Minutes: Historic Preservation: July 2010

Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Minutes
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 7:00 P.M.
2nd Floor, City Hall

Present: Rich Modaff, Rick Schuch, Steve Culbertson, Betsy Ahner and John Decker
Absent: Dennis Wessels, Steve Christens
Also Present: Dan Wietecha (Evansville City Administrator)

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by chair Rich Modaff. Motion by Culbertson to waive the reading of the June 16, 2010 minutes and approve them as read. Second by Schuch. Motion carried.

Applications – Appearances

243 W. Main Street - Steve Culberson showed photos and described the shed that he wanted to build in his backyard. It will be based on the design of a former railroad crossing guard shanty that at one time stood at the crossing near the lumberyard. A brief discussion was held, during which Decker arrived. Motion by Schuch to accept the application. Second by Ahner. Motion carried 4-0 with Culbertson abstaining.

New Business

Dan Wietecha was present to brief the commission on LED streetlights that the city planned to install in the historic district. They will replace the existing lights in the entire district. LED lights are less expensive to operate and give off a more natural light. This is not a project that needs approval by the HPC but he wanted commission members to be aware of it. Motion by Culbertson to thank the city administrator for attending the meeting and providing information to the commission. Second by Schuch. Motion carried 5-0.

Old Business

a. Ordinance – nothing new to discuss
b. Public hearing – will be scheduled shortly before the Wisconsin Historical Society has their meeting to review the survey and application.
c. Water & Light notice - a brief discussion on when this could be inserted. Wietecha suggested instead of an insertion a short message be printed directly on the bill. The staff person to talk to is Lisa. Rich Modaff will look into this.

Administrative

a. Grove Society – Decker reported that the museum is open for regular hours and is staffed on weekends by volunteers. The flagpole bracket that was damaged because of high winds has been repaired and new gutters have been installed on the rear of the building. There are still several projects to do and work continues.
b. Antes Building – it is expected the relocation of this building will move forward at any time. The Parks Commission wanted to wait until after the 4th of July to do the work.
c. Remembrance Day – Brooklyn is also interested in doing something on that date in May, so the event is growing.


There being no other business a motion to adjourn was made by Schuch and seconded by Culbertson. Motion carried.

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