HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

July 16, 2015

Meeting Minutes

PRESENT:

Sandy Church, Chris Haines,  Kim Pritt,  Mary Ann Braunbach, Richard Nenni,  Linda Smith and

 Aric Albright

ALSO IN ATTENDENCE:

Shirlon Harris, John Sample, Tom & Lora Lane,  Leslee Lockwood

CEO Vendetti

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Sandy.  The Pledge of Allegiance and introductions followed

ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA:

None

APPROVE MINUTES:

A motion was made by Mary Ann, seconded by Linda to approve the minutes of the

June 18, 2015 meeting as written

Motion passed unanimously

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CHECK:

Kim Pritt  - First United Methodist Church

NEW BUSINESS:

CoA – 26 South Main Street  (Sign)

The First United Methodist Church submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a sign to be located at 26 South Main Street (Christ Church property) .   The FUMC would like to install a metal sign on a pole (already there) beneath the Christ Church’s sign as both now share the same building.

Leslee Lockwood was present to answer any questions from the commission.   She also provided the commission with a letter of support from the Christ Church for the installation of the sign.

A motion was made by Mary Ann, seconded by Linda to approve the CoA application for the sign at 26 South Main Street.

Motion carried       6 Ayes                  1 abstain ( Kim Pritt )

OLD BUSINESS:

CoA – 126 North Main Street (Paint, Mortar, Brick Replacement)

Shirlon Harris had previously submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness application for paint and brickwork at 126 North Main Street   The brick work is similar to the work at 128/130 North Main Street – where the HPC had some concerns.  This application was tabled on November 20, 2014 , February 19, 2015, May 21, 2015 and June 18, 2015.    The HPC asked  Ms. Harris to see if she could obtain a sample and further information on the brick she had found out of state to do the project.   Ms. Harris returned today with a brick her mason (Joe Sample) was able to obtain from his brother (Ron Sample) to complete the project.   This was not the same brick Ms. Harris had previously asked to use.   The HPC agreed to let Ms. Harris use the brick she presented today.   There was some discussion about the number of bricks she might need to complete the project and also if there were enough available for her to use.   Ms. Harris stated that she would have enough to do the necessary repairs.

A motion was made by Chris, seconded by Linda to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness application for brick repairs at 126 North Main Street.

Motion passed unanimously

CoA – 125 East Bank Street:

Lora and Tom Lane had submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness application for repairs to their building located at 125 East Bank Street.  They were in the process of filling a window opening with cinder blocks when CEO Vendetti  issued a stop work order.   The Lanes presented a COA application to finish the repair at the last month’s meeting.   The HPC had asked the Lanes to look for an alternative to the cinder blocks to fill the window opening.  The application was tabled until the July meeting.   A revised application was submitted for review this month.  The Lanes would like to use tongue and groove which would be trimmed out and painted brown.  The window openings would be covered and the covering would be painted black.  Ron suggested using MDF in the window opening for a smoother finish.  

A motion was made by Mary Ann, seconded by Richard to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness application for the window repair at 125 East Bank Street.

Motion passed unanimously

NEXT MEETING:      Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 7:00pm

ADJOURN:

A motion was made by Chris, seconded by Kim to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 pm.  

Motion passed unanimously