2021-10-28 Historic Preservation Commission
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 4:30 PM
MINUTES
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
__x__ Blaine Johnston, President _____ Josh Evarts, Vice President
__x__ Tyler J. Ricks __x__ Destinie Hart
_____ Donna Lusignan __x__ Jody Ault
_____ John Keller _____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
T. Ricks made motion to adopt agenda, seconded by J. Ault and D. Hart.
All ayes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from September 23, 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 September 2020
A. Belnap stated no noteworthy item for the monthly financial statements and confirmed
a new fiscal year budget has started.
J. Ault made motion to approve monthly financial statements, seconded by D. Hart.
All ayes
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
3. Update: Meridian Speedway Nomination to the National Registry to Historic Places
A. Belnap noted TAG Historical Research (TAG) is under contract to complete
nomination form and they are working on it per the timeline which includes a
presentation to the Commission in December and nomination submission by January 1.
A. Belnap noted there is currently nothing for the Commission to do but there is one
recommendation from the State Historic Preservation Office to TAG to include the canal
as part of the submission so A. Belnap will be contacting the Nampa Irrigation District to
gain their permission/acknowledgement that they will be included in this nomination
which in no way affects their property owner rights to the canal.
4. Update: Social Media Efforts
B. Johnston commended T. Ricks on getting items to A. Belnap for posting. T. Ricks noted
he has enjoyed going through the photos and creating captions. B. Johnston suggested
for the week of Veterans Day to find and use the list of Meridian residents who served in
World War I. B. Johnston asked Commissioners to email himself, A. Belnap, T. Ricks, and
J. Evarts any post ideas for the next two months.
5. Past Forward National Preservation Conference Registration
A. Belnap stated that the conference takes place next week and the Commissioners still
have time to register but need to let A. Belnap know. A. Belnap will register B. Johnston
for the conference so the Commission will have at least one representative at the
conference. B. Johnston encouraged Commissioners to participate in the conference’s
free webinars.
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION
B. Johnston encouraged any Commissioners who participate in the Past Forward National
Preservation Conference to share notes or a presentation at the next Commission meeting.
B. Johnston confirmed there will be no Commission meeting in November due to the
Thanksgiving holiday.
NEXT MEETING: TBD
A. Belnap stated that per the Commissioners’ feedback the next meeting date with a
quorum present will be Thursday, December 2 at 4:30pm. A. Belnap confirmed the
December meeting will be her last as she is leaving her position in January.
ADJOURNMENT
J. Ault made motion to adjourn, seconded by D. Hart.
All ayes
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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Agenda
VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
____ Blaine Johnston, President ____ Josh Evarts, Vice President
____ Tyler J. Ricks ____ Destinie Hart
____ Donna Lusignan ____ Jody Ault
____ John Keller
____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from September 23, 2021 Regular Meeting
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Finance Report September 2020
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
3. Update: Meridian Speedway Nomination to the National Registry to Historic Places
4. Update: Social Media Efforts
5. Past Forward National Preservation Conference Registration
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION
NEXT MEETING: TBD
ADJOURNMENT
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 4:30 PM
MINUTES
VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
To join the meeting online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86910322290
Or join by phone: 1-669-900-6833
Webinar ID: 869 1032 2290
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
__x__ Blaine Johnston, President __x__ Josh Evarts, Vice President
__x__ Tyler J. Ricks _____ Destinie Hart
__x__ Donna Lusignan __x__ Jody Ault
_____ [Youth Commissioner] _____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
T. Ricks made motion to adopt agenda, seconded by J. Evarts.
All ayes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approve Minutes from Regular Meeting on August 26, 2021
B. Johnston requested amendment to August minutes to state next meeting is September
23 not September 16.
J. Evarts made motion to approve minutes as amended, seconded by T. Ricks.
All ayes
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Historic Preservation Commission Financial Statement through August 2021
D. Lusignan inquired about money used for printing services for the walk. J. Evarts
confirmed printing services budget has been expended and explained where to locate
expenditure in monthly financial statements.
