HomeMy WebLinkAbout2-8-93 HLC MinutesThe February 8, 1992 Meeting of the Historical Landmark Commission was called to order
by Chairman Bessie Chisum.
The following Commissioners were present:
Chairman Bessie Chisum
Commissioner Milton Bell
Commissioner Mary Jane Buttrill
Commissioner Raymond Chaison
Commissioner Jessica Foy
Commissioner Bruce Hamilton
Commissioner Debra Kay Johnson
Commissioner M. L. Lefler
Commissioner Sam Pullig
Commissioner Walter Sutton
Commissioner Charles Walker
Commissioner JoAnn Stiles
Staff present: Kirt Anderson, Planning Director; Patsy Ellis, Recording Secretary;
Nicholas Karavolos, Planner; Rick Bailey, Planning Technician.
Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos; Sterling Pruitt, Assistant
City Manager; Lawrence Baker, Environmental Health.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Commissioner Lefler made the motion to approve the minutes of the January 11, 1992
meeting. Approval of the minutes was seconded by Commissioner Pullig. Motion carried
12:0.
REGULAR MEETING
A) Chairman's Report:
Chairman Chisum introduced JoAnn Stiles, the new Landmark Commissioner and
welcomed her to the commission.
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B) Committee Reports:
Marker Committee:
Commissioner Bell reported on the marker presentation for the Santa Fe and KCS
Depots which took place at 2:45 P.M. for the KCS Depot and 3:15 P.M. for the
Santa Fe Depot before the regular meeting of the Landmark Commission at 4:00
P.M.
Marketing Committee:
Commissioner Buttrill asked for and was granted the authority to pick a committee
to plan the activities for National Preservation Week to be held the second week of
May. A motion by Commissioner Hamilton and a second by Commissioner Bell
carried 12:0.
Conference Committee:
Commissioner Pullig explained that the annual THCJCLG Conference will be held
in Austin on April 30 - May 1, with April 29 as a pre -conference period.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hamilton to nominate Kirt Anderson for the
Preservation Texas Alliance Outstanding Municipal Employee Award. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Lefler. Motion carried 12:0.
Education Committee:
Commissioner Foy reported that she, Commissioner Hamilton and Judy Linsley held
an interview with George Schaumburg, Sr. The interview was very informative and
interesting and that as soon as the tapes are transcribed, copies will be distributed
to everyone.
Bylaws Committee:
No Report.
Catalog Committee:
No Report.
Building Committee:
No Report.
C) Main Street Report No Report.
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D) Save Outdoor Sculpture
Nicholas Karavolos submitted a report on local historical sculptures located
throughout the city. The sculptures that were submitted to the state are:
"Passengers From Earth"
Keith Park
"Our Confederate Soldiers"
Weiss Park
Dedication to George Millard
Pipkin Park
"Winning"
Civic Center
"The Walking Beam"
Riverfront Park
Dedication to Lamar
Lamar University
Dedication to Congressman Jack Brooks
Lamar University
Dedication to Joe Louis
Civic Center
E) 28-HC - Nicholas Karavolos presented the request to consider an application for the
designation of Historical -Cultural Landmark Preservation District. The property is
the former Santa Fe Depot Building site at 400 Neches Street. Staff recommends
approval of the request. Motion was made by Commissioner Lefler to approve the
request. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hamilton. Motion carried 12:0.
F) Santa Fe Tax Certification
Nicholas Karavolos presented the request for a Tax Certification on Santa Fe Depot.
The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Lefler and seconded by
Commissioner Chaison. Motion carried 12:0.
G) Demolitions
Nicholas Karavolos presented the commission with a list of demolitions. They
included:
1111 Hazel -
1235 Magnolia
1277-79 Laurel
950 Avenue F
1395 Forrest
1054 Ashley
2268 Liberty
2032 Irving
2399 Avenue A
1838 Corley
A motion was made by Commissioner Pullig that all the aforementioned properties
possess local historic significance except 1111 Hazel, 1235 Magnolia, 1395 Forrest
and 2032 Irving. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sutton. Motion
carried 8:3.
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H) !Nicholas Karavolos reminded the commissioners of the APA Conference "Stability
and Growth" to be held at Beaumont Plaza -Holiday Inn on February 23, 1993
beginning at 6:30 P.M.
Chairman Chisum reminded the commissioners of the Preservation Day, February
17, 1993 in Austin, Texas.
At this point in the meeting, Kirt Anderson turned the meeting over to the new
chairman of the commission, Milton Bell. Commissioner Bell presented former
Chairman Chisum with a plaque for distinguished service to the Historical Landmark
Commission.
Chairman Chisum presented Johnny Walker to the commissioners who in turn
presented Kirt Anderson with a book from the commission, titled, "Beaumont, A
Pictorial History".
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
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