02/10/2010 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by Arvin Starrett, Chairman.
A. The following members were present:
Arvin Starrett, Chairman
Paul Denney, Vice - Chairman
Douglas Cox
Ben Vaughan
Susan Scholz, Secretary
Jerry Raper
B. The following members were absent:
Matt Coyle
C. Also present was Jeanna Scott, City Staff.
2. Approval of minutes from previous minutes. (January 25, 2010)
Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Douglas Cox to approve the minutes for the
January 25, 2010 meeting. Motion carried 5 -0.
Motion. was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Jerry Raper to recuse Douglas Cox from item 3A.
Motion carried 5 -0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness:
A. 946 South Main Street — Douglas Cox presented the petition. Motion was made by
Susan Scholz, seconded by Jerry Raper to approve the COA. Motion carried 5 -0.
Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Jerry Raper to return Douglas Cox to the meeting.
Motion carried 5 -0.
B. 134 South Main Street — Paris Baby - Melissa Gordon presented the petition. Ms.
Gordon stated she is putting a panel sign up in an existing fixture. Motion was made
by Susan Scholz, seconded by Paul Denney to approve the COA. Motion carried 6 -0
C. 265 South Main Street — Gibraltar Hotel — Britin Bostick presented the petition. Ms.
Bostick stated they are proposing the removal of the clay block infill between the
structure columns. Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Douglas Cox to
approve the COA. Motion carried 6 -0.
Motion was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Susan Scholz to recuse Douglas Cox from Item
4A. Motion carried 5 -0.
4. Consideration of'and action on the following Facade Grant:
A. 946 South Main Street — Douglas Cox presented the petition. Motion was made by
Susan Scholz, seconded by Ben Vaughan to approve the Fagade Grant. Motion
carried 5 -0.
Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Ben Vaughan to return Douglas Cox to the
meeting. Motion carried 5 -0.
5. Discussion of and possible action on recommendations from the sub - committee on Historic
Preservation handouts for the public.
Ben Vaughan stated in Matt Coyle's absence he would like to come back to the commission. No
action taken.
6 Discussion of and possible action on period lighting fixtures for the Maxey House. Lynn Deal, Site
Manager for the Sam Bell Maxey House addressed the commission. Commissioners requested
additional information on proposed lighting placement and fixture requirements. Ms. Deal stated
she will investigate and get back to the commission. No action taken.
7. Discussion of and possible action on purchasing commemorative coins to be used as a fundraiser
for Leadership of Lamar County to benefit the Peristyle project. Shannon Barrentine addressed the
commission. Ms. Barrentine provided handouts of the proposed commemorative coin. Ms.
Barrentine stated to produce 100 coins it will cost $698.00, before setup fees each coin will cost the
City $4.00 each, they are proposing a sale price of $20.00 each. Ms. Barrentine further stated that
each coin will come with a capsule to protect it. Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by
Jerry Raper to approve the disbursement of funds for $698.00 to purchase the commemorative
coins. Motion carried 6 -0.
8. Request items for future agendas. Robert Talley report to the commission regarding repair of
historical structures.
9. Meeting adjourned at 12:23 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2010.
Paul Denney, Vice - Chairman