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August 23, 2004 Page 3 A. Selecting signage for the Downtown and Church Street Historic Districts. Chairman Starrett reminded the Commission that they had selected street signage several months ago but that he was never personally comfortable with the decision. Lindsey Harper presented the Commission with a drawing of a proposed sign design and advised them the cost of each sign would be approximately $45.80 for the sign, logo, and delivery, and we would need around 70 signs. Chairman Starrett stated that Marvin Gorley was preparing a Main Street logo that could potentially be placed under the finial. Motion to approve the design was made by Barbara Wilson, seconded by Becki Norment. Motion carried 8-0. 6. Discussion with and possible action on providing directions to ArchiTexas regarding the Design Guidelines forthe Downtown and Church StreetHistoric Districts and regarding the Updated Historic Resource Survey. Jay Firsching addressed the Commission and reported that ArchiTexas has been working on the historic survey. The Commission discussed the possible routes forthe design guidelines, including color selection, window types and coverings, roofing materials, signs, and layout and wording of the guidelines themselves. Councilperson Wilkerson inquired about methods of educating the public and methods of enforcement. Chairman Starrett asked Mr. Firsching to explain the concept of Task Forces. The Commission also discussed when design guidelines were normally prepared and how other cities designated districts. The Commission asked the HPO to begin requiring the posting of COAs in windows for assistance with enforcement. Motion to have ArchiTexas proceed with the design guidelines was made by Barbara Wilson, seconded by Becki Norment. Motion carried 7-0 (Brian Wear had left the meeting). 7. Discuss application ofdesign guidelines. Becki Norment, who had requested this item, advised that she thought they had sufficiently covered this during the discussion with ArchiTexas. 8. Receipt of report from the Historic Preservation Officer. The HPO reported that the City was working on a citation format so that violators could begin receiving notices.