HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Landmark Commission - 05/23/2013 MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRIST] LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 23,2013 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr.James Klein,Chairman Mr. Dennis Miller Ms. Laura Commons Ms. Karen Howden. Ms. Kim Charba Ms. Margaret Fratilia Ms. Marie Guajardo Mr.John Olson Mr.Albert Soto MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Mark Robbins Mr.Armando Mendez Mr.Anthony Gavik Mr. Sean Thorson Mr. Leo Rios Ms.Christina Crouse STAFF PRESENT: Mr.Andrew Dimas,City Planner Ms.Rosie Rodrigue7,Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order by Board Chair James Klein at 4:41 p.m. Roll was called. A quorum was present. Action Items: The minutes of the April 25,2013 regular meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Board member Dennis Miller for approval of the minutes. Board member Karen Howden seconded the motion. Motion Passed. Discussion and_possible.nctlonof red action or Landmark Commission size: Board Chair Dr. Klein gave a brief discussion on the letter prepared for the Mayor and City Council Members for the reduction of board size. Chairman Klein stated the majority were in fdvor of reducing the Board from its current number off een(1 5)to eleven(11)and also changing the nature of the membership as well. Chairmacts to at the proposal the board had brought forward during the April meeting would be to reduce the number to eleven(l 1) as follows: (2)two Historians,(1)One Architect,(1)One Structural/Civil Engineer,(1)One Title Search Member (1)One Real Estate Agent and(5)Five Non-Designated members. Dr. Klein explained the changes of the reduction of the board size are due to the importance of forming a quorum each month. Dr.Klein then opened the floor for discussion and possible vote. Board member Mr.Miller stated the board has had several discussions on options and agreed that the option listed above was the most agreed upon from the Board. After short discussion, Board member Ms. Laura Commons made a motion to propose to City Council top s the reduction of the board size as listed above,Board member Ms. Kim Charba seconded. Motion Passed, City Staff Andrew Dimas stated he would consult with the Legal department and the City Secretary's office and follow the official procedures to start the process,Mr.Dimas also stated he would give the board an update in June's meeting, Indentify items for next meejjqjAgggdjj Board Chair Dr. Klein asked to discuss the Landmark Commission and Volumes and possibly forming a GIS subcommittee for June's meeting. City to Andrew Dimas will give an update on the reduction of the board size. Public Comment from the audience on matters not scheduled will be heard at the end of the commission MjqjUK There was no public comment. Adiournment: With no further business to come before the meeting,Board member Mr.John Olson made a motion to adjourn the meeting,second by Board member Laura Commons. Meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m. Andrew Dimas,City Planner