Minutes: Historic Preservation: December 19,2007

Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Minutes
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 7:00 P.M.
3rd Floor, City Hall

Present: Dennis Wessels, Steve Culbertson, Rich Modaff, John Decker, Steve Christens,
Also Present: Jim McGoey
Absent: Betsy Ahner

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by vice-chair Steve Christens. Motion by Steve Culbertson, second by Dennis Wessels to waive the reading of November 21, 2007 minutes and approve them as read. Motion carried.

Applications
None
Appearances
(Rich Modaff present, assumes Chair)

Jim McGoey presented a proposal to the Commission to look into the lighting layout and replacement of street lighting fixtures in the Historic District. He suggested placing the historic looking light post that were removed from the Downtown Business District during the street project on Main Street in 2007, to appropriate locations in the Historic District. Furthermore, he suggested the City Council should explore ‘Full Cutoff Lighting’ fixtures that would be a cost savings for the City, as well as, friendlier to the environment. Since this item was not originally posted on the agenda, Commission Member Wessels suggested we place it on the agenda for the January 2008 meeting for discussion and possible action by the Commission.

Old Business
Budget – After reviewing the 2007 HPC budget, two motions were made as end-of-year business.

-Motion by John Decker to approve payment of $55to the Title Team for a letter regarding the re-plating and easement of the parcel located at the entrance of the City park off North Madison Street where the Baker Office Building is now located. Second by Dennis Wessels. Motion carried 5-0.

-Motion by Dennis Wessels to set aside $1,500 of HPC’s 2007 budget for Historic District lighting project. Second by Steve Christens. Motion carried 5-0.

Administrative

Grove Society –John Decker informed the Commission that a group of individuals from the Primetimers organization were ready to volunteer in the framing and installing interior mill work for the Baker Office Building located at the entrance of the City Park. – John Decker has heard back from the Wisconsin State Historical Society about the placement and display of historically significant artifacts that could be placed in the Baker Office building once the construction is completed.

Redevelopment Authority – No action.

Plaque Program Applications – John Decker has been invited to meet with a group of preservationists in Sauk City on February 21, 2008, to discuss Evansville Historic Preservation activates.

Management of HPC Documents – We are waiting for the City to develop its program.

Discussion of Second Historic District – No action.

There being no other business to discuss,

Motion by Steve Culbertson moved to adjourn. Second by Steve Christens. Motion carried 5-0.



The minutes of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission are not official until approved by the Commission.