HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-2012 Historic Fairhope Preservation CommitteeHISTORIC FAIRHOPE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Minutes from the meeting of July 5,2012 :
Attendees:
Gary Gover
Joe Birindelli
Sissy Birindelli
Paul Mozley
Kay Marriott
Donnie Barrett
Linda Jones
Debbie Quinn
No minutes had been recorded from the June 7th committee meeting as Linda Jones was not able to
attend the meeting .
HFPC Resolution:
After locating the May 1998 'Resolution #595' that established the Historic Fairhope Preservation
Committee, Gary was able to use the document to establish the language for the Bylaws for
Subcommitees . After much review and condensing of the original resolution, he has created a first draft of
the Bylaws for review by the committee members. Gary will continue his work on the document after input
from next month's meeting .
Once completed, the city has to approve the Bylaws . The members plan to submit the final document
after the city elections .
The committee discussed working on questions to present to candidates at upcoming election forums.
Simple questions can be asked of each candidate about how they feel about planning and zoning and
supporting historic preservation . Groups interested in historic preservation should be invited to these
forums to ask questions.
Historic Properties :
Nancy Milford will be asked to look into 'demolish permits'. The committee can track how many historic
properties are torn down each year and report on them in the newspaper.
Award Ceremonies should be organized to acknowledge owners for their efforts in renovating historic
properties.
Local artwork can be used to fill the empty storefronts and windows of several closed businesses .
Debbie will speak to the 'street artists' about this proposal.
Theatre 98 has serious issues with its roof. The historic building is city owned and is leased to a
business that is responsible for its upkeep. Debbie will speak to them about a new roof and available
grants wh ich could amount to $2 ,500 or more. The city has recently given $75 ,000 for the newly
constructed theatre anex building .
Next Meeting :
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2012@ 9:30 am at the Fairhope Museum .
minutes prepared by Linda Jones