HISTORIC SITES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Friday, March 28, 2008
Administrative Center – Room B390
9:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vicki Twinde-Javner, Barb Kooiman, Richard Bedessem, Kent Sween, King Holley
MEMBERS EXCUSED: Harriet Schuppel and 1 vacancy
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Cheryl Stephen
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Vicki Twinde-Javner, Commission Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Bedessem noted last name correction for Linda Saley (not Salek). MOTION by Kooiman/Sween to approve meeting minutes of February 29, 2008, including the noted correction. Motion carried unanimously; Schuppel excused.
UPDATE ON NOMINATIONS / RESOLUTION PROCESS
Iron Overhead Truss Bridge (tabled) – status quo. On hold until more information available from the DOT or Town of Hamilton.
Others – None mentioned.
UPDATE ON POSSIBLE NOMINATIONS / NOMINATION PROCESS
Striped School / owner Norman & Phyllis Berg (Kooiman & Twinde-Javner) - Status quo. Barb noted that she took a copy of the deed and called the Bergs. Being the Community Club no longer exists, would assume that the designation would come under the Bergs; Mrs. Berg requested further review with family members. The local 4-H Club did some painting renovation but do not meet there as there is no plumbing or heat. Bedessem noted Linda Saley (4-H contact) can be reached under Alvin Saley.
Oehler Farmstead – owners Swing & Jahnel (Kooiman & Twinde-Javner) - Status quo. Buildings were added to the map as provided by Zoning & Land Information Office. Barb noted she recently drove past these properties and can see the cave from the road; she offered to call Father Swing for more information.
Greenfield Town Hall (Holley) - Status quo.
Mindoro Cut (Kooiman) - Status quo.
Swarthout House (Kooiman) – Status quo.
Lake Neshonoc Dam & Powerhouse/ owner Best Power (Kooiman) - Status quo.
Palmer Lewis Octagon House (Schuppel) – Status quo. The house was moved on March 4th. Next, is to place the house on a foundation and build a parking lot; the West Salem Area Historical Society plans to use the house as a tourism center. Pictures of the move and news articles were in the local newspaper as well as the Society’s newsletter.
Stone Cellar in Town of Greenfield – (Twinde-Javner & Holley) - Status quo. Plan to wait until nicer weather to visit the site.
Onalaska Town Hall (Sween) – Status quo. Kent noted the town is trying to purchase some land next to it.
Others – None mentioned.
STATUS ON HIRING OF INTERN
Vicki noted Chris Driver went to Personnel Office and filled out the necessary paperwork, but since, the request ended up before the Executive Committee at their March 12th meeting. Even though the commission was approved $500 for an intern, the commission does not have authority to hire. The Executive Committee had many questions, such as why a paid intern, what will the person be doing, etc. Vicki will attend the next Executive Committee meeting on April 9.
STATUS OF COMMITTEE JURISDICTION CHANGE
Due to recent County Board election and new board being sworn in on April 15, the County Board Chair will appoint members to the various committees thereafter. The Planning, Resources and Development (PRD) Committee will be reviewing their duties/functions at their next meeting as well as consider the commission under their authority. Hopefully, if they approve, a member of the PRD Committee would be the County Board representative on the commission. Should have more to report at the May commission meeting.
WEBPAGE PROPOSAL
Status quo.
POSSIBLE FUNDRAISER – JOINTLY SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATION
Vicki received grant information from the La Crosse Community Foundation and distributed copies of the grant application and its process. They offer grants four times a year; the next one is due in April so not enough time for that one, but may try for the July grant deadline.
WI HISTORICAL SOCIETY WORKSHOP IN LA CROSSE
Barb noted nothing new to report, but the group still plans to come to La Crosse in the fall.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
NEXT MEETING
Friday, April 25, 2008, at 9:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Kooiman/Bedessem to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously; Schuppel excused. The meeting adjourned at 9:42 a.m.
Disclaimer: The above minutes may be approved, amended or corrected at the next committee meeting.
Cheryl Stephen, Recorder