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Minutes - 2012 - Historic Preservation Commission - 04/11/2012 - Regular EAGLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of April 11`h,2012 Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm. Roll Call: Commissioners Frank Thomason,Karianne Fallow,Alana Dunn, Pam Kelch,Josh Haskett and Diane Scott were all present. Curator Laurie Baker was also present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Approval of Minutes: The March 14th minutes were unanimously approved. Commissioner Scott moved to approve the minutes and Commissioner Haskett seconded the motion. PRESENTATION:Ann Swanson from the State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)of the Idaho State Historical Society(ISHS)gave a presentation to the Commission on the Certified Local Government Program. Ms. Swanson explained that in 1998 the city was enrolled in the program with the hopes that we would utilize it to help with the historic preservation of eligible buildings in Eagle. Since then,we have only asked for two grants. SHPO feels that we do not have any historic structures left that fit the criteria of the National Register of Historic Places. Ann did bring up two possibilities that may qualify. First she mentioned some local historic barns that might be listed on a municipal register and then the Mott House, a Tourtellotte and Hummel House that was moved to Eagle from the Warm Springs neighborhood in Boise. That being said, Ms. Swanson told the Commission that she and ISHS did not feel we had a lot of options for needing grants from the CLG program and she asked that the Commission consider a voluntary decertification. She stated that if, in the future,we need their assistance for grants or other monies,the Society would be available for us. The reasoning behind asking for decertification is that we no longer have any buildings left that meet the criteria for National Register designation and therefore we have no more need for the CLG program. This action does not exclude any building from listing in a local, municipal register,just the National Register. The Commission will review Ms. Swanson's proposal and talk about it at the next meeting. Commissioner Fallow made a motion for continuance and Commissioner Kelch seconded the motion. This item will be carried on to the next meeting. Idaho State Historical Society Community Grant: Commissioner Fallow gave the Commission an update about the historic markers and let the Commission know she was in contact with Mark Baltes from Landmark Impressions. He is working on fabricating the signs and is waiting on the two remaining sign designs. Curator Baker stated she will get the other two designs emailed off to Mark this coming week and the deadline will be met. Commissioner Fallow has asked all the Commissioners to turn in the signed paperwork to her, so she may pass it on to the city attorney, Susan Buxton. Curator Baker said she has most of the paperwork at the museum and will pass it on to Commissioner Fallow. Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month:Commissioner Kelch reported to the Commission that she has secured Suzanna Osgood as a speaker for us on May 23rd from 6:30 to 7:30 at the library. She will be speaking on the Boise Basin Chinese Immigrants. There was a question raised if this speaker has a fee for speaking or if we should purchase a gift certificate for the speaker's time and effort. Commissioner Kelch stated she will look into this and purchase the gift certificate if needed. This speaker is speaking as a presenter for ISHS's Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month activities and is separate from our Quarterly Speakers Program. Quarterly Speakers Program: It is Commissioner Scott's turn to host the Quarterly Speakers Program. She has asked Steve Hernandez,the owner of the business Right on Time,to come speak about the history of clocks. This presentation will be on April 18th at 6:30 p.m. The Commission concluded that if a speaker might generate business from their presentation,a gift card or payment will not be given. Curator Baker stated that a small honorarium of any type or size would be appropriate. Fundraising: At the March meeting Commissioner Kelch proposed the idea that the Commission mount fund raisers if that were a viable option. Upon investigation, it was determined that a resolution needed to be passed by the city council for any fundraising to be possible. Curator Baker announced to the Commission that the resolution did pass and that the Commission can now actively pursue fundraising. Commission Budget: Curator Baker reported to the Commission that the budget for the Commission was going to be reviewed on May 8th by the city council. If the Commission had any revisions for the budget,they needed to be emailed to Commissioner Thomason before that time. Commissioner Thomason put a question to the Commission about whether we should ask the city for$1000 more than our current$2000 budget. Commissioner Thomason,as well as the rest of the Commission,feels that we could easily show the need for$3000 for this year. Bylaws: Commissioner Dunn reported that a copy of the bylaws have been provided to Curator Baker and she will pass the paperwork on to Sharon Bergmann,the City Clerk,to make sure they are reviewed and ratified at the next city council meeting. NEW BUSINESS -Curator Baker reported that the Commission has been invited by the Ada County Historic Preservation Council to share their booth at the Community Progressive Festival on June 9t. There was no mention of how much this will cost us,or if Ada County is going to foot the bill,as the booth is$50.00 for the festival. Commissioner Kelch presented the idea to possibly have a tri-fold tabletop display and laminate pictures. This would be a great opportunity for fund raising for the Commission. This festival will be on the same weekend as Eagle Fun Days, so the Commission needs more information to decide if this would be worth our time or if we should concentrate on Fun Days. Commissioner Haskett has volunteered to contact Sean Nickel and clarify all the information and ask about cost. He will report at the next meeting with the information. -Curator Baker once again asked the Commission what their stance would be on changing the time for former Commission member Mark Pelkoski in order for him to make the monthly meetings and re-join the Commission. Commissioner Thomason announced to the Commission that if the time was changed, he would have to step down from the Commission, as with the time change he would not be able to make the meetings. The Commission then decided to maintain the meeting time of 5:30-6:30 pm.Curator Baker stated she will contact Mr. Pelkoski and explain to him that we cannot change the time of the meetings. -Commissioner Kelch has been comparing prices for nametags for the Commission. She received a quote from PrintWorks for nametags with one color with white lettering. The quote was$19.50 a nametag. The entire Commission felt that was too high. She then reported she was able to obtain a second quote from a different business at a much lower price. The quote was$5.00 a nametag and Commissioner Kelch thought hunter green with white lettering and a magnetic backing was a nice choice. The Commission agreed and Commissioner Kelch stated she would order them and update the Commission on their progress at the next meeting. Adjournment: There being no further business,the meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm. Commissioner Fallow moved for adjournment;Commissioner Scott seconded the motion. Respectfully submitted, Alana Dunn, Secretary Approved Frank Thomason, Chair Sharon Bergman, City Clerk