HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-8-94 HLC MinutesThe August 8, 1994 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Acting
Chairman Bruce Hamilton.
The following Commissioners were present:
Commissioner Terrence Holmes(arrived at 4:00 p.m.)
Commissioner Walter Sutton
Commissioner Dorcy Watler
Commissioner Debra Kay Johnson
Commissioner Bruce Hamilton
Commissioner Elmer Embs
Commissioner Becki Stedman
Commissioner JoAnn Stiles(arrived at 4:10 p.m.)
Commissioner Sam Pullig
The following Commissioners were absent:
Chairman Mary Jane Buttrill
Commissioner Raymond Chaison
Commissioner Jessica Foy
Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Secretary; Murray Duren, Senior Planner;
Patsy Ellis, Recording Secretary.
Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos; Councilman Lulu Smith;
Carolyn Howard, Beaumont Main Street.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Pullig to approve the June 13, 1994 minutes with the
provision that staff verify the correct attendance requirements.
Commissioner Embs seconded the motion.
Motion carried 7:0.
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Landmark Commission
Meeting
August 8, 1994
REGULAR MEETING
1) Revolviniz Loan Fund:
Stephen Richardson gave the monthly status report on the Revolving Loan Fund.
He explained the year-to-date status of the current loans. Commissioner Pullig asked
if anyone is in arrears and if money is coming in on the KCS Depot loan. Mr.
Richardson stated that no one is in arrears and that money is coming in on the KCS
Depot loan.
2) Report on July 11, 1994 Workshop:
Commissioner Bruce Hamilton addressed the Commission and summarized the
workshop discussions. He stressed the importance of the three things that the
Historic Commission should do, which were:
1. Put the tools in place. Apply for grants. Get SPARE going again;
2. Get more money from CDBG for the revolving loan fund to help those
interested in historic preservation, in particular the neighborhoods; and,
3. Enlarge the downtown historical district boundaries.
3) August and September calendar of events;
Stephen Richardson stated that the calendar of events is for informational purposes
for the Commission.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Hamilton asked Mr. Richardson for an overview of historic sites in
the Pear Orchard area. Mr. Richardson stated that so far no district .or buildings
have been identified. He stated that staff would soon be getting the Historic
Commission involved in the process.
Commissioner Embs asked Mr. Richardson to explain the YMCA memo in the
packet. Mr. Richardson explained that HUD granted a 202 Grant to the YMCA to
convert part of the first floor and all of the top three floors into elderly housing.
The "Y" facility will be renovated and remodeled to continue as a YMCA. Mr.
Richardson explained that the renovation of the "Y" will be financed by an ISTEA
Grant that has been applied for by the YMCA in the amount of 2.4 million dollars.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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