Historical Commission

City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Historical Commission Wednesday, December 12, 2018 4:02 PM City Hall, Room 128 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Gracyalny at 4:02 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 5- Ms. Sarah Fonaas, Mr. Devan Gracyalny, Ms. Barbara Hart, Mr. John Noll, and Ms. Patricia Wolfe Excused 2- Mayor Dan Devine, and Mr. Ray Nazer Others Attending Shaun Mueller, Community & Economic Development Coordinator C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 18-00694 November 14, 2018 (draft) Minutes A motion was made by Ms. Wolfe, seconded by Ms. Hart, that the minutes of the November 14, 2018 meeting be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Fonaas, Mr. Gracyalny, Ms. Hart, Mr. Noll, and Ms. Wolfe No: 0 D. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS 2. 18-00695 Financial Report - Devan Gracyalny, Vice Chair/Treasurer Mr. Gracyalny reported that as of December 12, 2018, the balance on hand is $3,934.17. A motion was made by Ms. Hart, seconded by Mr. Noll, that the Financial Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Fonaas, Mr. Gracyalny, Ms. Hart, Mr. Noll, and Ms. Wolfe No: 0 E. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION 3. 18-00696 Report from the West Allis Historical Society It was reported that the Holiday Open House was well-attended. There is a great collection of Waterford crystal santa ornaments displayed. 4. 18-00697 Status Reports - Historical Commission Projects and Activities A. Log Schoolhouse The Christmas tree has been removed and donated to a family in West Allis. The City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 1/16/2019 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 Log Schoolhouse will be closed until the end of April. B. Seneca Station The lights at the peek of the Seneca Station are not working, but the Christmas lights and garland are up. C. Settlers Weekend Mr. Gracyalny reported that a $1,000 donation has been received. D. Historic Preservation Grant Mr. Mueller reported that the grant to designate Michell Manor as an Historic District on the State and National Register has been submitted. E. Social Media Updates Pictures of the Holiday Open House will be posted on the website. 5. 18-00698 Certificate of Appropriateness Application for a proposed fire pump room addition to the building located at 6623 W. Washington St. Discussion ensued. A motion was made by Mr. Gracyalny, seconded by Ms. Hart, that the Certificate of Appropriateness Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Fonaas, Mr. Gracyalny, Ms. Hart, Mr. Noll, and Ms. Wolfe No: 0 6. 18-00699 Discussion regarding proposed changes to the Historic Preservation Ordinance in regards to requiring owner’s consent for local designation Mr. Mueller stated that he will give an update on this item at the next meeting. F. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Ms. Hart, seconded by Ms. Fonaas to adjourn the meeting at 4:25 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 1/16/2019 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. In order for the general public to make comments at the committee meetings, the individual(s) must be scheduled (as an appearance) with the chair of the committee or the appropriate staff contact; otherwise, the meeting of the committee is a working session for the committee itself, and discussion by those in attendance is limited to committee members, the mayor, other alderpersons, staff and others that may be a party to the matter being discussed. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The City of West Allis does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, marital or veterans' status, sex, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY STATEMENT It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 1/16/2019