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request, determine that that building is in the historic district. That is on record. The ordinance also <br />deals with demolition and it is important to be ready for that because it is anticipated that Mr. Halleen <br />will come before this board. Mr. Barker said in the board's dealings with Mr. Halleen regarding the <br />KIA dealership, if he recalls correctly, it was determined he was not in the district so the board <br />thanked him for coming and showing his plans. He said the board was also assured, and he believes <br />Council, the Board of Zoning and Development, the Architectural Review Board, and Planning <br />Commission were also assured, that there were a few buildings in the back of the property that the <br />board knows go back a long time that were not going to be destroyed. He said as of now, he believes <br />two of the three have been destroyed. He said from what Mr. Corell told him the fire station is already <br />gone and the last building left, that was probably built in the 1930's is most likely going to go also. He <br />said he thinks the board should make it very vocal that they are mad. He said Mr. Halleen has been <br />around a long time and is probably a nice gentleman but he comes in, says one thing, and ends up <br />doing another. In fact, he said he called Mr. Gareau when he saw a building coming down and was <br />told there was a change order on that. Mr. Barker said he thinks all the boards should be very cautious <br />in what is discussed and decided on with what Mr. Halleen wants to do. Mrs. Davis said she noticed <br />in reviewing some of the paperwork that Mr. Halleen had said that there would be no cars parked <br />along Lorain at the lot and there would be greenery there. That does not fall under this board's <br />jurisdiction but again, it is an example of saying one thing and doing something else. Mr. Barker <br />commented that this has been the history with Mr. Halleen for a long time. Mrs. Lord said she <br />believes that may have been part of the discussion with the Planning Commission. Mr. Barker said in <br />looking at the Landinarks minutes from 7anuary 13, 2003, the maps used for the historic district were <br />discussed and Mr. Lang refers to them as "map 1" and "map 2". It was suggested and approved by the <br />board to have the maps retained in the Office of Commissions should this discussion come before the <br />board again. He said he would like to have those maps provided to the board. Mrs. Lord said the <br />record should also show there are severa] other sets of minutes that include discussions with Mr. <br />Halleen regarding various proposals: May 8, 2000, and July 10, 2000. She said given the information <br />they have, there are several people involved with that property through the years that should probably <br />be interviewed so they have as thorough a record of the history of that building, which is alleged to <br />have been built in 1898 as the first building built as a store. There are many stories about businesses <br />that were there. She suggested talking with the Limperts, Mr. Beeley, and Mr. Elliott. She asked Mr. <br />Dailey to share that information with Council when he gives his report. She said they might consider <br />using the space they have available for homecoming to share some information about the history of <br />this building as well as perhaps another building. It would be a way to show case it. They could take <br />a look at Lorain Road. They have focused on Butternut for so long and could look at other properties. <br />Mrs. VanAuken said she would like to find out the status of the congregational church on Barton Road <br />and she would like to know if they can find out who owns the property so they can arrange a tour. It <br />has been discussed before but she can't recall what happened with it. Mr. Dailey said he can find out <br />who owns the property and give the information to Mrs. Davis. Mrs. VanAuken said if the property is <br />at risk, she thinks the board should have a final look inside. Mrs. Lord pointed out there were a <br />number of things froin the church that were left in the possession of the commission. She reminded <br />the board that if someone planned to demolish that building, he/she would have to come to <br />Landmarks. It is a Landmark building. Mr. Barker suggested that someone talk to the Building <br />Department to make sure the building is tagged/flagged and red-alerted in the software so that if <br />anyone does come forward wanting to do renovation or demolition, it is on record. Mrs. Lord said that <br />is something that the Assistant Clerk can check on for the board. She then said it looks as though they <br />need a committee for homecoming. The self-guided tour still needs to be completed for that. She <br />asked for a volunteer to chair a committee. There was discussion about space for a booth at <br />homecoming and items to include. Mrs. Lord indicated they need to have a committee that puts <br />something together. This is not necessarily a group to "man the booth". The board discussed the use <br />of pictures and Mr. Barker suggested that they contact Mr. Lind if they need assistance with getting <br />3