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November 10, 2009Minutes were not taken.October 13, 2009 Quarry
The action items from the last meeting were read. Treasurer's Report: We're doing fine. Education: Articles for Newspaper - nothing new. Workshops: The next Hot Water Heat workshop is scheduled for Zane Smith's house, 7:00 pm Tuesday Oct. 20. Nicole is working on getting an announcement into the paper. HIP Grants: One possible grant from 2008 is still outstanding - Tiner grant. Larry, Nicole, et al. will check into it. Salvage: no report Grants: suggestion made to start an e-mail discussion of proirities, sources for bids, etc. regarding the stimulus grant application that Nicole is working on for the Greek Cafe building.
OLD BUSINESSFall Film Festival: no one interested in coordination, so presumably this project is dead.CPR Office: We have moved to Jacobs House. Nicole needs input from Board members who want keys. The internet connection using Bridgemaxx microwave service is up and running, and Mitzi approved the best deal - a 1-year contract at $399, which Nicole will finalize with the company. The possibility exists that as a non-profit we might get a bit off that quote. Other: Short discussion of CPR's advocacy role regarding the HP Ordinance and the still-in-progress "guidelines".
NEW BUSINESSMai Wah Fundraiser: Dick asked if CPR would donate a copy of the VAF guidebook to the Mai Wah for the silent auction at their fundraiser Oct. 17. Consensus was "yes."CPR Fundraiser: Suggestion of having something in February. Mark suggested having it at the Copper King Mansion. December function: Larry will check with Hummingbird Cafe about hosting a get-together for us Dec. 8.
OTHER REPORTSHistoric Preservation Commission: no report.Community Enrichment: no report. URA: no report Main Street Uptown Butte: no report. OTHER DISCUSSIONNoneNext Meeting: Tuesday November 10 September 8, 2009 MoFAB
The action items from the last meeting were read. Treasurer's Report: Recent income: Approximately $1,210, mostly from salvage sale. Education: Articles for Newspaper - nothing new. Workshops: The next Hot Water Heat workshop is tentatively planned for October. Elderhostel: Nicole continues to follow this possibility. It would be for 2011. HIP Grants: nothing to report Salvage: A post-sale clean-up and organization is planned for 5:30 pm Tuesday Sept. 15 at the salvage storage center (Grand Hotel, 124 W. Broadway, alley entrance on south side). The plan is to identify real trash, which can be discarded, and to ensure that remaining things have prices on them, as well as to photograph some high-value items (columns, Peggy Delaney's Craftsman fireplace insert) for promotion in newsletter and website. Grants: Nicole has been pursuing the possibilities of applying for the stimulus money for the Greek Cafe. Nicole will conduct a Friends of the Greek Cafe soup kitchen (TBA) and is working with Bobbi Stauffer at the Montana Standard - Bobbi will probably write an article. Vernacular Architecture Forum donation - Dick said Rolene and the VAF Montana executive committee are handling; preliminary responses from the VAF board were positive; action expected at VAF board meeting in November. Cultural Trust - Final report, due Sept. 15, is in progress by Nicole. Community Foundation - Nicole sent in the application, requesting $500 for the HIP program.
OLD BUSINESSFall Film Festival: Mitzi is working on getting the DVD of Our Vanishing Past. Mitzi will contact Lee Whitney to see if she would coordinate the program. It will need a venue, since we presumably will not be using the MoFAB.Preservation Booklet: Butte-Silver Bow prepaid for the booklet at Insty-Prints. Nicole is working on the content. Dumas: Dick is to check with Denny, to ask him to find out if Main Street's offer for funds to support painting is still on the table. And to determine if and when Denny and Dick would paint the cornice using money donated to CPR and earmarked for that purpose. CPR Office: Jacobs House remains a possibility. Consensus of the members present was that we will move out of MoFAB by the end of September - to Jacobs House if that can be arranged, or to storage if not. Mitzi offered her miner's cottage on Granite Street for storage. Nicole made it clear that she cannot take the computer for several months, until her home renovation is complete. NEW BUSINESSNoneOTHER REPORTSHistoric Preservation Commission: no report.Community Enrichment: no report. URA: Lengthy discussion focused on questioned practices - loans unsecured by statement of work to be done, possible grants and loans for more than URA policy allows, lack of accountability and follow-up to see that required work is actually done (example of stained glass windows in Garland Apts - was there a letter requiring that they be retained? If so, where is it, and why were its requirements not adhered to?). Discussion of getting the Standard editorial board involved for some investigation. Mitzi will craft a letter. Main Street Uptown Butte: no report. OTHER DISCUSSIONNoneNext Meeting: Tuesday October 13 August 11, 2009 MoFAB
The minutes from the last meeting were read. Treasurer's Report: Invoice for reimbursement has been sent to SHPO for the workshops Preserve America grant. Nicole is to pick up the printed materials at Insty Prints that were created under this grant. Education: Articles for Newspaper - nothing new. Workshops: The next Hot Water Heat workshop is tentatively planned for October. HIP Grants: some checking on progress is needed. Larry is to plant the last sign at an awarded property. Salvage: Date set is August 22, 9:00-3:00. Nicole to get announcement(s) to Standard, and issue call for volunteers who should contact the organizers (Mike Hogan, Jean Abrams). Grants: We were named the top entrant in the CCSP National Park Service grant, intended to put a roof on the Greek Cafe. The program itself, however, is not funded; if Congress funds it we should know by early 2010. Preserve America program (SHPO, for our workshops) needs copies of handouts at workshops. Larry will send to Roxanne Lincoln. Cultural Trust - Final report, due Sept. 15, is in progress by Nicole. Stimulus money for Historic Preservation - request for comments came through, deadline in a week or so. The grant applications will probably be due in October for shovel-ready projects. CPR approved Nicole's idea for pursuing more money (program allows up to $250,000, no match required) to continue the ongoing efforts at the Greek Cafe. Nicole will pursue.
