Historic District Commission

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION, NORWICH, CONNECTICUT 16 September 2010 The regular meeting off the Norwich Historic District Commission was held on 16 September 2010 in Room 319, Norwich City Hall, convening at 5: 06 p.m. Members Present: Malcolm Edgar, Chairman Desiree Champagne Gideon Loewenstein Marco Middleton Pam Muccilli Cort Murphy Members Absent: Judith Hamblen Nancy O’Neil REGULAR MEETING A. On motion made by G. Loewenstein and seconded by C. Murphy, the minutes of the July 15 meeting were approved as distributed. B. Chairman’s Report 1. Chairman Edgar reminded the group that Preservation Awards will be given this year. He asked that the membership bring recommendations to the next meeting, along with photographs of the properties to be considered. Properties discussed by the group included 5 Town Street, 407 Washington Street, the property abutting Ms Muccilli on Union Street and a Victorian restoration at 226 Broadway. 2. Edgar reported that according to the commission bylaws, alternate members are elected for two year terms. Nominations for election must be presented to the city council for approval. Mr. Middleton and Ms Muccilli acknowledged that they would like to serve another term. September 16 2010.doc  Ms Champagne explained that, due to other commitments, she would not have sufficient time to serve on the commission. She said her husband Robert Champagne was interested in serving on the Historic District Commission. The group discussed his qualifications: experience in dismantling and reassembling an historic house, extensive restoration work including his own home, his background in architecture. The board agreed that Rob would be an excellent addition and recommended that Chairman Edgar submit his name to Jill Brennan for council approval. C. Old Business There was no old business to come before the commission. D. New Business 1. Chairman Edgar said that Stanley Lucas will present a COA at the next meeting for work to be completed at 2 Town Street. This property had been considered by the commission several years ago. He circulated the information that had been previously presented for committee review. The general consensus was that because of the scope of the project, commission approval should be considered in phases. 2. The commission is required to submit a schedule of meeting dates for public record. The schedule was circulated and is attached to the minutes. The commission noted the unexpected death of Charlie Hamblen, husband of board member Judy Hamblen. The group expressed their sympathy and asked that condolences be sent to Judy. E. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Malcolm S. Edgar, Chairman September 16 2010.doc