HDC Minutes Jan 2017it
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HISTORICDISTRICT COMMISSION
January 12, 2017
The Van Buren Historic District Commission met Thursday, January 12, 2017.
All commissions were in attendance.
President Lisa Willis welcomed new member, Alan Foliart, who will serve on the commission
representing the Old Town Merchants Association.
The board approved COA: #1-2017 for Carrie Jones of Country Junkie Boutique. Motion by Cathy Gifford,
seconded by Vickie Davis.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved upon the motion of Derald Porter and second of
Paul Gibson.
Sign Update: work still being done on the sign.
Vickie Davis discussed the coloring book of downtown Van Buren.
CLG 2017 training was held Feb. 1 and Derald and Vickie planned to attend.
Commissioners are learning about the process for the National Register Form. Derald and Lisa were
planning the final stages on the application.
Lisa Willis was re-elected president of the Commission with the motion made by Paul Gibosn and second
by Derald Porter, Vickie Davis, re-elected vice-president with the motion by Cathy Gifford and seconded
by Paul Gibson.
Goals
for 2017 were discussed
and included; mini -grants up to $500 for
facelift on building; grants can
be to
building owners or store
occupants. We will as the city to match
the CLG money of $B500 or
more.
It was determined we need to re -visit our guidelines; do an updated brochure and as a commission
stroll the streets to address the different issues.
V'cki ade motio�+ rn the meeting, Paul Gibson, seconded.
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Lisa Willis, Chairman Josep urst, Planning Director