OLD BUSINESSTreasurer position: Lengthy discussion of volunteer possibilities, paying for someone to do 990s, etc. Dick volunteered to do the job for 2010 with the understanding that Nicole would be effectively "in training" and/or that CPR would consider the Treasurer position to be open and that we'd need someone besides Dick by (more or less) 2011. The need to have the position held by someone here in town was discussed, and Mitzi, Nicole, and Dick will explore the needs and possibilities of hiring someone to advise us on approach, and/or to do some of the work such as 990 forms (which, according to Mitzi, is really a tiny part of the total job).Other: none NEW BUSINESSCPR Office: The pending increase in rent at the MoFAB, from $70 per month to $167.50, led to discussion of our needs and options. The Board (plus Nicole) is to meet to discuss this on Wednesday August 26, 6:30 p.m. at Jacobs House (assuming that can be arranged - coordinate with Mitzi for changes).Elderhostel: Nicole reported on discussions with an Elderhostel coordinator from Dillon who is interested in a program that would be 5 days to include various hand-on work combined with the appropriate educational elements here in Butte. Could include repairs, archaeology, etc. Nicole will pursue - the program would not likely be executed until 2011, but they typically have a year+ lead time for programs. Community Foundation: Application in hand, Sept. 1 deadline. Nicole will pursue. Amounts probably range from $100 to $4500. Mitzi suggested the HIP program as the beneficiary.
OTHER REPORTSHistoric Preservation Commission: no report.Community Enrichment: no report. URA: no report. Main Street Uptown Butte: no report. OTHER DISCUSSIONNoneNext Meeting: Tuesday September 8 July 14, 2009 MoFAB
The action items from the last meeting were read. Treasurer's Report: Mitzi reported that all of CPR's money is now in US Bank. She has filed the 990-EZ tax form and provided a copy to Nicole for the office, where it is available for review. For the period June 16-July 14, receipts totaled $5274 (mostly Dust to Dazzle, Cultural Trust Grant, and Stained Glass book sales to VAF) and expenses totaled $2643 (mostly workshop expenses, which will be reimbursed under the SHPO Preserve America Sub-grant). Mitzi provided a year-by-year accounting of Dust to Dazzle tour finances, which will be posted on the web site in the D2D area. Mitzi also provided a list of Treasurer's duties for consideration as we look to finding a new treasurer and/or accommodate the needs in other ways.
Education: Articles for Newspaper - Nicole and Dick will try to get this going again. Workshops: The next Hot Water Heat workshop is tentatively planned for September. Nicole is to remind Mike Hogan and get the date set. Dust to Dazzle tour: Two possible places exist already for 2010. Peggy Guccione offered to have the Ryan house on N. Excelsior as the site for the Tea, if there is a tea. HIP Grants: nothing to report Salvage: Date set is August 22. Nicole to tell organizers (Mike Hogan, Jean Abrams). Grants: waiting on CCSP grant for Greek Cafe - we should hear this month.
