Historic Landmarks Commission

MORGANTOWN HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION March 16, 2022 MHLC Minutes The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm using Zoom by Shannon Tinnell. Those participating were Shannon Tinnell, Mike Jones, and Jessica Eichlin. February minutes approved. OLD BUSINESS: -Adelheid Schaupp submitted rough drafts of the text for the potential Greenmont markers. Next step is to approach the city regarding funding. Shannon will reach out to Adelheid. -The 50th Anniversary PRT and History Roundtable is postponed until 2023. WVU will be holding events as well: public history student projects, engineering restored a prototype car, WVRHC archives, Watts Museum, etc. Mike briefly discussed the interesting legal history of the PRT. The PRT is now eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, and should be surveyed soon. -The Multisite Designation Stone Walls survey has been approved by the WV State Historic Preservation Office. The invoice has been sent to the city. Shannon has reached out to Dr. Jennifer Thornton (WVU Public History) and Mike Gioulis for student hours. Final report will be sent to SHPO soon. NEW BUSINESS: -Welcome to new MHLC member, Mike Jones! -Agendas and minutes were sent to the city by Bill Kawecki. Going forward, Jessica will take notes and send the minutes. -The committee received a response regarding the Harmony Grove interchange. It was vague, and we are not sure of next steps. Primarily concerned about access to property. Adjourn: 7:31 pm