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Todd Varner stated that we need enough light on the parking lot to address the safety issue. Arvin Starrett stated that it just needs to be something appropriate. Ann Rogers asked if sodium was the only kind that gives enough light? Todd Varner stated that it's the best alternative to give enough light without being too bright. The current lights wash out the color of clothing on video. Paul Denney stated metal halite is the most efficient next to the sodium. There are sodium lights on the Plaza, probably because of TXDOT. He recommended finding a modern fixture that looks similar to those on front of the Council building. Arvin Starrett asked him to look into light posts. Paul Denney stated that, if they must be on the building, come back with bracket lights, frosted, vandal resistant lenses, polycarbonate, metal halite. Mr. Denney further stated he discourages a wall pack. Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Jerry Raper, to approve the COA for the fence and deny the lights. Motion carried 7-0. Motion was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Susan Scholz, to recuse Ben Vaughan. Motion carried 6-0. B. 801 Church Street -Ben Vaughan, Motion was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Jerry Raper, to approve the COA as presented. Motion carried 6-0. Motion was made by Ann Rogers, seconded by Susan Scholz, to return Ben Vaughan to the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. 3. Consideration of and action on awarding the following facade grant. A. 306 Clarksville Street -Adkins United Finance, Disregard, not in the district. 4. Discussion of and possible action on recommending amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance pertaining to exterior property maintenance of all buildings and the permitted uses of vacant buildings within the historic districts. Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Susan Scholz, to remove this item from the table. Motion carried 7-0. Arvin Starrett stated that he would like to use Aiken, South Carolina, as an example with a couple of revisions. It is concise, clear, and easy. Paul Denney stated that he liked one key thing - it does not get into the use of a structure. Mr. Denney further stated he didn't think being vacant and used for storage was necessarily a threat to building, sometimes the wrong tenant is worse. We still have a long road, and he's more interested in having the roof fixed than how they are using the building. Ann Rogers asked which provisions would govern the historic district and which would be city wide. Arvin Starrett stated that, coming from this committee, it will focus on the historic district only. This is worded concisely enough to show that. Motion was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Susan Scholz, to recommend the Aiken rules to the Task Force for implementation in the historic districts. Motion carried 7-0.