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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Landmark Commission - 02/24/1994 MINUTES LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 24, 1994 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Edwin Goodman, Chairman Mr. James Catron Mr. Joe Dove Ms. Cynthia Hill—McKinney Mr. Adam Klager Mr. Michael Shelly Mr. Charles Speed Ms. Bunny Tinker Mr. John Wright Mr. Joe Williams, Advisory MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Patricia Atkins Ms. Pam Lakhani Mr. Leslie Mabrey Mr. Govind Nadkarni Ms. Alclair Pleasant Mr. Donald Victory STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Michael Gunning, Senior Planner Ms. Faryce Goode—City Planner Ms. Linda Williams, Recording Secretary The meeting was to called to order at 4:45 p.m. by Mr. Edwin Goodman, Chairman. The roll was called a quorum was declared. ACTION ITEM(S): Approval of November 18, 1993 and January 27, 1994 Minutes. The November and January 27, 1994 minutes were approved as distributed. SCANNED Landmark Commission Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 2 Nominating Committee's Recomendation for 1994 Chairman / Vice Chairman: Mr. Joe Dove, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, submitted the names of Edwin Goodman as Chairman and Cynthia Hill—McKinney as Vice Chairman. There being no other nominations, the following action was taken: IT WAS MOVED BY MS. TINKER AND SECONDED BY MR. DOVE THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED. MOTION PASSED. The Landmark Commission accepted and approved the Nominating Committee's recommendation of Edwin Goodman as Chairman and Cynthia Hill—McKinney as Vice Chairman of the Landmark Commission. Draft letter to First Presbyterian Church Regarding Proposed Renovations: Ms. Macon stated that Staff prepared a draft letter to the First Presbyterian Church, as requested at the January 27, 1994 meeting, regarding their renovation plans for the church. At this point, Mr. Goodman read into record the letter that will be sent to the church. After the letter was read, Mr. Goodman asked if the letter was sufficient or were changes needed. Mr. Klager suggested that the letter be sent to Mr. Glenn Best, Renovation Chairman, instead of Reverend William Carr, Pastor. There being no further comments, the following action was taken: IT WAS MOVED BY MS. TINKER AND SECONDED BY MR. CATRON THAT THE LANDMARK COMMISSION APPROVE THE LETTER, AS AMENDED, AND SEND IT TO THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. MOTION PASSED. *00 Landmark Commission Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 3 Ms. Tinker requested commission members to receive copies of correspondence that is generated by the Commission (the Bidwell Hotel and First Presbyterian Church). DISCUSSION ITEM(S): Update to the Lichenstein House Plan: Ms. Macon stated that at the January 27, 1994 meeting, an item was discussed regarding a local CPA firm wanted to purchase the old Lichenstein House located at 615 South Upper Broadway and operate the practice from the house. Since the last meeting, the latest available information is that the proposed owner is no longer interested in purchasing the property. Ms. Macon continued that after the proposed owner found out about the parking requirements that had to be met and other factors involved, they decided to pursue another avenue. Submittal of CDBG Grant for phase IIB of Site Survey: Ms. Macon stated that Staff completed and submitted a grant funding request to CDBG for $8,600 to continue the site survey and to attend the CLG conference. Ms. Macon continued that the 1994 grant request was $1,000 less than the one submitted in 1992; which was funded for $9,600. Ms. Macon continued there is approximately $2,000 left in the 18th year CDBG budget. The proposed funding will not be available until August 1, 1994. Mr. Gunning added that Community Development will present the funding proposals for 20th Year to the Planning Commission on March 30, 1994; and the Planning Commission will take action on the proposals on April 6, 1994. City Council will hear the proposals on May 4, 1994 and possible action can taken at that time. Landmark Commission Meeting • February 24, 1994 Page 4 Purse Historical review of Railroad Tracks near Holly Road as Required by the Texas Antiquities Committee Prior to Removal: Mr. Tom Utter, Director of Development Services, addressed the Commission. Mr. Utter stated for about four years, the City of Corpus, the U.S. Navy, the General Services Administration (GSA), and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) have been negotiating with the Texas—Mexican (Tex—Mex) Railway for the abandonment of approximately 16.5 miles of railroad track. The 16.5 miles of railroad track runs from Highway 44 southeast down to Holly Road, from the south side of Holly Road over to the Oso, across the railroad track bridge that crosses the Oso into Flour Bluff, and continues on the west side of Flour Bluff Drive to the Naval Air Station. The railroad