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LANDMARKS COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14,2022 ROLL CALL Mr.Neville called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm via online meeting. Present:David Neville,Jim Morse,David Anderson,Tom Dubowski,Elizabeth Cardarelli,James Gearhart,Duane Limpert Absent: Sarah Egan-Reeves,Gretchen Schuler Staff: Economic and Community Development Director Max Upton, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley,Administrative Assistant Nicole Rambo-Ackerman Mr.Dubowski moved,seconded by Mr.Limpert,to excuse the absences of Ms.Schuler and Ms.Egan-Reeves,motion passed 7-0. COMMISSION ORGANIZATION Mr.Dubowski moved,seconded by Mr.Gearhart,to nominate Mr.Neville for Chair,motion passed 7-0. Mr. Neville moved, seconded by Mr. Dubowski, to nominate Mr. Morse for Vice Chair, motion passed 7-0. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Dubowski moved, seconded by Mr. Limpert, to approve the Landmarks Commission minutes of November 8,2021,,motion passed 7-0. NEW BUSINESS 2021 Year in Review Mr. Neville suggested adding the ward redistricting project to the report even though it was approved in 2022.Mr.Gearhart also suggested adding the installation of the artwork at the Kiwanis Pocket Park.Mr.Neville and Mr.Dubowski volunteered to be on the committee. Historic Preservation Plan Mr. Limpert suggested that the Commission coordinate with the schools to preserve stories and oral history about Forest and Pine Elementary Schools since they will close soon.The Commission previously helped save some of the stonework from the former high school which has been incorporated into the new building.Mr.Limpert can reach out to the schools if needed.Mr.Neville knows the schools were designed for pod learning which was forward-thinking at the time. Mr. Limpert said the buildings were also designedto accommodate the local neighborhoods and reduce the need for bussing. He believed Dr. Van Auken was the Superintendent at the time they were built.Mr.Limpert suggested doing an amendment to the preservation plan instead of revisiting the 1;