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Home My WebLink About08-23-2010 CHPC MINUTES J � � CALDWELL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Meeting of August 23, 2010 @ 6:00 P.M. � o�,�� i c�c _�i Caldweil Pubiic Library — Idaho Room "" I. Call to order. Chairman Randolph called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. II. Roli Call Members Present. Anita Shore, Elaine Carpenter, Jan Boles, Megan Dixon and ' Chuck Randolph. Members Absent. Lorene Oates, Eileen Davidson, Elaine Leppert and Steve Maughan. Others Present. Brian Billingsley, Planning & Zoning Director and Rob Hopper, City Council Liaison. Others Absent. April Cabello, Planning Technician. III. Approval of Minutes. MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF July 26, 2010 with no corrections. MOTION: Jan B., SECOND: Anita S., MOTION PASSED. IV. Certificate of Appropriateness Interviews. • None. V. Audience Participation • None. VI. Actions Since Last Meeting • Brian B. reported that the grant close out package was mailed to SHPO and the City paid TAG for services rendered. VII. Old Business A. "The Hat" Nomination Update. Chairman Randolph stated that Madeline Buckendorf spoke to Ann Swanson about placing the Hat on the National Register. They wil6continue to work on placing the Hat on the register. B. Signage for t�ie Hat. Jan B. updated the committee on signage for the Hat_ He said that the interpretive signs have been installed and work on restoring the Hat is complete. The Commission discussed having a ribbon cutting ceremony during the Taste of the Harvest and C of I Homecoming weekend (September 25). Jan stated that he would organize an event and notify the Commissioners when details are finalized. CHPC Meeting August 23, 2010 � ,. . C. Real Money Match from City. Brian B. reported that it was too late in the budget year to request funding for next fiscal year. He also reported that Mayor Nancolas approved purchasing signage for the North Caldwell Historic District. He will work with Superior Signs on designing and ordering the signage and expects it to be installed before winter. D. 2011 CLG Grant. Brian B. presented four projects for consideration: • Project #1 — Signage for the North Caldwell Historic District. • Project #2 — Place the depot on the National Register. � Project #3 — Nominate Idaho Avenue for the National Register. • Project #4 — Conduct a detailed study of the Oregon Trail. The Commission rejected the first finro projects. Signage for North Caldwell will be provided by the city and the Union Pacific Railroad witl not support the placement of buildings on properiy they own on the National Register. The Commission liked project #3, but they would rather try to create a local historic district on Idaho Avenue before pursuing a nomination for the register. The Commission likes project #4, a detailed study of the Oregon Trail as it runs through Caldwell and the Area of Impact. The Commission decided to think about projects #3 and #4 and render a decision at the next meeting. E. 1204 Dearborn. The Commission was encouraged by the work that has taken place by the new property owner. The weeds have been cut, the lawn is being watered, trees have been trimmed, and siding has been renovated. VIII. New Business A. Report on Street Name Changes. Brian B. reported that TVCC made a request to change the street names of Arthur and 6 Avenue, but their request was rejected because it violated city ordinance. He stated that future requests to change a street name in downtown Caldwell will be very difficult because the streets downtown are on the grid system. B. Reforestation of Cleveland Blvd. The Commissioners wanted to invite the new City Forester to a future Commission meeting to discuss how to reforest this street. Brian B. said that he would invite the forester to come to the next meeting. VIII. Commission Reports. A. Megan D. discussed how they can help potential home buyers become aware that they are purchasing a home in the Historic District before closing. The Commissioners suggested that they talk to Gina Lujack about this issue. B. Elaine C. wants to see the Commission work on gathering information on the history of the formation of the Vallivue School District. C. Jan B. discussed his observations of the Van Slyke Museum in Memorial Park. He reported that the City recently took over maintenance of the museum. CHPC Meeting August 23, 2010 , „ . D. Brian B. reported that he ordered $250 worth of books from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He said he will order more books next fiscal year. E. Jan B. asked the Commissioners if they are familiar with a person by the last name Camp who had a business that made push and sweep brooms in Caldwell in the 1940's. IX. Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Brian Billingsley, MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BELOW BY CHAIRMAN CHUCK RANDOLPH ON THE DATE NOTED BELOW. - % ,� � lr j C;- �� :. ��,7�� /�� Chuck Randolph, Chairman Date �� ` � o?�� ATTEST: Brian Billingsley, P& Z Director Date CHPC Meeting August 23, 2010