HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-03Meridian Historic Preservation Commission
November 3, 2005
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Meridian Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Mayor’s Conference Room
November 3, 2005
Minutes
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission was
called to order at 5:35 P.M. by Chairman Walter Lindgren.
Item 1: Roll-Call Attendance:
Roll-call
___X___ Walter Lindgren ___X___ Frank Thomason
___X___ Carol Harms ___X___ Tom Hammond
__ O___Steve Turney
Others Present: Brad Hawkins-Clark (staff)
Item 2: Adoption of Agenda: Approved
Item 3: Adoption of October 6, 2005 Minutes: Approved
Item 4: Business After Hours Event for HPC:
Tom obtained a list of the next Business After Hours events from Teri
Sackman at the Chamber. The Commission discussed which month
might be the best “match” for an HPC event. Edward Jones noted as
good option. Brad noted we need to wrap-up Emily’s contract in next 30-
60 days and suggested a City Council meeting, if needed. The Chamber
event would be an informal presentation, with photos, displays, etc. A
Chamber event is a bigger “bang for the buck.” It potentially provides
more exposure for the nominations than a City Council meeting.
Tom will talk with Terri and ask for agenda and date options. A preferred
date would be 12/6. If it will take a long time, we may want to use the City
Council option.
Brad and/or Walter will talk with Emily Peeso about available dates for her.
Item 5: Update on Clara Hill and Bell House Nominations before SHPO:
Brad said he spoke with Tricia Canaday at SHPO. Projects were
approved by the state and will proceed to the National Parks Service for
final action. Tricia said she does not expect any problems with the federal
level approval. We should expect to have final notification by mid -
January.
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Item 6: Other Business:
Historic Register Signs
Walter presented a photo of the Tolleth house, obtained from Lila Hill. He will tell
Mark to proceed with sign construction. Walter asked if we want Mark to proceed
with design of the Bell and Hill historic register signs. Everyone agreed.
Motion by Walter: Approve Walter to contact owners of the Bell and Hill houses
and ask if they would allow a sign on the property. (Unanimous vote)
Next meeting, Walter will present an update from Mark Baltes and his timeframe
for these signs.
Carol suggested having an “unveiling” presentation of the new sign, since it will
be the first one sponsored by HPC. Frank commended Walter, Emily and HPC
for the nominations and said it’s a rejuvenation of HPC’s mission.
Nominations for Ada County’s “Making History” Award
Walter passed out a copy of a letter from the Ada County HPC which asks for
nominations for this new award. He suggested Lila Hill as a nominee. Frank
said he can “hardly speak” and strongly supports nominating Lila. He re iterated
several of her accomplishments, including two books, serving every week at the
Meridian Historical Society for years, written a column for the Valley Times for 15
years, etc.
Frank will e-mail Walter with a rough draft of a nomination letter. Carol noted that
the letter needs to address the nomination criteria of a “brick and mortar” place
and how Lila’s work would comply with that. Nomination is due to Ada County by
December 1, 2005.
Carol motioned to have Frank proceed with letter and Frank seconded.
Next meeting: December 1, 2005 @ 5:15pm (Note new time)
Adjourned: 6:20 pm
APPROVED:
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WALTER LINDGREN – CHAIRMAN DATE APPROVED
ATTEST:
WILLIAM G. BERG, JR. – CITY CLERK