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It was suggested that we schedule a call meeting for the next week. After discussion of a day that would be accommodating for most members, it was decided to have a luncheon meeting on Tuesday, March 30th at Paris Junior College if room is available. Lisa Wright would look into the availability of a room for that day. Paul Denny brought in photographs of various roofs in town to show the Commission members what may be acceptable in a historic preservation roof and what may not be. It is a beginning to learning how we must begin to learn various designs that are acceptable in each part of the restoration of historical houses. At a later date, he will bring in pictures of various other parts of historical houses i.e.. windows doors etc. D. Requesting the City Council to make application for the Visionaries Grant The Chairman_asked Barbara Wilson to explain the role of the Visionaries. She stated that the program is sponsored by the state at no cost to us but we have to be recognized. This program will help us identify where we want to go and how to get there. .They use planning in small groups based on historical preservation. She then asked Suzy Harper to explain exactly what the Visionaries do for your city. Suzy Harper stated that Visionaries assist groups who need long range planning. They conduct meetings and seminars. The service is free, bm the legwork must be done by the citizens. A grant proposal is required, but they help you assess where you are and where you want to be. At the end you are given a profitized list and direction for accomplishing this. Some of the activities they promote are Heritage Tours, Education Seminars and Asset Surveys. There are not many Visionaries cities, but the ones who participate are all Heritage Preservation Cities. Item 6 Discussion of commercial Historic District si_mxage Lindsey Harper of the Main Street Board was present at the meeting. She presented a type of sign that is acceptable in historic districts. The sign would not require any change of poles, but a change of sign color (brown) to indicate the historical district. An example that was brought to the Commission showed a way of marking each street sign with a logo or motif attachment. A place at the top of the sign that would state the name of the District. She stated that the approval must come from TDOT before any changes could be made. Item 7 The Heritage Preservation Officer reported that two applicants for Certificates had applied to her. The First Baptist Church was opening their cornerstone and requested permission to replace the cornerstone in case it cracked with the exact same materials already there, ~(No formal request was needed from the Commission) Brad Hutchinson was replacing gutters with' the same kind. .No application necessary, but application made as his firm does business with the city) Item 8 A motion was made to adjourn by Claudia Hunt and it was seconded by Sue Lancaster. After a unanimous voice vote, the meeting was adjourned. Arvin Starrett Ann Rogers Chairman Secretary