Minutes - 2014 - Historic Preservation Commission - 10/08/2014 - Regular Eagle Preservation Commission
October 8, 2014
Meeting was brought to order by Chairman Nickels at 5:34
Roll Call: Chairman Nickels,Stafford, Olsen, and Scott were in attendance. Beard and Kelch
were absent. Scott suggested that we as a matter of habit report to Chairman Nickels when
unable to attend our meetings. Nickels and all in attendance agreed.
Unfinished business: Approval of minutes from June 11, Scott 1St and Stafford 2"d, all approved
by yea.
Approval of minutes from Sept 10th, Olsen 1st and Rita 2"d, all approved by yea.
Grant Applications Update: Commissioner Scott reported that SHIPO had excess funds from
budget year 2014, and that by submitting volunteer hours for the grant project completed,the
City would receive compensation. After submitting a total of 43 hours of volunteer time, the
city was to be paid$860. These refunded monies will go into the Preservation 2015 budget.
Scott reported that for year 2015 she submitted letters for two grants. One was for money to
send all the Commissioners to Moscow in Sept 2015 for Preservation training. This training
would educate each of us in Preservation. The second request was a windshield survey to be
done on the Barns of Eagle. This would give us the foundation to create further documentation
of the Barns in the Eagle area.
An informal discussion began by discussing the fact that with each of us our terms end next
year. Nickel expires in March, Kelch expires in June,Scott expires in July,and Stafford expires in
July also. Everyone present expressed a desire to continue on the Commission beyond our
term.
Questions ensued about our newest member Commissioner Olsen and his interest in joining
our group. Olsen stated that he had moved to Eagle with his family from Seattle. Due to his
natural interest in history he wanted to know more about the Eagle area and how the city
developed. He also stated that he was a photographer. It was mentioned by Scott of a project
at Dry Creek Cemetery,such as photographing and cataloging the Pioneer section. Olsen stated
that he would be interested in doing something like that and also perhaps getting students
involved with the project. Stafford stated that this project could be a beginning to further
research on the individuals buried in the Pioneer section. Olsen stated that the students at the
high school need to do community service,so that might also be an option.
stayed. There will be a setup fee;we can use the service for three months or twelve months
depending on our needs.This could run $50 a month,which may be covered by grant funds or
commission budget. Stafford shared concerns about damage to system due to vandalism.
Stafford suggested that we honor past members Fallow and Chairman Thomason. Nickel stated
that this was on his to do list.
Nickel stated he had an update on the 150 year old rose bush. He said he talked to Bob Bruce
about the rose bush and was told he had already ripped it out.
Scott suggested that we meet in August in order to wrap up details for the projects for the
following year,since the grant requests need to be submitted by end of September. All agreed
that would be a good idea. Not meeting in July would be continued.
Meeting was adjourned by chairman Nickel.
Next meeting: November 12, 2014
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Scott, secretary
Approved:
Shawn Nickel,Chair
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