HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-9-92 HLC MinutesThe November 9, 1992 Meeting of the Historical Landmark Commission was called to order
by Chairman Bessie Chisum.
The following Commissioners were present:
Chairman Bessie Chisum
Commissioner Raymond Chaison
Commissioner Milton Bell
Commissioner M.L. Lefler, Jr.
Commissioner Sam Pullig
Commissioner Debra Kay Johnson
Commissioner Jessica Foy
Commissioner Mary Jane Buttrill
Commissioner Walter Sutton
The following Commissioners were absent:
Commissioner Bruce Hamilton
Commissioner Charles Walker
Commissioner Lory Warton
Staff present: Kirt Anderson, Planning Director, Patsy Ellis, Recording Secretary,
Nicholas Karavolos, Planner.
Also present: Councilman Andrew Cokinos, Sterling Pruitt, Assistant City
Manager, Richard Chappell, Community Development Director, and
Lawrence Baker, Environmental Health.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Commissioner Lefler made the motion to approve the minutes of the October 12, 1992
meeting. Approval of the minutes was seconded by Commissioner Bell. Motion carried 9:0.
REGULAR MEETING
A) Chairman's Report:
Chairman Chisum distributed the front page of the Tyrrell Library journal. She
stated that on November 16 the annual meeting of the Tyrrell Library Association
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Landmark Commission
Meeting
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and that John Crane of the Summerlin Foundation of Dallas would be the featured
speaker. Ms. Chisum also introduced Richard Chappell, Community Development
Director, who will be a regular member of the meetings.
B) Committee Reports:
Marker Committee: No Report.
Marketing Committee: No Report.
Conference Committee:
Commissioner Pullig reported that January 9th is the date for the Neighborhood
Preservation Conference in Beaumont. Mayor Elizabeth Rhea of Rock Hills�S.C.
will be the keynote speaker. The conference will be held at the Julie Rogers
Theater.
Chairman Chisum introduced a listing of different committees for names and
addresses for the conference mail -out.
Chairman Chisum also reported on the attendance at the Brownsville confernece.
She stated that Commissioner Chaison, Kirt Anderson, Sam Pullig, Mary Jane
Buttrill and herself attended the conference. She also stated that further discussion
on the conference would be tabled until the December meeting when individual
reports will be made.
Education Committee: No Report
Bylaws Committee: No Report.
Catalog Committee: No Report.
Building Committee:
Chairman Chisum introduced Mildred Hall and Pat Gilbert who are active in the
Jefferson County Historical Commission. Ms. Hall reported on Crockett Middle
School, designated as a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark. A workshop is
planned for discussion of Crockett Middle School on November 17,1992 at 5:30 p.m.
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MINUTES
Landmark Commission
Meeting
November 9, 1992
Mr. Kirt Anderson introduced Mike Mathews who has been working on the Santa
Fe Depot and who has submitted an application for tax abatement on this property.
Commissioner Lefler made a motion to recommend to the City Council the granting
of tax abatement on the Santa Fe Depot. Commissioner Bell seconded the motion.
Motion carried 9:0.
Main Street - Camlyn Howard
No Report.
Certilied Local Government (aQ Annual Report
Commissioner Lefler made a motion to approve the Annual CLG Report as
submitted. Commissioner Chaison seconded the motion. Motion carried 9:0,e
Demolitions
Nicholas Karavolos, Planner, offered a VCR film of local houses slated for
demolition. These houses are located at:
1470 Stewart
1256 Harriot(Gar. Apt.)
4207 Highland
4140 Ector
2105 Harriot
2510 Harriot
2675 Southerland
2550 Southerland
4160 Pradice
2775 Rockwell
3070 Roberts
920 Elm
808 Maple
1305 & 1365-95 Crockett
2024 Tuland
2078 Tulane
1335-45 Magnolia
3076 Concord
3080 Concord
3076 Concord (Garage)
4301 Ironton
Rehabilitations
4160 Pradice 2775 Rockwell 3070 Roberts
920 Elm 808 Maple
Commissioner Pullig made a motion that in regards to the live structures that are
listed for rehabilitation, that we forward a motion to the appropriate authorities that
these five structures have historical significance. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Sutton.
At this time, Chairman Chisum asked Richard Chappell to explain the procedures
of the rehabilitation program.
This motion carried unanimously, 9:0.
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MINUrPS
Landmark Commission
Meeting
November 9, 1992
A motion was made by Commissioner Foy to demolish all listed structures with the
exception of #'s 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 21 & 22, these having potential local historic value.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pullig. Motion carried 9:0.
Commissioner Foy had to leave at this time.
E) CLG '93 Grant R uest
Kirt Anderson listed four (4) items the commission would send to Council for
approval on the 1993 CLG Grant application. (1) For the council to subsidize the
cost of sending commissioners to the state conference. The state conference will be
held in April, 1993; (2) to continue with the SPARE Beaumont Survey; (3) a
continuation of more nomination work; and, (4) to do an educational brochure.
Commissioner Lefler made the motion to apply for the 1993 grant. The motio? was
seconded by Commissioner Chaison. The motion carried 8:0.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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