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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-10-95 HLC MinutesThe April 10, 1995 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Vice -Chairman Jessica Foy. The following Commissioners were present: Vice -Chairman Jessica Foy Commissioner Walter Sutton Commissioner Becky Stedman The following Commissioners were absent: Commissioner Raymond Chaison Commissioner Debra Kay Johnson Commissioner Bruce Hamilton Commissioner Dorcy Watler Commissioner Elmer Embs Commissioner Sam PulIig Commissioner JoAnn Stiles Commissioner Dorcy Watler Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Secretary; Patsy Ellis, Recording Secretary; Kimberly James, Planning Technician. Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos; Councilman Lulu Smith. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Due to the lack of a quorum, approval of the minutes was postponed until the next regular meeting. PUBLIC HEARING 1. File 95-TE-6: Due to the lack of a quorum, this case was postponed until the next regular meeting. 2. File CA-101: Due to the lack of a quorum, this case was postponed until the next regular meeting. hENUTES Landmark Commission Meeting March 13, 1995 REGULAR MEETING 1) File CA-98: Due to the lack of a quorum, this case was postponed until the next regular meeting. 2) Beaumont Preservation Award: Stephen Richardson stated that there has been some discussion about an award being created called the Beaumont Preservation Award that would recognize a broad array of preservation efforts. An Award Committee would be created that would consist of two sub -committees: the Steering Committee and the Selection Committee. The Steering Committee would include the staff liaison and the chairman or another member of the Historic Landmark Commission. This sub -committee would develop the guidelines. The Selection Committee would also have a representative from the Historic Commission. This sub -committee would select the award winners. It has been suggested that the sponsoring organizations would be the Historic Landmark Commission, Beaumont Main Street, Beaumont Heritage Center and the Beaumont Federation of Neighborhoods. Mr. Richardson stated that Carolyn Howard, Beaumont Main Street, will present the proposal to her Board of Directors on April 11 for their approval. He stated that she has talked with the Federation of Neighborhoods and they have agreed, to participate. He also stated that Commissioner Becky Stedman would talk to the Beaumont Heritage Society Board of Directors this Monday evening. Each organization is asked to consider the following: 1) Vote on whether or not it will participate in the coalition as an award sponsor; 2) Select a representative to serve on the Steering Committee. Vice -Chairman Foy asked Mr. Richardson if the Commission could make a decision on this matter without a quorum. Mr. Richardson stated that he was only tryin-,jo get a basic agreement that the Historic Landmark Commission would like to participate. Vice -Chairman Foy asked if it would be possible to "poll" the Commissioners who were not at the meeting. Mr. Richardson stated that he would see to it. Vice -Chairman Foy, Commissioner Stedman and Commissioner Sutton stated that they would be supportive of the proposal. 2 Landmark Commission Meeting March 13, 1995 3) . Oaks Revolving Loan Fund Stephen Richardson stated that over the last few months the Historic Landmark Commission has been considering whether to increase the amount of money in the Oaks Revolving Loan Fund. Mr. Richardson stated that he recently spoke to Mr. 'Tyrone Cooper, First Assistant City Attorney, about the Oaks Revolving Loan Fund. Mr. Richardson explained to Mr. Cooper that he wanted to make sure that the commission was not violating any regulations in designating some of the money in the Preservation Loan Fund specifically for the Oaks Historic District. Mr. Cooper advised Mr. Richardson that it would be in the best interest of the Historic .andmark Commission if monies were not designated to any particular area. Therefore, rr. Richardson is recommending that no more money be specifically designate. 3 ft,. the Oaks Historic District or any other future historic district. All the money in t1,--, fund would be available to any properties that meet the Preservation Loan Fund gu:Iclines and that are approved by the Historic Landmark Commission and City Council. 4) Revolving Loan Fund - Financial Report Mr. Richardson stated that there is approximately $40,000 available in the loan fund. 5) April and May Calendar of Events 6) Chairman's Report No report. OTHER BUSINESS a) Commissioner Stedman asked if Marie Broussard had been contacted about serving on the Historic Landmark Commission and who is supposed to contact her. Mr. Richardson stated that the Mayor's office is who does the contacting. However, Ms. Broussard's appointment has not been put on the City Council agenda, as yet. Until Council approves the appointment, Ms. Broussard cannot attend the meetings as a Commissioner. 3 NHNLn'FS Landmark Commission Meeting March 13, 1995 b) Commissioner Sutton talked about the lack of attendance at the commission meetings. Mr. Richardson stated that there were two commissioners. who had missed several meetings and he was going to send them a letter stating that fact. c) Mr. Richardson stated that he would like to have a meeting with the Oaks Review Committee. There being no further business, the i -,eting was adjourned.