01-08-15 CITY OF CARMEL
CARMEL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 8,2015,6:00 P.M.
CAUCUS Room,CARMEL CITY HALL
In attendance:
Members: Becky Feigh,Jennifer Hershberger,Justin.Moffett, Carol Schleif, Luci
Snyder
Advisory: Nick Davis
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HPC Administrator: Mark Dollase,Raina Regan
Guests: Kevin Rider,Wendy Rogers,Kevin and Terry Tharp
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Chairperson Carol SchIeif.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes(10-2-14)
Jennifer Hershberger moves to approve the October 2,2014 meeting minutes,Luci Snyder
seconds.Motion passes(5-0).
Jennifer Hershberger moves to adopt all meeting minutes from April 26,2012 through August
14,2014,Luci Snyder seconds.Motion passes(5-0).
4. Hearing of Visitors
No discussion
5. Certificate of Appropriateness
No discussion
6. Report on Staff Approvals
No discussion
7. Financial Report—Luci Snyder, Treasurer
RuskinARC invoices have been approved and paid through claims through City Council.
RuskinARC will be billing the City quarterly, instead of monthly.
Commissioners discussion about developing a procedures manual for designation. Some
discussion over the cost for the certified letters to building owners for the Johnson Addition
noticing. Commissioners ask staff to research fees charged by other preservation commissions.
One idea presented by staff is the possibility of noticing property owners at the beginning of
the process as well. Commission will hold a work session to discuss procedures manual and/or
refining the Rules of Procedure to provide clearer guidance for designation of districts.
8. Old Business
a. Rules of Procedures
Jennifer Hershberger moves to re-adopt the Commission's Rules of Procedure,Luci Snyder
seconds.Motion passes(5-0).
b. Resolution CC-11-03-14-04:A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Cannel,Indiana,
Recognizing the Historic Contributing Buildings Survey as Accepted by the Carmel Historic
Preservation Commission
Reported that the Council adopted the survey at the November 3, 2014 council meeting. Survey is
now available online for public access at: https://www.ruskinarc.com/city-of cannel/carmel
c. CD-201.4-01: Johnson Addition Conservation District
Reported that neighbors have expressed interest in applying again for status as a conservation
district. Commissioners discussed the options available in regards to the Main Street properties.
Research will be done as to the best way to treat the Main Street properties in any future
application.
Three Main Street property owners(or their representative)were in attendance, Wendy Rogers,
Terry Tharp, and Kevin Tharp. All expressed concerns about the way the original process was
carried out. Asked questions of the Commissioners and Staff in regards to the conservation district
process. Commission appreciated their comments and will take them under advisement as they
move forward with the process.
9. New Business
a. Ordinance D-2198-14 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel,Indiana,
Adding Chapter 2,Article 5, Section 2-188 (Historic Preservation for the City of Carmel)(b)(9)to
the Cannel City Code
Ordinance proposed by Council members Sue Finkham and Ron Carter which will require monthly
reporting by the Historic Preservation Commission to the City Council.
Ordinance will be heard at the next Finance,Administration and Rules Committee on Thursday,
January 15,2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Caucus Room, City Hall.
b. Indiana Landmarks Contract for Professional Services
Jennifer Hershberger moves to continue the Commission's contract with Indiana Landmarks for
Professional Services,Luci Snyder seconds.Motion passes (5-0).
c. Commission Member Re-appointments
Chairperson Schleif has requested Mayor Brainard reappoint Jennifer Hershberger and Justin
Moffett to the Commission.
d. Election of Officers
Jennifer Hershberger moves to re-elect Carol Schleif as Chairperson,Becky Feigh as Vice-
Chairperson, and Luci Snyder as Treasurer,Luci Snyder seconds. Motion passes (5-0).
e. Meeting Schedule for 2015
Commissioners provided with the meeting schedule for 2015. This was provided to the Clerk-
Treasurer's office and noticed appropriately with the media.
10. Announcements
No discussion.
11. Adjournment
Jennifer Hershberger moves to adjourn the meeting, Luci Snyder seconds. Motion passes (5-0).
Meeting adjourned at 7:33p.m.
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