Historical Commission Minutes 07/23/2024

​This meeting was rescheduled from July 17 due to a power outage
 
Called to Order by Chair Evans at 7:04 PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
The Chair conducted members Roll call and announcement of guests in attendance:
Commission Member Attendees: 8 (Quorum).  Guests: 2
Introduction of Guests

1. Don Vymazal
2. Mike Bedrick

 
Approval of 5/15/24 Minutes
Motion by Lorraine T
Second by Donna D
Vote called by Chair Evans
Motion passed 7-0 with 1 abstention       
Approval of 6/19/24 Minutes
Motion by Tom P
Second by Patty D
Vote called by Chair Evans
Motion passed 8-0 all in favor    
 
OLD BUSINESS

1. MEMBERSHIP

No changes, 10 Members, 5 openings

1. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
   1. EVENTS reported the June 29th picnic was a huge success with 164 guests checked in. Received lots of positive feedback. Only complaint was there was no wine.
2. SPACKMAN FARM reported was lost a Beech Tree in a recent storm. Looking into saving it or removing it. Also, the farmhouse roof bids came in at a great price - $180K
3. MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA reported on the June 26th CCHPN awards dinner
4. HISTORICAL PRESERVATION Cathy read the Designation of Eligibility letter she received for the Mendenhall-Valentine-Edge House. Is in the process of scheduling a site visit and inspection with Pamella and Jennifer from SHPO to determine final status for National Register of Historic Places.
5. CALN AT RISK
   1. Lloyd Farm soy crop is doing good
   2. Buchanan House has reopened as bar with food from Frida’s Mexican restaurant. Chair asked for a motion to remove resource from Endangered List

Motion by Tom P
Second by Lorraine T
Vote called by Chair Evans
Motion passed 8-0 all in favor    

1. Copeland Run Academy closed for summer. Will revisit in the fall
2. D. Vickers House on pause pending status of property
3. Caln Elementary slated to close. Important it be properly repurposed. Chair asked for a motion to add school to Caln at Risk List

Motion by Tom P
Second by Lorraine T
Vote called by Chair Evans
Motion passed 8-0 all in favor    

1. TOURS 

Tabled for August meeting
Motion by Donna D
Second by Tom P
Vote called by Chair Evans
Motion passed 8-0 all in favor
 

1. OCHS LIASON REPORT

2 new markers were approved for The Corner House and The Miller’s House (AKA Bank House). Patty D reported 2nd Chance Flea Market raised $500. Meetinghouse cleaned and more organized, fallen tree has been removed. OCHS picnic and elections will be 4pm 8/25 at Patty’s.  

1. FINANCE REPORT

Donna asked for a motion to approve an expenditure from our budget as follows:

1. $500 Kelly Phillips for June 29th picnic

Moved by Tom Parr
Second by Lorraine T
Vote called by Chair Evans
Motion passed 8-0 all in favor

1. $321.14 Sunbelt Rentals for June 29th picnic

Moved by Tom Parr
Second by Lorraine T
Vote called by Chair Evans
Motion passed 8-0 all in favor    

1. $2277.10 Dixie Picnic for June 29th picnic – Fulsome discussion about whether to pick up this cost. Approved as a one-time deal for a joint event. 

Moved by Tom Parr
Second by Patty D
Vote called by Chair Evans
Motion passed 8-0 all in favor    
 
NEW BUSINESS
 
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Tom P reported the flower beds around the Schoolhouse were cleaned up by Abbey and summer helpers from Public Works. They did a great job.
ADJOURNMENT
Mark asked for a motion to Adjourn.
Motion by Tom P
Second by Patty D
Vote called by Chair Evans
Motion passed 8-0 all in favor    
Meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM
 

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