bridge that crosses the Oso is burned in several places and tracks have been removed in about five places. The U. S. Navy owns the railroad track, the City owns the land underneath it, and the Texas—Mexican Railway has a contract to operate on the track dating back to 1947. This track was built in 1942 under the War Powers Act to serve the Naval Air Station. The federal agents want to abandon the track and have signed all the necessary papers, along with officials from the Tex—Mex Railway. Mr. Utter added that the first 3.7 miles from Highway 44 down to 1,218 feet east of Old Brownsville Road will not be abandoned. The grain elevator, South Texas Materials, and several other business are still being served by the railroad. Ms. Tinker asked for clarification on where the railroad track ended on Highway 44 coming into town at Old Brownsville Road and Mr. Utter responded that the railroad started at Highway 44 to past Old Brownsville Road 1,218 feet. The Texas— Mexican Railway has a rail switching yard on Highway 44. The track run from that rail switching yard southeast down to Old Brownsville Road. The first 3.7 miles of track, which runs from Highway 44 to 1,218 feet past Old Brownsville Road, will be sold by GSA as an operating railroad subject to Tex—Mex's operating rights through 1997. The tracks will be sold here in the city, through open bids, on Thursday, March 3, 1994 and most likely Tex—Mex will buy because they have several customers along this area. The remaining portion of the 12.80 miles, which runs southeast of Old Brownsville Road along Holly Road across the Oso and up to the Naval Air Station. They have a contract to have the rails pulled up and once the rails are pulled up, on June 25, 1994, the City and the Texas Department of Transportation, will be able to advertise for bids on the reconstruction of Holly Road. Holly Road will be converted into a five—lane road. The Landmark Commission Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 5 reconstruction will start at Ayers Street over to Rodd Field Road. In addition, the City of Corpus Christi has submitted an application to the Texas Department of Transportation to receive federal monies through a program entitled ISTEA (Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act) for approximately $2 million to install a hike—and—bike trail that will begin at the bayfront and continue down Ennis Joslin across South Padre Island Drive and will cross the old railroad track into Flour Bluff. The City needs that right—of—way. The entire project has run very smoothly until the General Service Administration called and stated that the project was on hold. GSA received a call from the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) and was told that the abandonment was not approved because Tex—Mex Railway did not submit an environmental report to their office. The officials at Tex—Mex Railway were contacted and told the situation and that they needed to submit the report to complete the project. The Tex—Mex officials stated they did not know how to compile the report. City Staff requested the federal regulations and it was found that the regulations for abandonment are the same for constructing a new railroad. There are several steps involved in getting the abandonment approved -- clearance has to be received from all of the federal agencies involved (which has been done) and all historical bodies have to be contacted to determine if there are any historical properties, which will be negatively impacted, by the removal of the railroad tracks. Mr. Utter stated the above information brings the Commission up—to— date as far as where the City is on the project and why he was at the meeting. Mr. Utter continued that City Staff is requesting the Chairman, or a committee from the Landmark Commission, to ride to the Holly Road railroad track site and review the historical portion of the project. Mr. Utter stated that Staff has driven to the area and did not find any historical elements in the area. Mr. Utter stated, as a point of information, that the railroad bridge is the only bridge in the state of Texas that goes across Texas waters that the General Land Office did not give an easement for. The bridge was built by the Navy under the War Powers Act and is the only built like that. Mr. Utter continued that the bridge will be preserved. It will be converted into a hike—and—bike trail and it will Landmark Commission Meeting • February 24, 1994 Page 6 be utilized for fishing. Mr. Utter stated that he would like for the Commission to make its determination and take action at the March meeting. Mr. Utter stated that by outlining the entire project, he felt the Commission would have the necessary facts before taking any action. After the Commission submits their findings at the March meeting and take appropriate action, the environmental report will be completed. Mr. Utter stated that a copy of the environmental report was sent to the State Historical Preservation Office for their comments and Staff should receive comments