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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-29 Historical Commission MinutesReading Historical Commission Minutes June 29, 2004 Attending: Virginia Adams -Acting Chair Sally Hilgendorff List Sharlene Reynolds Santo Mark Cardono - Secretary Lt. Col. Wilbar Hoxie Roberta Sullivan Call to order 7:35 PM Past Minutes Review: Review minutes from April 10, 2004, May 4, 2004, May 25, 2004, and June 5, 2004. C=I Roberta moved that the Commission accept the minutes from April 10, 2004. Wilbar seconded the motion. Vote: 4 - 0 - 0. 'r Roberta moved that the Commission accept the minutes from May 4, 2004. ~ t. Virginia seconded the motion. Vote: 4 - 0 - 0. Roberta moved that the Commission accept the minutes from May 25, 2004. Virginia seconded the motion. Vote: 4 - 0 - 0. y, Wilbar moved that the Commission accept the minutes from June 5, 2004. tv Roberta seconded the motion. Vote: 4 - 0 - 0. Treasurer's report: co Discussion of how to submit treasurer's report with the meeting minutes. General Revenue Fund Treasurer's Report Attached. Miscellaneous: Virginia attended a MEPA meeting on June 24, 2004. The meeting was regarding the demolition of some buildings, located in Camp Curtis Guild, that are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The plan is to build a new building totaling 65,000 ft2. Virginia attended a meeting for the Pierce Organ Factory, on June 17, 2004. The developer would like to demolish some of the out buildings as part of the plan to put in 8 to 9 units of 1500 to 1800 ft2. The developer plans to hire a preservation specialist. Virginia received notification that 65 Wakefield Street was not accepted into the National Register of Historic Places. There needs to be more documentation on the property. Virginia informed the Commission that the owner of 42 Chute Street would like to convert the carriage house to a separate living space. Virginia informed the Commission that the 350th Celebration has been aired on RCN. She also read in a press release that they plan to give a copy of the dvd to the Commission. Virginia received a call from Mark Hall Company asking for suggestions for naming the new building on Haven Street. Some suggestions: Trimont, Cornerstone, Johnson Block, Tricorner, Haven Corner, Hull. Virginia brought up that the Commission needs to keep up with what is going on with the Depot. Roberta explained that the Commission has been advised to use petty cash from the Town Treasurer for purchases. The general consensus of the Commission is to use petty cash for supplies up to $100 and another $100 for photographs. The Commission paused the meeting in order to go to the Selectmen's Meeting for Commission Appointments. Resume meeting. Sharlene has been appointed as a voting Member of the Historical Commission. Roberta made a motion to authorize the expenditure of up to $100 for supplies for fiscal year 2005. Sharlene seconded the motion. Vote: 5 - 0 - 0. Roberta made a motion to authorize the expenditure of up to $50 for photographs for fiscal year 2005. Sharlene seconded the motion. Vote: 5 - 0 - 0. Election of Officers: Roberta made a motion that Virginia be the Chair, Roberta be the Treasurer, and Mark be the Secretary. Wilbar seconded the motion. Vote: 5 - 0 - 0. Next Meeting August 3, 2004 Discussion of a program for maintaining historic inventories. The program is called Past Perfect. September 10, 2004 is the Annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conference. Adjourned 9:10 RHC Minutes Rhc06292004.doc Page 1 of 1