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Historic District May No public input was received. The presentation summarized the Boundary Modification Report that was approved by the Commission at the last meeting. A new graphic was included highlighting the areas that are recommended to be removed from the district. Butternut Ridae Pocket Park Ms. Lieber said the ordinance approving the acceptance of the deed went into effect June 7"' and the quit claim deed was sent to Kiwanis for their signature. She is hoping to set up a committee meeting in July or August to start the planning process. She was contacted by someone interested in donating money for a bench. Mr. Neville said there may be a lot of interest in bench donations so those will need to be considered while planning. Butternut Ridge Cemetery Ms. Lieber said a Middle School class would like to have a sign installed to denote the unmarked graves of African-Americans that are indicated on cemetery maps. The sign would need to be appropriate for the cemetery and be well -researched prior to installation. Ms. Lieber suggested members work with their teacher to see what research they have done. The request came through the Mayor's office and the timing was not ideal since school just ended. Mr. Schumann said there was an area that was set aside for African-Americans which was used from what he remembers about Gary Porter's research. He will reach out to Mr. Porter to see what info he may have and Ms. Lieber will contact the teacher. Mr. Schumann said in the 1840s there were African-Americans who owned farms in North Olmsted. Mr. Neville said the African-Americans would have been part of the society, not just as hired help. Historic District Design Guidelines Ms. Lieber said the kickoff committee meeting was in May and the team has come up with goals for the project. During the meeting, the consultants mentioned the district would be a great contender for National Register Historic District nomination. The consultants understood what makes the district special - the wide range of architectural styles which show how the community evolved. The next committee meeting is July 8t' where the consultant will present the proposed design guideline framework. Certificates of Appropriateness A minor change was approved for a parking pad addition for 25407 Butternut on May 17, 2019. Mr. Morse asked that the person who approves the minor changes be listed in the report. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. David Neville, Ch it Nicole ambo -Ackerman, Administrative Assistant Date: / e.