from them within thirty (30) days. All of the right—of—way will be used for streets, hike—and—bike trails, or for sidewalks. The area over in Flour Bluff will be kept in trust for the City and after Waldron Road is completed, Flour Bluff Drive will be widened and part of the right—of— way will be used in this project. Mr. Utter stated that the abandonment project has to be completed within the next thirty to forty—five days so that the State can pursue the expansion of Holly Road. Mr. Goodman stated if City Staff reviewed the railroad tracks and did not find any historical elements in the area, he did not think it was really necessary for commission members to review the area. Mr. Goodman requested input from commission members as to how the Commission wanted to respond to City Staff's request. Mr. Klager suggested that the review of the railroad tracks beplaced as an action item on the March agenda and Mr. Goodman asked Mr. Utter if thirty days would be too long and Mr. Utter stated that Staff could wait for the Commission to meet in March. Mr. Utter continued that a biologist from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife will be walking the entire length of the railroad tracks to make sure there are no endangered grasses in the railroad right— of—way. Ms. Tinker asked if any archeologists had been notified of the removal of the railroad tracks and Mr. Utter answered that the only place that having an archeologist review would have any real relevancy would be on the banks of the Oso itself. Mr. Utter continued that is entirely possible that where the bridge embankment is on the Oso, some shell midden might be found. Mr. Utter continued that the Texas Department of Transportation has already completed its environmental assessment on the roadway and on Landmark Commission Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 7 the hike—and—bike trail. Their procedure is once any excavation takes place and if anything is uncovered, the excavation process stops immediately and archeologists are notified and brought to the site. Ms. Tinker asked if Nueces County had been notified and Mr. Utter answered that a letter was received from Judge Robert Barnes. Mr. Utter stated that the project area is within the city limits and one of the requirements, as setforth by I.C.C., is that letters be obtained from the chief elected officials from the city and county. The only things lacking are historical clearance and U.S. Fish and Wildlife. So far, there are no endangered animals and birds that will be impacted by this project, but there maybe some endangered wild grass. Mr. Williams asked what will be done with the railroad tracks once they are removed and Mr. Utter answered that the General Services Administration will receive bids on the 12.80 miles of track that is left. They have a contract to pay General Services Administration approximately $350,000 for the railroad track and these tracking salvage companies remove the tracks and sell it to companies in South America. The tracks sold are approximately 500 feet long and are transported by rail cars. After Mr. Utter's presentation, a brief discussion followed. Ms. Macon stated she could make arrangements to review the railroad track. Ms. Tinker volunteered to also review the site. Mr. Goodman asked what was the timetable for the Holly Road expansion and Mr. Utter responded that the expansion would be in two phases. The first phase — from the access roads of the Crosstown Expressway extension east over to Everhart Road. The second phase will be bidded in the early spring of 1995 will go from Everhart Road over to Rodd Field Road. The timetable is approximately 310 days for each phase or about 18 months. The two improvements will make a big difference for mobility. The hike—and—bike trail will go from the convention center along Ocean Drive, all the way to the Naval Air Station, circle around the campus at Texas A & M University—Corpus Christi, come back down Landmark Commission Meeting • February 24, 1994 Page 8 Ocean Drive on the south side and turn down Ennis Joslin. Ennis Joslin Road will be converted into four lanes and will have a 13 foot hike—and—bike trail that will meander along the east side. The Ennis Joslin project will be underway by August. This project will directly tie into the Hahns—Sooter Wildlife area which is a designated archeological site. Mr. Utter expressed thanks to the Chairman and members for allowing him to address the Commission. Appointment of Subcommittee to Review National Register Nominations for Corpus Christi Naval Air Station: Macon stated that approximately four months ago, a letter was received from the Texas Historical Commission stating that a government entity had submitted an application on the Naval Air Station for the National Register Program nomination; and since the City was a CLG, its review and comment on the nomination would be requested. Ms. Macon stated the actual nomination packet was received this past week and she spoke with Mr. Goodman and recommended that four people be appointed