Westminster Historic District Commission

Westminster Historic District Commission MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, February 4, 2015 City Hall, 6:00 PM 1. Call to Order – Co-Chairman Dean Camlin opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. with the Call to Order a. Statement of Authority—The Westminster Historic District Commission derives its authority Chapter 164, Article 9A of the City Code; which is derived from Article 66B, Section 8 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The qualifications of the Westminster Historic District Commission are on file at the City Administration Building, 56 W. Main Street; the file is open to the public. b. The Roll Call was answered by Co-Chairman Camlin, Kevin Wagman, and Sherrie Hosfeld-Joseph. 2. Approval of Minutes a. The minutes of the meeting of January 7, 2015, were approved upon motion by Kevin Wagman, seconded by Sherrie Hosfeld Joseph. 3. Public Hearings a. None Schedule 4. Old Business a. 2014 Historic Holiday House Tour – Willis Street The Commission discussed using the House Tour placards for the Flower and Jazz Booth. 5. New Business a. McDonald Historic Tax Credit Package The McDonald application was reviewed and approved for the tax credit. This project was approved for a Façade Improvement Grant at the January meeting. b. Johansson Façade Improvement Project Commissioner Camlin was the architect on this project and had to recuse himself from voting. With a quorum no longer present, this project was deferred until the March meeting. 6. Commissioner Reports a. Commissioner Camlin reported on the sale of the Opera House building to Omega Fire and Life Safety. He described the renovations that will be undertaken and the handicapped accessibility issues to be resolved. 7. Staff Report a. The City Administrator reported on the recent staff changes with both Brent  Beane and Steve Horn leaving for other positions. b. The City Administrator also reported that negotiations are still on-going with the Historic Society and that a Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area grant application is being submitted for additional repairs to the building. 8. Public Comment - None 9. Adjournment - Upon motion by Kevin Wagman and second by Sherrie Hosfeld Joseph, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.