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2021-02-25 Historic Preservation Commission HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 4:30 PM MINUTES VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS Limited seating is available at City Hall. Consider joining the meeting virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88148584637 Or join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 Webinar ID: 881 4858 4637 ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE _x___ Blaine Johnston, President _x___ Josh Evarts, Vice President _x___ Jacy Nary _x___ Destinie Hart _____ Donna Lusignan _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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Minutes from January 28, 2021 Regular Meeting J. Ault made motion to approve minutes, seconded by D. Hart All ayes APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [ACTION ITEM] 2. Finance Report for February 2021 J. Nary made motion to approve monthly financial statement, seconded by J. Ault All ayes NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS] 3. Determine Use for Old McFadden Sign Lt. Leslie of the Meridian Police Department described a new scenario village being constructed for police training and requested use of the old McFadden sign the Commission has been storing. He also clarified that the sign will be restored and used inside the facility. J. Ault made a motion to allow the Police Department to use the McFadden sign, seconded by J. Nary with the provision that if the Police Department no longer needs the sign it is returned to the Commission. All ayes B. Johnston requested that Lt. Leslie send pictures of the finished product to the Commission to use on their social media. 4. Discuss Projects for the CLG Grant Award The Commission was awarded $5,000 from the State Historic Preservation Office for a project other than the Meridian Speedway project. The Commission discussed possible properties to do a new Intensive Survey on. Properties discussed included Zamzows Mill and the Masonic Lodge in downtown Meridian. The Commission also agreed that if possible, the funds should go toward TAG for the additional time they spent on completing the information that SHPO requested on the Meridian Intensive Survey. 5. Explore Scavenger Hunt Format for May Presentation Month J. Nary introduced the content calendar she created for a scavenger hunt during Preservation Month. The plan is to produce the scavenger hunt on any social media platforms that are available- the Commission’s Facebook Group and/or the City’s Facebook page. J. Evarts will add some national hashtags and stated that he might be able to find businesses to partner with in downtown Meridian to use gift cards as prizes. REPORTS [ACTION ITEM] 6. Update: Social Media Efforts J. Evarts explained to the commissioners what the social media efforts of the Commission will look like and the first monthly post that the Commission will ask to be posted on the City page. See below for explanatory slides and monthly post. J. Nary encouraged all commissioners to be active on the group. J. Evarts and J. Nary also expressed concern that other commissions had social media platforms that the Historic Preservation Commission does not have access to. The issue will be looked into. 7. Update: Student Initiative for Spring 2021 D. Hart gave a brief description of the outline for the upcoming student history competition: there will be two prompts to divide older students and elementary students, with prizes for elementary, middle, and high school students. B. Johnston informed the Commission that in the past the commissioners have acted as the selection panel. If there is a large quantity of submissions, the Commission may seek more individuals for the selectin panel. FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION At the next meeting, the Commission will discuss properties for the CLG grant and an update on social media efforts and the student initiative. NEXT MEETING: March 25, 2021 ADJOURNMENT J. Evarts made motion to adjourn, seconded by B. Fitzgerald. All ayes HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 4:30 PM All materials presented at public meetings become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. Agenda VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS Limited seating is available at City Hall. Consider joining the meeting virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88148584637 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88148584637 Or join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 Webinar ID: 881 4858 4637 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 ADOPTION OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Minutes from January 28, 2021 Regular Meeting APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [ACTION ITEM] 2. Finance Report for February 2021 NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS] 3. Determine Use for Old McFadden Sign 4. Discuss Projects for the CLG Grant Award 5. Explore Scavenger Hunt Format for May Presentation Month REPORTS [ACTION ITEM] 1 6. Update: Social Media Efforts 7. Update: Student Initiative for Spring 2021 FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING: March 25, 2021 ADJOURNMENT 2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 4:30 PM MINUTES VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS Limited seating is available at City Hall. Consider joining the meeting virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81117792259 Or join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 Webinar ID: 811 1779 2259 Meeting called to order at 4:34pm. ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE _x___ Blaine Johnston, President ____ Josh Evarts, Vice President _x___ Jacy Nary _x___ Destinie Hart _x___ Donna Lusignan _x___ Jody Ault _x___ Brian Fitzgerald ____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio ADOPTION OF AGENDA J. Nary made motion to adopt the agenda, seconded by D. Lusignan All ayes APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Minutes from December 2, 2020 Special Meeting D. Lusignan made motion to approve minutes, seconded by D. Hart All ayes NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS] 2. Approve Monthly Financial Statement A. Belnap commented that the only expense that does not show up on the report is the payment to TAG Historical Research for their Intensive Survey Research, however it should come up on the next report. J. Ault made motion to approve monthly financial statement, seconded by J. Nary 3 Item 1. All ayes 3. President and Vice President Elections for 2021 J. Nary nominated B. Johnston to President of the Commission, seconded by D. Lusignan All ayes D. Lusignan nominated J. Evarts to be Vice President of the Commission, seconded by J. Nary All ayes 3. Review and Approve Meridian Speedway Final Intensive Survey Report Submitted by TAG Historical Research B. Johnston informed the Commission that he and J. Evarts are presenting the report to City Council on Tuesday, February 2 at 4:30pm. B. Johnston also noted a typo on the report on page 9, where it says “Midge Car” instead of “Midget Car.” D. Lusignan made motion to approve the report, seconded by D. Hart All ayes 4. Preservation Month Planning for May 2021 The Commission discussed possible ways to celebrate Preservation Month in May with consideration for the uncertainty of the pandemic public health precautions. In the past, the commissioners have led groups along the historic walking tour with some booths and refreshments at City Hall. The reservation for this kind of activity would need to be in place by March. J. Nary suggested a scavenger hunt, she even has some templates that could be adjusted and used. The scavenger hunt could be interchangeable between a virtual activity to an activity for gathering. The Commission agreed to go forward with the scavenger hunt idea. J. Nary will present the scavenger hunt templates she has and the Commission will decide dates at the February Commission meeting. 5. Next Steps for the 2021 Student Initiative B. Johnston appointed D. Hart to head the Student Initiative for this year. The Commission discussed how the initiative was held in years past- previously, the initiative was opened for submissions in April and prize were awarded in May during Preservation Month. This year, it was suggested that the initiative be open for submissions earlier in order to be mindful of the extra load that many students and teachers are carrying in the pandemic. Ideally, the student initiative will be released in March. D. Hart and B. Fitzgerald will meet to continue the discussion. REPORTS 6. Update: Social Media Subcommittee A. Belnap updated the Commission on the guidelines the Social Media Subcommittee has been given regarding the new Facebook page. The Commission discussed the protocol to post something on the group- sending it to the Social Media Subcommittee to put on the content calendar to be posted by City of 4 Item 1. Meridian or posting it themselves on the page under their own profile. J. Nary suggested that perhaps the Commissioners will do all the posting without relying on a content calendar or admin rights. The Subcommittee will discuss this option further, have a final Commission discussion in February, and roll out the plan in March. FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION The next meeting will include a report on the student initiative, social media plan, and Preservation Month scavenger hunt presentation. NEXT MEETING: February 25, 2021 ADJOURNMENT J. Ault made motion to adjourn, seconded by B. Fitzgerald All ayes Meeting adjourned at 5:19pm 5 Item 1. CITY of MERIDIANFY2021 (10/1/2020 thru 9/30/2021)Budget for Historic Preservation & Historical SocietyAs of: 1/31/2021Acct# AGENCY / VENDOREffective DateDESCRIPTIONFY2021 BUDGETFY2021 REVENUESFY2021 EXPENDITURESAvailable Budget01-1840-53801-11160 Budget 10/1/2020 Budget for miscHistorical Society budget for misc expenses-$ -$ -$ -$ Acct# AGENCY / VENDOREffective DateDESCRIPTIONFY2021 BUDGETFY2021 REVENUESFY2021 EXPENDITURESAvailable Budget01-1840-53801-11152 Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Training1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 01-1840-53801-11153 Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Supplies200.00$ 200.00$ 01-1840-53801-11154 Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Memberships420.00$ 420.00$ 01-1840-53801-11155 Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Printing/Promotional1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 01-1840-53801-11156 Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Continuing Education Program700.00$ 700.00$ 01-1840-53801-11158 Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Student Initiative150.00$ 150.00$ 01-1840-53801-11159 Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Consulting/Photography Services10,050.00$ 4,028.52$ 6,021.48$ 01-1840-53801-11157 Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Historic Walking Tour App Maintenance1,000.00$ 25.00$ 975.00$ Historic Preservation14,520.00$ -$ 4,053.52$ 10,466.48$ TOTALS14,520.00$ -$ 4,053.52$ 10,466.48$ GL balance 1/31/216Item 2. G/L CodeFund CodeDepartment CodeProject CodeEffective DateTransaction DescriptionIDAmount53801 01 1840 11159 10/14/2020 walking tour kiosk panel replacement signs - qty 6AP21-0068 1,143.5253801 01 1840 11159 12/1/2020 consulting services-Meridian Speedway historical researchAP21-0219 2,885.0053801 01 1840 11157 1/31/2021 VISA-GOOGLE Play- fee for creating Google play developer accountAP21-0337 25.007Item 2. 8Item 3. 9 Item 3. 10Item 3. 11Item 4.