to serve on this subcommittee to review the nomination packet. Ms. Macon stated the packet is very extensive and the review should be completed as soon as feasible so that a report can be submitted at the March meeting. After a brief discussion, Mr. Goodman appointed Ms. Hill, Mr. Klager, Ms. Tinker, and Mr. Wright to the subcommittee to review the nomination packet. Mr. Goodman requested Staff to follow—up with the Texas Historical Commission to find out when the actual deadline was for submitting comments on the nomination. Continue Review and Prioritize Slides of Phase IIA Historical Site Survey: The following slides were reviewed of the North Morgan Area: AGNES STREET: 1111: Site of the Vicente Lozano House. Structure was built between 1890-1910. Stylistic Influence — Queen Anne Victorian. The structure is a 1-1/2 story framed residence with 4—north facing bays; pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, hip and Landmark Commission Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 9 gable composition shingle roof; shamrock metal ridgecap, extended box eaves, gable dormers, and decorative fish scale shingles in a projecting bay. Very significant historic residence on a street that has become primarily commercial and industrial. Owned continuously by the Lozano Family and is currently designated as a Corpus Christi Historic Landmark. Consultant: High — Potential for "HC" zoning. 1220: Site of the CCISD District Maintenance Department. Structure built in 1924. Stylistic Influence — Industrial. The structure is a 2— story stucco building with altered windows; 3—south facing bays, slab foundation, load—bearing masonry structural system, flat built—up tar and gravel roof; depending metal canopy and concrete floor, metal sash windows, stoned floor has bank of clear story windows; single wooden door and aluminum overhead door. Consultant: Medium 1310-1312: Site known as the Donigan Block. Structures built between 1920-1930s. Stylistic Influence — Mission/Spanish. Structure is a 2—story stucco commercial building with windows and altered doors. Structure has 8—south facing bays, slab foundation, load—bearing masonry structural system, flat built—up tar and gravel roof, clay tile parapet. This block os one of the best preserved historic commercial blocks on Agnes and Laredo Street. Consultant: High 1602: Site of Delgado's Tire & Welding Shop. Structure was built between 1910-1920s. Stylistic Influence — Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story stucco commercial building with alterations to the windows and doors. 2—south facing bays, slab foundation, load—bearing Nis • Landmark Commission Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 10 masonry structural system, steeply pitched hip composition shingle roof; service bay wooden canopy and upheld by rectangular stuccoed columns. Consultant: Medium Commission: High 1612: Site Las Perlitas Bar. Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence — Commercial. Structure is a 1-1/2 story brick and stucco commercial building with alterations to the windows and doors. Consultant: Medium Consultant: High 1624: Site of the Galvan Ballroom. Structure was built c. 1948. Stylistic Influence — Art Modern. Structure is a 2—story brick commercial building with altered windows; 5—south facing bays, slab foundation, load—bearing structural system, flat built—up tar and gravel roof, an brick parapet. Structure was built by Rafael Galvan (1887-1966), who was in the grocery and fishing business. Ballroom was known as a major entertainment center. Mr. Galvan served on City Police Department (1915-1935) and was the first Hispanic officer. Consultant: Medium Commission: High ALAMEDA. S. 505: Structure was built in the 1930s. Stylistic Influence — Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story residence with alterations to the porch and windows, 3—east facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, pyramidal composition shingle roof, and exposed rafter ends. Consultant: Low 611: Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence — Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story framed residence with 3—east *10 Landmark Commission Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 11 facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, pyramidal composition shingle roof, extended box eaves, and fascia board. Consultant: Medium 801: Site of 2—story framed apartments with alterations to the porch and windows. Structure built between 1920-1930s. Structure has 2 garages on the first floor, 2—east facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, and front gabled composition roof. Consultant: Low 821-825: Complex of 8 units in four 1—story duplexes with alterations to the porches, windows, and doors. Structure was built post 1945. Consultant: Low 1005: Structure is a 1—story framed residence with alterations to the porch, 3—east facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, and front gable composition shingle roof with exposed rafter ends. Structure was