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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-10-97 HLC MinutesThe November 10, 1997 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Tracy Richardson. The following Commissioners were present: Commissioner Michael O'Rear Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Tracy Richardson Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Cathy Belt Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Jamie Credle Commissioner Dale Hallmark The following Commissioners were absent: Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner Shaheen Farah Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Secretary; Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; Maria Trapp, Planning Technician Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos Absent: Councilmember Lulu Smith APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES A motion was made by Michael O'Rear to approve the minutes of the September 8, 1997 meeting. The motion was seconded by Marie Broussard. Motion canned 8:0. PUBLIC HEARING 1) CA 189 - Steve Richardson presented information for a certificate of appropriateness for a sign that measures 32x 70 inches. It is a shingle sign that will hang underneath the awning at the Fertitta Building. Sweet Magnolias, represented by Brenda Jenkins, has opened the business. Kevin Milstead, with the Texas Historical Commission , has agreed that the sign is appropriate and the colors will match the color of the building. Chairman Richardson closed the Public Hearing. A motion to approve the request for the certificate of appropriateness for the sign was made by Marie Broussard. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Julia Levy. The motion carried 8.0. REGULAR MEETING 1) Revolving Loan Fund - Steve Richardson gave a status report on the Loan Fund. Mr. Richardson staled that the KCS Depot Fund is now being paid back at the rate of $806 per month. There is approximately $12,000 available for loans at the present time. 2) Chairman's Report 1. Chairman Tracy Richardson brought the commission up to date on the Spindletop 2001 committee and the commission that has been appointed by the state. Representative Stiles and Price called a meeting with the different organizations in Beaumont involved to bring everyone up to date regarding the state appointments and the Historical Commission on the state level. The Governor now has all the applications in his office and is getting ready to make recommendations for appointments to the commission. There has been no word on who has been appointed. Chairman Richardson and Sam Pullig were able to express some of their ideas at the meeting and they were well received. A possible newspaper article will be featured on the upcoming celebration in the near future. Steve Richardson and Chairman Tracy Richardson discussed a house on 5th street in the Historical District with regards to the appropriateness of the color of the house. They also discussed the current language in the regulations for paint colors in the Historical District. They recommended a committed be formed to evaluate and come up with a proposal on changing the wording in the regulations. Committee members for this project will be Chairman Tracy Richardson, Commissioner O'Rear and Commissioner Dale Hallmark. The committee has been asked to have a report ready for the next meeting on December 8, 1997. Steve Richardson also presented paint color cards obtained from Sherwin Williams Paint Company. He will also be contacting other communities to find out what kind of regulations they have with regards to paint colors. OTHER BUSINESS Steve Richardson showed samples of lour brochures from other cities. He spoke with Kathy Weatherington in the Convention and Visitors Bureau and she informed him that they might could help find funding to produce a brochure for the Historical District. Chairman Richardson suggested that a committee be formed to gather information for this project. The committee members are Commissioner Marie Broussard, Commissioner Jamie Credle and Commissioner Julia Levy. They are asked to report their findings at the next meeting. With no further business, the meeting adjourned.