HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-12-2023 Fairhope Historic Preservation Committee Meeting MinutesFairhope Historic Preservation Committee
Monthly Meeting Notes
April 12,2023 9:30 a.m.Fairhope History Museum
Attendance:Mara Hunter,Gary,Gover,Skip Jones
museum liaison Gabriel Gold-Vukson (Museum Liaison),Jay Robinson,Hunter Simmons,
Michelle Melton
Special Guests:Cynthia Rush,and Elizabeth Williams
Call to order:Mara Kozelsky,9:31
Discussion
●Approve Minutes:Approved.
●JR:Discussed Ordinance with city lawyer,whether or not a commission could be created
without substantial powers.Powers related to the non-profit,and education,can be
enacted immediately,but certificates of appropriateness and other rules will not apply
until the historic districts are created.Reflected that in Monday’s City Council meeting,
the Council seems favorable.
●Consider working groups for a)ordinance revision;and b)demolition review proposal.
Concluded that working group not necessary and the full committee could revise the
ordinance.
●Introduce new prospective members:Cynthia Rush,and Elizabeth Williams.
●FHPC Tidbits for Mobile Bay Magazine:Agreed to submit,but deadline very tight.
●Discuss inviting Erik Cortinas to a special meeting with FHPC WK April 24,contact
Foley to learn more about their procedures in getting established
Note:FHPC called 2 special meetings (April 24,and May 5)to work through the document.EC
attended April 24.The revised ordinance shared with EC,HS,and MM for comment May 8.
Meeting ended:MK,10:30 a.m.