Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

THE STATE OF TEXAS § CITY OF BROWNSVILLE § COUNTY OF CAMERON § GARZA, Rolando-Archeologist RODRIGUEZ, Joseph A.-Attorney LOF, Lawrence–Architectural Historian SAMPONARO, Philip–Historian MURILLO, Luis–B. Sc. Architect PUTEGNAT, Tara–Heritage Tourism Professional WALKER, Calvin–Chairman NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE Pursuant to Chapter 551, Title 5 of the Texas Government Code, the Texas Open Meetings Act, notice is hereby given that the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) of the City of Brownsville, Texas, has scheduled a Regular Meeting, on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 12:00 P.M., in the Planning and Redevelopment Department Meeting Room, 1034 E. Levee St. – 2 nd Floor, Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, 78520. Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Commissioners or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Videoconferencing via Webex may be accessed by logging on at: https://brownsville.webex.com/brownsville/j.php?MTID=m7b4924db3c3086affe9b75cf9acc627e Meeting number: 2492 559 6974 Password: meeting This notice and Meeting Agenda is posted online at: http://brownsvilletx.gov/AgendaCenter. The members of the public wishing to participate in the meeting hosted through Webex Teleconference can join at the following numbers: Join by videosystem: Dial 24925596974@brownsville.webex.com You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Join by phone 1-844-992-4726, United States Toll Free +1-408-418-9388, United States Toll Access code: 249 255 96974 Members of the public who submitted a “Public Comment Form” will be permitted to offer public comments as provided by the agenda and as permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting. A recording of the meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance to the Open Meetings Act. **************** CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Non-Agenda Items: Kindly submit a “Public Comment Form” stating the items of public concern that you wish to speak to an hour before the start of the scheduled meeting time with the City Secretary of the City of Brownsville. Forms are not reserved for anyone nor may time be deferred to anyone. PowerPoint presentations may not be accommodated. This period is limited to five (5) speakers with a time limit of three (3) minutes per speaker. The form can be completed and submitted at: https://www.cob.us/formcenter/city-secretary17/public-comment-registration-form-86. Agenda Items: Kindly submit a “Public Comment Form” stating which item(s) on the agenda that you wish to speak to an hour before the start of the scheduled meeting time with the City Secretary. Speakers will be allowed to address the HPC Board on the agenda item before it is to be considered. The speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. Time Limits: The HPC Board shall have the discretion to modify its regulations regarding time limits on public comment if necessary. For example, the time limit may be shortened to accommodate a lengthy agenda, or it could be lengthened to allow additional time for discussion on a complicated matter or if there is a need for an interpreter. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A.1 October 14, 2022 – Offered for consent approval. 2. WORKSHOP B.1 The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Building Site and Setting. 3. ADJOURNMENT Juan M. Vélez Historic Preservation Manager NOTE: With the permission of the Board, the Chairman has the authority to change the sequence of certain items listed above. NOTE: The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of, access to, treatment of, or employment in its programs, activities, or public meetings. Any individual with a disability in need of an accommodation is encouraged to contact the Organizational Development & Human Resources Department at (956) 548-6037 (voice or Relay TX) by Thursday, October 13, 2022 no later than 5:00 P.M., to make proper arrangements. I certify that a copy of the November 3, 2022, Agenda of Items to be considered by the Historic Preservation Commission was posted on the Bulletin Area at City Hall – Federal Building, on November 1, 2022. I further certify that the Agenda was posted on the City’s website and can be downloaded by accessing: http://brownsvilletx.gov/AgendaCenter. ________________________________ Yolanda G. Gomez, TRMC Interim City Secretary