The Chair conducted members Roll call and announcement of guests in attendance:
Commission Member Attendees: 6 (Quorum)
Introduction of Guests (2): Don Vymazal, Abbey Swan, Mike Bedrick
Approval of 8/21/24 Minutes
Chair Evans asked for a motion to Table minutes approval
Moved by Tom Parr
Second by Donna D
Vote called by Chair Evans
Motion passed 6-0 all in favor
OLD BUSINESS
1. MEMBERSHIP
No changes, 10 Members, 5 openings
2. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. EVENTS
Nothing to report
b. SPACKMAN FARM
i. Farmhouse roof replacement should start this week. Contractor knows Paul Stephens, is saving original porch by making repairs and stabilizing
c. MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA
i. A photographer with a web presence visited the farm 10/11. Covered interior of every floor and used drone for exterior. Will share images with us for approval before posting.
d. HISTORIC PRESERVATION
i. Draft HPO shared with Lincoln Hwy Commission
ii. Will request HPO be passed as stand-alone ordinance. Caln Twp won’t qualify for Certified Local Community without HPO in place.
iii. Pam and Jenn from SHPO will most likely attend our December meeting
e. CALN AT RISK
i. MLH presented potential plans to PC, do not include disturbance to Lloyd Manor or barn archaeological ruins
3. TOURS
a. Tom P did a nice cleanup of flower garden in advance of Final Tours of 2024 Season. Sunday 10/6, despite conflict of Downingtown Fall Fest, we had a nice turnout of HC members at the schoolhouse and 17 visitors at both locations.
4. OCHS LIASON REPORT
a. 2 new markers were approved for The Corner House and The Miller’s House (AKA Bank House)
5. FINANCE REPORT
a. Donna reviewed draft 2025 budget with the group.
b. Donna D asked for a motion to approve submitting 2025 budget request to Twp finance Committee
Moved by Tom Parr
Second by Patty D
Vote called by Chair Evans
Motion passed 6-0 all in favor
NEW BUSINESS
There was none
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
There was none
ADJOURNMENT
Mark asked for a motion to Adjourn.
Motion by Donna
Second by Cathy
Vote called by Chair Evans
Motion passed 6-0 all in favor
Meeting adjourned at 8:59 PM
Minutes prepared by Mark Evans, Tom Parr, and Donna DiPrinzio