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Minutes
August 10, 2016
PRESENT: Steve Cummings, Elizabeth Hintz, Vicky Redlin, Paul Arnold, Shirley Brabender Mattox,
Harold Buchholz, Alexa Naudziunas
EXCUSED: Angela Allen
ABSENT: None
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:04 p.m. and a quorum was declared present.
2. Approval of July 13, 2016 Meeting Minutes
The commission discussed the July meeting minutes and no corrections were needed. Mr. Arnold
made a motion to approve the July meeting minutes and Mr. Cummings seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Building Permit Review
The commissioners discussed the project at 240 Algoma Boulevard. Ms. Brabender Mattox explained
that she hopes to provide the developers with historic photos of the interior of the building. The
commissioners expressed a desire to find a way to know if the permit applicant was educated on
historic tax credits at the time the permit was received. The commissioners discussed the projects at
1303 Washington Avenue, 1212 Algoma and 1901 Algoma. The commission would like to know more
information on the roof project done at Riverside Cemetery.
4. Historic Signage – Great Neighborhoods Program Funding - Discussion
Ms. Naudziunas explained to the commission that the Landmarks Commission has previously been
granted funding through the Great Neighborhoods Program to use on historic signage. Ms.
Naudziunas asked the commission if they are still interested in pursuing this funding for signage. The
commission expressed a desire to learn more about this funding and requested more clarification from
Elizabeth Williams.
5. Fire Station Bell – Discussion
Mr. Cummings explained the Oshkosh Public Museum currently houses the historic State Street Fire
Station bell. They are requesting that bell be moved to another location to make room for other
improvements on the Museum property. Mr. Cummings is suggesting that the bell be incorporated
into the designs for William Waters Plaza. The commission felt this would be a good location as it will
be a newly developed historic open space and that it is easily moved to allow future utility work to
take place.
6. Chief Oshkosh Monument – Discussion
The commission discussed who would be the best person to help draft the language for the monument
sign. Ms. Naudziunas explained that the Menominee Tribe Historic Preservation Officer would be a
good person to work with. The commission suggested Scott Cross from the Oshkosh Public Museum
should be invited to work on the project as well. Ms. Naudziunas agreed to contact Scott Cross and
invite him to the next meeting.
7. Landmarks Catalog/Library – Discussion
Mr. Buchholz expressed that he would like to know more about the Landmarks materials and
documents long term cataloging. Ms. Naudziunas explained that all documents and materials are
stored on the city’s drive. The materials will remain saved on the drive regardless of who is the staff
representative of the Landmarks Commission. Ms. Naudziunas explained that while it may take some
time to find certain items, the materials will never be deleted.
8. Website – Status Update
Ms. Naudziunas reviewed the recent website updates with the commission. Ms. Naudziunas
explained that the commission had previously assigned architectural styles for each commissioner to
work on. The commission agreed that they do not wish to recreate items that appear on other websites,
they would rather add links to other resources. This item will continue to appear on the agenda until
the website is completely updated.
9. Agenda Items for next meeting/statements
The commission requested that development of a Facebook page, annual report, and historic signage is
kept/added to the next meeting agenda. Ms. Brabender Mattox presented her new infrared lead paint
removal device to the commission and explained how it functions. The commission requested that
Elizabeth Williams be invited to the next meeting to review Imagine Oshkosh.
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 4:22 p.m.
Recorded by:
Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner