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Home My WebLink About2011-03-08 Historical Commission MinutesReading Historical Commission Meeting Minutes: March 8, 2011 Meeting Called to Order: Meeting Held at: Town Hall Conference Room RECEIVED T0,04 CLERK Virginia Adams (VA) Present Others in Attendanc . Mark Cardono (MC) Present Bill Johnson, (BJ) WPJ Development Sharlene Reynolds Santo (SRS) Present Roberta Sullivan (RS) Present Angela Binda (AB) Present Subject Discussion Action Follow Items -up 33 Salem A truck has been seen at the residence. Some framing has St also been done so a footing must have been poured. Per BJ all siding will be cedar with wood trim, doors fiberglass with 6 panes wood grain finish; no storm doors. No hardyplank. Windows will not be white vinyl, looking into a historical window options that meet with building codes that requires 20x24 opening they will not be any larger. Discussed not having the sign because it could be historically misleading; the original building will no longer exist. VA suggested a sign with a picture of the original building or a sign stating this is the site of the Pierce Organ Pipe Factory would be more appropriate. Discussed Pierce chimneys. There will be real dormers. BJ plans to reuse Organ some of the lumber and bricks as possible. BJ offered to measure existing height for comparison. RHC re- emphasized that they must keep the same size, scale, fabric as original structure. RS suggested measured drawings be made prior to demo. Next CPDC meeting is scheduled for April 4t". BJ will apply for a demolition permit next week so that process will begin. Spoke about what could happen with any documents or photographs found RHC asked to have right of first refusal. Abby McCabe contacted RHC inquiring about RHC requirements to be included in the CPDC. VA acted as chair for this meeting, Need someone to fill * Apply for open position since Kathy Greenfield left commission. open position SRS Discussed possible members to invite to join RHC and *Invite RHC reorganization. AB & VA agreed to Co-Chair until the end of this fiscal year. RS motioned to accept this nomination potential MC seconded 4-0. Motion made to bring SRS up to a member RHC voting member. SRS agreed to post meetings. to a meeting. RS mentioned that when asked if RHC could help market 258 Main the property the owner (Rick Carter) was agreeable then Edit article AB St RS contacted Sumi Sinnatamby (SS) who agreed try to help out, but SS has not heard back from owner. Currently Photos RS,VA there is no "For Sale" sign in front of the building. Discussed publishing article that VA wrote about the property, need for a photo to accompany it. Also discussed historic marketing brochure. Discussed EDC's Passport to Doing Business. Considered EDC having a joint meeting to explain RHC role as a town body. MHC There are still four properties that had questions from MHC Follow up VA Inventory Town Need to prepare a presentation about Demo delay bylaw, Prepare RS,VA Meeting article to reduce delay from 6 to 12 months Present AB Archives VA & RS will try to catch up on Archives issues Warrant signed to pay Elena Dube for her archives work. Treasurer RHC agreed to allocate up to $150.00 to cover printing, submit Report postage and mailings to assist in finding new members, warrant RS town meeting information and marketing brochures for 258 Main St. 4-0. 335 Main Current owner wants to meet w/ RHC regarding changes to Review RHC St outside of structure during our April meeting. Inventory Town Review presentation from 2006 Meeting Meeting adjourned at: 10:00 pm Note Takers: Sharlene Reynolds Santo Submitted as Final document on: 2011 Next Meeting Scheduled for: March 22, 2011 at 7 pm