OLD BUSINESSFriends of the Greek Cafe: nothing new; as noted above, waiting on word about CCSP grant.313 S. Idaho demolition request: Discussion about the Council meeting, especially Jeff Ammerman's lengthy prepared presentation, which he gave as a member of the public, but there was no public meeting and other members of the public were not allowed to speak. Julie to draft a letter for CPR on this topic, and send it around to the board for review and comment. Discussion included appreciation for the depth and sensitivity of Councilmember Ristine Hall's observations, as well as Steve Hess's comments about the Council being the main reason HP Guidelines have not yet been finalized. On the rumor level, it has been suggested that the property owner may have shifted his position on selling somewhat and might sell it to someone who has expressed interest in possibly moving it. Revolving Fund Draft: Nothing new. Dumas: Curt indicated that Rudy is exploring possible incorporation as a 501(c)3 organization. People present reminded Curt to keep in mind that some granting agencies would require that the property actually be owned by the non-profit, in addition to being managed by it. Other: none NEW BUSINESSVAF proposal for extra money donation: The board has settled on the HIP program as the proposed recipient for any donation. Dick is to explore with Rolene and other VAF organizers to figure out what exactly is needed from CPR.Council of Commissioners education: Discussion led by Julie included attempting to get councilmembers to view a CD on Our Vanishing History; Julie would also include in an Education Pack the recent letter from the Mayor of Miles City waving the flag in support of preservation of the historic railroad depot there. We cannot give copies of the CD away without buying them, but the copyright owners gave permission to show it. Mitzi suggested, and the group present supported, holding a Fall Preservation Film Festival with this CD, Blue Vinyl, and others. In terms of education, the idea of "adopt a commissioner" was discussed, designed to bring all commissioners up to speed on specific issues, as well as general background information. Mitzi is to order the Our Vanishing History CD; the fall film festival idea is to be on the August agenda with the idea of getting it going. Web links: Dick asked if it was OK to add links on our web site links page to Bruce Moseley's Butte architectural photos screensaver page, as well as to Lisa Wareham's Butte Daily Photo blog since there was so much Butte architecture in both. Approved. Web site - Before and After: Mitzi suggested creation of a section focusing on "Before and After" "rat-traps" - that is, how a "worthless," unsavable house was saved. Dick aggreed to get the page going, but said he needs help with indications of addresses to include, and especially help with getting "before" pictures. OTHER REPORTSHistoric Preservation Commission: suggested that we add HPC "tidbits" - news, lists of their demolition actions (approvals and denials), etc. on our own web site. They have a site, which Dick is working on, but he is waiting for input from the HPC members before he can proceed. Nicole is going to start going to the HPC meetings regularly.Community Enrichment: no report URA: no report. Main Street Uptown Butte: Nicole mentioned the National Main Street meeting in Oklahoma as a possible good place to promote Butte and preservation. Some discussion, sounds like maybe something to think more about for 2010, and to be sure to work with George Everett on. OTHER DISCUSSIONMitzi asked Dick to get a photo of the MHS Vernacular Montana poster, which we have maybe 200 of, into the next newsletter as a means of promoting visiting the office - come by, get a free poster! Dick said he would do that.Next Meeting: Tuesday August 11 June 9, 2009 MoFAB
The minutes from the last meeting were read. Treasurer's Report: Checking balance about $5404. Some discussion of grant reporting needs. Education: Articles for Newspaper - some have appeared. Workshops: A brick workshop is scheduled for later this month. The next Hot Water Heat workshop is tentatively planned for September. Dust to Dazzle tour: There is a need for someone to staff a CPR booth, probably at the Knights of Columbus hall. Alternatively multiple people could have CPR handouts at all the venues. Nicole will make the plea for this volunteer in a mailing. HIP Grants: Extensions approved for Mai Wah and Tyner grants. Carlson grant (2008) payment approved. Salvage: We need to have another sale. Needs someone to organize - Nicole to mention in the mass mailing. August suggested as a good time. Grants: Larry will be submitting the final Preserve America grant report. Needs some input from Irene.
