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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/30/2007-Historical Society-Minutes-Regular S t a tt HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION i MINUTES MONDAY,APRIL 30,2007 t. Present: Paul Dwyer, Brian Hutcherson, Russell Martin, Don McClure,Liz Springer, Tern Patton,Patti Walker Staff: Jack Smith,City Manager,Cecile Carson,Director of Economic Development, Tami Taber,Administrative Secretary 1 Call Meeting to Order Since the Commission has not elected a Chairman,the meeting was opened by Cecile Carson,Director of Economic Development. 2. Review of City of Sanger Ordinance The Commission continued the review of the City of Sanger ordinance Cecile Carson reported on edits directed by the Commission and new edits based on their comments and requests.Members discussed inconsistency in the function as an advisory board only but other provisions give the board final authority ` The members agreed that tax exemption shall be for historic designated embers discussed repairs from natural damage.The members will continue the review of the ordinance at the next meeting and consider making a recommendation to the City Council. r 3. Discussion of Proposed Historic District Members discussed. and no recommendations were made. x 4 Election of Chair and Vice-Chair Don McClure was nominated as Chair and Liz Springer as Vice-Chair Motion carried unanimously. 5 Review Open Meeting and Open Records Requirements r Cecile Carson advised board on how to meet requirements and asked that they ., comply The website is http•//www oag state tx us and when completed, member should print out the certificate for each training and provide to City Secretary. 6. Set Next Meeting Date Date for next meeting is scheduled for Monday,May 14,2007 r r 7. Possible List of Future Agenda Items Continue discussion of ordinances and make a recommendation on the new historic preservation ordinance Invite Dan Boutwell from MPRG, Inc to meeting MPRG presented information to the Steering Committee on historic policy for the Comprehensive Master Plan. 8. Adjournment Meeting adjourned. s t HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY,APRIL 30,2007 Present: Paul Dwyer, Brian Hutcherson, Russell Martin, Don McClure, Liz Springer, Tern Patton,Patti Walker Staff: Jack Smith, City Manager, Cecile Carson, Director of Economic Development, Tami Taber,Administrative Secretary 1• Call Meeting to Order Since the Commission has not elected a Chairman, the meeting was opened by Cecile Carson,Director of Economic Development. 2. Review of City of Sanger Ordinance The Commission continued the review of the City of Sanger ordinance. Cecile Carson reported on edits directed by the Commission and new edits based on their comments and requests. Members discussed inconsistent language in the function section stating the commission is an advisory board and also stating the board has final authority. The members agreed that tax exemption shall be for historic designated properties, and discussed repairs to structures that were damaged by natural causes. The members will _ continue the review of the ordinance at the next meeting and consider making a recommendation to the City Council. 3• Discussion of Proposed Historic District Members discussed materials for windows and doors and allowing materials that looked like wood. The members recommended deleting transom from the door section. A discussion was held on creating consistency between the enabling ordinance and the district ordinance regarding meetings being held within 14 days of the application and an appeal made within 14 days by the applicant Discussion will continue at the next meeting. 4. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair Don McClure was nominated as Chair and Liz Springer as Vice-Chair. Motion carried unanimously. Officers serve for one year. Since the Commission met for the first time in March the terms will extend to July 2008 and July 2009. The members drew numbers for term length: Paul Dwyer-2008, Brian Hutcherson-2008, Russell Martin-2008, Don McClure-2009,Liz Springer-2008,Tern Patton-2009,Patti Walker-2009 5. Review Open Meeting and Open Records Requirements 4 Cecile Carson advised the members about the requirement for training on open meetings and open records. The Attorney General's website is httn://www.oag.state.tx.us. When completed, members should print out the certificate for each training and provide to the City Secretary. 6. Set Next Meeting Date Date for next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 14, 2007. 7. Possible List of Future Agenda Items Continue discussion of ordinances and make a recommendation on the new historic preservation ordinance. Continue discussion on district ordinance. Dan Boutwell from MPRG, Inc. will be invited to the next meeting. MPRG presented information at the April Steering Committee meeting on historic policy for the Comprehensive Master Plan. 8. Adjournment Meeting adjourned.