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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPC Feb 9 1995 minutesoo Historic Preservation Commission 621 CLEVEI.AND BLVD. CALDWELL, IOAHO 83605 TEL: (208) 4ss-0021 FAX 45t3003 t. 2. 3. Caldwell Depot Facing Sevenrh Avc. ( 1906) HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETINGAGENDA Fehruary 9, 1995 - 7:00 p.m. Idaho Room, Caldwell Library I lth and Dearborn APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 12, 1995 FY95 GRANT: Status Report ROLLCALL B A-Depot nomination to National Register . Selection ofconsultant Community workshop RESOLUTION ON SIDEWALKS: Sidewalk Replacement in older/historic neighborhoods. 4 5.COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT: Caldwell Depot; status report and discussion. ANY OTIIER BUSINESS: DATE OF NEXT MEETING - March 9, 1995 ADJOURNMENT: 6. 7. 8. Aid for the heoring or virually impaired arailable upoD 2{ hour notice by calliDg 155 3000 Meeting with Fred Walters Prospective sponsors - draft letter Advertising Flyer ao Historic Preservation Commission 621 CLEVEI.ANO BLVO. CALDWELL, IDAHO 83605 TEL: (208) 45s-3o21 FAX /t5$3003 Present: Stafr: Absent: caldrvell D€polfrffi(tj,fdsnth Ave. ( 1e06) Meeting of February 9, 1995 Carol Burbanlq Tom Ensley, Dean Finch, Roy Payne, Elaine Carpenter Dennis Crooks, Liz Yeary Bill Ggray II! Elaine Leppert, Steve Maughan The February 9, meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order in the Caldwell City Library Idaho Room at 7:00 p.m. The first item of business was approval of the Minutes of the January I 2 meeting. Tom Ensley offered a Motion to approve the Minutes as submitted. Carol Burbank seconded the Motion which passed unanimously. Discussion ofthe status ofthe FY95 grant followed The first portion of the Grant is the Nomination to the National Historic Register for the Caldwell Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Depot. Dennis explained that the procedure followed to find a consultant is that a list ofconsultants is supplied by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Staff sent a copy ofthe proposal to those living reasonably close to and within ldaho, and invited them to apply for the position available. Staffreported that in response to the invitation letter to consultants, only one proposal has been received. That proposal was from Madeline Buckendorf; two rejections from other consultants were also received. Carol Burbank ofrered a Motion to accept the bid from Madeline Buckendorf Tom Ensley seconded the Motion which passed unanimously. The second portion of the Grant is the Community Workshop. Dennis reponed that Fred Walters, the consultant selected to conduct the workshop, came to Caldwell during lanuary and met with Staffto discuss the project. Mr. Walters considered it necessary to hold the workshop from l:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to cover as much material as possible. He would like the Fire Marshall and Building Official present at the workshop to answer any questions. He is also desirous of having utility representatives talk about energy efficiency incentives and any rebate programs currently available. Dennis further indicated that lvlr. Walters intends to prepaxe a topical outline of the workshop and submit it to the Commission for their approval. III -llr a ll l!i I:- r.l !lIt1:I!i-l HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMM]SSION Minutes - February 9, 1995 - P.l ,o o Liz had escorted Mr. Walters to the Library and also around the Dearborn/Everett neighborhood Mr. Walters was very interested in conducting a field trip to a residence for purposes of explaining some concepts, particularly in regard to foundation maintenance and drainage. The draft letter seeking sponsorship of the event was discussed and amended. The letter will be sent out immediately to prospective participants. It was agreed that there would not be a great amount of area available to showcase products, but if participants have advertising literature there should be an area where this could be displayed. The advertising flyer was also discussed, Elaine will get with Liz and provide other pictures of types of homes for use in the flyer. This too should be sent out as soon as possible. The Commission would like to see advertising on radio, local and National Public Radio, Channel 6 TV statioq notices to neighborhood associations, community bulletin boards, reader boards etc. The Commission reviewed the Resolution on sidewalks and agreed to forward it to the City Council for consideration. This is scheduled for February 21 . Dennis has taken slides, and Elaine Leppen has some historic slides which show the inset type of sidewalk. Liz will let the Commission know before the Council meeting so that they can participate. Dennis will advise the Council ofthe proposal to paint the Depot by the National Guard. He has already spoken with the Parks and Recreation Department. The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for March 9, 1995. However, due to a scheduling conflict with a community event for the majority of the Commission it was agreed to move the date of the neat meeting to March 23, 1995. With no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submiued, L. LlzYeary, Secretary Planning and Zoning H]STORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes - February 9, 1995 - P.2