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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-11WIDIAN = HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 5:30 PM 5:36 PM City Council Chambers 33 E. Broadway, Meridian, Idaho Roll -call Attendance: O Steve Turney — Chair X Blaine Johnston — Vice Chair X Dr. Tom Hammond X Dr. Frank Thomason O Carol Harms X Amber Nelson-Jerolleman Adoption of the Agenda: Motion made to adopt the agenda as presented by Dr. F. Thomason; seconded by Dr. T. Hammond. All ayes — agenda adopted — No further discussion. 3. Historical Downtown Discussion with Mayor Tammy de Weerd: Mayor Tammy attended the meeting to discuss a partnership with HPC, MDC, and the City to update the Walking Tour to become a more interactive experience for the user. When complete the Walking Tour will be available electronically through the City Website and will be marked with historical signage throughout the Core area. Signage will be imbedded with QR codes allowing users of Smartphones to launch additional web content including photos and videos. Dr. Hammond, Dr. Thomason, and Commissioner Johnston volunteered to be on the committee with City Staff, MDC members, and community volunteers. 4. Approval of the February 14th and March 14th 2013 Meeting Minutes: Motion made to approve the minutes by Dr. F. Thomason; seconded by A. Nelson- Jerolleman. All ayes — No further discussion. 5. Approval of the Monthly Financial Statement: Motion made to approve the financial statement as presented by B. Johnston; seconded by A. Nelson- Jerolleman. All ayes — No further discussion. FY2014 Budget Discussion: Commissioners discussed the needs for FY2014. The Commission would still like to send a member to the National Historic Preservation Conference in Indianapolis in October. The intent is also to complete a 5 -year historic preservation plan. It was decided that with the City Meridian Historic Preservation Commission Meeting —April 11, 2013 Page 1 of 3 All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and / or hearings, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. continuing to minimize spending and being mindful of the economy that no enhancements would be asked for and the Commission will move forward within the current budget amount. Current City Applications (Review and Comment): None to discuss 8. Historical Society and History Center Update by Lila Hill: Full report on file 9. Discussion of Idaho Sesquicentennial and Event Planning a. Public Awareness and Advertising Plan: J. Jones informed the Commission of the steps taken to notify the public of the events. Facebook posts have been sent, a mass e-mail was sent to all Social Studies, Government, Economics, and History teachers in the Meridian School District, the City website has published the content, and the May 2013 City Newsletter will also feature the events. b. May 01, 2013: Event 1 — "Settlers Make the Desert Bloom" May 15, 2013: Event 2 — "Once Upon a Trolley" May 29, 2013: Event 3 — "Idaho and Lincoln at 150" 10. Old Business a. Historic Preservation Bylaws, Ordinance and Commissioner terms: Ordinance No. 13-1550 was approved to stagger the terms of the Historic Preservation Commissioners. The bylaws will also be updated to reflect the new terms. b. McFadden Market Update: J. Jones informed the Commission that the area around the building has been fenced off to prevent any injury to citizens. 11. New Business: None 12. Next Meeting: Thursday, May 9, 2013 a. Discussion of Possible Meeting Topics MOTION MADE TO ADJOURN BY DR. T. HAMMOND; SECONDED BY A. NELSON- JEROLLEMAN MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:26 PM (TAPE ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS) Meridian Historic Preservation Commission Meeting —April 11, 2013 Page 2 of 3 All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and / or hearings, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. ATTES _ v J c Jo es, eputy Cler I Qi I a��3 DATE APPROVED Go�4o�hiun Auc,, r, 3 n A city u: SEAL rFryTfR ° l t h e t A F aS�A�,Ly Meridian Historic Preservation Commission Meeting —April 11, 2013 Page 3 of 3 All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and / or hearings, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.