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CITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 13, 2005 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Harold Buchholz, Carol Esslinger, Bev Harrington, Shirley Mattox, Arlene Schmuhl, Todd Clark. AD HOC
MEMBERS PRESENT: None EXCUSED: Dick Rueckl STAFF: Susan Kepplinger OTHERS PRESENT: None CALL TO ORDER Chair Harold Buchholz called the meeting to order and a quorum declared present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Arlene Schmuhl moved approval of the minutes of the July 8 Commission meeting. Shirley Mattox seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 106 REVIEW – OHIO STREET
RECONSTRUCTION The future reconstruction of Ohio Street will be funded in part with Federal money. As a result, the DOT must undertake a review of the area to determine if the proposed
project will have a negative impact on historic properties in the project area. This review is called the 106 process. The process also requires the DOT to consult with local historic
preservation organizations regarding the initial determination regarding the impact of the proposed project on historic properties. The DOT’s subcontractor has completed the initial
review and concluded that the proposed project did not have a negative impact on historic properties in the project area. The results of the review and related documentation had been
provided to Commission members for review at the June meeting. Staff provided the Commission with an explanation of the process and the completed documentation. Following discussion,
Arlene Schmuhl moved that the Commission concur with the conclusion of the DOT subcontractor; that it did not appear the project would have a negative impact on historic properties in
the project area, with the condition that a revocable occupancy permit or other suitable arrangement be made to permit all architectural elements of the property at 600 Ohio Street that
extend over the right of way to remain in place. Bev Harrington seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Staff reminded Commissioners that there was one vacancy. Chair Harold Buchholz encouraged Commissioners to give some thought to possible candidates who could be approached
about serving. ANNUAL REPORT Chair Harold Buchholz provided drafts of the Annual Report to Commissioners for review. Commissioners were asked to submit revisions to him within the next
couple of weeks. The revised document should be available for final review and action at the August meeting. 2005 GOALS REVISION Since Dick Rueckl was absent, there was no action on
this item. ACTIVITIES IN CONJUCTION WITH ART WALK Bev Harrington reported that she had begun making arrangements for an event to be held in conjunction with the October Art Walk. Joan
Mueller has already approved the use of the Library for that event. BASHFORD HOUSE UPDATE The building remains standing. Staff reported that according to Terry Laib, the Friends of the
Bashford House were to meet with representatives of the E.B. Davis Board to further discuss the business plan developed by the Friends. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Arlene
Schmuhl moved the meeting be adjourned. Todd Clark seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Susan Kepplinger Principal Planner