OLD BUSINESSFriends of the Greek Cafe: nothing new313 S. Idaho demolition request: Discussion of need to send letters to council membership in anticipation of likely appeal of the HPC's denial of a demolition request. The appeal could be before the council as soon as next Wednesday, June 17. Mitzi would like to write a guest editorial, if others would handle a petition-style letter to be provided to the council, since one of their complaints on Silver St. was that no one had contacted them supporting the deomolition denial. If there is time, John J. suggested having the petition letters to sign at the D2D venues. Revolving Fund Draft: Nothing new. Dumas: Rudy reported that the roof is leaking badly. The ongoing need for a roof drain is a likely cause. Rudy was asked to coordinate getting the roof drain installed, by talking to the contractors (Brown Plumbing, Thomas Roofing). This is expected to cost $600-$1000, which CPR is committed to paying. If the cost is greater, Rudy needs to get back to CPR. Rudy has a donation of good carpeting but needs help installing it. Nicole will mention this need in her mailing. Curt indicated a possible additional donation that he'd like to go toward interior ceiling repair. CPR folks indicated that the organization's focus is mostly on exteriors and building stabilization, so unless there is a champion to coordinate this interior work, that's something that would probably be byond CPR's scope. A donation to CPR of $200 from Butte schools, on behalf of tours done by Dick and Denny, is to be earmarked for painting the cornice, with the work to be done by Denny and Dick after the Folk Festival. Other: none NEW BUSINESSNeed for a new treasurer by next year: Mitzi will make a bullet-list job description. Various possibilities, as discussed last month, will continue to be explored.New Construction Design Review: Discussion centered on a need for CPR to consider influencing various entities within the city-county in terms of design for new infill construction within the historic district. Specific example discussed was the plan for the vacant lot where the IC School stood, a set of three ranch-style homes with garages in front. The idea was that design review should occur EARLY in the developers' packet procedure, rather than after the award is made. Jim Jarvis indicated that it is likely that he will be pursuing this general concept in his role as HPO. Discussion included Savannah, Georgia's successful joint venture between Habitat for Humanity and their CPR equivalent in coming up with historically appropriate new construction designs.
OTHER REPORTSHistoric Preservation Commission: discussed earlier in connection with 313 S. Idaho.Community Enrichment: no report URA: no report. OTHER DISCUSSIONDick invited everyone to attend the public presentation by Ed Dobb tomorrow night at the Mother Lode (7 pm), the keynote address for the Vernacular Architecture Forum.Next Meeting: Tuesday July 14 May 12, 2009 MoFABThe May meeting was called to order by President Larry Smith at approximately 7:10, and adjourned at 7:45. In attendence were Larry Smith, Nicole von Gaza, Carrie Kiely, Stephen Foreman, Curt Buttons, and Dick Gibson.Because of the low attendence, lack of a board quorum, and little to discuss, an abbreviated meeting was held. Following are the items discussed.
April 14, 2009 MoFAB
The action items from the last meeting were read. Treasurer's Report: We've moved our checking account from Wells Fargo to US Bank to eliminate maintenance fees. Education: Preservation Month Activities - Nicole offered a long list of ideas, including the possibility for funding educational booklets (topic - the NHLD etc.) through money from BSB's CLG funding. That is not final, yet. An abstract of the rest of her proposal follows, with names of organizers, coordinators, volunteers:
Articles for Newspaper - We are on a hiatus after about 30 were published. The plan is to re-start the series May 1, but we need at least 6 in the slush pile to start again, and there are only two at this point. Dick is the coordinator, at Nicole's request. Workshops: Windows: Scheduled for May 7-8-9. Irene needs to talk to Mitzi soon about what is needed to do to modify the PA grant so that we can buy books etc. which needs to be done soon if it is to happen. All agreed that buying wood-window repair books for the workshop, and for our library, was a good idea. Brick repair: Larry has scheduled the next one for June 25 & 27. Free for members, $5 for others. The hands-on part will be at 829 S. Colorado (house owned by Carrie). Dust to Dazzle tour: June 20. The 2009 Dust to Dazzle page is up. Contact CPR at info@buttecpr.org if you would like to be on this committee or have ideas. Vernacular Architecture Forum: Butte Day is Thursday June 11. Dick is still seeking warm bodies to occupy the venues (homes mostly) that will be open all day that day. If you can help out, even for a half day, please contact Dick (723-9639, rigibson@earthlink.net) web site HIP Grants: Five applications were received. The group present discussed at length the HIP grant committee's recommendations. Some decisions were made; some questions and/or working with applicants remain before all grants will be final. Salvage: Grants: We should hear any day now about the Rudd Center grant application to extend support for the workshops into 2010.
OLD BUSINESSFriends of the Greek Cafe: nothing new (see Nicole's ideas, above)313 S. Idaho demolition request: HPC at April meeting found it to be contributing, and is requesting concurrence from SHPO before making a final decision on the demolition request. Revolving Fund Draft: Dick reported that the Restoration Alliance has sent a letter to Paul Babb requesting that the Alliance have a voting member on both the Arco Redevelopment Trust board and the NRD Restoration Board. Other: none NEW BUSINESSSomeone needs help mounting a historic plaque. Julie will send the information to Nicole, who can pass the request for a volunteer on to the CPR mailing list.
