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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10192023 Historic Preservation Special Meeting MinutesHistoric Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes Volume 3, Page 374 City of Seward. Alaska October 19, 2023 I CALL TO ORDER The October 19, 2023 special meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Chair Tanguy Libbrecht. OPENING CEREMONY Tanguy Libbrecht led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Tanguy Libbrecht presiding and Sue Ward Dona Walker Laura Erickson Mary Ann Benoit Art LeMaster Todd Mashlan comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Kat Sorensen, City Manager Kris Peck, City Clerk I Excused - Benoit, Mashlan Absent - Erickson Vacant - None CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING - None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Agenda and Consent AgendaMotion (Ward/LeMaster) UnanimousMotion Passed The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: There were no items on the eonsent agenda. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS City Administration Report- None I Chair Report Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes Volume 3, Page 375 City of Seward, Alaska October 19, 2023 IVice Chair Ward highlighted the Historic Preservation Commission priorities for CLG Grants and the procedures for supporting the grant projects. Ward noted the narrow scope of Historic Preservation’s involvement with supporting grant projects. She spoke to the legacy of the Brown & Hawkins Building and historic importance to Seward and the State of Alaska. Chair Lihbrecht added that Historic Preservation would be looking at the value of the building to Seward. He wanted to protect the entire west side of downtown from fires. He noted this would require the involvement and support of city council to proceed. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2023-003: A Resolution Of The Seward Historic Preservation Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, Supporting The Brown & Hawkins Fire Suppression System Project For The Historical Buildings Located At 205, 207 & 209 Fourth Avenue and Recommending The City Manager Accept And Administer Federal Funding Provided By The Alaska Department Of Natural Resources Approve Resolution 2023-003Motion (WardAValker) Kat Sorensen noted two corrections that should be made to the resolution. IAmend The Title Of The Resolution To Say “Accept And Administer” And The Words Pass Through” Be Stricken(4 Motion To Amend (WalkerAVard) Motion Passed Unanimous Amend The Last WHEREAS To Say Historic Preservation” And “The City Of Seward” Be Stricken 44 Motion To Amend (LihbrechtAValker) UnanimousMotion Passed Main Motion As Amended Passed Unanimous INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS -None CITIZEN COMMENTS - None COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Lihbrecht thanked the city manager for her guidance and support. He thanked the clerk for helping organize the meeting.I Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes Volume 3, Page 376 City of Seward. Alaska October 19, 2023 I Ward said she was not a fan of special meetings generally but was thankful for the support from the city manager and city clerk for their help with organizing the special meeting. Ward thanked her fellow commissioners for their support as well. LeMaster thanked the city manager for her input. Sorensen thanked the commission for their kind words. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:23 p.m. /Tanguy Libbr^ht Chair Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) I I