built between 1910-1920s. Consultant: Medium 1015: Structure is a 1-1/2 story framed residence with 3—east facing bays, pier and beam foundation on brick piers, wood frame structural system, side gable wood shingle roof with extended box eaves, fascia board and hipped dormers; interior brick chimney on ridge. Consultant: Medium Commission: High Landmark Commission Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 12 1101: Site of Alameda Oaks Nursing Center (formerly Furman Elementary School). Structure was built in 1912 and renovated in 1986. Stylistic Influence — Classical Revival. Structure is a 1-1/2 story brick building with several additions radiating from the central building. Alterations have been made to the windows and doors. The original building has 4—east facing bays, slab foundation, concrete watertable, load—bearing masonry structural system, flat built—up tar and gravel roof, basket weave coping, and string course with dropping pendants above windows. Building has been significantly renovated and expanded as a nursing home/care center. Nursing center is an important source of employment, traffic, and medical services in the neighborhood. Edward Furman School was built in 1912 and served until 1975. Consultant: Low 1108: Structure built between 1910-1920s. Stylistic Influence — Bungalow with Queen Anne influence. Structure is a 1-1/2 story framed residence with alterations to the roof, 3—west facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, hip with gables composition shingle roof, extended box eaves, interior brick chimney on ridge. Consultant: Medium Commission: Low 1110: Structure is a 2—story stucco residence with alterations to the windows and additions with 3—west facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, hip with gables composition shingle roof, exposed rafter ends; interior brick chimney on ridge. Consultant: Low 1220: Site of the National Association of Letter Carriers (formerly the Old Seventh Day Adventist Church). Structure built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence — Romanesque Revival. Structure is a 2—story Landmark Commission Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 13 brick church with 3—west facing bays, slab foundation, load—bearing masonry structural system, front gable composition shingle roof with decorative bargeboard. 1931 Sanborn Map shows Seventh Day Adventist Church, which replaced Primative Baptist Church. Consultant: High 1205: Structure was built in 1920s. Stylistic Influence — Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story framed residence with synthetic siding, alterations to the siding and porch and auxiliary shed with 2—east facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, hip with gables roll roofing. 1931 Sanborn Map shows 1—story framed dwelling with shingle roof, inset partial width porch, and 1—story framed garage. Consultant: Low 1210: Structure was built between 1900-1920s. Stylistic Influence — Queen Anne with Victorian influence. Structure is a 1-1/2 story framed residence with alterations to the windows and addition at rear with 3—west facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete block, wood frame structural system, steeply pitched hip roof with composition shingles, extended box eaves, fascia board, and hipped dormers; interior corbelled chimney on the ridge. Consultant: High 1230: Structure was built between 1910-1920s. Stylistic Influence — Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story framed residence with 2—west facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, front gable composition shingle roof with exposed rafter ends and triangular knee braces. Consultant: Medium Commission: Low Landmark Commission Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 14 BROWNLEE. SOUTH: 301: Site of Hebrew Rest Cemetery. Stylistic Influence — none. Layout is rectangular with all graves oriented to the east, both family and individual plots, upright monuments, 1 double crypt, concrete and granite curbing, and paving sidewalks. Surrounded by plastered stone wall on Brownlee or east the side, wood plank privacy fence on the south and one—half of the west side, and a chainlink fence on one—half of the west and north sides. The cemetery received a Texas Historical Marker in 1981 and it was founded to serve Jewish settlers, fifty—five years prior to formal organization of the Jewish congregation in the area. Consultant: High 304: Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence none. Structure is a 1-1/2 story commercial building with alterations to the windows; it has 3—west facing bays, slab foundation, load bearing masonry structural system, flat built—up tar and gravel roof with tile coping. Consultant: Medium 402-406: No written comments available. 