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CITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 10, 2006 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Harold Buchholz, Todd Clark, Carol Esslinger, Bev Harrington, Shirley Mattox, Dick Rueckl, Arlene Schmuhl.
AD HOC MEMBERS PRESENT: None EXCUSED: none STAFF: Susan Kepplinger CALL TO ORDER Chair Harold Buchholz called the meeting to order and a quorum declared present. APROVAL OF MINUTES Harold
Buchholz asked that that minutes be revised to indicate that Chuck Williams was to contact Harold in the event that the Labor of Love changed their minds about occupying the Bashford
House. Arlene Schmuhl moved the minutes be approved as revised. Dick Rueckl seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Todd Clark and Carol Esslinger indicated
they wished to be reappointed. 2006 PRESERVATION MONTH ACTIVITIES Acanthus Awards Dick Rueckl commended Shirley Mattox the award presentation at the Common Council meeting. There was
discussion about possible nominations for next year, and the possibility of having an award nomination form available on line. Survey Presentation Staff reported that arrangements are
in place and that a special meeting notice has been posted so Commission members all may attend. Landmark Designation 226 High Avenue The first reading of the Ordinance designating 226
High Avenue as a Landmark occurred at the previous nights Common Council meeting. Bev Harrington spoke in favor of the designation. OUR TOWN PROJECT There was some discussion regarding
this project.
OSHKOSH REPHOTGRAPHED This exhibit of new and old photographs of Oshkosh buildings was well done and well received. BASHFORD HOUSE The property has been demolished. Harold Buchholz noted
that Chuck Williams did not contact him. RIVERSIDE CHAPEL ROOF Todd Clark reported that he has been working with City staff to finalize the specifications and drawings for the bid documents.
The project should be going out for bid in a couple of weeks and construction could occur late in summer. CALENDAR REVIEW Because the calendar calls for presenting a slate of officers
in May, Chair Harold Buchholz opened the floor for nominations for Chair. Bev Harrington nominated Harold Buchholz for Chair. Shirley seconded the nomination. Arlene Schmuhl nominated
Bev Harrington Vice Chair. Dick Rueckl seconded the nomination. Dick Rueckl moved nominations be closed, Arlene Schmuhl seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. After discussion,
Commission members concurred that the annual report be completed in June, not May. WORKING COMMITTEES There were no reports. AREA REPORTS There were no reports. LANDMARKING POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES Staff was directed to develop a summary of issues for discussion at the June meeting. FUTURE LANDMARKING SCHEDULE This item will be tabled until the policies and procedures
matters are resolved. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Dick Rueckl moved the meeting be adjourned. Carol Esslinger seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Respectfully
Submitted, Susan Kepplinger Principal Planner