Minutes: Historic Preservation Janaury 2008--Second Historic District?

Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Minutes
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 7:00 P.M.
3rd Floor, City Hall

Present: Dennis Wessels, Steve Culbertson, Rich Modaff, John Decker, Steve Christens,
Betsy Ahner
Also Present: Jim McGoey

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by chair Rich Modaff. Motion by Steve Christians, second by Dennis Wessels to waive the reading of December 19, 2007 minutes and approve them as read. Motion carried.

Applications – Appearances

There were no applications to approve.

Old Business

Jim McGoey was present to discuss Historic District lighting. He informed Commission members that since their December meeting a proposal was on the agenda for Public Works. At that meeting he asked that the light fixtures removed from downtown Evansville not be used outside of the Historic District. 1) the original intent was to locate these poles in the Historic District 2) it is difficult to budget to purchase more ornamental lighting. He felt his proposal was well received with no objections raised by Dave Sauer or Dave Wartenweiler.

Next steps – there is a question of whether the poles need painting and what the cost might be.

Motion by Dennis Wessels that the Historic Preservation Commission has discussed a proposal for the installation of a combination of ornamental lights removed from the downtown area and cutoff lighting for the Historic District and recommends that this be pursued by the City of Evansville. Second by Steve Culbertson. Motion carried. (Note: in the December meeting $1,500 from the HPC 2007 budget was set aside for this project.)

Administrative

Redevelopment Authority – no proposals are before the RDA at this time.

Plaque Program Applications – there were no applications to act upon. The application has been provided to the City but has not yet been added to the website.

Grove Society – John Decker reported that Alison Becker will be hosting the January Old House Group and he invited those present to participate. The home belonged to the Hipkes and Ruth Ann Montgomery will be making a presentation on the history of the home. Also, John has talked to the Chamber leadership and they remain interested in taking space in the Historic Baker Office Building. He is putting together a work group. The Grove Society will have a table display at the grand re-opening of the Eager Building.

Document management – we are still waiting for the City to move forward on this.

Second Historic District – John suggested that we invite the residents of the proposed districts to get together and discuss their interest in this.

There being no other business a motion to adjourn was made by Culberson and Seconded by Wessels. Motion carried.




The minutes of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission are not official until approved by the Commission.