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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-9-96 HLC MinutesA meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was held on September 9, 1996 with the following members present: Chairnan Sam Pullig Vice -Chair Becki Stedman Commissioner JoAnn Stiles Commissioner Marie Broussard Convnissioner Julia Levy Convnissioner Michael O'Rear Commissioner Albert Ebow Convnissioner Tracy Richardson Convnissioner Dorcy Watler Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioners absent: Commissioner Terrence Holmes Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Director; and Vanessa Golden, Recording Secretary Also present: Counciltnan-at-Large Andrew Cokinos; Councilmember Lulu Smith; and Carolyn Howard PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Pullig called the Public Hearing to order at 3:30 p.m. and roll was called. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 12,1996 REGULAR MEETING Chairman Pullig asked for additions/corrections to the minutes of the August 12, 1996 meeting. Commissioner Broussard made a motion to approve the minutes as presented from the August 12, 1996 meeting. Commissioner Levy seconded the motion. Motion carried 8:0 1) FILE HCD-1.11: Request for refinancing of a Historic Preservation Loan at 2226 Evalon. Stephen Richardson gave the staff report, indicating that in July 1995, the Historic Landmark Cotnnussion recommended approval of a $4600 loan to Eric and Cathy Belt for renovations to MINUTES Historic Iaindinnrk conunission September 9, 1996 their home at 2226 Evalon. On July 18, 1995, City Council approved the loan request. The terns of the loan were set at 191.67 per month for 24 months. Mr. Richardson stated that due to unforseen circumstances, the Belts have requested having the loan refinanced. Mr. Richardson stated that upon checking with the City legal department, it was recommended that the process be repeated as when the initial loan request was made, therefore the request to refinance is being brought before the Commission, and will then be forwarded to Council. Provided the request to refinance is approved, the current loan balance of $3449.98 would be set up for repayment at $94.83 for a period of 36 months, The Planning Director recommends approval of the request to refinance this Historic Preservation Loan. Chairman Pullig asked how much of the work was effectively completed. Mr. Richardson stated that it is very close to completion, with a little more work to be done to the exterior. Chairman Pullig asked if payments had been current up until the last month or so. Mr. Richardson indicated that was correct. Commissioner O'Rear motioned that the Commission recorranend approval to refinance the loan to Mr. and Mrs. Belt. Conunissioner Richardson seconded the motion. Motion carried 8:0. REGULAR MEETING With no further business on the Public Hearing Agenda, Chairman Pullig closed the Public Hearing and opened the Regular Meeting. Chairman Pullig noted for the record that the Belt's were not in attendance at the Public Hearing, nor was anyone else to speak in favor or in opposition to their request. Councilmember Smith arrived. Commissioner Stiles arrived. 1) Endorsement of 1997 CLG Grant Application Mr. Richardson explained and recapped the PICBASE program from last month's meeting. He said he spoke with the City's MIS Department and found out that the city has received funding to start implementing a GIS system, along with some other things, that may have some of the same capabilities as the PICBASE system. Mr. Richardson stated that he also spoke with Bruce Jensen with THE who indicated that other cities have applied for payment of overtime for people to inventory and input the data. Mr. Richardson and Chairman Pullig recommended to the Commission to wait until next year and apply for CLG funding after the city's GIS system is in place. Chairman Pullig noted that since there is no time to apply for anything else at this MINUTES Hisloric Landniuk conunission Seplember 9, 1996 at this time, the Commission should request funding for the conference only. Commissioner Stiles motioned that the Commission apply only for funding to the conference this year. Commissioner Levy seconded the motion. Motion carried 9:0. Chairman Pullig requested that it be recorded to remind the Commission in April of 1997 to begin holding workshops to discuss possible funding requests for 1997. Mr. Richardson stated that each year the application asks for goals, and the Commission has not really had a set of goals for the last two or three years. He also noted that the application ususally comes in around July and is due by the end of September, which leaves little time for the Commission to make any firm decisions. Chairman Pullig questioned the absence of the December CLG Conference on the THC Calendar. Mr. Richardson stated that the conference will be held in Dallas, December 4-6 and asked who was interested in attending. Chairman Pullig, Commissioner Shelton and Vice - Chairman Stedman expressed interest in attending the conference. 2) Revolving Loan Fund Mr. Richardson reported that as of the end of August, there was $16,463.89 in the loan fund. He also stated that all requests for loan funds are forwarded on to the Texas Historical Foundation for review. Chairman Pullig noted that Mr. Prejean's account has been paid in full, and that there are no accounts in arrears. 3) Chairman's Report Chairman Pullig stated that the Comnssion has been more reactive rather than proactive in the last few months and has not made a lot of progress in the last year, other than demolition requests that have come before the Commission. He asked for suggestions on what the Commission could do in the near future to be proactive. Counciimember Cokinos suggested speaking with Carolyn Howard for suggestions. There was some discussion concerning Hotel Beaumont and what could be done to assist them. Vice -Chairman Stedman arrived. Carolyn Howard arrived. Chairman Pullig asked Ms. Howard to address the Commission regarding Beaumont Main Street and Hotel Beaumont. She reported that the hotel would remain a senior residence, low to moderate income. She also reported some on loft housing and devoloping in that respect. MINUTES Historic Landmark Commission September 9, t996 She also reported on the Jefferson Theatre. Grant money was raised to have someone develop a businss plan for the theatre. The premise being how can the theatre be renovated if the purpose of the building is not defined. Mr. Richardson stated that Beautify Beaumont has been working to raise money for landscaping and possibly a fountain for the Julie Rogers Theatre. OTHER BUSINESS With no further business, Chainnan Pullig adjourned the meeting at 4:00 p.m.,