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CITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION
MINUTES
January 9, 2008
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Paul Arnold, Harold Buchholz, Todd Clark, Bev Harrington, Shirley
Mattox, Arlene Schmuhl
AD HOC MEMBERS PRESENT:
none
EXCUSED:
Burk Tower
STAFF:
Susan Kepplinger
OTHERS PRESENT:
Trent Margrif, National Trust Midwest Office
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Harold Buchholz called the meeting to order and a quorum was declared present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Arlene Schmuhl moved approval of the December meeting. Paul Arnold seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
Commissioners will contact several people with an interest and understanding of local history and historic
preservation to encourage them to apply for the one vacant position on the Commission.
2008 GOALS
Commissioners agreed on the following goals:
Local landmark designation of at least one property
Preservation of Riverside Cemetery
Publish four editions of “Life in the Past Lane”
Enhance the Acanthus Awards Program
Commissioners will consider additional goals and finalize 2008 goals at the February meeting.
RIVERSIDE CEMETERY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
Arlene Schmuhl reported the subcommittee had not met in December. Committee members agreed on a
standing meeting scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm.
LOCAL LANDMARK
Shirley Mattox reported that she is working on research for Landmarking of the Gates House at 404 W.
New York.
E NEWSLETTER
The first newsletter for 2008 has been completed and posted on the Commission web page.
PLANNING CALENDAR REVIEW
There was nothing to act on regarding this matter.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY MEETING
Staff was directed to include the following items on the February agenda: Acanthus Award Program,
National Trust staff update, status of tower at water treatment plant and pool of historic names for new
streets.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Bev Harrington moved the meeting be adjourned. Todd Clark seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Kepplinger
Principal Planner