2020-12-02 HPC HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, December 02, 2020 at 4:30 PM
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Agenda
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
____ Blaine Johnston, President ____ Josh Evarts, Vice President
____ Jacy Nary ____ Destinie Hart
____ Donna Lusignan ____ Jody Ault
____ Brian Fitzgerald ____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio
Farewell to Dawn Cronk and Introduce New Commissioner, Destinie Hart
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
1. Approve Minutes from October 2020 Regular Meeting
2. Approval of Monthly Financial Statement
3. Presentation of Research by Barbara Perry Bauer, TAG Historical Research, and
Approval of Payment for Intensive Level Survey
Determine Next Steps for Listing the Meridian Speedway on the National Register of
Historic Places
REPORTS
5. Update: Future Partnership with History of Meridian Idaho Facebook Group from
the Social Media Subcommittee
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION
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NEXT MEETING: January 28, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 4:30 PM
MINUTES
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_x___ Blaine Johnston, President _x___ Josh Evarts, Vice President
_x___ Jacy Nary ____ Dawn Cronk
_x___ Donna Lusignan, arrived 4:45pm _x___ Jody Ault
_x___ Brian Fitzgerald ____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
J. Nary made motion to adopt agenda, seconded by J. Evarts
All ayes
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
1. Minutes from August 2020 Regular Meeting
J. Nary made motion to approve minutes, seconded by J. Evarts and J. Ault
All ayes
2. Approve Financial Report from August and September 2020
J. Nary made motion to approve financial report, seconded by B. Fitzgerald
All ayes
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
3. Review New Hull Film Virtual Tours and Approve Hull Film Invoice
The Commission reviewed the virtual tours of Meridian City Hall and the Meridian
Speedway. J. Evarts pointed out a missing page connected to the Meridian Water
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Tower. J. Nary asked about the legality of including faces and licenses places. B.
Nary is not aware of any privacy act that would require blurring out faces,
however he will look into it.
J. Evarts made motion to approve payment to Hull Film, seconded by J. Nary
All ayes
3. Review New Walking Tour Panels and Approve Invoice
The Commission was pleased with the results of the new Walking Tour panels.
J. Nary made motion to approve expenditure, seconded by J. Evarts
All ayes
REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
4. Commissioner Training from the NAPC Forum
D. Lusignan brought up questions she had regarding paying rent on historic
properties, B. Johnston was able to answer her questions. B. Johnston discussed
establishing a historic district in the future. A historic district would provide
protections for the historic character of Meridian. This undertaking would require
working with Planning & Zoning and City Council.
6. Update: Managing the Historic Preservation Facebook Group
B. Johnston updated the Commission regarding what the Social Media
Subcommittee discussed in their last meeting. The Subcommittee is interested in
joining with the preexisting History of Meridian Idaho Facebook page run by a
former commissioner, Robert Mortensen. Robert Mortensen is interested in
partnering however he also has some concerns. The Subcommittee will schedule a
meeting with Robert to discuss further and seek guidance from the City.
7. Discuss Projects to Initiate for Fiscal Year 2021
A. Belnap asked the commissioners what projects they are interested in instigating
for 2021. The Commission wants to finish listing the Meridian Speedway on the
National Register of Historic Places via a new grant from the State Historic
Preservation Office and to look into doing an intensive survey of Zamzows Mill.
The Commission might also need to replace historic signs in downtown, continue
Preservation Month celebrations, revive the student initiative and the continuing
education program. The Commission recognized that the student initiative and
continuing education program will look different due to COVID-19 and would
consider creating a subcommittee to see how these programs could work. The
Commission asked B. Fitzgerald to ask the schools if there are needs or
opportunities where the Commission could get involved via the student initiative.
In considering future projects with Hull Film, the Commission agreed to add one
property per year. Future project could include Zamzows Mill in the spring.
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION
NEXT MEETING: To Be Scheduled
The Commission decided to do a joint November/December meeting. A. Belnap will send
out a Doodle Poll to coordinate the next meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
J. Nary made motion to adjourn, seconded by J. Evarts
All ayes
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CITY of MERIDIANFY2021 (10/1/2020 thru 9/30/2021)Budget for Historic Preservation & Historical SocietyAs of: 10/31/2020AGENCY / VENDOREffective DateDESCRIPTIONFY2021 BUDGETFY2021 REVENUESFY2021 EXPENDITURESAvailable BudgetBudget 10/1/2020 Budget for miscHistorical Society budget for misc expenses-$ -$ -$ -$ AGENCY / VENDOREffective DateDESCRIPTIONFY2021 BUDGETFY2021 REVENUESFY2021 EXPENDITURESAvailable BudgetBudget 10/1/2020Budget for Training1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Supplies200.00$ 200.00$ Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Memberships420.00$ 420.00$ Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Printing/Promotional1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Continuing Education Program700.00$ 700.00$ Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Student Initiative150.00$ 150.00$ Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Consulting/Photography Services10,050.00$ 1,143.52$ 8,906.48$ Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Historic Walking Tour App Maintenance1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ Historic Preservation14,520.00$ -$ 1,143.52$ 13,376.48$ TOTALS14,520.00$ -$ 1,143.52$ 13,376.48$ GL balance 10/31/206Item 2.
