HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-24-14 Historic Preservation Advisory Board MinutesMinutes of the April 24, 2014 meeting Members present: Lora Dalton (chair), Steve Keuch, Courtney Kramer (staff liaison), Lisa Verwys (secretary), Ryan Olson, Jessie Nunn- quorum achieved Members
absent: Jillian Bowers (excused), Mark Hufstetler (excused), Matt Kennedy (excused), Bryce Ledbetter
Call to order- meeting was called to order at 6:44 pm
Approval of prior minutes-
minutes from the March 27 meeting were unanimously approved as presented
Public comment- none
Disclosure of ex parte communication- none
Introduction of invited guests- board applicant
Merri Ketterer
MK received her MA from MSU and has served on the City of Livingston Historic Preservation Commission
Motion by LV to recommend that the City Commission appoint MK as
to a professional position. Seconded (JN), unanimously passed.
Decision Items
Budget expenditure
$400 remains in the budget. The proposal by historian Elizabeth Watry would use the remaining
funds. LV- per email, transcription services do not have to be included. BHPAB prefers to do transcription and allocate more funds toward interview.
Will need a contract prior to work.
Clarification is needed as to who will own the oral history and where it will reside (possibly Montana Historical Society, Montana Memory Project).
RO- goal of the board is to make
this available publicly. Should be an ongoing project of the BHPAB.
Motion by JN to approve spending up to $400 for an oral history with Bill Grabow, to be conducted by Elizabeth Watry.
Seconded (SK) and passed unanimously.
Chair’s Report
Board Recruitment
RO will be leaving the board as of June 30, 2014. Other expiring terms: JB, MH, LV, LD, JN.
Board needs an architect,
historic district rep, and a Main Street rep. To accommodate applicant MK as a professional, LV can move to historic district rep (Bon Ton). BL (Schnee’s) may move into Main Street
position vacated by RO.
Board absences- no participation from Nicole Becker or Amy Green. Per attendance requirements in the board bylaws, the board recognizes that these tenures are
expired and will be removed from board membership.
Budgeting decisions
Budget is funded by a $5000 grant split between CK salary and board. There is nothing in the bylaws to direct spending.
Clarification of spending may fall to the board and board bylaws.
Suggestion to look at other city boards for budget models.
As commitments and projects move forward, the board recognizes the increasing need for yearly planning.
Brewery Wall- demolished.
CK- nothing has changed in the municipal code since 2007 that would prevent a similar scenario. Demo by neglect (Affirmative Maintenance) is scheduled to go before the City Commission
on June 16.
Committees
Preservation Awards- JN needs help refining/finishing the award program. Awards scheduled for May 2015.
Outreach- set first meeting for September 9, 2014. 5:30
pm, Starky’s patio. Next planning meeting will focus on finalizing a contact schedule for potentially interested groups & individuals.
Staff Liaison
Affirmative Maintenance- still under
discussion, has been revised with BHPAB March comments. CK will send out most recent draft. Scheduled for June 16 Commission meeting.
B3 Survey
Work starts early-mid May, contracted
InteResources Planning.
100 commercial and targeted residential buildings will be surveyed. Any potential historic districts or individually eligible properties will be brought before
the board in June.
Digital Walking Tour
Tour is live, please check it out on your smartphone, tablet, or computer and let CK know of any glitches you encounter. www.bozemantours.com
CK
working with Trust for Public Land and Downtown Bozeman Partnership for May roll out.
Other
E. Willson School- school board voted to sell E. Willson. Not using tax credits or tax abatements.
Architect is Comma Q.
Story Mill- there is periodic interest in Story Mill. Infrastructure requirements (sewer, road, stoplight, etc.) are slowing redevelopment efforts.
CK may have
opportunity to work solely as Historic Preservation Officer.
Saving America’s Treasures- reconstruction of streetlights is happening for a July install. Emerson is working with the NPS.
Meeting
adjourned at 8:10 pm. Next meeting set for May 22, 2014. 6:30 pm
End of Minutes Secretary: Lisa Verwys