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December 11, 2008
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday,
December 11, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall. Members present: Jerry McCollough, Mary
Bibby, Dennis Willert, Pat Powers, Joanita Kant and Pam Merchant. Shari Thornes, City
Clerk, was also present.
Chairperson McCollough called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Adoption of agenda. A motion was made by Powers, seconded by Kant, to approve the
agenda. All present voted yes; motion carried.
Approval of minutes. A motion was made by Bibby, seconded by Powers, to approve the
October minutes. All present voted yes; motion carried.
Schedule next monthly meeting. Thursday, January 8th at 4:00 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
Form Nominating Committee. Bibby and Powers volunteered to serve on the nominating
committee and return to the January meeting with a recommended slate of officers.
Planning Retreat Reports. The Commission members participated in a facilitated goal
setting retreat on November 6, 2008, lead by consultant Betty Anne Beierle. The
Commission reviewed the summary retreat report prepared by the consultant and
recommended changes. Thornes will make the changes for review at the January meeting.
The consultant also prepared draft goals and objectives. A motion was made by Willert,
seconded by Powers, to table this item until the January meeting. All present voted yes;
motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS/UPDATES:
Staff Report:
o Bob Pengra’s Display – The buildings are now all located in storage boxes in City Hall.
o Downtown Façade Restoration Design Project – Willert and Thornes need to meet to
discuss DBI’s financial involvement in the project.
o Membership – Thornes announced that Dr. Janet Gritzner will be appointed to the
Commission. Her term will commence on January 1st and hopefully will be able to attend
the January 8th meeting.
Historic Districts and Properties.
OTHER:
Announcements/Correspondence/Communications
Forum News, Nov/Dec 08
MainStreet News, Sept & Oct 08
Preservation, Nov/Dec 08 (check‐out)
The Alliance Review, Sept/Oct 08
SD State Historical Society Winter Newsletter
Calendar
June 2009 DEADWOOD PLT
Oct. 13‐17, 2009 National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conf – Nashville, TN
o Bibby expressed an interest in attending the 2009 Trust Conference.
Oct. 26‐30, 2010 National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conf – Austin, TX
January Agenda Items: Election of Officers, Annual Reports, Grant Application
Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Shari Thornes, Brookings City Clerk