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CITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 2007 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Paul Arnold, Harold Buchholz, Todd Clark, Carol Esslinger, Shirley Mattox, Arlene Schmuhl AD HOC
MEMBERS PRESENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: None EXCUSED: Bev Harrington STAFF: Susan Kepplinger CALL TO ORDER Chair Harold Buchholz called the meeting to order and a quorum was declared present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Paul Arnold moved approval of the December minutes. Todd Clark seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Harold Buchholz noted that Arlene Schmuhl was not present
for the January meeting for which there was no quorum. CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) PROGRAM Staff reported that the Common Council approved the Ordinance revision at the previous
night’s meeting. Harold Buchholz will review the completed draft application and staff will revise and submit. RIVERSIDE CHAPEL Todd Clark reported that the roof replacement has been
completed. There are a couple of punch list items to address and a roof drain problem remains, but overall the project was a success. 2007 GOAL SETTING In December, Commissioners agreed
to the following goals for 2007; Activities related to completion of the Intensive Historic Survey update Local landmark designation of at least one property Working with the Library
to develop an exhibit on local architecture Gaining Certified Local Government status, applying for CLG activity funding Following the approval of those goals, Commissioners had also
identified the following possible additional goals; Preservation of Riverside Cemetery Improving Commissioners’ knowledge of architectural styles Response to closing of historic churches
At that time, Commissioners agreed to make a decision on these potential additional goals at the January meeting. Since there was no January meeting, the issue was placed on the agenda
for this meeting. Arlene Schmuhl distributed copies of a proposed e-newsletter and offered to produce four copies a year. Following discussion of this and the previously identified possible
additional goals, Shirley Mattox moved the addition of the e-newsletter to the list of 2007 goals. Paul Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously. COMMISSIONER TRAINING Staff
reported having contact with SHPO and the staff person for the Neenah Landmarks Commission. SHPO advised staff that the Neenah Commission was also interested in learning about the National
Register nomination process and suggested a joint training session. SHPO also indicated that the most appropriate level of training would be a general one as it is not reasonable to
believe that a layperson would have the architectural and historical training and knowledge knowledge necessary to successfully complete a nomination. Following discussion, Commissioners
agreed to the proposed joint training and directed staff to work to arrange that for a weekend afternoon. PLANNING CALENDAR REVIEW Arlene Schmuhl volunteered to maintain the calendar
as Dick Rueckl has resigned. REPORTS OF WORKING COMMITTEES Library Exhibit There has been no progress on this project. The Library is now closed during Gallery Walk. Survey Update OCAT
continues working with staff on a draft script for the program on the Survey Update. Local Landmark Candidates There was nothing new to report on this. ADJOURNMENT Carol Esslinger moved
the meeting be adjourned. Paul Arnold seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Susan Kepplinger Principal Planner