03-D Historic Pres (06/30/03)MINUTES
Monday, June 30, 2003 Meeting
Historic Preservation Commission
City of Paris, Texas
Paris Junior College, Applied Technologies Building
Room 1206
Item One: The meeting was called to order by Arvin Starrett, at 4:05 PM.
Item Two: The roll was called by Paul Denney, Recording Secretary. The following Commission
members were present:
Arvin Starrett
Ann Rogers
Paul Denney
Claudia Hunt
Sue Lancaster
Barbara Wilson
Becki Norment
The following Commission members were absent:
Linda Ryan
Jerry Raper
The following guest was present:
Susie Harper
A quorum was present.
Item Three: The May 20, 2003 minutes were approved with minor corrections. Barbara Wilson made the
motion to approve the minutes as corrected and Sue Lancaster seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
Item Four: Chairman Arvin Starrett appointed Claudia Hunt and Barbara Wilson to draft a Request for
Proposal for a Historical Survey Update. This subcommittee would report back for a special meeting.
Paul Denney made a motion to authorize this subcommittee to prepare the Request for Proposal. The
motion was seconded by Becki Norment and the motion passed unanimously.
Item Five: After discussion, it was decided that the Commission would recommend to the City Council
that the City of Paris apply for the Texas Preservation Grant of the Texas Historical Commission and seek
letters of support from governmental and business leaders. It was noted that this grant would require a
50% match in funding for a total amount up to $40,000.00. A motion was put forth that this
recommendation be presented to the City Council. The motion was made by Ann Rogers and seconded by
Becki Norment. The motion passed unanimously.
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Item Six: Commission members discussed wording and content of a proposed letter to property owners
and merchants in the Downtown Historic District. It was agreed that the letter should address the following
points:
1. Communicate to property owners in the district that the new ordinance is now in effect.
2. Enumerate the processes and steps necessary when property owners wish to begin exterior renovations
or additions to their buildings or properties.
3. Include another copy of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation in the letter.
4. Identify the proper City of Paris staff contact for any property owners that are considering exterior
renovations or additions to their buildings or properties.
It was agreed that City staff would begin drafting the necessary application forms for the Certificate of
Appropriateness. A motion was made that the Commission recommend drafting and mailing a letter to
Downtown Historical District property owners as enumerated above. The motion was made by Barbara
Wilson and seconded by Becki Norment. The motion passed unanimously.
Item Seven: Commission members discussed the recently-installed building-mounted signage on the south
facade of the Moore Law Firm building on East Houston Street. It was decided to table any action on this
item at this time. A motion to this effect was made by Claudia Hunt and seconded by Barbara Wilson.
The motion passed unanimously.
Item Eight: Shawn Napier, City Engineer presented a revised site plan of Heritage Park, dated 4/23/03 for
the Commission's review and approval. A motion for site plan approval was made by Paul Denney and
seconded by Sue Lancaster. The motion carried unanimously.
Item Nine: No action was taken on this item.
Item Ten: A motion was made for adjournment by Paul Denney. The motion was seconded by Becki
Norment. The motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Paul K. Denney, Recording Secretary
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