Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingPocatello, ID · December 4, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY OF POCATELLO
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSON SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2024 • 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 911 NORTH 7TH AVENUE, POCATELLO, IDAHO
Vizcarra called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Kristopher Boatman, Tabatha Butler, Ruta Casabianca, Amy Commendador, Ellen Ryan, and Marty Vizcarra.
UNEXCUSED: Kaitlin Blincoe.
STAFF: Jim Anglesey and Aceline McCulla.
2. APPROVE MINUTES
The Commission may wish waive the oral reading of the meeting minutes held November 6 and special meeting held
November 11, 2024, and to approve the minutes as written.
It was moved by T. Butler and seconded by R. Casabianca to approve the HPC meeting minutes as written held
November 6 and 11, 2024. Those in favor: K. Boatman, T. Butler, R. Casabianca, A. Commendador, E. Ryan, and M.
Vizcarra. Unanimous. Motion carried.
With no other meeting business, Vizcarra moved the HPC into the work session at 6:02 PM.
** WORK SESSION **
PRESERVATION PROJECTS & ASSIGNMENTS
The Commission may wish to discuss preservation projects and updates on assignments.
• Community Engagement & Outreach
Anglesey noted that the NeighborWorks Pocatello is beginning next year’s home tour and asked if the HPC would like
to participate on the committee. Anglesey stated he would like to see one HPC member join the committee, they
meet on Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. Vizcarra volunteered to attend the Home Tour Committee meetings for 2025.
Vizcarra wants to participate in the walking tours through the downtown area again to invite the public to teach
history of Pocatello and engage in public awareness. Commendador asked to add an agenda item to the January
meeting agenda to discuss upcoming events and outreach events for 2025.
Vizcarra asked about how the HPC could get a budget for awards for the downtown businesses for façade
improvements and building upkeep, and outreach speakers, and trainings of how to maintain and restore your
historic building.
• Washington Elementary
Vizcarra asked for some ideas to utilize the building and or maintain the building or renovate for future use.
Anglesey noted we could apply for a CLG grant to survey for the University District and University Neighborhood
areas for candidacy of National Registry listing.
• Brady Chapel
Vizcarra noted the exterior of the building was cleaned and the building looks great with the current work completed.
Casabianca noted that the City Grants Division is going before Council tomorrow to get approval to submit for a grant
to complete the rest of the restoration work on the Brady Chapel, including the ADA compliance work.
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• Historic Preservation Plan
Anglesey asked that questions be sent to Kirk and comments be sent to Jim and Kirk, to compile the data by
December 31, but earlier is better, so Kirk may update the draft for the January 15, 2025, meeting.
Anglesey asked the members to create a list of buildings that need assistance to address.
Butler noted that Jim Johnston passed away on November 26, who was a key historic preservation person of
Pocatello.
4. ADJOURN.
With no other work session business, Vizcarra adjourned the work session at 6:47 PM.
Submitted by: Approved on: January 15, 2025
Aceline McCulla, Secretary
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Agenda
AGENDA
CITY OF POCATELLO
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSON MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2024 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 911 N. 7TH AVENUE, POCATELLO, IDAHO
City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. Program access accommodations may be provided with two (2) days’ advance
notice by contacting Skyler Beebe at sbeebe@pocatello.gov; 208.234.6248 or 5815 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID.
The Historic Preservation Commission is a citizen advisory group to the City Council. They are charged with making decisions concerning the
exteriors of the buildings in the Downtown Historic District, make recommendations to the City Council for designation of historic
properties and historic preservation and promote historic preservation in the city. The Commission also plays a vital role in the City’s
downtown revitalization efforts. All meetings of the HPC are recorded for record retention and transcription.
The following is the official agenda of the Historic Preservation Commission. Discussion and Commission action will be limited to those
items on the agenda.
1. ROLL CALL.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
The Commission may wish waive the oral reading of the meeting minutes held November 6 and special meeting
minutes November 11, 2024, and to approve the minutes as written. (ACTION ITEM)
** WORK SESSION **
3. PRESERVATION PROJECTS & ASSIGNMENTS
The Commission may wish to discuss preservation projects and updates on assignments. (ACTION ITEM)
• Community Engagement & Outreach
• Washington Elementary
• Brady Chapel
• Historic Preservation Plan, Kirk Huffaker
5. ADJOURN.
MINUTES
CITY OF POCATELLO
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSON SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 911 NORTH 7TH AVENUE, POCATELLO, IDAHO
Vizcarra called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Kristopher Boatman, Tabatha Butler(Left at 7:00 PM), Ruta Casabianca, Amy Commendador, Ellen Ryan, and
Marty Vizcarra.
UNEXCUSED: Kaitlin Blincoe.
STAFF: Jim Anglesey and Aceline McCulla.
2. APPROVE MINUTES
The Commission may wish waive the oral reading of the meeting minutes held August 21, 2024, and to approve the
minutes as written.
It was moved by T. Butler and seconded by R. Casabianca to approve the HPC meeting minutes as written held August
21, 2024. Those in favor: K. Boatman, T. Butler, R. Casabianca, A. Commendador, E. Ryan, and M. Vizcarra. Unanimous.
Motion carried.
3. TRAINING ON OPEN MEETING LAWS AND POLICIES.
Shawnie Ferrin will provide training to the HPC on open meeting laws and policies.
Ferrin clarified information from the City of Pocatello, Idaho Answers to Commonly asked Questions: A Policy Guide
for Members of City Boards, Commissions and Committees (v2022). Ferrin explained serial meetings and the fines
associated with them. All in attendance are informed of this policy and associated violations and fines.
4. TRAINING ON HPC RESPONSIBILITIES AND PURPOSE.
Jim Anglesey will present the responsibilities and purpose of the Commission and training on historic preservation.
Anglesey presented a PowerPoint that clarified the purpose and responsibilities of the Pocatello Historic Preservation
Commission. The PowerPoint will be included with the minutes.
5. ADJOURN.
With no further discussion, Vizcarra closed the meeting at 07:09 PM.
Submitted by: ___________________________________ Approved on: _________________________
Aceline McCulla, Secretary
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MINUTES
CITY OF POCATELLO
SPECIAL MEETING - BRADY CHAPEL RIBBON CUTTING
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 12:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 911 N. SEVENTH AVENUE
The Mountain View Cemetery is accessible and the Brady Chapel is not accessible to persons with disabilities. Program access
accommodations may be provided with two (2) days’ advance notice by contacting Skyler Beebe at sbeebe@pocatello.gov;
208.234.6248 or 5815 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID.
1. ROLL CALL.
PRESENT: Tabatha Butler, Ruta Casabianca, and Marty Vizcarra.
EXCUSED: Kaitlin Blincoe, Kristopher Boatman, Amy Commendador, Ellen Ryan,
STAFF: Jim Anglesey.
2. BRADY CHAPEL RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY.
The Commission will be present to support the Brady Chapel Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. No HPC business
will be conducted.
Submitted by: Approved on: December 4, 2024
Aceline McCulla, Secretary
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