HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03-2011 Regular MeetingHISTORIC FAIRHOPE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Minutes from the meeting of February 3, 2011:
Attendees :
Harriett Gutknecht
Ralph Thayer
Gary Gover
Ross Hobbs
"Village Square":
Linda Jones
Jim Huggins
Kay Marriott
Gary recently met with the Director of Planning and Zoning , the City Manager, and Mayor Tim Kant to update them
on the benefits of historic preservation. There are facade easement incentives and tax credits available . Gary was
able to locate at least 8 pages of sources for historic grants . He expects the city representatives to discuss these
benefits with the four owners of the "Village Square".
Architectural Historian , David Schneider, is in the area finishing his work in Magnolia Springs. Gary plans to meet
with him , the mayor and the city council to discuss the ordinance and have it placed on the council agenda . He
suggests presenting the ordinance at the next city council work session . Ralph will also speak at this meeting .
Homes Tour:
Harriett has mailed out 36 letters to tour sponsors on January 31st.
The Tour Committee has 4 houses confirmed for the tour which will be on May 1, 2011 .
Treasury :
.,.. ere is currently $32 ,673 .26 in the treasury. Some of this money is committed to the 17 historic plaques which are
ced at $11 0 each .
Museum Brick:
Donnie reported on the Committee's brick order. Having been misplaced along with many other orders, all the
missing orders have been located and the bricks have been produced. They will soon be fired and installed.
Next Meeting :
March 3 , 2011 at 9:30 am at the Fairhope Museum .
Minutes prepared by Linda Jones