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Minutes
July 13, 2016
PRESENT: Steve Cummings, Elizabeth Hintz, Vicky Redlin, Paul Arnold, Shirley Brabender Mattox,
Harold Buchholz, Alexa Naudziunas and David Buck
EXCUSED: Angela Allen
ABSENT: None
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:02 p.m. and a quorum was declared present.
2. Approval of June 8, 2016 Meeting Minutes
The commission discussed the need to correct a misspelling of the word “Schriber” in Item 3. The
commissioners identified a few minor typos and Mr. Buck agreed to correct them. Mr. Arnold made a
motion to approve the June meeting minutes as amended and Mr. Cummings seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Building Permit Review
Mr. Buck went over the list for historic building permits including the Acanthus Award winner 1540
Algoma Boulevard. Mr. Buck briefly reviewed the plumbing permit for 640a Amherst Avenue. Mr.
Buchholz made a motion to send a letter to the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh regarding the
placement of antennas. Mr. Arnold seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Ms.
Brabender Mattox agreed to work with staff to create the letter.
4. Election of Officers – Commission Photograph for Website
Mr. Buck asked the commission if they are interested in taking official photos for the Landmarks
website. The commission agreed that it is not necessary to provide photos. Mr. Buck explained to the
commissioners that they must elect officers for the commissions. Mr. Buck explained that Ms. Redlin
has served as Chairperson and Mr. Arnold has served as Vice-Chairperson this past year. The
commission nominated Ms. Brabender Mattox as Chairperson and Mr. Arnold as vice-chairperson. Mr.
Cummings made a motion to elect Ms. Brabender Mattox as Chairperson and Mr. Arnold as vice-
chairperson and Mr. Buchholz seconded the motions. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Historic Plaque Application – 1025 Merritt Avenue
The commissioners discussed the property on 1025 Merritt Avenue. Mr. Buchholz made a motion to
approve the historic plaque application and Mr. Arnold seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
6. Website – Status Update
Mr. Buck reviewed the recent website updates with the commission. Mr. Buck explained that Ms.
Redlin had previously drafted a history section. Mr. Buck explained that the commission had
previously assigned architectural styles for each commissioner to work on. This item will continue to
appear on the agenda until the website is completely updated.
7. Annual Report 2015 – 2016
Mr. Buck reviewed the previous Annual Report with the Commissioners. There was discussion on
creating the 2015-2016 Annual Report. Mr. Buck explained that he will begin working on the report
and this item will remain on the agenda until it’s complete.
8. Agenda Items for next meeting/statements
The commission requested that the fire station bell and Chief Oshkosh Monument being added to the
next agenda. Mr. Buck announced that he had accepted a position with the City of Menasha and that
this meeting will be his last. Mr. Buck explained that Ms. Naudziunas will be taking over the
commission responsibilities temporarily. The commissioners expressed their gratitude for Mr. Buck’s
service to the Landmarks Commission.
10. Adjournment
Mr. Cummings made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Mr. Arnold. Motion
approved unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m.
Recorded by:
Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner and David Buck, Principal Planner