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LANDMARKS COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 2018 ROLL CALL Mr. Neville called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers. Present: David Neville, Elizabeth Cardarelli, Sarah Egan -Reeves, Tom Dubowski, Kevin Kearney, Jim Morse Absent: Gretchen Schuler, Paul Schumann Staff: Planning Director Kim Lieber, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Planner James Aspery, Administrative Assistant Nicole Rambo -Ackerman Mr. Kearney moved, seconded by Mr. Dubowski, to excuse the absences of Ms. Schuler and Mr. Schumann, motion passed 6-0. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Landmarks Commission minutes of October 8, 2018 are submitted for approval. Mr. Dubowski moved, seconded by Ms. Egan -Reeves, to approve the Landmarks Commission minutes of October 8, 2018, motion passed 5-0, Mr. Morse abstained. COMMUNICATIONS Commission Traininiz Ms. Cardarelli reviewed the outline of the property maintenance and energy efficiency presentation proposed to be shared with residents after the beginning of the year. Ms. Lieber suggested targeting historic district residents and homes recognized in the Centennial Home Program. She also suggested adding information regarding home improvement and maintenance projects in the historic district and the COA application and permitting processes. Ms. Egan - Reeves suggested reaching out to people looking to purchase homes in North Olmsted. Ms. Cardarelli suggested doing the presentation in February or March. Ms. Lieber suggested having the presentation on March 11, 2019 in lieu of the scheduled Landmarks Commission meeting. Mr. Kearney complimented Ms. Cardarelli on her informative presentation. Rules of Procedure Ms. Lieber stated that the ordinance to update Chapter 165 was approved by City Council and goes into effect on December 201h. In conjunction with the updates, staff reviewed the Rules of Procedure. Mr. O'Malley said the biggest change was the process for continuance of cases in Section 6. Once a case has been presented to the commission, the commissioners can decide whether or not to allow a request to be tabled. Ms. Lieber said the Historical Recognition Plaque Program was removed since the commission is no longer running the program. She explained that when an application is withdrawn, the applicant would need to reapply to go before the board, whereas a tabled application would be heard at a future meeting.