Historic Preservation Board Meeting

HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM Historic City Hall, Commission Chambers – 225 East Main Street, Suite 105 www.cityofwauchula.gov INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER Royal called the meeting to order at 5:02pm PRESENT Chair, Tanya Royal Linda Burnett Cynthia Paxton Kaitlyn Shaw Melodie Kincaid, Deputy City Clerk Kyle Long, Community Development Director Jessica Newman, CRA MINUTES FOR APPROVAL 1. Minutes for 02/09/2026 Historic Preservation Board Minutes for 02/09/2026 Historic Preservation Board Meeting were approved Motion made by Shaw 2nd Burnett PUBLIC COMMENT / NON-AGENDA ITEMS None at this time ITEMS TO APPROVE None at this time ITEMS TO DISCUSS 2. Certificate of Appropriateness - 107 W Main Mural This mural is being designed on the exterior of the Masonic Lodge Before opening item for discussion, Kyle presented information to the board regarding specific regulations in the process described in the Land Development Code. Burnett expressed her appreciation on clarifying that Murals are exempt from the color Palette. Motion was made by Paxton to open item for discussion, 2nd by Shaw  Royal commented her concern about the Sandhill Cranes being so "white/light" colored as they should be "grayer". Alexa (artist) responded Paxton commented everything she likes about it and it does meet requirements Jessica w/ CRA provided PowerPoint Presentation of several other Cities/Municipalities that participate in the Mural Projects for their downtown areas so show the board all of the different ideas of artistry from dull to vibrant. Shaw expressed her appreciation for the updated pictures and details The board voted and all were in favor of this item. No Nays Voting Yea: Chair Royal, Burnett, Paxton, Shaw 3. Certificate of Appropriateness - 131 W Main St Mural Voting Yea: Chair Royal, Burnett, Paxton, Shaw OLD BUSINESS None at this time REMINDERS None at this time ADJOURNMENT Royal requested motion to adjourn meeting Motion made by Shaw, Seconded by Burnett. Voting Yea: Chair Royal, Burnett, Paxton, Shaw Meeting was adjourned at 5:29pm