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City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Sept. 18

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

ATTENDANCE 

Alexandra Dixon, Member 

Chet Breitwieser, Member 

Christina Schmittling, Member Mike Dill, Member 

Tristen Gary, Member 

Sean McElligott, Member 

Excused 

Timberly Hund, Member 

Molly McKenzie, Member 

STAFF 

Eric Schauster, City Liaison 

DRR REPRESENTATIVE 

Phoebe Ott 

Donna McKelvey 

Mike Youngblood 

Lloyd Carter 

CALL TO ORDER 

Ms. Dixon called the meeting to order at 7:02PM. 

Emergency Procedures were given. Introductions were given. 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

Donna McKelvey inquired about the ownership status of 107 E. D Street. Ownership transfer has been delayed due to an insurance situation. 

DESIGN REVIEW REQUESTS 

616 East Garfield Street: The applicant, Sarah Brewer, is requesting approval to install a gutter and downspout. 

Motion to approve: Chet Breitwieser 

Second: Christina Schmittling 

Unanimous approval

501 Mascoutah Avenue: The applicant, Phoebe Ott, is requesting approval to replace the roof and substitute copper ridge caps with shingled roof caps. 

Motion to approve: Tristen Gary 

Second: Chet Breitwieser 

Unanimous approval

209 East C Street: The applicant, St. Luke Roman Catholic Church, is requesting approval to replace the roof with stone-coated steel metal. The change in roof material is due to substantial cost of asbestos abatement. 

Motion to approve: Mike Dill 

Second: Tristen Gary 

Unanimous approval

200 North Jackson Street: The applicant, Christone Enterprises, is requesting approval of tuckpointing brick wall with chimney. 

Motion to approve: Chet Breitwieser 

Second: Tristen Gary 

Unanimous approval

OFFICER'S REPORT 

Chairman's report: none 

Secretary's report: 

Motion to approve with spelling correction for "Chirstina Schmittling” in ATTENDANCE section: Chet Breitwieser 

Second: Mike Dill 

Unanimous approval

Treasurer's report: Treasurer Tristen Gary reported that $3,900 is the current account balance. $1,900 has been pledged towards the design guideline update costs. 

STAFF LIAISON REPORT 

Design Guidelines Manual Update: Meetings with Farnsworth Group will begin September 23-24, 2024. Eric will contact members to setup times to meet. 

HPC Membership Update: Sean McElligott appointed by Mayor Patty Gegory at Belleville City Council meeting on September 16, 2024. Sean is completing the term of Linda Weisenstein who stepped down from the HPC for personal reasons. Following Sean's appointment, one seat remains available on the Commission. 

6th Street Heritage Park: No update 

HPC Facebook Page: Eric will work with new Marketing Director to establish new Facebook Page. Tristen Gary offered to support management of new page. Chet Breitwieser recommended Commission consider utilizing budget to contract page management or content creation. 

NEW/UNFINISHED BUSINESSES 

DRR-306 North Charles Street- No update DRR-312 North Charles Street- No update 

Miscellaneous Discussion: 

400 South Jackson Street is being purchased by the City of Belleville for the RFQ rehab program. 

ADJOURN at 7:50 PM. 

Motion: Tristen Gary 

Second: Christina Schmittling 

Unanimous approval 

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