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MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY MARCH 12, 2014 12:00 O'CLOCK P.M. 1. The meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Chair Ben Vaughan. A. The following commissioners were present: Chair Ben Vaughan, Vice Chair Douglas Cox, Nancy Anderson, David Stewart, and Beatrice Ardila B. Lauri Redus and Michael Glatfelter were absent. C. Staff also present: Joey Sleeper, Historic Preservation Officer; Cheri Bedford, Main Street Coordinator 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (January 27, 2014) Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Vice Chair Cox to approve the minutes as written. The motion carried 5 -0. 3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness: A. Demolition of outbuildings, 420 S. Main St., Kaitlin Francis Chair Vaughan introduced the item and called the applicant, Kaidin Francis. Mrs. Francis explained that she and her husband were making improvements to the property and wanted to demolish 3 dilapidated storage buildings in the rear and side yards. Chair Vaughan asked if the buildings were original to the property and if they were contributing structures. Mr. Sleeper answered that they did not appear to be original or contributing to the historical significance of the property. Chair Vaughan noted that the submittal indicated two separate lots and asked the applicant if she owned both lots. Mrs. Francis answered that she and her husband did own both lots. A motion to approve the item as submitted was made by Vice Chair Cox and seconded by Commissioner Stewart. The motion carried 5 -0. 4. Discuss establishing a committee to set guidelines for approval of murals. Mr. Sleeper explained that at a previous meeting the commission had discussed appointing an ad -hoc committee to establish rules for the approval of murals. He further explained that he confirmed with the city attorney that the commission was authorized to appoint an advisory committee of citizens other than actual commission members. Chair Vaughan suggested that the commissioners compile a list of prospective appointees to discuss and take possible action at a future meeting. No action was taken. 5. Future Agenda Item Mr. Sleeper announced and invited the commissioners to a forum meeting of downtown stakeholders to discuss ideas on downtown redevelopment and improvements, which is to