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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-05-2006 DEPOT MINUTES a ' APP V�D • Friends of the Depot Committee Minutes: December 5, 2006 Present : Chairman John Lee, Debbie Geyer, Jim Blacker, Garianne Goslin, Clem Sahleen, Lenore Johnston and Margaret Langan Guest: Liza Morris from Cole-Poe Architects: Absent: Bill Stobie and Clyde Hally. The agenda was approved after adding Depot Reservation Application and Lidley Glass Studio Display Case under New Business. The minutes were distributed and a motion to approve was made by Jim Blacker with a second by Garianne Goslin. Motion carried. Cole-Poe Proposed Design - Phase II (Lisa Morris) Debbie requested permission to move Liza Morris of Cole-Poe with her Phase II presentation to the top of the agenda. Liza distributed copies of the drawing of the Train Depot with Option 1 and Option 2. She stated that she had met with ITD and the State Historical Preservation Office and proposed some alternate ideas of shifting funds from one minor cost project to another. The single entry door to the Depot under Option 2 would re-introduce a pair of double doors that would be more in line with authenticity of the structure. Liza stated that it would � allow for better egress out of the building. She also proposed double doors in the back of the depot by the train tracks as the plywood will weather and the painting will not last. The Caldwell sign will be visible at both the east and west ends of the depot. The exterior currently includes a metal ridge cap and finials on the roo£ Also included in the budget are eight new light fixtures for the Interpretive Center that will produce a high out put of lighting in the ceiling. These will be of a museum quality and have directional lens that are moveable within the fixture. The committee wants to stay with the existing doors for the present time as well as a stand alone ticket counter that does not go to the ceiling. It was agreed that we are interested in maintaining the historical aspects of the depot first and the event center second. Lisa will inquire and get back to us with more particulars as to whether our option choices will be acceptable. Basement Project: The clean up in the basement has begun. Jacob Daily, boy scout, has dismantled the boiler. He will get the necessary sheet rock ,paint the floor, cement the hole and buy shelving. We have a man who is looking at the current pipe arrangement in the basement. The basement is shaping up. Contingency Funding for the Depot: Debbie reported that $8,000.00 was approved by the City Council on 11/20/06 for • � � II furnishings and use in the depot. She is continuing to gather information on rugs and mats. She will compile a list of needs. Depot Brochure: Garianne Goslin handed out a depot brochure she designed, that gives the Rental Fee schedules, commemorative prints, t-shirts and caps costs. The brochure is available for distribution. Depot Grant Funding: Clem Sahleen is looking into additional grand funds to assist with the depot costs. New Locks At the Depot: New locks have been placed on the front door, basement and display case. matching keys have been obtained. It was suggested that we need to look into getting a burglar alarm for the depot. Rental Report: Debbie gave an update on the rental of the depot to date. She also reported on a display case from Lidley Glass Studio that is • available. It is solid oak. Jim Blacker offered to go over and check it out. He will negotiate a fair price for the item. A copy of the FOD meeting dates for 2007 was handed out as well as a City of Caldwell Train Depot/Plaza Reservation Form. It was suggested that we should add a clause that no candles be used by renters of the depot. Next Meeting January 9, 2007. Respecfully submitted: Margaret Langan - Secretary •