Minutes; Historic Presevation: Wed. June 18, 2008

Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Minutes
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 7:00 P.M.
3rd Floor, City Hall

Present: Dennis Wessels, Rich Modaff, Steve Christens, Steve Culbertson, Rick Schuch,
Betsy Ahner Absent: John Decker
Also Present: Todd Culbertson, Walter Shannon, and Rose Helms

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by chair Rich Modaff. Motion by Steve Culbertson, second by Steve Christians to waive the reading of May 21, 2008 minutes and approve them as read. Motion carried.

Applications – Appearances

309 W. Main Street – application for garage door replacement. Motion by Steve Culbertson to accept the application. Second by Dennis Wessels. Motion carried and application approved.

131 S. Third Street –Wally Shannon showed drawings and explained the work that he wanted to do to enclose a porch on the west side of the home. The porch is built over the basement and when it rains, water leaks through the porch floor and into the basement. Vinyl windows and other details of a style that match the home’s architecture will be used. Motion by Dennis Wessels to accept the application, second by Steve Christens. Motion carried and application approved, with Ahner abstaining, as he is her employer.

1 W. Main Street – downtown sign application. Todd Culbertson showed an artist’s rendering and explained the type of sign that he wanted to use for his business, Rock N’Rolz. Motion to accept the application by Dennis Wessels, second by Steve Christen. Motion carried and application approved.

9 W. Main Street – Rose Helms, new owner of Evansville Floral showed an artist’s rendering and answered questions about the sign that she wanted to have for her business. No action could be taken, as this item was not on the agenda. It will be placed on the July agenda for consideration.

Old Business

1 East Main Street remains tabled.

33 S. Fourth Street – the owner has not returned chair Modaff’s calls to answer questions.

Administrative

a. Grove Society – fill is being hauled in and work interior work is starting on studding in the bathroom and walls. The goal is to have much of this done before the open house on July 6. Commission members are invited to attend the open house on that date from noon to 5:00 pm.
b. Redevelopment Authority – a luncheon for property owners is planned to inform them of assistance that may be available for projects within the TID.
c. Plaque program applications – none to consider
d. Management of HPC documents – nothing new to report
e. Additional historic districts – Tim Heggeland was not available to attend this meeting.
f. Historic Landmarks – nothing new to report

Other Business

WAHPC membership – Motion by Wessels, second by Steve Christens to pay $40 to renew the HPC’s membership for the coming year. Motion carried.

Correspondences - None

Comments and concerns – None

Motion by Dennis Wessels to adjourn. Second by Steve Culbertson. Motion carried and meeting adjourned.

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