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J. Evarts made motion to approve financial statement, seconded by D. Lusignan, J. Ault, and
T. Ricks.
All ayes
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
3. Discuss Past Forward Conference 2021 Information
B. Johnston noted the National Trust for Historic Preservation will virtually hold its Past
Forward conference in November 2021 and that no Commissioners are attending but there
are free conferences/webinars available online – see link in packet that was sent out.
B. Johnston noted that per the Certified Local Government (CLG) approval from the State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), the Commission as a whole is required to obtain
continuing education units (CEUs) so this conference would be a way to earn CEUs.
A. Belnap noted training budget could pay for registration if Commissioners want to
virtually attend. B. Nary confirmed expenditure for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 could be
approved prior to the start of FY 2022. J. Evarts inquired about Commissioner registration
process. A. Belnap asked Commissioners to let her know directly so she can pay for the
registration and then will forward conference information to the registered
Commissioner(s). J. Evarts made motion to approve an expenditure not to exceed $550 for
Commissioners to register for the 2021 Past Forward Conference prior to October 5 via
coordination with A. Belnap; seconded by D. Lusignan. All ayes. J. Evarts asked for
clarification regarding what paid conference registration entailed. A. Belnap stated her
understanding is that a paid registration means attendee can participate in any of the
conference sessions. J. Evarts requested that Commissioners who elect to use training
budget for a paid registration have accountability to at least attend a few of the sessions.
B. Johnston requested that if any Commissioner attends, he/she take good notes for future
reference by other Commissioners. A. Belnap noted that because this is a virtual conference
it is a good opportunity for Commissioners to attend because no travel required and that
SHPO takes in to consideration Commissioners’ conference attendance as part of CLG
certification.
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
4. Update: Meridian Speedway Nomination Form
A. Belnap noted currently contracting with TAG Historical Research (TAG) and at this time
no action items for Commission until TAG completes its work and presents information at
December Commission meeting, prior to TAG submitting the nomination form by
December 31st deadline. B. Johnston noted SHPO is on board with submission pending a
few minor edits to TAG’s initial presentation. B. Johnston asked A. Belnap to look at
Commission’s meeting schedule to see if the December meeting date needs to be adjusted
due to the holiday and to ensure TAG can present to the Commission prior to the
nomination submission.
5. Update: North Meridian Main Street and Zamzows Mill Site Survey
B. Johnston noted that SHPO recommended a survey of the North Meridian Main Street
area so he has asked A. Belnap to ask TAG to provide an estimate for both a survey of the
North Meridian Main Street and Zamzows Mill Site areas. A. Belnap stated she does not
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have estimates at this time but is in communication with Barbara about estimates and
timing and also noted the Meridian Speedway is the priority so these surveys will probably
begin in December or January. A. Belnap stated she will have survey estimates by next
Commission meeting.
6. Update: Social Media Efforts
B. Johnston stated he met with T. Ricks, J. Evarts, and A. Belnap and social media efforts will
begin on Thursday, September 30, and the plan is to do a weekly “Throw Back Thursday”
post with T. Ricks creating content and A. Belnap posting content.
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION
B. Nary confirmed City Hall will close at 3pm on December 23. A. Belnap noted that the
Commission’s November meeting will also fall on Thanksgiving so like last year the
Commission may need to combine November and December meetings at one meeting in
mid-December. D. Lusignan noted that last year A. Belnap provided a list of potential
December meeting dates and Commissioners submitted their availability to A. Belnap at or
right after the October meeting. Commissioners agreed this should happen again this year.
J. Evarts noted that while individual Commissioners are not required to maintain a certain
number of CEUs at this time, should a future topic of discussion be Commissioner CEU
requirements to ensure Commissioners stay nationally current and relevant as the
Commission continues to develop? B. Johnston will add this topic to a future agenda.
NEXT MEETING: October 28, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
J. Evarts made motion to adjourn, seconded by T. Ricks.
All ayes
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