Minutes; Historic Preservation: February 2009

Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Minutes
Wednesday, February 19, 2008 7:00 P.M.
3rd Floor, City Hall

Present: Rich Modaff, Dennis Wessels, Betsy Ahner, Steve Culbertson, John Decker, Steve Christens, Rick Schuch
Absent: None

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by chair Rich Modaff. Motion by Dennis Wessels, second by Steve Christens to waive the reading of the January 21, 2009 minutes and approve them as read. Motion carried.

Applications – Appearances: There were no applications or appearances.

Old Business: There was no old business.

Administrative:
Grove Society – John Decker reported that the Grove Society has had several large artifacts offered to it. Amy and Don Fauldet have offered two wooden overhead doors that were from the old firehouse before the current doors were installed. One of the doors is still labeled Fire. Amy got them from her grandfather and they will make them available to the Grove Society if they can find a place to store them. The second item is from Peter Sears and is a late model galvanized windmill. The Parks department has approve erecting it next to the Historic Baker Office Building. Third, they have been offered the loan of Baker Monitor small engines that have been restored by Al Trewicki’s son.
Steve and John were at the building today and did a lot of cleaning, so the interior is look very good. As soon as the weather is warmer the mudding of the drywall can be done..

Redevelopment – nothing to report – the RDA is now in an inactive status

Management of HPC Documents – nothing new to report

Landmark and Historic District Discussions – the HPC has received a grant to fully fund the preparation of an application for the nomination of two (2) new districts and three (3) properties to the historic register. According to the timeline we need to start our activity now by soliciting for three bids on the work and we are waiting for information on how to do that.

Plaque Program – the family that has indicated interest has been re-contacted but they are new parents and are pretty busy right now.

Remembrance Day Planning – John went to Madison to meet an author who was doing a talk about the Civil War and met several other Evansville residents there. John is going to attend the re-enactors first drill so he can meet them and learn more about them and their interest in coming to Evansville. A steering committee is being assembled to work on this project. He has been told the re-enactors will not be interested in doing something on Memorial Day weekend or on the 4th of July.

Other Business – Library DVD’s – Betsy, John, and Rick have them. Rich is waiting to do a press release until he has them back.

Correspondences – Ruth Ann Montgomery inquired about funding for the History Hunters. Motion by Steve Culbertson to give $250 to the History Hunters. Second by Steve Christens. Motion Carried. Application for membership in the Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions. Motion by John Decker that the HPC continue its membership in this organization. Second by Steve Culbertson. Motion carried.



Motion by Dennis Wessels to adjourn. Second by Steve Culbertson. Motion carried.