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LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING l
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
City Hall Council Chambers
1201 Leopard Street t
June 25, 2015
COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS:
Laura Commons, Chairman Ernest Bert Rucker, Jr.*
Dr. Mark Robbins, Vice Chairman Albert Soto* I
Jillian Becquet Craig Thompson
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Kim Charba* Sean Thorson* >
Tiffani McKinney Nathan Westervelt
John Olson
*Absent
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STAFF:
Andrew Dimas, Planning Technician
Linda Williams, Recording Secretary
I. Call to Order/Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Chairman Laura Commons and a quorum was
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11. Absences
Kim Charba
Ernest Bert Rucker, Jr.
Albert Soto
Sean Thorson
III. Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the May 28, 2015 minutes was made by Mr. Westervelt and seconded by Ms. 1r
McKinney. Motion passed with Ms. Charba, Mr. Rucker, Mr. Soto and Mr. Thorson absent.
IV. Discussion Items r'
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Potential Certified Local Grant(CLG)Projects: Ms.Commons stated that for the past two meetings,
the commission brainstormed about possible projects that can be funded through a CLG grant in addition
to digitizing the survey. Ms. Commons continued it seems that at this time, the consensus is to scan the
historical survey contained in the green binders. Ms. Commons continued the purpose will be for preserving
the remaining historical properties that still exist and also provide a resource for the general public.
Discussion ensued regarding what should be included in the grant and the resources needed to complete
the project. Mr. Dimas reminded commissioners again that any grant the commission applies for has to be
matched through staff in-kind services or actual monies. 0
Mr. Thompson stated commissioners needed to review the binders to determine which structures
still exist, physical condition of the structures and which ones will actually be included in the digitizing
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process. Mr. Thompson stated the review could be achieved through the neighborhood maps that GIS
could generate and once the structures are identified, Development Services GIS division could build the
overlay if funds are available, the maps could be placed online. Mr. Thompson reemphasized that also at
some point, the commission will have to meet with Development Services Staff to discuss the project
especially since the City has to match any grant request. Mr. Thompson stated that it would be useless for
the commission to undertake the project if the City cannot the match the funding.
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Letter of Intent to the Texas Historical Commission: Dr. Robbins stated he would provide a draft of
the letter of intent to be submitted to the CLG for review and approval by the commission. Dr. Bobbins fh
continued that submittal of the letter of intent would keep the door open. The question was asked regarding
how much funding would be needed and Ms. Becquet stated the grant funding request should be between
$8,000 and $10,000. Mr. Dimas stated in order to arrive at an estimated cost of GIS service, the following
items should be considered:
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• How much server space would be needed;
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• How much time will be needed for tagging the approximate 1,500 properties; and t
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• The most cost effective way to do the project—digitizing the files versus mapping the properties by
City GIS or hiring a consultant to do it.
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Further Strategies on How to Update the Historic Site Survey (Green Binders) Ms. McKinney
suggested that there is a possibility that the hotel/motel taxes could be used for historical preservation. Mr.
Thompson stated that before the commission could submit the grant, the letter of intent had to be drafted
and approved. Mr.Thompson continued action to approve the letter should be scheduled as an action item
for July meeting. ?�
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Dr. Bobbins suggested contacting the Nueces County Historical Commission to see what support
could be generated for the project and asked if Development Services staff should be contacted now or 1
later. Mr. Thompson stated he felt more information was needed in deciding what should be requested ri
from GIS staff in mapping the properties and deciding on the best method to do the project.
Ms. Commons asked Ms. Becquet if she knew of any companies that could do the digitizing and
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Ms. Becquet stated that at this time, she did not have a name, but she would try to find a contact. After
further discussion and comments, no action was taken.
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V. Items to be scheduled an the Next Agenda
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• Approval of the draft letter of Intent to the Texas Historical Commission
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VI. Public Comment j
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VII. Adjournment
After all comments and discussion concluded, and there being no further business, the meeting 1
adjourned at 5:10 p.m. 1
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A15drew Dimas, Planning Technician Date Linda Williams Date
Development Services Department Development Services Department
Staff Liaison to Landmark Commission Recording Secretary
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