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Minutes
February 8, 2017
PRESENT: Paul Arnold, Shirley Brabender Mattox, Harold Buchholz, Austin Frederick, Alexa
Naudziunas, Elizabeth Hintz, Vicky Redlin
EXCUSED: Angela Allen, Steve Cummings
ABSENT: None
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:06 p.m. and a quorum was declared present.
2. Approval of January 11, 2017 Meeting Minutes
The commission discussed the January meeting minutes. Ms. Hintz made a motion to approve the
January meeting minutes and Mr. Buchholz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Building Permit Review
The commissioners reviewed the list of historic building permits. Ms. Naudziunas explained that all
rental properties are beginning the required process of registering with the city. The registration
process is free.
4. Historic Preservation Ordinance
Mr. Buchholz requested that the commission hold off on discussing this topic until Mr. Burich is able to
attend a Landmarks Commission meeting.
5. Chief Oshkosh Monument Sign – Commissioner Review Content
Ms. Naudziunas reviewed the materials that were provided to the commissioners for the Chief
Oshkosh monument sign. Ms. Naudziunas explained that she had emailed the draft content to the
Tribe Historian for review. The commissioners thought that it would be best to wait until the
Menominee Tribe Historian is able to review the content.
6. Historic Signage
Ms. Brabender Mattox presented the materials that she put together for the Historic North Main Street
sign. The committee was pleased with the work she had done so far, but suggested that she not list
every business name. She agreed that taking a more general tone in describing the types of businesses
that have served Main Street might be best. She explained that at the March meeting she will have a
more refined version of her sign content.
7. Acanthus Awards – review
Ms. Naudziunas explained that at the March meeting they need to confirm the Acanthus Award
nominees for 2016. The commissioner discussed the potential nominations including: Washington
Building, 1107 Algoma, County Court Building, Ardy and Ed’s, Leon’s, 310 Waugoo and the Schriber
House.
8. Annual Report – Discussion
Ms. Naudziunas explained that she has begun working on updating the annual report for the 2016
work year. She would like to know what photos and projects the commission would like to be
highlighted in the report. Ms. Brabender Mattox agreed to work with Ms. Naudziunas outside of
meeting times on this project. The commission thought that the Schriber house move would be a good
photo to use for the cover.
9. Longfellow School Lintel - discussion
Ms. Naudziunas explained that she made contact with Bob Reinke from Reinke Monuments. Based on
her discussion with the company the lintel would not be damaged further if it was removed from the
ground. She explained that there is no way of knowing the thickness of the stone until they begin
removing it. After it is removed they are able to put the pieces back together using an epoxy product.
The company recommends creating a concrete base to reinforce it and protect it from future damage.
The cost of the work is estimated to not be more than $500.
10. Agenda Items for next meeting/statements
Longfellow School Lintel, March meeting Historic Signage, Riverwalk Historic Signs – Discussion
Vicky UWO area(on hold), Chief Oshkosh Monument Sign, Building Permit Review, Jodi Vandermolen
– Home Builders Association, Historic Fish District – Research , Annual Report – Discussion, Historic
Preservation Ordinance. Irving Church Historic District – Zoning Change. Eagles Club Re-Purpose.
11. Adjournment
Ms. Redlin made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Mr. Arnold. Motion approved
unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Recorded by:
Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner