Historic District Commission Minutes 01/07/2016

Meeting date: 
Thursday, January 7, 2016

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

JANUARY 7, 2016

MINUTES FROM REGULAR MEETING

I.      CALL TO ORDER

Acting Chairman Marguerite Rodney opened the Regular Meeting of the Historic District Commission at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room at the Town Offices.  Other members and alternates in attendance were:  Julie Carmelich and Patty Hyppa. Also present was Michael Glidden, Assistant Town Planner.

II.       ROLL CALL

  1. Appointment of Alternates

Patty Hyppa was appointed to sit for Diane Meade.

III.       General Commission Business:

  1. Historic Preservation Enhancement Grant Application

Assistant Town Planner Michael Glidden discussed with the Commission members a revised grant proposal. The intent of the grant application is funding of up to $10,000.00 for updating the East Weatogue Historic District Handbook.

Staff discussed the changes to the proposed narrative along with the proposed schedule. Mr. Glidden requested that the members present discuss the merits of pursuing the funding. The funding is on a rolling schedule so staff anticipated a quicker response from the state.

The consensus of the members present was supportive in applying for funding for the updating of the District’s handbook. Staff indicated that there was one issue potentially concerning printing costs. The budget is for $10,000.00 with consultant fees and advertisements, these funds could be exhausted in updating regulations procedure alone. Printing costs may require an alternative funding source.

Staff indicated that the Chair reviewed the narrative and noticed one error which needed to be corrected. The District was founded in 1987 not 1990 as indicated. Otherwise Commissioner Meade was supportive of the application.

Staff suggested reaching out to members who were not present at the meeting in order to assure everyone had a chance to comment on the application. The application would be submitted in February after members had a chance to review the revised documents.

IV.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES from December 3, 2015

Commissioner Hyppa made a motion to approve the minutes

Commissioner Carmelich seconded the motion. Motion passed (3-0).

V.        ADJOURNMENT

Commissioner Hyppa made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

Commissioner Rodney seconded the motion. Motion passed (3-0).

 

 

Submitted Respectfully

Michael Glidden

Assistant Town Planner