Tuesday, February 13, 2018

HPC Meeting Minutes - February 13th, 2018

Village of Swanton
Historic Preservation Commission

Draft Minutes
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Swanton Public Library


Present: Reg Beliveau, Ron Kilburn, Members; Elisabeth Nance, Secretary
Absent: Neal Spear, Member


  1. Welcome and Agenda Review – Mr. Beliveau called the meeting to order at 3:07 p.m. In answer to a question from Mr. Kilburn, Ms. Nance clarified her role is to act a secretary assisting with administrative functions to include preparing the agenda, taking minutes, completing other paperwork as deemed necessary.
  2. New Business
    1. Election of Officers
      1. Mr. Kilburn made a motion, seconded by Ms. Nance, to appoint Mr. Beliveau Chair. Motion carried.
      2. Mr. Beliveau made a motion, seconded by Ms. Nance, to appoint Mr. Kilburn Vice Chair. Motion carried.
    2. Review and approve Rules of Procedure – Mr. Beliveau made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kilburn, to table the Rule of Procedure review and approval until the next meeting. Motion carried.
    3. Set meeting date – March 8, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the Swanton Public Library.
    4. Determine priorities
      1. Mr. Kilburn gave a broad overview of the commission’s role and purpose.
      2. Mr. Kilburn noted an inventory of historic buildings had been completed in either the 1980s or 1990s so that may need to be updated, which is a good project for the commission.
      3. Mr. Kilburn would like to see the Town Office building be listed on the National Register. Once Swanton completes the Certified Local Government process the Historic Preservation Commission could apply for a grant to fund someone to write the application.
      4. There was also discussion about a kiosk with a map and brochures highlighting points of interest in and around Swanton.
  3. Any Other Necessary Business – None
  4. Adjourn – Mr. Beliveau made a motion at 3:48 p.m., seconded by Mr. Kilburn, to adjourn. Motion carried.
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