Landmarks Commission

Landmarks Commission Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 6:00 PM Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. Landmarks Commission Jun 12, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 PM (America/Chicago) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/994249853 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 994-249-853 United States: +1 (408) 650-3123 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA A committee member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the committee to be implemented. the agenda shall be approved at reach meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. Landmarks Commission Minutes June 12, 2024 Page 2 Motion made by Council Representative Smith, Seconded by Board Member Weigel. Voting Yea: Council Representative Smith, Board Member Weigel, Chairperson Adamitus, Board Member Olm CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an item be removed for individual consideration. 1. Approval of April 3, 2024 Minutes. CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS 2. Discussion and possible approval to replace the existing residential stove exhaust fan with a new stainless steel round mounted on same square based 28 7/8 " in diameter and overall height of 27 1/4 " (current is 16 9/16"). This is for safety and code compliance and good for the building. Motion to replace the existing residential stove exhaust fan with a new Stainless steel round mount. Motion made by Board Member Olm, Seconded by Council Representative Smith. Voting Yea: Council Representative Smith, Board Member Weigel, Chairperson Adamitus, Board Member Olm 3. Discussion and possible approval to dispose of historical bookcases that were found in the White Building. There is a set of these bookcases, 1 in White Building, 1 in Finance and are two more in the Armory Basement. There is damage to the one in the White Building. Library is willing to reuse and would need to do repairs. The bookcase previously held DVD's and VHSs which we don't have a need for anymore. Board Member Olm states he thinks that they are from the old White Library. There are currently 65 items of property that have been tag. Pat has photos of each of these. Motion to repurpose the bookcase for use at the Library and any repairs need to come back to the committee. Motion made by Board Member Olm. Voting Yea: Council Representative Smith, Board Member Weigel, Chairperson Adamitus, Board Board Member Olm 4. Discussion about reconvening the ad hoc committee for a 5-year strategic plan for the Effigy Mounds. Board Member Weigel is proposing the reconvening five-year strategic planning committed with input from the Ho-Chunk Nation, Parks and Rec, River Forestry as well as Landmarks Commission Minutes June 12, 2024 Page 3 Wisconsin Historical Society and greater community members with the goal to create a shared, sustainable, long-erm vision for the maintenance, preservation, interpretation and education of the effigy mounds. Chairperson Adamitus mentioned his concern is the up and down in maintenance. Citizen Peggy stated she is in support of the ad hoc committee because we need to have transparency. She mention that Bill Quackenbush sent a statement or assessment form and that filling out this form shouldn't hold up progression to move forward. The cultural resource plan should be strategic plan. Motion to reconvene the ad hoc committee for a strategic plan for the Effigy Mounds. Motion made by Board Member Olm, Seconded by Board Member Weigel. Voting Yea: Council Representative Smith, Board Member Weigel, Chairperson Adamitus, Board Member Buely, Board Member Olm FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Next Meeting is July 3, 2024 Examine the property/Pat's book Grants Historical Property policy ADJOURNMENT Adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Motion made by Board Member Olm, Seconded by Board Member Buely. Voting Yea: Council Representative Smith, Board Member Weigel, Chairperson Adamitus, Board Member Buely, Board Member Olm A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action will be taken at this meeting. Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.