OTHER REPORTSHistoric Preservation Commission: The realtor position has been filled by Denise Kelly, the former Executive Director of the World Museum of Mining. The HPC is back to its full complement of seven members.Community Enrichment: URA: Mitzi presented a letter she drafted to the URA regarding the Eugenia Apts. (200 block S. Montana). With any input from board members in the next few days, it will be sent soon.
OTHER DISCUSSIONJulie mentioned a calendar featuring quilts and architectural features that the Quilt Guild plans to create as a fund-raiser, and asked if CPR wanted to participate 50-50 in fifty calendars. Discussion supported the concept, but seemed to suggest that it might be hard to market and would not necessarily actually make any money - but could serve as a means for promotion, even if it cost CPR some money. Mitzi and others asked to see an example of the product. Julie to continue to follow up.Next Meeting: Tuesday May 12. March 10, 2009 MoFAB
The action items from the last meeting were read. Treasurer's Report: Expenses about $794, income about $220 (mostly dues), checking balance about $7,223. Education: Articles for Newspaper - We are on a hiatus after about 30 were published. The plan is to re-start the series April 1, but we need at least 6 in the slush pile to start again, and there are only two at this point. Dick is the coordinator, at Nicole's request. Larry suggested a topic: "New World of Paints". Workshops: Windows: Irene has tried to contact the NPS folks with no response. Discussion suggested that we contact Kirby Matthews, USFS Deer Lodge Preservation Team, as one who could do it. Irene to contact NPS again, Mitzi to contact Kirby, Mitzi to contact Mike Hogan about a second Hot Water Heat seminar. Discussion at various times during the meeting suggested a goal of "free" for our workshops, given exisiting and potential grant support. Dust to Dazzle tour: Possibly four locations in place for the tour; two more desired. Focus is on Craftsman style. Next committee meeting March 19 at Kelly Rose's, 1135 W. Mercury. Contact CPR at info@buttecpr.org if you would like to be on this committee or have ideas. HIP Grants: Revisions posted to the web together with "good examples", and Nicole sent the press release which appeared in the paper. Earlier deadline this year (April 3) and there is to be a workshop to help people with their proposals - Nicole and Larry will be at the Office (MoFAB) Saturday March 21, 10-3 to spearhead this effort (other CPR members are encouraged to help out!) Salvage: An inquiry came in seeking replacement tin ceiling tiles - has been circulated to those who may be able to help. Grants: Discussion of need to invoice Dori for the Preserve America SHPO sub-grant for workshops. Mention of need to send in C&A report to free up next release of dollars.
OLD BUSINESSFriends of the Greek Cafe: Lysa from NPS indicated positive feeling about our CCS grant application. Nicole sent a thank-you note to Council. Irene and Mitzi are working on a thank-you-plus-building-history flyer. CCS grant determination may be as soon as this July, but even so the money would not be available before Feb. 2010.313 S. Idaho demolition request: HPC voted to invoke the allowed 90-day delay to seek alternatives to demolition. Revolving Fund Draft: Dick said he understood the Consent Decree was on track to be signed in about two weeks. Then the ordinance creating the fiduciary board for the Arco Redevelopment Trust money should proceed apace, and it is probably being worked on now at the staff level. There is discussion as to how the board should be constituted and who the advisory board for it should be; the Butte Restoration Alliance is trying to make a case for it having membership and advisory roles. Most optimistic scenario for everything to be in place is perhaps the first of July; later is likely. National Historic Preservation Month (May): Nicole is the coordinator and will set the theme, if any. The HPC is interested in sponsoring the display CPR had (with HPC and RA co-sponsorship in name) in the Court House. Dick said if they (HPC) want the display panels they need to talk to him since they are his. Other: none NEW BUSINESSAPA's Great Places Planning Grant (Julie): We missed the deadline, and Julie says this is something that should come from the Planning Dept. (APA is American Planning Association).Vandalism Posters (Julie): Julie is following up on this. Redd Center grants (Nicole & Dick): Nicole sent the REF around, Dick drafted three starting-point scenarios. Group tonight decided to submit the grant application to request support for workshops in 2009-2010, after our PA grant expires. Deadline for submission March 15, awards announced April 15, money available May 1, maximum amount $3,000. Nicole will handle.