Effective DateTransaction DescriptionIDAmount10/14/2020 walking tour kiosk panel replacement signs - qty 6AP21-0068 1,143.527Item 2.
TAG Historical Research & Consulting INVOICE
P.O. Box 7333 DATE:November 30, 2020
Boise, ID 83707-1333 INVOICE #2020-14-01
Phone (208) 338-1014 Fax (866) 818-5092 (toll free)
EIN 82-0467983
BILL TO:FOR:City of Meridian
Audrey Belnap FY21 Services Meridian
City of Meridian Speedway Intensive
33 E Broadway Ave Level Sur PO 21-0126
Meridian, ID 83642 Task Order 11159
via email to abelnap@meridiancity.org
DESCRIPTION HOURS RATE AMOUNT
Professional Services
Intentive level survey documentaiton of Meridian Speedway 2,885.00$
SALES TAX
OTHER
TOTAL 2,885.00$
Make all checks payable to TAG Historical Research & Consulting
Due upon receipt
THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!
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MEMO TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
Re: Next Steps for Listing the Meridian Speedway on the National Register of Historic Places
Necessary Step:
• Obtain Permission to Continue Project from the Dairy Board
Possible Steps:
• Apply for grant from State Historic Preservation Office, deadline December 31
• Do not apply for grant and use Commission funds to continue project
• Cease project altogether
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIAL MEDIA
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Parks and Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian,
Idaho
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 4:30 PM
MINUTES
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Meeting called to order at 4:50pm
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_x___ Blaine Johnston, President
_x___ Josh Evarts, Vice President
_x___ Jacy Nary
_x___ Brian Fitzgerald
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
1. Discuss Possible Partnership and Next Steps with Robert Mortensen of History of
Meridian Idaho Facebook Group
The Subcommittee is interested in partnering with the History of Meridian Idaho Facebook
group in order to maximize reach. The current administrator of the group, Robert
Mortenson joined the meeting to discuss further. R. Mortenson asked about the group’s
ability to delete comments or off topic posts and he would like more information about the
intentions of the City.
B. Johnston and J. Evarts explain that the Commission intends to use social media to expand
awareness of the Commission, develop content that is relatable to participants, and to
facilitate learning about local history. The Commission sees social media as a primary way
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of reaching the community. R. Mortenson stated that he is interested in sharing
administrative rights with the Subcommittee in order to grow the Facebook group and
have assistance in content creation.
Through discussion, the Subcommittee decided that it would be best if each commissioner
create a new profile with “Commissioner” in the title, for most effective posting and
commissioner participation,. This will delineate the commissioner’s personal profile from
their position as a City commissioner and give the commissioners some authority when
posting on the group page. The commissioner profiles will have administrative access.
J. Evarts proposed that himself and J. Nary go into the Historical Society archives about
once a month, prepare content for 8-10 posts, and post the content throughout the month.
The Subcommittee plans on acting as storytellers for Meridian history in an effort to record
and preserve the knowledge that the Historical Society holds, especially Meridian’s
historian, Lila Hill. The Facebook Group will facilitate the transition of knowledge as the
Historical Society phases out. The Subcommittee and R. Mortenson agreed to this proposal.
R. Mortenson also mentioned that he is okay with not being an admin and releasing the
rights to the City, however, the Subcommittee stated they would rather partner with the
group.
In moving forward, J. Nary volunteered to do a tutorial for commissioners on how to create
a new Facebook profile. The Subcommittee would like to ask Shandy Lam to provide
technical training, and A. Belnap will establish the terms of service for entrance into the
group. The Subcommittee will report back to the Commission and prepare to transition to
the History of Meridian Idaho Facebook group around the first of the year.
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
J. Nary made motion for approval, seconded by B. Fitzgerald
All ayes
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Item 5.
MEMO TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
Update: Future Partnership with History of Meridian Idaho Facebook Group from the Social Media
Subcommittee
Next Steps for Commissioners:
• Join History of Meridian Idaho Facebook Group
• Create a new Facebook profile with “Commissioner” in the title
o This is for your use exclusively on the History of Meridian Idaho Facebook Group
• Rewatch Shandy Lam’s training from the August Commission Meeting on Youtube from
minutes 15:00 to 42:00 (to be clear, Shandy was providing training based on the decision
to create a new Facebook Group. Since then, the Commission has moved to combine with
the existing group, History of Meridian Idaho, however the majority of the information still
applies). Shandy provided information for all commissioners on:
o How to turn on notifications for the group
o When to post onto the group page and how frequently
o How to navigate the group page
o How to invite friends to the group
o Campaigning within the group
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