HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-10-93 HLC MinutesThe May 10, 1993 Meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was called to order by
Chairman Milton Bell.
The following Commissioners were present:
Chairman Milton Bell
Commissioner Jessica Foy
Commissioner M. L. Lefler
Commissioner Sam Pullig
Commissioner Walter Sutton
Commissioner Charles Walker
Commissioner JoAnn Stiles
The following Commissioners were absent:
Commissioner Raymond Chaison
Commissioner Bruce Hamilton (Excused Absence)
Commissioner Mary Jane Buttrill (Excused Absence)
Commissioner Debra Kay Johnson
Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Secretary; Nicholas Karavolos, Planner; Patsy
Ellis, Recording Secretary.
Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos; Carolyn Howard, Beaumont
Main Street.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Commissioner Lefler made the motion to approve the minutes of the April 12, 1993 meeting.
Approval of the minutes was seconded by Commissioner Foy. Motion carried 7:0.
REGULAR MEETING
A) Chairman's Report: No Report
Chairman Bell reported on the Preservation Week activities.
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B) Committee Reports:
Marker Committee:
Chairman Bell stated that the marker will be placed on the Tyrrell Park Activities
Center on Thursday, May 13, 1993 at 3:00 P.M. and urged everyone to be there.
Marketing Committee:
No report
Conference Committee:
No report
Education Committee:
No report
Bylaws Committee:
No report
Catalog Committee:
No report
Building Committee:
No report.
i C) Introduction of Stephen Richardson, Planning Director
Nicholas Karavolos introduced Stephen Richardson as the new Planning Director.
D) Tyrrell Park Designation Progress Report
Nicholas Karavolos stated that Commissioner Buttrill has handled all arrangements.
Mr. Luke Jackson, the Park's Division and the Park and Recreation Board has
approved the designation.
E) Budget Report
At this time, the budget report was tabled.
F) Communfty Initiated Develo ment Conference
Nicholas Karavolos reported that he will be attending the conference in Fort Worth.
He stated that it is an intense workshop for economic revitalization of historic
buildings.
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G). CLG Grant Confirmed
Nicholas Karavolos stated that the CLG Grant has been confirmed and that we will
receive $5,100 which will be allocated to the SPARE Beaumont survey and some
adaptive reuse work. Plans are to hire one (1) historic preservation intern, two (2)
Mo Beau students and one (1) JTPA student.
H) Demolitions
No demolitions to report.
I) Other Business
Mr. Karavolos stated that he had a few items for discussion, He stated that Judy
Linsley contacted him about the Schaumburg interview. She stated there are a few
mistakes in the booklet and commissioners should consider their copy to be a draft
only, and not to be released to anyone.
He reported on an upcoming conference "Reclaiming Women's History" which he
strongly recommends.
Mr. Karavolos reported on a request by the manager of the Hotel Beaumont for
CDBG funds for restoration. Chairman Bell reported on the reason for the request
of the CDBG funds.
A motion was made by Commissioner Lefler that the Historic Landmark
Commission is interested in the preservation of historic buildings in downtown
Beaumont among which is the Hotel Beaumont and that we would recommend to
the city council that if it is feasible that CDBG funds he utilized if possible and if the
owners are financially responsible to rehabilitate for senior citizens. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Pullig. Motion carried 7:0.
Carolyn Howard, Beaumont Main Street, stated that on Tuesday, May 25th the
Beaumont Main Street is sponsoring "Housing, A New Life for Downtown
Beaumont" breakfast and that everyone is invited to attend.
There being no farther business, the meeting was adjourned.