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� Friends of the Depot Minutes
August 10, 2005
Members present: Jon Carter, Clyde Hally, Jim Blacker, Betty Jo Keller
Margaret Langan, Bill Stobie, Debbie Geyer
Guests: Lisa Morris, Rob Powell — Cole-Poe architect representatives
Jon Carter called the meeting to order an aas Od f�or additional agenda
items. There being none the agenda wa rop ed as received.
The minutes of the July meeting were app
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:
Debbie distributed two hand-outs regar he in wrth the event es for
September 16 and 17 . Lisa Kerrick is p g
Debbie is going around to the merchantaten Mh 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
them of how their business can part p
Plaza & Parking Grand Opening Ceremony• S�V n a e ar show
will be live music, food booths, craft e�chibit , g
official ribbon cutting at 5:30 w 1a k s lesyand re t ur nt maycons der an
up" their stores, orgamze side
• "after festival lunch or dinner special: '
Chairman Carter suggested that we purchase polo-shirts for the members
of the board to wear during the event. Pb ng n b in Caldwellas agreed upon.
Debbie will order these from Carpente g
FOD — Booth at Buckaroo Breakfast and Chuck Wagon BBQ:
Margaret shared information about the need for volunteers to host
A booth from August 16 throughri about the plazaillVolunteeg sareks,
t-shirts and providing informatio
needed for both the breakfast and the BBQ hours.
Grant Application update:
We have applied for a Union Pacific Ra lso Low Nampa is giving
in interpretive centers and education. A e and color.
paint donations. Lisa will get back to Debbie regarding typ
Our application with ITD is still in the running. This is for $165,000.
We will know more by the end of September.
Art Train:
Debbie has learned that the time frame for hosting the Art Train is now
October or early November of 2006• teachers on board a d omb ne
She emphasized that we need to g
� this with the birthday party for the depot.
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Design — Model Railroad Display:
Chairman Carter recommended that we postpone discussion about the
display because the committee has not met to talk through their ideas.
He encouraged the committee to meet before the September meeting.
Depot Rehabilitation preliminary Design:
Lisa Morris , Architect/Project Manager with Cole-Poe, introduced
Rob Powell. She distributed copies of the Preliminary Design Submittal
Which outlined specifications of the code and preservation issues which
are very specific. They had made some assumptions of the reality and
have come up with some alternative measures. They are on schedule with
ITD's time frame.
There will be one ADA restroom placed in the janitor closet. The other will
be in the original site. They will use porcelain fixtures found in the basement.
ADA has some required clearance issues to meet code.
A new landing, stair and handrail will be created that will allow the existing
door to remain functioning and usable from one room to another. The back
sliding door would be difficult to weatherproof and secure so it is proposed
to be replaced with a pair similar to those in the Weiser Depot.
• It was suggested that there be blow-in insulation into wood framed cavities
and new wall finish to match existing walls. The plaster will be retained
and repaired to keep it as original as possible. Windows and transom sashes
will be removed, cleaned, repaired and retained for their historical value.
Asbestos and lead paint were discussed. It was agreed to include these in
the bid document. The concrete path and radiators will remain in place.
The lighting for the ceiling was discussed and we may want to look at
the Weiser depot for some original ideas.
Discussion took place as to whether to place the cooling units in back
of the interpretive center or on the parking lot side.
Debbie shared that Jan Boles with the Caldwell Historic Preservation
Commission is interested in the protection of the exterior brick signatures.
Some signatures date back to 1914. Lisa will coordinate with Jan Boles.
Hose hook ups and a ticket cage were discussed. Also the need for the
power and water to be built into the floor, how much and where?
The meeting concluded with Chairman Carter thanked everyone for
Participating.
� Margaret Langan
Secretary