2006-06-28 Historical Commission Minutes

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Reading Historical Commission Minutes June 28, 2006 Attending: Virginia Adams - Chairman Clay Jones Diane Jones Mark Cardono - Secretary Sharlene Reynolds Santo Everett Blodgett Kathy Greenfield Roberta Sullivan Karen Herrick Call to order 7:30 PM 420 Franklin Street: The Commission discussed the draft of the preservation deed restriction. Roberta moved to accept the draft of the preservation deed restriction presented on June 28, 2006. Kathy seconded the motion. Vote 4-0-1. The Commission discussed the outline of the preservation deed restrictions to have available for the Conservation Commission meeting. The Commission also discussed how deed restrictions are enforced, how they are triggered in the Building Department, and what the consequences are for a violation. Miscellaneous: A presentation of a certificate of appreciation and a copy of a photograph of Memorial Park, which included him and his grandmother, was made to Wilbar Hoxie. The Commission accepted a donation, of a photograph of Walter Pritchard, from Everett Blodgett Treasurer's Report: Roberta reported that $7.32 from the General fund was expected to be returned to the Town at the end of fiscal year 2006. Kathy moved to pay $27.70 for Moving a House with Preservation in Mind. Roberta seconded the motion. Vote 4-0-0 The Commission accepted a donation, of a photograph of Walter Pritchard, from Everett Blodgett. 420 Franklin Street: At 8:10 PM, The Commission attended the Conservation Commission meeting to support the saving of the historic house. The Commission returned to the meeting at 9:30 PM. The Commission discussed the Conservation Commission meeting, how The Commission can help, and how to help Brad Latham at the next Conservation Commission meeting. Clay added that The Commission needs to request that Shirley Day rescind the application for demolition. Chris Skelly had called and suggested putting the house in its own historic district. Diane Jones said that it seemed as if the Conservation Commission did not know about the demolition delay. The Commission discussed getting the restrictions on the deed as soon as possible. Membership: Discussion of a new slate of officers. Roberta offered to continue as Treasurer. Sharlene said that she would do Treasurer or Secretary. Roberta moved to nominate Kathy as Chairman. Sharlene seconded the motion. Sharlene moved to close the nomination motion. Roberta seconded the motion. Vote 5-0-0. Sharlene moved to put forth Kathy as Chairman for 1 year. Roberta seconded the motion. Vote 5-0-0. Kathy moved to nominate Sharlene as Secretary and Roberta as Treasurer. Mark seconded the motion. Vote 5-0-0. Kathy moved to put forth Sharlene as Secretary and Roberta as Treasurer. Mark seconded the motion. Vote 5-0-0. Adjourned 10:15 PM Next meeting July 12, 2006 RHC Minutes Rhc2006O628.doc Page 1 of 1