FINAL
Present for the Historical Commission and attending the meeting were: Jane Slater, Chair, Bette Carroll, Karin Wetmore, John Flender, Steve McGhee and Chuck Hodgkinson. Lenny Jason and Barbara Armstrong were absent.
The meeting came to order at 5:30 PM.
CHRIS ALLEY DISCUSSION – HISTORIC HAMMETT FARM RELOCATION AND RENOVATION; 4 Hammett Lane; Map 8 Lot 57: Chuck H. summarized that the Town’s Bylaw for historic structures requires Historical Commission review of proposed renovations to historic structures. The Hammett Farm is historic resource # 23 in the Town’s Master Plan; circa 1762 “half house with ell”. It was previously moved 100 feet south to its current location.
Mr. Alley reviewed the proposed renovations and changes the current owners would like to make to the farmhouse and ell. The overall plan is to relocate and restore the “half house with ell” as shown on the elevations plan A-200 dated June 11, 2012. The key features and upgrades for the historic structure include:
- Relocate the historic half-house Cape and ell portions of the existing structures.
- Remove the master bedroom addition.
- A new concrete foundation will be built with a fieldstone exterior.
- The house will be re-shingled.
- The asphalt roof will be returned to a cedar-shingled roof.
- All windows will be replaced and return to a 6 over 6 style.
- New wooden sashes are planned.
- The window trim will be restored or replaced as needed.
- The chimney above the roof ridge will be removed before moving the house. It will be replaced with “old brick” after the house is set on its foundation.
After much discussion the Commission thanked Mr. Alley and thought this is a nice renovation plan. A motion was made to endorse the plan as presented. The motion was seconded and with no further discussion passed unanimously with five in favor. The Commission asked Chuck H. to send a confirming memo to the Planning Board and Building Inspector.
HISTORICAL COMMISSION AWARD: The Commission discussed possible nominees for the 2012 award. A motion was made to award the 2012 Historical Commission award to Michael Van Valkenburgh for his significant work in restoring the historic stone walls along South Road. The motion was seconded and with no further discussion approved unanimously with five in favor.
FY 2012 AND 2013 BUDGETS: Chuck H. outlined the updated FY 2012 budgets and expenses and the FY 2013 planned budgets. All planned expenses can be paid with the FY 2012 and voter-approved 2013 expense budgets.
WEEK OF AUGUST 13, 2012 – CHILMARK HISTORY WEEK AT THE LIBRARY: Chuck H. reviewed the plans for the Historical Commission-sponsored lectures at the Library and workshop at Abel’s Hill Cemetery
- August 15, 16 – Kai Nalenz—Gravestone Services of New England – talk and workshop.
- August 16 - Bruce Clouette Historic Barn House Library talk—National Register of Historic Places.
The Commission will consider inviting eight people to attend the workshop on gravestone restoration that will take place on August 16th at the Abel’s Hill Cemetery.
MAYHEW FAMILY LITHOGRAPH RESTORATION: Chuck H. informed the Commission that the Mayhew Family lithograph restoration will be finished by the end of the summer and cost approximately $1,065. It will be shipped to Town Hall when completed.
JESSE LITTLE DOE BAIRD LETTER: The Commission reviewed the letter sent to Jesse Little Doe Baird congratulating her on being awarded the Bay State Legacy Award for her work in raising awareness and preserving the rich linguistic heritage of the Wampanoag Nation and the Aquinnah Tribe.
ADMINISTRATION: The Historical Commission’s Association memberships were summarized as follows:
- Historic New England: $45/year.
- Gravestone Association: $60/year.
- Mass. Historical Society: $75/year. Associate Membership.
- MV Museum: $55/year. Individual membership.
e. Total all memberships: $235/year.
MEETING MINUTES: The April 18, 2012 meeting minutes were reviewed and approved as presented by consensus.
NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 @ 5:30 PM.
With no further business to conduct the meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Chuck Hodgkinson, CAS.
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