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Home My WebLink About11-13-2002 CHPC MINUTES � 4 � � HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION • MINUTES November 13, 2002 Caldwell Public Library I. Call to Order Jan Boles, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. IL Roll Call Members Present: Jan Boles, Chairman; Elaine Leppert, Elaine Carpenter, Betty Jo Keller, Ken Eytchison, and Chuck Randolph Members Absent: Anita Shore, Tom Ensley, Joey Masar, and Steve Maughan City Staff: Debbie Geyer II I. Approval of Agenda: Meeting agenda was approved by consensus of the members. IV. Approval of Minutes: MOTION/Elaine Carpenter, SECOND/Ken Eytchison — Accept the minutes of October 9, 2002 as received. MSC V. Old Business • A. Brass Plaques It was reported by Elaine Leppert that three packages of the brass house plaques have been delivered to the City library. It was suggested that they be awarded to the home owners in conjunction with the Historic Preservation Week in May 2003. B. Annual CHPC Award Discussion was held concerning the award process. It was determined that Elaine Carpenter and Joey Masar would be organizing this program. They will repo�t at the December meeting concerning their plan. C. National Historic District — Steunenberg Residential Chairman Boles reported he will contact the local newspaper concerning coverage of ' acceptance into the National Historic Register. 'i D. Historic Tours: I Chuck Randolph gave an updated report concerning the City tours which he conducts. He suggested that we give out information to the realtors, appraisers, new home owners, contractors of the offered tours. He also noted that if a tour was organized with the realtors, contractors, etc., reporters from the Idaho Statesman and Idaho Press could also be invited. It was noted by Elaine Leppert that the Library has very few copies of the Caldwell's Historic Architecture Walking Tour pamphlet. It was suggested that with upcoming • grant funding, we look to republishing this brochure. VI. New Business � . � A. Indian Creek Daylighting Project: • Jan Boles reported concerning the "Eyes on Indian Creek" conducted on October 18 at the Caldwell Police Department Community Room. He stated that it was well attended. He reported that a community meeting would be held on November 21 at Sacajawea Elementary concerning the Corp. of Engineers' progress on the study. B. Friends of the Depot: Due to the absence of Joey Masar who had done the research on the Friends of the Depot concept, the report would be made in the December meeting. In response to questions posed by the committee concerning ownership of the train depot, Debbie Geyer and Betty Jo Keller reported that the City does down the depot building, however, the land is leased from the Union Pacific. It was suggested by Chuck Randolph that in the future we possibly look toward resubmitting the application for the depot to be included in the National Historic Register. C. Cell Tower in the North Historic District:: Elaine Carpenter and Debbie Geyer reported that they had both contacted the cell , tower applicant, Tom Martin of Martin-Brown & Associates in Jacksonville, Florida for , clarification of the request. Elaine and Debbie reported that the application dealt with 'I a co-location on an existing tower. Debbie had also contacted Travis at the Idaho State Historical Society concerning the procedure of SHPO being contacted by all cell tower applicants. Travis had reported • to Debbie that by federal law, all applications must be routed through the SHPO office for clearance of locating on or near any historical structures or districts. Debbie suggested to Travis that they add a sentence in their form letter concerning that applicants contact the local municipality for local requirements. D. Field Trip — December Meeting It was suggested by Elaine Carpenter that the December meeting involve a field trip to the Kelly's Card and Gift Store located on the corner of Kimball and Arthur. Discussion followed concerning the history of the building. The present owners have offered to conduct a tour of the upstairs which was used for a hotel in the early 1900's. It was suggested that all committee members wear a warm coat and bring flashlights. VIII Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debbie Geyer Recording Secretary ATTESTE TO: � �/ �� Signed: � `' � Jan B les, Chairman Dat��-..-'"' f � 3