HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-06-08 MinutesMINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION A regular meeting of the Fayetteville Historic District Commission was held on June 8, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas. ACTION TAKEN Review of relevant City policies and projects Determination of Commission Rotation Election of the Chair and Vice -Chair Determination of items for the next meeting Historic District Commission June 8, 2006 Page 2 MEMBERS PRESENT Leslie Belden Tim Cooper Ethel Goodstein-Murphee Cindy Kalke Rob Merry -Ship Tony Wappel STAFF PRESENT Karen Minkel, Long Range Planning CITY ATTORNEY MEMBERS ABSENT Rob Sharp STAFF ABSENT Historic District Commission June 8, 2006 Page 3 L CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Karen Minkel at 5:33 p.m. IL INTRODUCTION: The Commissioners introduced themselves to one another and gave some background on their interest in historic preservation. III. POLICIES AND CURRENT PROJECTS: Staff provided the Commission with a review of City and State policies that are relevant to historic districts and preservation. Staff also reviewed current projects and funding. A presentation by the Historic Preservation Program for property owners within a tentative commercial historic district will be held on June 13, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 219 in the City Administration building. The City has also received a Certified Local Government grant fro $6,100 to provide travel and training to the Commission and staff. IV. ROTATION DETERMINATION: Commissioners then drew lots to determine the initial rotation: a. One-year Terms: Rob Sharp, Cindy Kalke b. Two-year Terms: Leslie Belden, Rob Merry -Ship c. Three-year Terms: Tim Cooper, Ethel Goodstein-Murphree, Tony Wappel V. CHAIR AND VICE -CHAIR ELECTION: The election of Commission Chair and Vice -Chair a. Nomination of Ethel Goodstein-Murphree for Chair MOTION: Leslie Belden SECOND: Rob Merry -Ship Discussion: A brief discussion among the commissioners took place. No members of the public commented. VOTE: The vote was unanimous to elect Commissioner Goodstein-Murphree for Commission Chair. b. Nomination of Leslie Belden for Vice -Chair MOTION: Rob Merry -Ship SECOND: Tim Cooper Discussion: A brief discussion among the commissioners took place. No members of the public commented. VOTE: The vote was unanimous to elect Commissioner Belden for Commission Vice -Chair. VI. Next Meeting Agenda: Staff suggested that the Commission hear a presentation of the State Local Certified Government Coordinator, Boyd Maher, and discuss next steps for the commercial historic district MEETING ADJOURNED: 5:58 P.M.