HomeMy WebLinkAboutBHPCMinutes_2009_05_07Brookings Historic Preservation Commission
May 7, 2009
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday, April 9,
2009 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall. Members present: Pam Merchant, Jerry McCollough, Janet
Gritzner, Dennis Willert, and Joanita Kant. Mary Bibby was absent. Shari Thornes was also
present.
Chairperson Willert called the meeting to order at 4:12 p.m.
Adoption of agenda. The agenda item related to 506 3rd Street was removed from the agenda.
A motion was made by Powers, seconded by Kant, to approve the agenda as amended. All
present voted yes; motion carried.
Minutes. A motion was made by Powers, seconded by Gritzner, to approve the March 19th and
April 9th minutes. All present voted yes; motion carried.
Schedule next monthly meeting. Thursday, June 4th at 4 p.m. It was noted that Bibby wouldn’t
be able to attend on that date.
Report on SD Historic Preservation Commission Roundtable Meeting.
Pam Merchant attended a CLG meeting in Deadwood, SD, on May 2nd. Topics discussed
included increased partnership with the State office, endangered buildings, Federal stimulus
funding opportunities, training opportunities for CLGs, Preserve South Dakota, and current
SHPO projects in the state. Merchant said the session was worthwhile. She will provide a
written report to share with the members and staff.
Historic information on City Website. Thornes said the City Manager recently made a
suggestion to add a page or a link with brief text about Brookings history and also suggested
that the City ask Chuck Cecil to write, or re-write, a “brief” historical narrative that would be
interesting to web visitors. Perhaps as a “teaser” we could have rotating historical photos on
the homepage.
Members suggested contacting John Miller, former BHPC member and retired SDSU history
professor, for historical content for the website. Kant offered to contact Miller.
City’s Budget Request for 2010. Thornes said the deadline for the city’s 2010 budget request
will be June 22nd. She plans to submit the BHPC’s request for level funding in the amount of
$3,600.
Updates/Wrap-up Reports:
• National Preservation Week Activities (Mayor’s Awards, Newsletter, Press Release,
Radio Program).
o Mayor’s Awards. Willert will assist Mayor Reed in presenting the awards at
the May 12th City Council meeting. All winners plan to attend.
o Newsletter. The newsletter was included as an insert in the May 5th Brookings
Register.
o Press Release/PSA. Thornes prepared and issued a press release regarding
National Preservation Month and Willert cut a radio PSA.
• 2009 Preservation Leadership Training – Deadwood. Thornes announced that Gritzner
had been selected by the National Trust to attend the PLT in Deadwood.
• Evaluation of paperless agenda packet process. The members agreed to continue with
the electronic packet process.
Historic Districts and Properties.
• Individual Listing – Status Report – 202 5th Street. Gritzner is scheduled to meet with
the property owner to prepare the nomination materials.
Calendar
May 12, 2009 Mayor’s Awards Presentation
May 22, 2009 PLT Registration Deadline
June 1, 2009 Funding Notification
June 20-27,2009 DEADWOOD PLT
July 9, 2009 Porch Tour – University Week for Women @ 10:30 am
Oct. 13-17, 2009 National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conf – Nashville, TN
Oct. 26-30, 2010 National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conf – Austin, TX
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by Shari Thornes