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A motion was made to recuse Commissioner Coyle by Chairman Dux, seconded by Commissioner Vandiver. Motion carried. Ms. Suzanna Coyle, daughter of Mrs. Sandra Ables, presented the Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 7 S. Plaza, the Solomon building. Ms. Coyle has changed from the original design submitted in the March 2022 Historic Preservation Commission meeting and is pursuing Phase -1 design discussed with the Texas Main Street Design staff. Ms. Coyle has reviewed all the suggested recommendations given in the report, which included three different suggestions. They want to pursue Phase I with a flat front fagade, built out as a flat storefront approximately I ft from the front of the brick columns face. The property owner is requesting a fiberglass fagade with a smooth finish, which is an acceptable alternative. The replacement will have a 2 ft footer from the bottom made of fiberglass panels. There will be double doors, and narrow window lines holding display glass. At this time she intends to re -install the existing canvas awning back to the front of the property, however this is subject to change based on what existing conditions are found during the demo phase. There are existing canopy tie rod hooks that give evidence of the existence of a canopy, however the property owner will need to see what historic material exist and make a decision. Commissioner Caffey made a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as detailed in the design rendering from the Texas Main Street rendering Phase 1, with the exception of the use of fiberglass instead of wood. Commissioner Emmite seconded, motion carried. Mrs Ables applied for a $2500 50150 matching fagade grant for the improvements. Commissioner Caffey made the motion to approve the./a(ade grant for the improvements as approved in the Certificate of Appropriateness at the property located at 7 S. Plaza in the amount of $2500. Motion seconded by Commissioner Long, motion carried. Mrs Ables applied for a Tax Exemption for the Rehabilitation of Historic Properties. Commissioner Long made the motion to approve the tax exemption application far rehabilitation of'a historic property in need of repair located at 7 S. Plaza. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Emmite, Motion carried. A motion was made to return Commissioner Coyle back to the commission by Commissioner Emmite, seconded by Commissioner Vandiver, motion carried. Cheri Bedford gave update to the commission on the Certificates of appropriateness approved in house. • "What's your Why" • Texas Downtown Associations Presidents award nomination for Best Renovation for Chris Dux Property at 134 I't SW • Board and Commissions nominations coming 2nd City Council meeting in June • Ryan Ocarroll'-new intern project is to work on the designation of the Pine Bluff Fitzhugh Historic District. • Vacant Property Registration and rental licensing • Forum: July 14-17 • House located at 705 3rd SE planning and Zoning on Monday June 6. Passed and will go to City Council on June 27 • Downtown Stop sign study • Concert series- been working with the Chamber to have the concert series in downtown.