OTHER REPORTSHistoric Preservation Commission: One vacancy, seeking a "realtor" but some vagueness as to exactly what that means and it is a "may be" rather than a "must be". The HPO position announcement closes March 12. Robert reported that the HPC had a nice, non-commercial presentation on windows from John Marvin, and that there is a plan to have him give the same presentation specifically to the URA board. Would CPR like to sponsor a public presentation by him? Consensus was yes, and maybe CPR could pay for a night's lodging or an honorarium from the Workshop Grant, and maybe he would be a Dust-to-Dazzle sponsor. Robert, Irene, and Mitzi to follow up regarding scheduling and coordination with the broader Windows Workshop.Community Enrichment: Discussion of "where does the license plate money go?" Larry asked a lot of county folks but no one seems to know, as some informed him rather rudely. URA: Discussion of need to bird-dog the URA to try to ensure that they follow their own rules, for example in not approving funding for projects that have already started, failing to go through the HPC for design review, allowing competitive bidding by entities associated with the applicant, and failing to follow up on required conditions for the funding. Suggestions for individual letters as well as something official from CPR. Separately, Nicole indicated her plan to write to the URA about the stained glass windows in the Garland Apartments. OTHER DISCUSSIONNone.Next Meeting: Tuesday April 14. Feb. 10, 2009 College of Technology
The first hour and a quarter was an informal presentation by Mark and discussion of the nature, needs for changes, and possibilities for adjunct teachers in the College of Technology Historic Preservation Technology Program. The action items from the last meeting were read. Treasurer's Report: Expenses about $776, income about $1665 (mostly dues), checking balance about $8096. Education: Articles for Newspaper - We are on a hiatus after about 30 were published. The plan is to re-start the series March 1, but we need at least 6 in the slush pile to start again, and there are only two at this point. Dick is the coordinator, at Nicole's request. Workshops: no reports Dust to Dazzle tour: no reports HIP Grants: HIP committee to finish review, send to full Board, and send final adjustments in announcement to Dick for the web site and Nicole for press release. Dick to finish scanning "good examples" and get on web site. Salvage: Robert to check the lock, to prevent Mitzi from getting any madder at it. Grants: Discussion of need to spend money in Preserve America SHPO sub-grant for workshops, or risk leaving it on the table. Discussion of whether or not they will pay for in-kind hours vs. reimburse actual cash expenses. Mention of need to send in C&A report to free up next release of dollars.
OLD BUSINESSCobblestones: Larry did follow-up with Chuck Carrig re plan to incorporate cobblestone protection in the county's contract language. Mark will mention this to Eileen Joyce.Friends of the Greek Cafe: Report from Mitzi regarding pending (Feb. 19) grant application (National Park Service, Challenge Cost Share) and lengthy discussion of need to partner with the owner (BSB) and how to do it. Also report on draft letter to Council, response from Tom Beaudette on proposals for mothballing, 4-5 year re-roofing, and 20-year roofing. Also reported that we have a free ad on HistoricForSale.com and PreservationDirectory.com. Mitzi and Nicole have a meeting with the URA on Feb. 11 regarding partnering and commitment to some level of match to the potential NPS CCS grant. CPR Objectives: No new discussion. Following is repeated from last month's minutes: Topic was brought up as something to review given that it has been years since the Objectives list was crafted. Andrea reminded us that the original name used "revitalization" with the suggestion of encouraging adaptive reuse. The question was asked, to what extent does CPR want to be a purist in terms of Historic Preservation? How much adaptive reuse and change is acceptable to CPR? Other topics discussed included the perception problem in the community, for CPR and HP in general; the idea of focusing on best choices; our desire to choose best examples, as in Dust to Dazzle properties. The discussion is intended to be ongoing and all members are requested and encouraged to review CPR Objectives and to comment. Other: none NEW BUSINESSEducation and Outreach: Julie discussed the historical mindset in the community that leads to a "demolition mentality." Discussion of ways to address that, including flyers and brochures explaining Landmarks, value to the community of historic preservation, programs in schools, articles in paper, presentations to Kiwanis et al., storytellers and oral history programs, and activities during National Historic Preservation Month (May). Dick indicated that some of this (flyers etc.) would fall under the Tourism Cares grant if we get it. Nicole offered to coordinate the National Historic Preservation Month activities.Demolition Request for 313 S. Idaho: This is in the Historic Preservation Commission, expected to be on the agenda for March 3. Discussion suggested that CPR opposes this demolition. Mention was made of need to write letters (as individuals) to Commissioners when things like this come up. Revolving Fund proposal draft: Important, but we're out of time for this meeting. Place on agenda for March meeting.
OTHER REPORTSHistoric Preservation Commission: Robert reported on a meeting among HPC members and BSB staff, including Chief Executive Paul Babb. (1) The main goal of the meeting was to encourage prompt advertising for the HPO position being vacated as of this Friday Feb. 13 by Chuck Carrig. Paul supported that and the plan is to have it advertised by SUnday Feb. 15. (2) The HPC asked for a budget of $5,000, which was met favorably. (3) The HPC requested that BSB allocate money to subcontract the completion of the Historic Preservation Manual (formerly known as the "Guidelines"). Mary McCormick is drafting a proposal for this. (4) Paul expressed appreciation for the display we had last year in the Court House for National Historic Preservation Month - this was taken as encouragement to do it again.
