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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-09-2022 Fairhope Historic Preservation Committee Meeting MinutesCommittee: Date & Time: Place: Subject: Public Meeting Notice Historic Preservation Committee Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. Museum Council Chamber Fairhope Museum of History 24 North Section Street Various Topics Notice must be stamped, dated and initialed before posted on bulletin board. Fairhope Historic Preservation Committee Monthly Meeting Notes February 9, 2022 9:30 a.m. Fairhope History Museum Attendance : Gary Gover, Mara Hunter, Skip Jones , museum liaison Gabriel Gold-Vukson (Museum Liaison). Guest: James Watkins Not Present: Andrew Ousley , Jay Robinson Call to order: Gary Gover, 9 :31 Old Business • Skip 's Presentation to the City Council. Read amended mission statement. Virtually no discussion apart from comments made by the mayor and Jay Robinson . • Discussion about keeping alive the idea of an historic ordinance as committee moves forward . • How to bring historic preservation to life . Develop a game plan . Ideas raised include : o Working with the Comprehensive LandUse Plan. Submit recommendation to planning consultants. Write up on historic preservation. o Expanded our Membership : use Linkedin o Develop a twice yearly presentation at the library o Develop a History Day essay or video contest for students (beginning AY 2022- 23) with support from groups around town o Develop an Art Walk Presence • State of the City Address 5 :30 at Civic Center Thursday night Revised Mission Statement The Fairhope Historic Preservation Committee shall engage in a wide range of activities that support preservation of important historical , cultural , and architectural sites and structures in Fairhope . Activities include public outreach and education about preservation , providing information about state and national incentives for preservation , and helping interested residents and business owners secure tax credits , and protections accorded to appropriately documented and registered historic properties . New Business • Membership-Tabled until after the city vote • Activities-Tabled until after the city vote Meeting ended: Gary Gover, 1 0 :00a .m .