Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Minutes
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 7:00 P.M.
3rd Floor, City Hall
Present: Dennis Wessels, Rich Modaff, John Decker, Steve Christens, Steve Culbertson, Betsy Ahner
Also Present: Ken Kuelz, Bruce Shaekey, Gwen Holmes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by chair Rich Modaff. Motion by Steve Culbertson, second by Dennis Wessels to waive the reading of March 19, 2008 minutes and approve them as read. Motion carried.
Applications – Appearances
16 W. Main Street – Eager Fox LLC No action was needed on this item.
129 West Church Street – Motion by Dennis Wessels to accept the application. Second by Steve Culbertson. The application was very brief and more information was needed by the commissioners. Motion by Wessels to table the motion. Second by Decker. Motion carried.
52 North Madison Street – Bruce and Gwen explained what they wanted to do and answered questions. Motion by Dennis Wessels to accept the application. Second by Steve Culbertson. Motion carried and application approved on a vote of 5 – 1.
112 West Liberty – Ken Kueltz described the fence he wanted to install and the location on his property. Motion to accept the application by Steve Christens. Second by Dennis Wessels. Motion carried and application approved on a vote of 4-1, with Decker abstaining.
20 South First Street – Betsy Ahner stepped down from the table and explained the need for a chimney liner in her front chimney. Motion by Steve Culbertson to approve the application. Second by Steve Christens. Motion carried and application approved with Ahner abstaining.
Old Business
Dennis Wessels reported the City Council did not agree with the Commission’s recommendation on the disposal of the remaining street pavers. An article is printed in today’s Evansville Review.
Adminstrative
a. Grove Society – John Decker reported the next Old Home Group meeting would be held at the Historic Baker Office Building. Input is needed from the members on the location of the load-bearing wall.
b. Redevelopment – nothing new to report as the meeting was rescheduled to the following week.
c. Plaque – the application for the plaque program is now on the City’s website.
d. Management of HPC Documents – nothing new to report
e. Second Historic District – John Decker is waiting for an email from Tim Heggland.
f. Historic Landmarks – nothing new to report
g. Reorganization meeting - motion by Decker to nominate Steve Christens as vice-chair. Second by Wessels. Motion carried.
Motion by Christens to nominate Rich Modaff as chair. Second by Wessels. Motion carried.
Motion by Decker to nominate Betsy Ahner as secretary. Second by Culbertson. Motion carried.
There being no other business a motion to adjourn by Wessels. Second by Christens. Motion carried.
The minutes of the Evansville HPC are not official until approved by the Commission.
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