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Home My WebLink AboutHPC Dec 8 1994 minutesIII I a !ll lll Gli .ltr -iilrr;l -'-:.2: -t! .=-- aa Historic Preservation Commission Cald*ell Depot Frcing Seventh Ave. ( 1906) Please note new phone no. 455-3021 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETINGAGENDA December 8, 1994 - 7:00 p.m. TTNOTICE: VENUET* Ideho Room, Caldwell Library I lth and Dearbom Use Policy (Please reference draft prepared by Elaine Leppert) List of Community Organizations @lease reference attached list) lnterior renovations related to usability Exterior renovations, lighting, site improvements, etc. 621 CLEVEI.ANO BLVD. CALDWELL, IDAHO 83605 TEL: (2oB) 45$3021 FAX 4513003 2. 3. 1. ROLLCALL APPROVAL OF MIITUTES October 2?,7994 FY95 GRANT: Status Report a) Additional requirements before final grant approval (please reference letter from Idaho State Historical Society)b) Community workshop - Consultant search and selection (Note: An attempt will be made to choose a specific date based on consultant availability, avoiding other communit5l events, other factors.) c) Depot nomination to National Register: Upon final approval ofgrant, request for proposals will be sent to standard list ofconsultants. COMMLIMTY ENEAIICEMENT PROJECT: Caldwell Depot; status report4. ) a) b c d ) ) 5. 6. AITY OTHERBUSIITESS: DATE OF NEXT MEETING - lanuay 26,7994 ADJOURNMENT: Aid for Lhe heariag or visually inpaired available upon 2{ hour notice by calling 155-3000. Oo Present: MINUTES Meeting ofDecember 8, 1994 Carol Burbanh Elaine Carpenter, Tom Ensley, Bill Gigray ltr, Elaioe Leppert, Roy Payne Dennis Crooks, Liz Y eary Steve Maughaq Vivian McKay The December 8 meeting of the Itrsroric Preservation Commission was called to order in the Caldwell City Library Idaho Room at 7:OO p.m. By unanimous vote Biil Ggray was eiected to chair the meeting in the absence of chaimran, Steve Maughan, and Vice{hairmag Tom Enstey. carol Burbank offered a Motion to approve the Mnutes of the ooober 22 meeting Etaine Leppen seconded the Motion which passed tnanim6u5ly. Dennis reported that the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) had informed us that the timetame for the National Register nomination portion of the grant had been moved up and theproject should begin in February. As soon as we have the iist of possible consultants we will send out requests for bids immediately. Roy payne offered a Motion to advise SHpo that we will accept the additional requirements and direct Staffto respond positiveiy to SHpo. carol Burbank seconded the Motioo which passed urunimously. Tom Ensley, Vice{hairrraq arrived at this point, but requestd Bill Ggray to continue presiding. Dennis said that he had contacted Fred walterq the workshop presenter suggested by SHpo for the community workshop. a/r. walters is very hterested in conduaing a wi-rkshop and is free either of the two suggested weekends in April. With some fi'ther discussion caroiBurbank offered a Motion to select the April 29 date for the workshop. Elaine Leppert seconded the Motion which passed unanimousiy. ln response to a question from Dennis, Elaine Leppert said that the official seating capacity for the community room is i00 but that ir is more comfonable to have g0 as a maxiniun'It was agreed to notify the chamber of commercg dbertson college, caldwell and valliwe School $ryo" the west vailey Medical center, snake River Building contracts and the Board of Realtors to keeP that date free. We will also notify neighboring hi$odc commissionVsocieties. Elaine Leppert ofered a Motion that statrwir compose a flyer to promote the workshop, obtaining input from Mr. warters where appropriare. Mr. walters may aiso have inrormarion items which we can reproduce. Carol Burbani seconded the motioa which passgd unanirnously. HISTORIC PRESERVAIION COMMISSION !.,6autes - Deceober 8, 1994 - p_ I Staff: Absent: oo There was discussion about sponsorship ofthe worftshop. Staff wil contact various building supply, home decorating, landscaping etc. outlets and seek sponsorship, for door prizes. Bill suggested asking Fred walten ifhe thought there might be types of building suppiy outlets who might benefit from people attending this workshop who would help with promotion by advertising it in their stores or handing out flyers with purchases. we might iso havl a preliminary registration form attached for submittal. Dennis stated that Mr. walters wants the Building official at the workshop to answer any codequestions. He also wondered ifthe State had any energy conservation requirements, but Caidwell has not adopted any. The next item for discussion was the community Enhancement project. Elaine Leppert had compiled a use policy which was evaiuated. Biil felt charitable prograru could be included in the availability. It was generally agreed that if the faciiity is managed by the llstoric Preservation Commission itwiil have better protection. Based on the use policy it was fett tirat an application form would have to be compiled so that respoosible parties cr. be contacted. Befori'any major use can be accommo'iate4 kitchen and bathroom facilities will have to be constructed and some heating source provided. Dennis provided some additional information regardiug the lighting concept for the Depot which was discussed at the previous meeting. Decorative tract tigtrting could be installed..oood th" perimeter of the building facia for a little over s3.00 p"r tioert oot (approximately $1,500 to 2,000 total cost). The system would have a life sparof 5 to 6 years it'which timi it would beremoved or replaced. Liz also comacted Idaho Power who gave an estimated cost of lighting the building during night hours on a yearly basis. The ligfuing is an energy effcient lo*r roli"g" system. Estimated electric costs provided were approximately 606 per day or about $22iper yeaf. It was suggested that we might conract Ray wolfe as he evaluated the building for liability insurance purposes. The current fee struct,re is one produced by parks and {ecreatior- it **generally felt that the use policy might be presented to the council in the fall of 1995. In the interim Statrwill contact UPRR advising them of the llstoric Qsmmissiel,s interest in thefacility and plans for its upgrade. The following steps wiil be taken prior to presenting the project: 1. Finalize a use policy. 2. Proceed with National Register nomination- HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMSSION Minues - Deccobcr 8, 1994 - p.2 o 3. Assessmentofprogramofstabilizationandrestorarion. At the next meeting of the commission we will discuss what needs to be done physically to the building to make it a viable proposition. when the weather improves we should be able to ger inside the building, possibly with the building inspector, and evaluate the possibilities. It was agreed to make a decision on the project on the March 25, 1995, after the building has been inspected to see what needs to be done to maintain and stabilize it. However, the consensus of the commission at this time is to ensure that the building panicularly the exterior is properly maintained, Liz Yeary, Secretary HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Miuures - Deccober 8, 1994 . P.3 o U^/w Elaine Carpenter will meanwhile contact Donna at Parks and Recreation and let her know ofour interest in the facility, since it is their responsibiiity at the moment. Tom Ensley ofered a formai motion to have staf lay out the steps and the use policy and bring it back to the next meeting. Roy Payne seconded the Motion which passed unanimously. At the conclusion ofthe meeting Elaine Leppert explained that she has a conflict with Library business for the nort five months. After some discussio4 Eiaine Leppert offered a Motion for the meeting to be moved to the second rhursday of each month- Tom Ensley seconded the motion which passed ' 'ne"imously. The next meeting will be on January 12,1995. With no funher business the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respecfirily submitte4