Historic Preservation Commission

BOROUGH OF WESTWOOD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:30 pm, Borough Hall 1. OPENING OF THE MEETING – 7:31 pm 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL – Present: Mike Bieri, Beth Dell, Noeline Grefrath, Christine Scheideler, Lou Scheideler, Steve Lydon, Jackie Martin; Absent: Tom Leavy 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Tabled until April 20, 2023, Meeting (Feb & March Minutes) 5. PROCEDURAL a. New Member Oaths & Reclassification of Members & Corresponding Terms – Sworn in by Council Liaison Beth Dell i. Christine Scheideler, Class C: Term Expiring 12/31/23 ii. Steve Lydon, Class A: Term Expiring 12/31/2023 iii. Mike Bieri, Class A: Term Expiring 12/31/2024 b. Officer Nominations i. Secretary – C. Scheideler nominated by L. Scheideler Motion to accept, J. Martin, 2nd M. Bieri; Motion passed. 6. CORRESPONDENCE – n/a 7. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS and VOUCHERS – L. Scheideler, account balance: $5,800.00 8. OLD BUSINESS a. Projects – i. Designation of 84 Washington Ave. – L. Scheideler to communicate with Tim Adriance re: proceeding with designation proposal, cost of $850 Motion to accept, N. Grefrath, 2nd M. Bieri; Motion passed. Motion to retain Tim Adriance ($850), S. Lydon; 2nd L. Scheideler; Motion passed. ii. Walking Tour; #2 TravelStorys Program - L. Scheideler will request progress report from Tim Adriance iii. Draft Ordinance Project – S. Lydon, Goals & Objectives being reviewed for inclusion iv. Photo Documentation – B. Dell to distribute b. Historic Properties – Additions to Inventory – Commission members to review photo documentation of properties (see Excel sheet on Borough website); i. Bank of America building (circa 1932) – N. Grefrath to research, L. Scheideler inquiry to Tim Adriance ii. House to the left of library – 29 Park Ave, Westwood iii. Bandstand iv. Grace Episcopal Church, Kinderkamack Road v. Fireman’s Park Discussion re: quality of life (living in Westwood) to promote resident interest in designation c. Training Status & Opportunities – no new discussion Educational requirement for HPC members (videos, National Alliance of Preservation membership courses).  BOROUGH OF WESTWOOD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:30 pm, Borough Hall d. Annual Report given to Planning Board re: 2022, reported by B. Dell. Prepared by L. Scheideler e. Nomination of Jefferson Ave. Property - County Historic Preservation Awards reviewed by J. Martin; application submitted to County office on 3/16 by J. Martin. Response expected in early April, Award ceremony 5/4 during Historic Preservation Week. f. Social Media – Facebook Page – L. Scheideler, no report. Promotion of walking tour future posts. g. Elisabeth Maul – Eagle Scout Project Beth reported that Elisabeth plans to attend a future meeting Discussion re: Young Historian County Award, next year d. Public Member Comments – n/a d. Next Meeting: Thursday, April 20, 2023, 7:30 pm 9. New Business - L. Scheideler & C. Scheideler opened discussion re: Bergen County 2023 Open Space Trust Fund Grant Program. B. Dell to investigate Walking Tour funding needs, N.Grefrath to investigate Digitizing Properties funding needs. Motion to submit letter of intent for Grant, J. Martin, 2nd M. Bieri; Motion passed. 10. ADJOURNMENT – 8:35 pm Note: Due to elevator replacement at Westwood Borough Hall, the next meeting will be relocated to another accessible location. TBD. Motion to adjourn: M. Bieri, 2nd N. Grefrath Motion accepted.