OTHER DISCUSSIONNone.Next Meeting: Tuesday March 10. Jan. 13, 2009 CPR Office, MoFAB
The minutes from the last meeting were read. Treasurer's Report: Review of 2008 Financial Report (included in Annual Report, linked above) Education: Articles for Newspaper - We are on a hiatus after about 30 were published. The plan is to re-start the series Feb 1, but we need at least 6 in the slush pile to start again, and there is only one at this point. Mitzi indicated that Ellen Baumler is submitting one on the historic plaques. Workshops: Discussion of grant reporting, and of plans for this year (and need to accomplish before June 30, when the SHPO Preserve America sub-grant expires. The wood restorer who had proposed a workshop to us died in November, but other workshops on the planning board include Windows (Irene - need to finalize dates), Bricks (Larry), Hot Water Heat (Mike Hogan), and Researching Property (Dick). Dust to Dazzle tour: Kelly indicated that they have at least three, maybe four bungalows for the tour, which is tentatively set for Saturday June 20. They need a "dust". Discussion of Peggy Guccione's place on Silver St. as a possibility, as well as some others. HIP Grants: Plan to move up application deadline so that winners can get the money sooner; indicated deadline is Friday April 3, which means we need to review the existing guidelines for changes including changing the phone number listed to the office phone. Discussion of encouraging people to come to the office during office hours for some guidance in application preparation, and/or a grant-writing workshop a couple weeks before the deadline (possibly March 21). Once things are set, a press release needs to go out soon (like early February). Salvage: no report. Grants: The Tourism Cares grant application, for $11,000 to prepare and print various educational materials, was signed by Larry tonight and will be submitted this week.
OLD BUSINESSCobblestones: Larry to follow-up with Chuck Carrig re plan to incorporate cobblestone protection in the county's contract language.Other: none NEW BUSINESSCPR Objectives: Topic was brought up as something to review given that it has been years since the Objectives list was crafted. Andrea reminded us that the original name used "revitalization" with the suggestion of encouraging adaptive reuse. The question was asked, to what extent does CPR want to be a purist in terms of Historic Preservation? How much adaptive reuse and change is acceptable to CPR? Other topics discussed included the perception problem in the community, for CPR and HP in general; the idea of focusing on best choices; our desire to choose best examples, as in Dust to Dazzle properties. The discussion is intended to be ongoing and all members are requested and encouraged to review CPR Objectives and to comment.Education and Outreach: Julie has some ideas. Dick mentioned that some of this would mesh with the planned products from the Tourism Cares grant, if we get it. The topic was tabled pending Julie's presence to discuss. Butte, America tickets: CPR got 6 complimentary tickets to the premiere this Saturday, for the board and officers. Discussion of how to allocate them. Final determination depends a bit on other possible sources of tickets. Elections: The members present elected the following slate of Board of Directors: Larry Smith, Mitzi Rossillon, Andrea Stierle, Carrie Kiely, Robert Edwards, and Julie Crowley. The Board then elected the following Officers: President, Larry Smith; Vice-President, Carrie Kiely; Treasurer, Mitzi Rossillon; Secretary, Dick Gibson. Terms begin immediately.
OTHER REPORTSMother Lode Theater: Larry reported on a plea from them for ways and means to come up with $7,000 to pay for repairs to their lift. Anyone with suggestions, please contact Larry.Butte Restoration Alliance: Anyone interested in serving should download an application at their web site and submit it by Friday Jan. 16. Council of Commissioners: no report. Five new commissioners are in place.
Historic Preservation Commission: SHPO Award: Mitzi will be the only individual to receive one of the biennial Montana Historic Preservation Awards, presented January 14 in Helena. Congratulations, Mitzi!
