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B. 24 West Plaza - Beverly Pendleton - Chairman advised Mr. Pendleton that this matter could be handled by the Historic Preservation Officer since the work was considered ordinary maintenance. Motion that the HPO make a ruling on this application was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Barbara Wilson. Motion carried 8 -0. C. 2651st Street S.W. - Kenneth and Rita Kammer - Motion to approve the COA with downing sand as the color to paint the building and fence was made by Jerry Raper, seconded by Ann Rodgers. Motion carried 8 -0. 4. Discussion of and possible action on the following: A. Appointing two members to a panel to conduct interviews for the Main Street Manager /Asst. Historic Preservation Officerposition. Chairman Starrett nominated Barbara Wilson and Sue Lancaster. Motion to approve the nomination was made by Ann Rodgers, seconded by Jerry Raper. Motion carried 8 -0. B. Recommending revisions to the City's sign ordinance. The consensus of the Commission was that they wanted more guidance from ArchiTexas on this issue. No action was taken. 5. Receipt of report from the Historic Preservation Officer. The HPO reported that the City Council had approved the tax abatement ordinance; that she was monitoring the Ayers building to see if they made any changes to the windows; that she was monitoring the status of items left out overnight on the Plaza; and that the City of Paris was named a National Main Street City. Chairman Starrett added that PJC may be rekindling its interest in the Grand Theater. The Commission asked the HPO to check on the status of Streetscape. 6. Request items from Board for future agendas. Chairman Starrett asked the HPO to see if TxDOT can mount signs on structures other than the poles similar to downtown Dallas because there is heavy signage around the Plaza. He said to also inquire whether this would be a City expense or State expense. Mrs. Pendleton asked to address the Commission and complained about the decision on her lights. Chairman Starrett explained that the HPO would be able to make a decision in- house. Mrs. Pendleton complained that the ordinance was too much hassle and they were not longer going to renovate the building next door to hers. Mr. Denney explained that the building is from one period and the lighting from another, and it's the job of the Commission