Historic Preservation Commission

IDAHO FALLS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, February 7, 2019 12:00 p.m., Annex Conference Room Minutes Attending: Renee Magee, Hereschell Mynarcik, Carrie Athay, Graham Whipple, Kim Smith, Rachel McMurtrey, Catherine Smith, and Christopher White. Meeting called to order at 12:03 p.m. Rachel Chaired the Meeting. Welcome Christopher White: Rachel introduced Dr. White to the Commission and asked him to tell the Commission a little bit about himself. Dr. White spoke about his education, experience and the boards he is a member of and explained that he and his wife moved here to be closer to family. Training and Binders: Julie was unable to attend and asked to postpone the training. However the material for binders was distributed. Minutes: Graham made a motion to approve the minutes from January 3, 2019. Carrie seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 2019 Downtown Walking Tour: Hersh went over a few of the building options and debated on the Rogers building. Naysha explained Brent is out of the office but he asked her to let the Commission know that the City was only granted $400.00 this year and Brent suggested the Commission only do one tour. Catherine was going to see if the IFDDC could help with marketing expenses. The walking tour committee (Renee, Hersh, Graham and Brent) agreed to meet to start planning. Hersh indicated that the tour is always the 4th Saturday in June. This year it falls on June 22nd. Kim stated that he thought he would be out of town for the tour, but will actually be here. Historic Preservation Plan: No updates on the Plan. SHPO Letter: Renee went over a letter from SHPO regarding moving buildings. SHPO prefers the building stay where it is and moved buildings are not eligible for the National Register, however to retain eligibility there are some options. Renee wanted to add this to the agenda again next moth so Julie could add to the explanation. There was some discussion regarding the process for the decision to move or demo a building. Renee explained her interpretation of Title 67. The discussion continued regarding the process to set up districts and ordinances adopted within the district to protect building from being demolished or moved. Renee also explained where funding comes from the National Parks Service through SHPO. Unfortunately, the National Parks Service, SHPO and the National Trust do not always have the same view of preservation and how to move forward. Updates: Renee invited anyone to go with her to talk to first graders on the 15th. She also requested coloring books to take with her. The Commission all agreed that more coloring books be printed. The Commission also felt that if the coloring books were not paid for with grant money they could be sold. They could be funded by IFDDC and the City of Idaho Falls. Kim also asked about sponsors, he indicate Bank of Commerce will be celebrating its 60 year anniversary and will check to see if the Bank would sponsor the coloring books. Roundtable Discussion: Carolyn Abbot was at the meeting. She explained that she lived in a historic home and it needs some work, however she doesn’t have the funds to fix the issues. Graham gave Ms. Abbot some good information and the number of a contractor. Renee and Graham thought that she may be eligible for tax credits because of the one room apartment in the basements, however it was determined she would not qualify because it is owner occupied. There was additional discussion regarding the Farrells Building. Adjourned: 12: 53 p.m. Respectfully, Naysha Foster, Recording Secretary  ACTION ITEMS : Brent, Renee, To meet and plan walking tour. Hersh & Graham Catherine, Kim & Work on sponsors to fund additional copies of the coloring books Brent