OTHER DISCUSSIONGreek Cafe (88 E. Park): Discussion of what CPR can and should do. Money for stabilizing and eventually offering as a rational Developer's Packet is needed within the year; the possibility of the county declaring it a health and safety issue beyond that point looms. The discussion ended with CPR expressing a commitment to keeping the building standing, to work with potential investors, buyers, and the county, and to explore possible means of determining whether or not the walls are actually moving and in danger of failing.Revolving fund: Mitzi reminded us of the need to be prepared to do something - should we choose to do so - whenever the Arco Redevelopment Trust money becomes available, presently estimated at no earlier than May and more likely mid- to late summer. Dick said he had a 5-page draft proposal which he will send to the Board. Next Meeting: Tuesday Feb. 10. Nov. 11, 2008 CPR Office, MoFAB
The action items from the last meeting were read. Treasurer's Report: Income about $750 (mostly dues + salvage), expenses about $1700 (mostly office & admin.) Education: Articles for Newspaper - We have enough articles in hand (or nearly so) to take us to the end of December. More are sought - so please volunteer ideas or 350-word articles. Workshops: Next year HIP Grants: We received the grant from US Bank; article on the awards scheduled for Nov. 16. Larry, Dick and Nicole to check on, verify, and account things for the PA and C&A grants. Salvage: Robert got a combination lock on the storage place to expedite approved access. We need a work party (Spring) to organize and keep pricing info visible. Archives doors should go for $40 each. Some concern about the electronics stuff - need to segregate it (it is not ours, not for us to sell). Dick to make a form for people to pick up there, fill out, and return to us with their payments, indicating their contact info, what they bought, etc. We should plan on a Spring Salvage Sale. Discussion of desire to get pics and stories of the good uses our salvage has been put to. Dick to solicit same in next newsletter, for reporting on web and/or in newsletter(s). Grants: Dick to continue work on Tourism Cares grant, for the first 2009 cycle (probably February).
OLD BUSINESSCPR Office: Office Hours for the Public Relations Person (Nicole) - Thursdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop in!Dumas: Larry discussed the roof drain with Thomas and Brown. They need to coordinate to get it done; offered to us at cost of the drain ($225). They'll just do it. Dick to coordinate an article with before and after pics of the masonry (Larry and Stephen to work on "after" pics). (Carryover) Warner Preservation Award: A committee composed of Andrea, Irene, and Mitzi, Dick, and Sharon met Sept. 15 to walkabout the upper Hub Addition area. The nominee is the owners of Bad Beavers bikes - their home in the 400 block of Boardman. At tonight's meeting the group concurred in the nomination. Suggested award was a certificate plus a $50 gift certificate, e.g. to Triple-S. Mitzi to write check/buy gift certificate, get it to them. Dick to craft press release to coordinate with the article series. Dick should check on before and after pics for the article.(Carryover) Office - internet and hours: Computer Geeks came and got our wireless connection up and running and did some other useful things for the decent cost of $80. Dick and Nicole will both be absent from the office on Office Hours day Thurs Nov. 20. Other none NEW BUSINESSAnselmo Dogs: Discussion of need to find other space for the dogs - heated is important, and getting them out of the Anselmo is important. They have just got to the point where they can legally foster the dogs. Anyone with space or interest should contact Cindy McIlveen in the BSB Public Works Dept.
OTHER REPORTSButte Restoration Alliance: Dick reported that the Alliance has helped generate comments on the Granite Mountain Memorial Area Phase II report (mostly the Mountain Con area). Comments due by Nov. 21. People interested in serving on the Alliance should watch for the application for new members in December or January.Council of Commissioners: Dick reported on the collapsing house in Walkerville that Butte-Silver Bow took ownership of and plans to demolish under health and safety regulations. All historic materials (possibly excepting brick) had been stripped earlier.
Historic Preservation Commission: - Guidelines: Question of whether or not CPR folks or others could help by commenting prior to public release of the Guidelines. Dick and Robert indicated that their opinion was such additional input at this stage would just delay things more. Ernie Richards (HPC Chair) is committed to having public comment and a public hearing before the guidelines go to the Council of Commissioners. Dick and Robert indicated their opinion that the guidelines are now proceeding on track with revisions, especially those from Mary McCormick the professional on the HPC, with some input from other HPC members. URA: Robert reported that Mitzi gave a stellar presentation on the Chinese dig, and that it will probably be presented again at the Mai Wah annual meeting in November, to which the public is invited. (Carryover - the Mai Wah meeting is 6-8 pm at the Broadway Cafe on Nov. 17.)
OTHER DISCUSSIONAnnual Report: Discussion that this should be an "embellished newsletter," plan for printing hard copy with mail distribution, to include overview of our year (staff, office, grants, what membership has permitted us to do, activities, library, etc.). Dick is to work on this with the goal of getting it out by end of December.Next Meeting: December Holiday Gathering, details TBA, most likely Tues. Dec. 9. Robert to check with Hummingbird about possibilities. BUTTE CPR P.O. Box 164 Butte, Montana 59703 E-mail | ||||||||||||||||
Larry - talk to Hummingbird Cafe about hosting December 8 Holiday Party