OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
- Present:
- Paul Sampson; Suzanne Boardman; Holly Theuns; Vice-Chair Peggy Harris
- Absent:
- Sonja M. Gates; Annie Kate Jackson; Brad Culverhouse; Charlie Hayek; Jean-Ellen Wilson
- Staff Present:
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- Karen Emerson, Assistant City Attorney
- Kori Benton, Historic Preservation Officer
- Alicia Rosenthal, Administrative Assistant
Motion was made by Paul Sampson, and seconded by Suzanne Boardman to table the minutes to the next meeting.
- AYE:
- Paul Sampson, Suzanne Boardman, Holly Theuns, Vice-Chair Peggy Harris
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. Joseph Dunbar,Property Owner, commented.
Motion was made by Paul Sampson, and seconded by Suzanne Boardman to approve the pre-fabricated shed in the rear yard citing Interior standards 1, 2, 9 and 10 with the conditions that the homeowner maintains the shrubs as stated in the staff recommendation.
- AYE:
- Paul Sampson, Suzanne Boardman, Holly Theuns, Vice-Chair Peggy Harris
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the grant and asked for comments on how to use the funding. Ms. Theuns asked about old photographs from the Harry Hill photography concern that haven’t been adequately cataloged and made available to the city. Mr. Benton responded. Ms. Boardman asked about an alternative use for the Ft. Pierce Magnet School of the Arts on Delaware Avenue. Mr. Benton responded. Vice-Chair Harris mentioned setting up a library on the western side of the school. Mr. Sampson asked about hiring temporary help to get the photographs scanned and cataloged. Mr. Benton responded. Vice-Chair Harris suggested we used some of the funds to help freshen up the park on Indian River Drive or set up a Ft. Pierce History month. Mr. Sampson asked about the exact funding the city would receive for the grant. Mr. Benton responded. Vice–Chair Harris suggested we set up a St. Lucie County school fun week at the Ft. Pierce Historical Museum. Mr. Benton responded. Mr. Sampson expressed his concern about spreading the money too thin. Mr. Benton responded. Ms. Theuns mentioned combining existing oral history with the photographs.
Motion was made by Paul Sampson, and seconded by Suzanne Boardman to direct staff to go ahead with the intent of getting photographic historic record cataloged and placed on the web.
- AYE:
- Paul Sampson, Suzanne Boardman, Holly Theuns, Vice-Chair Peggy Harris
Passed
Motion was made by Paul Sampson, and seconded by Holly Theuns to excuse the absence of Chairwoman Gates, Ms. Wilson and Mr. Hayek and to not excuse the absence of Mr. Culverhouse and Ms. Jackson.
- AYE:
- Paul Sampson, Suzanne Boardman, Holly Theuns, Vice-Chair Peggy Harris
Passed
Motion was made by Paul Sampson, and seconded by Suzanne Boardman to direct staff to send a record of said absences to the city commission.
- AYE:
- Paul Sampson, Suzanne Boardman, Holly Theuns, Vice-Chair Peggy Harris
- Other:
- Annie Kate Jackson (ABSENT), Brad Culverhouse (ABSENT), Jean-Ellen Wilson (ABSENT), Sonja M. Gates (ABSENT), Charlie Hayek (ABSENT)
Passed
Any person seeking to appeal the decision of the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, as to the foregoing, is advised that a record of the proceedings is required in any such appeal, and any such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.