Reports City Administration Report- Linville • Linville reported that the city was currently in the budget approval process. The community meetings with Sen. Gary Stevens and Rep. Paul Seaton were successful. Receipts were requested from Commissioners attending training. The 2010 CLG Grant was submitted on 10/13 and is awaiting approval. The city Library Museum project was top of the State Legislature's city priority list and architects were currently working on design. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations - Updates to the City Code — Terry — • Christy Terry asked the Commissioners for feedback on updates to the City Code concerning Historic Preservation. No changes were made at that time. HP Workshop — Attendees — • Attending Commissioners Luther, French and Hinders reported on the Historic Preservation Workshop. Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update- Swann- City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 18 2009 Volume 2, Page 177 • Swann reported that the Friends were working on lobbying the Legislature for the full $3mil aid originally agreed upon. Funds are continuing to be developed for stabilization efforts, and funds have been used to protect the roof of the Home. Work towards establishing a nonprofit LLC is nearly complete. Website Updates Luther- • None. Photos for CLG Grant 2008 — Lasota • Lasota thanked the Commissioners for their work to date and continued photo taking. • Luther had talked to Clint Hutchison on changes to Photo Inventory website to make it easier to access. Luther recommended changes to the spreadsheet to make each photo record consistent. Historic Site Inventory — All • A work session was discussed to update the Inventory as it was compiled fifteen years ago. CLG Grant #09511 Planter Grant — Hamner • Linville reported that Hamner had not submitted any drawings to date but should have the planter design for approval at the December meeting. Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing — None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Swann/Lasota) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda uNdi Motion Passed Unanimous Consent The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: • August 26 Regular Meeting Minutes • October 8 Special Meeting Minutes Public Hearing — None Unfinished Business -None New Business - A. *Approve August 26 Regular Meeting Minutes B. *Approve October 8 Special Meeting Minutes Informational Items — (No action required) - None Commission Comments - Hinders thanked Linville for helping the Commissioners attend the HP Workshop training. Lasota asked those Commissioners that attended the training to share what they learned if they feel it helpful. French also expressed his appreciation for the availability of trainings. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 18 2009 Volume 2, Page 178 Swann commented that he enjoyed seeing the professionalism of the Commissioners and commended them. Luther agreed with Swann and thanked the Commissioners for their work. Citizens' Comments [Limit to 5 minutes per individual- Each individual has one opportunity to speak] Christy Terry thanked the Commissioners for attending the meetings with Sen. Stevens and Rep. Seaton, and for their help with city code changes Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments- None The meeting was , ' journed at 7:35 p.m. A Ryan Reynolds Jo:`�her Chair Library Staff (City Seal) haw