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CALDWELL HISTORIC COMMISSION
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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.
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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,
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Teri Ottens