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HDC_02 02 1979M I N U T E S HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FEBRUARY 2, 1979 4:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Robert Connor Ms. Beth Foti Mr. John Jarrard Mr. Sam Strauss, Jr. MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Annie Abrams P.1 This was the first meeting in several months for this Commission and much of the discussion centered around the existing State of Affairs, including: Finances It was reported that this Commission has a balance of $767.00. This money has been available from the Community Development Block Grant Funds since the last Financial Report in October, 1977. The Commission was advised that the Quapaw Quarter association was holding $165.00 of National Trust monies which may be available to this Commission. A unanimous vote was cast to request Quapaw Quarter Association to keep the money on hand, rather than retun it to the Trust, as we may utilize it for advertising or information guides. Structure Survey Guide A printed survey of the significant (priority 1) structures within our boundaries is nearing completion and should be available within a few months. General Discussion There was a brief overview of where the Commission stands in terms of signatures on the petition. This discussion included the question of whether this Commission wants to move forward with the drive for our existing boundaries or change the boundary and reorganize another attempt. It was pointed out that the steps associated with such an effort might include: . Rewrite the Ordinance to reflect new boundary line. . Reorganize Commission membership criteria should we attempt more than one area. . Recirculate petitions for adoption of new or amended Ordinance. It was agreed that a work session was needed to take a closer look at our current condition. At that time, we will try to locate ownership changes, unsolicited owners, and try to get a true percentage of secured signatures on the petition. This work session will take place at City Hall on Wednesday, February 21st, 1979 at 6 :00 p.m. Election of Officers Mr. John Jarrard was elected by unanimous vote, Chairman of the Historic District Commission for 1979. Mr. Sam Strauss, Jr. was likewise elected Vice - Chairman. P. 2 Meeting Schedule It was agreed that 4:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month was an acceptable time and date for future Historic District Commission Meetings. Work sessions (as the one scheduled for the 21st) will be scheduled on an individual basis.