Historic Preservation Commission

TYBEE ISLAND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Date & Time: 5/10/21; 6:00 PM Present: Holly Grell-Lawe, Michelle Owens, Sarah Jones Anthony Turpin Absent: Fidelia Fowler, Mary Anne Butler, Spec Hosti, Marty Harrell Guests: Rev. June Johnson, Pat Leiby Location: Zoom Call Call to order Meeting called to order at 6:02 PM. Minutes for Consideration – March 8, 2021 and April 12, 2021 Quorum not present. Minutes not approved. Old Business Mid Island Historic Designation Michelle Owens shared that the application for historic designation is still in progress with Quartrefoil Consulting and that hopefully the consultant can get Memorial Park included in the boundaries. Holly Grell-Lawe stated she observed roof repairs had started on the historic picnic pavilion at Memorial Park. Story Board Signage Project – Sarah Jones shared that Tybee MLK and Tybee Historical Society will host an unveiling of historic wade-in signage on May 19, 6.p.m in front of the history museum. Michelle Owens updated the board that the city council will decide at its upcoming meeting whether to enter a partnership agreement with TybeeMLK for the Wade-In marker planned for the county pier. The partnership will require the city assist with maintenance and repair of the marker. Equity/Inclusion Initiative - The equity web page on the city website is completed. Juneteenth banners have been ordered by the city for light poles. Michelle met with TybeeMLK and other partners to discuss a historical marker for Lazaretto area. Special Districts – Original meeting was cancelled and needs to be rescheduled, possibly in mid June. Historic Preservation Month – The Tybee Historical Society will be offering free tours of the battery for local residents on May 18, 9 a.m.; and free lighthouse admission for residents on May 16 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Permit Reviews No permit reviews Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.