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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-11-02 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Greenmead Historical Park 20501 Newburgh Road Maureen Miller Brosnan MAYOR Livonia, Michigan 48152 (248) 477-7375 Fax (248) 426-8568 Mark Taormina DIRECTOR Emily Tchorz-Fielder Planning Department PROGRAM SUPERVISOR 33000 Civic Center Drive Livonia, Michigan 48154 (734) 466-2290 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION VOTING MEETING CITY OF LIVONIA NOVEMBER 2, 2022 Present: Elizabeth Calhoun, Kathy Johnson Bartshe, Kristen Braun Waterbury, Jessica Katers, Brandon Kritzman Absent Commissioners: Kathie Glynn Guests: Emily Tchorz-Fielder, Ted Davis, Arthur Mullen, Nancy Grabowski, Steve Hall Meeting called to order at 6:01 p.m. at the Alexander Blue House Correspondance Bentley High School and Old House Journal Review of Meeting Minutes 11/01 Motion made by Jessica Katers and seconded by Kathy Johnson-Bartshe to approve August meeting minutes, passed unanimously. Current Issues: Books “Restoring Your Old House” are in. They will be distributed to all property owners. Greenmead 365: Arthur Mullen from Wade Trim gave a mini presentation of Greenmead 365 concept. 11/02 Motion was made by Brandon Kritzman and seconded by Kristen Waterbury to accept Greenmead 365 concept as presented with the recognition that further details and approvals will be required from the HPC as the project progresses. Motion passed. Orson-Everitt House – Steve Hall and Nancy Grabowski presented a color scheme for the house (Dark Blue, Red, Beige and Gray). They will work on a color scheme for the house using these colors. The accessory building has been repaired and painted blue after an emergency meeting with HPC spokesperson Betsy. 11/03 A motion was made by Brandon Kritzman and seconded by Jessica Katers to accept the four colors (dk blue, red, beige and gray) so the owners can design a paint plan for the house. New /Old Issues: Virtual Cemetery Workshop November 18, at 9 a.m. 11/04 Motion made by Jessica Katers and seconded by Brandon Kritzman to recommend approval of funds to attend the cemetery workshop, motion approved unanimously. Felician Sisters Mother House tour scheduled for December 3 or 10 in the afternoon. MHPN training and homeowner’s seminar are possible training opportunities this next year. Noble Library - Letter from Jeff Dutka concerning City of Livonia scheduling a teardown of Noble Library. Kristen will write a letter to the Mayor concerning the Library. New Meeting dates – 2nd Wednesday of the month with scheduled voting dates of January 11, April 12, July 12 and October 11. 11/05 Motion made by Jessica Katers and seconded by Kathy Johnson-Bartshe to accept new meeting day and dates. Passed unanimously. Certificate of Approval – on hold CLG Survey Request for funds from SHPO is open Oct. 3 until Feb 1. Slate of Officers for 2022 – 2023: Chair: Betsy Calhoun; Vice Chair: Brandon Kritzman: Secretary: Kathy Johnson-Bartshe. 11/06 Motion made by Brandon and seconded by Jessica to recommend acceptance of the slate of officers for Historic Preservation Commission for 2022 -2023 year. Motion passed unanimously. Greenmead Update – The Clarenceville cemetery was damaged by a car accident. 3 fence panels and 9 stones were damaged. Newburg Cemetery stones are 10% restored (110 stones completed this year). The unmarked grave markers for the cemetery behind Trinity House are not ready. Walk on Items - none Next Meeting: January 11, 2023 Meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.