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Items Five & Six: Review of the 1984_1985 Historical Survey and action on Historic District <br />designations. <br />It was noted that the 1984-1985 historical survey prepared originally for the Paris, Texas Main Street <br />program by the Architexas firm originally proposed three historic districts, namely, the Church <br />Street/South Main Street Historic District, the Pine Bluff Historic District and the Downtown Commercial <br />llistoric District. Discussion followed. Mr. Starrett felt that the Church Street District should be <br />extended farther south. It was also mentioned that the Pine BluffDistrict should be extended farther <br />west. After discussion ended, Mr. Denney made a motion that the commission adopt the original three <br />historic districts with the option to expand these districts, in particular the Church Street District and the <br />adoption of a fourth district in the southwest quadrant of the City, exact boundaries to be determined. <br />Ms. Norment seconded the motion. Motion carried. This motion was later amended by Mr. Denney as <br />follows: To propose adoption of the 1985 Architectural and Historic Resource Survey of Paris, Texas <br />and its original three historic districts (Downtown Commercial District, Churctv'South Main Historic <br />District and Pine Bluff Historic District). Ms. Norment seconded the amendment and the amended <br />motion passed. <br /> <br /> Mr. Starrett appointed a taskforce to study potential historic district boundaries. This task force will be <br /> chaired by Ms. Lancaster and shall include the following members: Mr. Denney, Ms. Norment, and <br /> Ms. Wilson. <br /> <br /> Item Seven: It xvas noted that there are four potential funding sources for Historic Resource Sarveys: <br /> The National Park Service, The National Trust for Historic Preservation, The Texas Historical <br /> Commission, and Preservation Texas. After some discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Starrett would call <br /> Mr. Ron Emrich for his input on the possible solicitation of survey preparation proposals. The motion to <br /> authorize this action was made by Mr. Denney and seconded by Ms. Norment. Motion carried. <br /> <br />A motion was made that Mr. Starrett & Ms. Wilson take the following actions regarding the Historic <br />Resource Survey: <br /> A) Determine potential funding sources. <br /> B) Determine sources of matching monies. <br /> C) Report back with a list of potential grant sources and information regarding matching grant <br /> SOUrCeS. <br /> <br /> D) Research matching grant sources. <br /> <br />This motion was made by Mr. Denney and seconded by Ms. Lancaster. Motion carried. <br /> <br />Item Eight: Motion was made by Mr. Dcnney to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Ms, Rogers. <br />Motion Carried. <br /> <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br /> <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />November 19, 2002 Meeting <br /> <br /> <br />