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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-13-19 HPAB MinutesHistoric Preservation Advisory Board August 13th, 2019 | 6:00 pm Commission Room - 121 N. Rouse Ave., Bozeman MT A. 06:02:36 PM (00:00:35) Call meeting to order and Roll Call Present Were: • Jennifer Dunn • Jeanne Carter • Eric Karshner • Crystal Alegria • Phillipe Gonzales (Staff Liaison) B. 06:02:59 PM (00:00:58) Changes to the Agenda (none) C. 06:03:06 PM (00:01:05) Minutes Approval • 6.11.19 Minutes (PDF) o 6.11.19 Video Link 06:03:14 PM (00:01:13) MOTION to approve the minutes from the June 11, 2019 meeting: Crystal Alegria 06:03:21 PM (00:01:20) MOTION SECONDED: Eric Karshner 06:03:26 PM (00:01:25) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carries Unanimously D. 06:03:35 PM (00:01:34) Disclosure of Ex Parte Communication (none) E. 06:03:40 PM (00:01:39) Public Comment (none) F. Action Items 1. 06:03:49 PM (00:01:48) Inventory Update (Discussion) Historic Preservation Specialist, Phil Gonzales stated that the contract with Metcalf Archeology had been signed by all parties and is now active. Meetings to set up a plan for the inventory are starting. The contract will be ongoing and will continue after the initial inventory. The contract and summaries will be on the website. There was discussion on priority areas studied by the inventory. 2. 06:19:19 PM (00:17:18) Willson Project Update (Discussion). Board members discussed their struggle to work on the Willson Project. Questions about volunteers working on this project came up and the group decided to reach out to Dr. Janet Ore of MSU to see if students could help this project move forward in the spring. 3. 06:27:49 PM (00:25:48) NCOD Work Plan (Discussion) Mr. Gonzalez shared that the contract for the NCOD has been completed and the Executive Summary document is a summary of what the City Commission agreed to as action items. The short-term action items to implement first are training for board members, changing code to allow the board to review any demolitions and further inventory in the city. The board discussed possible steps to set the short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals. 4. 06:46:56 PM (00:44:55) Board Openings (Discussion) Board members discussed a way to fill openings on the board. Board Member Michael Wallner has not resigned yet. The vacancy will be advertised after he officially resigns. Members also discussed what the titles mean, specially the difference between “At-Large” and “Professional Designation”. G. FYI/Discussion 1. Board questions and general discussion. a) 07:04:06 PM (01:02:05) Discussion on the annual retreat for the board and set the schedule in November. b) 07:12:29 PM (01:10:28) Board members discussed the Commission Liaison and the importance of the liaison in assisting the board in their duties. c) 07:14:25 PM (01:12:24) Board member Alegria asked Mr. Gonzalez about the demolition of the gas station on N 7th Ave. Mr. Gonzalez explained the process that took place prior to the demolition of the building. d) 07:16:50 PM (01:14:49) Ms. Alegria expressed concerns about the Story Mansion condition. Mr. Gonzalez said that the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board is over the mansion’s maintenance and Mr. Gonzalez would express the HPAB concerns to the Parks board. H. 07:18:34 PM (01:16:33) Adjournment For more information, please contact Phillipe González at pgonzalez@bozeman.net or 406-582-2940. Preservation Board meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA coordinator, Mike Gray 582-3232 (voice), 582-3203 (TDD).