410: Structure built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence — Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story framed board and batten residence with 2— west facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, steeply pitched hip composition single roof with exposed rafter ends. Integral partial width porch with classical columns and wood floor; windows are 1/1 wood double hung with decorative screens; 2 single wood doors at 90 degree angle. Consultant: Medium BUFORD: 516-518: Structures were built between 1920-1930s. Stylistic Influence — Craftsman with International influence. Structures are 01Iii0 *10 Landmark Commission Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 15 2—story brick apartments with 7—south facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, flat built—up tar and gravel roof with brick parapet. Consultant: High 914: Structure was built between 1930-1940s. Stylistic Influence — Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story residence with synthetic siding and 2—story garage/apartment; 3—south facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, and cross gable composition shingle roof with box eaves. Consultant: Low 1111: Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence — Bungalow. Structure is a 2—story wood frame apartments with alterations to the porch, windows, doors, and additions with 3—north facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, low—pitched hip composition shingle roof with box eaves and exposed rafter ends. Consultant: Low COLEMAN STREET: 416-420: Stylistic Influence — Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story framed triplex with alterations to the porch with 3—south facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, pyramidal composition shingle roof with exposed rafter ends. Consultant: Medium 1701: Structure was built between 1920-1930s. Stylistic Influence — Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story framed grocery/residence with additions, it has 1—northeast facing chamfered front bay, pier and Landmark Commission Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 16 beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, cross gabled composition shingle roof with exposed rafter ends. Consultant: Low CRAIG STREET: 720: Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence — Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story framed residence with alterations to the porch and windows; it has 3—south facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, side gabled composition shingle roof with exposed rafter ends, triangular knee braces, and gabled dormers. Consultant: Low 1315: Site of the Metropolitan Community Church of Corpus Christi (formerly the Old Temple Beth El Synagogue). Structure was built in 1937 and the auditorium was added in 1949. Stylistic Influence — Spanish Colonial Revival. Structure is a 2—story stucco building with 3—story twin towers, addition include educational building, 3—north facing bays, slab foundation, load—bearing masonry structural system, front gabled ceramic tile roof with barge boards in gable ends. Temple Beth El, first Jewish house of worship begin at this site in 1930. Congregation was formally organized on March 7, 1932 with 60 families in attendance. This building was dedicated in 1937. Consultant: High 1502: Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence — Folk Vernacular Cottage. Structure is one of four similar framed cottages with 1—story frame, altered porch, and windows, 2—south facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, cross gabled composition shingle roof, exposed rafter ends, and triangular knee braces. Consultant: Low Landmark CommissionMeetin g February 24, 1994 Page 17 This concluded the slide presentation of the North iforgan Area. Ms. Tinker informed the Commission that she met with Mary Berry of the Caller—Times, Editor of the Homes Section in the Sunday newspaper regarding reprinting articles from the Old House Journal under the Landmark Commission's byline. Ms. Tinker continued that after her discussion with Mary, she felt that it was promising and she recommended that the Commission write a monthly preservation article under the Commission's byline. She also suggested that the Texas Historical Commission be contacted regarding the Medallion and what their reprinting policy is. Ms. Tinker stated that Mary was going to contact Old House Journal to find out what mechanics would be involved for reproduction of their articles. Ms. Tinker continued she wanted to let the Commission know that space is available for any member who would like to write an article for publication. Ms. Tinker stated she will contact THC to find out what their policy is on reprinting and if there is a cost involved. Ms. Tinker continued that at the minimum, the Medallion in the past, have written articles containing examples of housing types with short descriptions. Ms. Tinker added that this approach might be used to launch off the articles. Ms. Macon asked for clarification if the editor would be willing to print the articles if THC approves the Commission using the articles and Ms. Tinker responded yes. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6 p.m. JO % 6166 — i Faryce Gso.e—Macon, City Planner Staff Liai in