Minutes: Historic Pres: June 2012

Evansville Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Wednesday, June 20, 2012 6:30 P.M. Evansville City Hall Present: John Decker, Steve Culbertson, Rich Modaff, Steve Christens, Ben Ladick. Absent: Rick Schuch, Betsy Ahner. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chair Richard Modaff. Motion by Christens to waive the reading of the May 16, 2012 minutes and approve them as presented. Second by Culbertson. Motion carried. Applications – Appearances a. 140 E. Main St. - Motion by Ladick to accept the application, second by Christens. Gary and Terry Roessler explained that the proposed new windows and patio door will replace existing fenestration, and that there will be no change in locations or dimensions. Motion carried. b. 25 Montgomery Court. – Motion by Decker to accept the application, second by Culbertson. Gary and Terry Roessler presented plans for construction of a 2-car garage on the premises. The garage will not replace or displace an existing structure. The owners were referred to City staff for an answer to their question about any setback requirements related to Montgomery Court. Motion carried. c. 101 W. Church St. – Motion by Culbertson, second by Ladick to accept the application. No appearance on behalf of the owner, but application indicates tear-off of existing shingles and replacement with GAF/ELK Timberline asphalt shingles, brown in color. Motion carried. New Business a. Allen Creek Bridge Plaque. – Motion by Decker to approve the placement of an official Wisconsin Historical Marker on the CCC Veterans Memorial Bridge, and to authorize the expenditure of $150 of Historic Preservation Commission funds to defray a portion of the cost of the marker, second by Ladick. It was noted that the current HPC budget has a $150 item for contribution toward a plaque for the Civil War cannon in Lake Leota Park, but that the cannon project will not be completed during 2012. Motion carried. Old Business a. Antes Cabin Relocation. The cabin has been moved to the museum grounds, and materials have been ordered for replacement of deteriorated floor joists. The building will be placed on a foundation of concrete block on top of the concrete slab. Surface preparation and repainting are scheduled to be completed by the 4th of July. Work will also begin soon on the patio, to be constructed with the memorial bricks now on hand. A grant application to the Antes Fund is pending. Administrative a. Grove Society i. The museum will be staffed on the 4th of July from 1-5, and on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 1-3 through September. Narrated vintage trolley bus tours will take place on the 4th of July from noon – 6 PM, and will include a stop at the museum. The Grove Society will provide reserved seating for military veterans and their families on top of the warming house for the July 4th fireworks. ii. Old Home Group will meet in August, date TBD. b. HPC record management – No news to report. c. Landmark & Historic District – No news to report. Other Business – Now news to report. Motion by Ladick to adjourn. Second by Christens. Motion carried. Next meeting date: 7/18/2012 at 6:30 PM. The minutes of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission are not official until approved by the Commission.