HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 10, 2021 Fairhope Historic Preservation Committee Meeting MinutesFairhope Historic Preservation Committee
Monthly Meeting Notes
December 10 , 2021 9:30 a.m. Fairhope History Museum
Attendance : Gary Gover, Mara Hunter, Andrew Ousley , Skip Jones , museum liaison Gabriel
Gold-Vukson , Jay Robinson (City Council Liaison)
Call to order: Gary Gover, 9 :31
Old Business
1) Constitution of Quorum -The Committee discussed the constitution of the quorum after
the resignation of a member. The committee listened as the rules of quorum in the
bylaws were read aloud . The committee parsed the language of the bylaws and agreed
the bylaws (in paraphrase) stated that a quorum is proportionate to the committee size .
The city council lia ison supported this interpretat ion .
2) Revision of Mission Statement-The Committee discussed the revised mission statement
with input from the city council liaison , and voted upon its acceptance . The vote was
unanimous . The committee decided to advance to the city council in January due to the
upcoming holiday schedule .
Rev ised Mission Statement
The Fa irhope Historic Preservation Committee shall engage in a wide range of act ivities that
support preservation of important historical , cultura l, and architectural sites and structures in
Fa irhope . Activities include public outreach and educat ion about preservation , providing
information about state and national incentives for preservation , and helping interested
res idents and business owners secure tax credits , and protections accorded to appropriately
documented and registered h istoric properties .
New Business
• The committee discussed how to expand its membership , and decided to delay
recruitment until after the city council vote on the mission change .
• The committee also tabled discussion of potential committee act iv ities until after
the mission change .
Meet ing ended : 10 :30 Gary Gover