HDC Minutes Sept 2018City of Van Buren, Arkansas
Municipal Annex
111 North 12' Street • Van Buren, Arkansas 72956
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES
September 13, 2018
The Van Buren Historic District Commission held its monthly meeting on Thursday, September 13,
2018 at 5:30 P.M. in the City Council Room of the Municipal Complex.
Members Present: Chairman Vickie Davis, Vice Chairman Detald Porter, Cathy Gifford and Justin
Goins. Others Present: Julie Copple, Secretary.
The first item on the agenda was to approve the minutes from the July meeting. A motion was
made by Cathy Gifford and seconded by Justin Goins to approve the minutes. The motion was
approved unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was the NAPC trip to Des Moines, Iowa. Three Commissioners' and 1
Staff attended the training. There were lots of great training break out sessions, and information at
the conference. There will also be some local and statewide training available to attend soon.
Next item on the agenda was discussion concerning the Old School House on the Crawford County
Courthouse. Chairman Vickie Davis stated that Shelia Bell needed to fundraise for quite a bit of
money to restore the school house, since it cannot qualify for preservation funds, due to the fact it
has been moved from its original site. A 50103 has been formed to help with the fundraiser.
Chairman Davis contacted Tom Wing to arrange for a meeting concerning some options for the
school house.
Next item on the agenda was for new/old business. There are some Certified Local Government
(CLG) funds available for round two of this cycle year. Educational projects, trainings or speakers
are some examples. Chairman Vickie Davis suggested buying reference materials for the
commission. Justin Goins will research that and email Julie Copple. Deadline is September 14, 2018.
A motion was made by Cathy Gifford and seconded by Justin Goins to adjourn. The motion was
a prove a ' ously.
Vickie Davis, Chairman Josh Hurst, Planning Director