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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-8-1992 CHPC MINUTES r = • � fi .� CALDWELL HISTORIC COMMISSION . MINUTES Meeting of October 8, 1992 Present: Carol Burbank, Chuck Randolph, Marva Don Card, Tom Ensley and Teri Ottens The meeting was cailed to order at the Caldwell City Hall at 7:00 p.m. There was unanimous consent of the committee members to approve the minutes as distributed. The next item of business was a summary of the tour of the historic homes in Caldwell over the last two Saturdays. There were over 90 participants on four separate tours. The program was very successful. There is a request for more tours, specifically with an interest in the Oregon Trail, Architectural detail, and general tours. A walking/driving tour guide of Emmett was handed out for review. There was discussion regarding a brochure for Caldwell to cover all three areas of interest expressed on the tours. The next item of business as the appointment of new members. Nathelle Oates resigned from the Committee. Chuck stated that he will check the bylaws to make sure all membership categories are being filled. Chuck stated that he also will be resigning as of the end of December. The next item of business was Preservation Workshops. There was a handout distributed. There was discussion regarding sending someone to a workshop. Chuck stated that the Historic Commission needs a line item in the budget for grant matches. The next item of business was the downtown historic district. Chuck stated that he will check with Gigray on where this project is at. The next item of business was the Oregon Trail Signs Project. Madeline is working on a project to include Interstate Exit signs, in-town signs and 1 highway marker to delineate historic site to put in Whitenberger Park that discusses the Oregon Trail. A meeting has been set with the State to discuss the feasibility of funding. Chuck stated that he, will help keep members informed. Historic Commission has adopted this as a project for the Sesquicentennial. Madeline is researching and applying for funds, including from the Humanities Council. i f� ! • � 1 Marva Don explained Downtown Plaza Project. She presented conceptuai park plans. It is proposed that it will be a tribute to Pioneer Women of Canyon County. Discussion followed on potential funding sources and coordination with other projects going on. Historic Commission will help to work on the design. � There was a motion, second and unanimous vote that the Historic Commission endorse the Downtown Plaza Project. There was a motion, second and unanimous vote to pledge to work with Leadership Caldwell on an historic theme. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. RespectFully submitted, �� ��� Teri Ottens