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the commission that the removal of the existing fagade was in response to apiece of the fagade coming off, When investigation tookplace it was discovered that all the boards holding on the slip cover fagade were deteriorated and needed replacing. Lisa explained that the slip cover was removed and numbered, and a new framing material will be installed to return the slip cover to the exact specification as it was before repair. A motion to approve the COA #2016 -046 was made by Commissioner Knox, seconded by Commissioner Conrad, motion carried 6 - 0 6. Commissioner Dux asked each commissioner if they are willing to report on a section of the design standards monthly -style and influence. a. Architectural Heritage & Development -David Alarid b. Style and influence- Skipper Steely c. Building Characteristic -Linda Knox d. Building Components- Chris Dux e. Materials- Pat Conrad f. Signs and Historic Buildings- Sarah Barbee 7. Report on Stand Alone Districts- Commissioner Steely gave a report of the standalone historic districts and their present condition. He recommends for future nominations for standalone districts, the neighborhood around the nomination could be a place to reach out and effort to include anyone interested in the process. He also recommended that the commission look ways to incentivize the property owners. Commissioner Steely felt that the commission should have an outreach to the National Register district and the Historic District property owners and inform them of the incentives. He recommended there be a tax break by council, or at least some sort of outreach yearly to make the National Register and Historic District more exciting to property owners. Commissioner Dux reminded the commission that there is a tax abatement freeze on City Taxes for improvements. Commissioner Steely had some questions why some wouldn't want to be on National Register or Local Landmark. Commissioner Steely offered to research other towns to see what the incentives are that make people want to own property in the district. Barbara Wilson who is a guest made the comment that the owners ofproperty have to initiate the process of Standalone and National Register, and for properties that have been demolished, keeping the property in the district would encourage appropriate infill. 8. Texas Treasure Business Award: In the absence of Commissioner Rolen, Cheri Bedford passed out the invitation to the commissioners to the Texas Treasure Business Award on November 14Th 9. Cheri Bedford took questions on any COA's approved in house. There were no questions Administratively approved COA's. CoA 2016 -039 523 S. Church -Roof CoA 2016 -42 21 Clarksville ST, -Sign CoA 2016 -43 614 SW 1st Street -Roof CoA 2016 -44 614 SW 1st Street -Roof CoA 2016 -45 414 S Church St -Roof 10. Future Agenda items: Next meeting Commissioner Steely and Commissioner Alarid will give their reports on the design standards. 11. Adjourn a motion to adjourn was made at 5:10 p.m. by Commissioner Barbee, seconded by