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CITY OF NORTH OLIVISTED LANDMARKS COMMISSION OLD TOWN HALL MONDAY, MAY 8, 2006 MINUTES 1. I20LL CALL: Chairperson B. Lord called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. PRESENT: B. Lord, T. Dubowslci, D. Rerko, L. Thogmartin, T. Schock, L. Orlowski ABSENT: J. Laslco, P. Schumann, M. Davis I.I. REVIEW AND COlaRECTION OF MINUTES: Minutes were read and discussed from April 10, 2006. Mrs. Lord moved to approve the minutes, as amended T. Schoclc seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. III. OLD BUSINESS The Commission discussed the Historic Preservation spreadsheet submitted to all of the meinbers. Suggestions and comments were made in regards to acquiring the CLG, having access to low interest loans through the Cleveland Restoration Society, utilizing volunteers and other commissions achieving goals and projects. Mr. Orlowski suggested the possibility of the city/commission obtaining its own low interest loan program. IV. NEW BUSINESS: The Coinmission reviewed the proposals for a holiday event, particularly the proposal for a holiday lighting event on Butternut Ridge. The Commission members expressed concern and felt there should be some restrictions on how residents choose to decorate their exterior. Mrs. Thogmartin suggested focusing on traditional decor, historical in nature. They could corisider awarding prizes or plaques for homes. There was further discussion in terms of establishing lines of communication with Butternut Ridge residents and possibly expanding the lighting to Dover Center Road as well. Mrs. Lord suggested they talce time to thinlc about the event. The coininission was not comfortable with a Christmas in July event as it would compete with the Frostville event in July. Mr. Schock suggested maybe moving the event down to the Frostville area. Mrs. Lord distributed the subscribed publications included for Landmarlcs. The group reviewed the concept for a cominission newsletter but agreed that the commission was not ready at this time. They expressed interest in the newsletter idea if it was in their budget. Photos of the Stearns home deconstruction were reviewed. Mrs. Lord explained the time line and history of the construction of the Stearns home. V. COMMUNICATIONS: VI. COMMITTEE REP012TS Archival Committee: Tom Schoclc and Laura Thogmartin spent about two hours sorting through drawers, deciding on what they should keep. Mrs. Thogmartin wants to complete organizing drawers. A compact VHS for Landmarks was found, also found was a 1938 and 1941 eight millimeter home movie. They would like to look into converting the movie to a video. The committee would lilce to malce a list of priorities for plaquing at the next meeting.