HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
REGULAR MEETING: July 13, 2009
The regular meeting of the Historic District Commission of East Hartford, Connecticut was called to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Building Department Conference Room at Town Hall by Chair David Holmes. On a roll call by David Holmes:
PRESENT: Chair David Holmes, Vice Chair Steven Hudak, Alternate Jeffrey Cummings, and Robert Pasek
ABSENT: Travis Simpson , Alternate Catherine Condio, Alternate Michelina Lauzier, and Gloria Visgilio-Lupi
ALSO PRESENT: Liaison Mary G. Martin, and Mr. & Mrs. D’Alessandro
Mr. Cummings was appointed a voting member by the Chair.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Pasek to accept the June 1, 2009 Public Hearing Minutes; seconded by Mr. Hudak. Vote was unanimous and uncontested.
MOTION by Mr. Pasek to accept the June 1, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes; seconded by Mr. Hudak. Vote was unanimous and uncontested.
Mr. Hudak made a MOTION to revise the agenda and move New Business Section 6 A of the agenda to this point of the agenda; seconded by Mr. Cummings. Vote was unanimous and uncontested.
NEW BUSINESS:
ACTION ON APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS #74 FOR 177 NAUBUC AVENUE (OWNER: D’ALESSANDRO) – INSTALL “ENVIRO VIEW” WINDOWS: The owners wish to replace 15 windows in their home with 15 “Enviro View” windows (14 – 30 ¼” x 57”; 1 – 22” x 37”). They are consistent with the design of the current windows and are the same measurements. They are all vinyl with a division of 6 over 1. The mullions are in between the glass panes. The current windows have a wood sash with a true divided light grid. There was some discussion by Commission members on how other District properties with wood sash windows and true divided light grids were handled in the past. Ms. Martin will do some
research and present it to the Commission at the next meeting. Mr. Pasek made a MOTION to accept Application for Certificate of Appropriateness #74 for 177 Naubuc Avenue as complete; seconded by Mr. Cummings. Vote was unanimous and uncontested.
COMMUNICATIONS: Those listed on the agenda were presented. In addition:
1. Intent to Demolish - 13-15 Crosby Street
2. Intent to Demolish - 5 Riverside Drive
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS/RESIDENTS TO SPEAK: None
OLD BUSINESS:
STATUS OF COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENTS & ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Ms. Martin has received no new information from the Mayor’s office regarding the status of Commission members. Mr. Cummings reported that he had spoken to the Town’s Republican Committee Chair and there is to be no change to Mr. Cummings status as “Alternate”. The Vice Chair, Steven Hudak, cast 1 vote for the nomination of a new Secretary - Robert Pasek. Vote was unanimous and uncontested.
SET DATE: FORMER COMMISSIONER DOWDEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The Commission decided to honor former Commissioner Mary Dowden at the scheduled meeting on September 14, 2009. Chair Holmes will contact Ms. Dowden to make sure that she is available on that date. Chair Holmes strongly encouraged all Commission members to attend.
MUNICIPAL HISTORIAN – RAYMOND JOHNSON: Mr. Johnson has been officially named the Town of East Hartford’s Municipal Historian. Ms. Martin will invite Mr. Johnson to attend upcoming Historic District meetings.
CLARK HOUSE (66 BURNSIDE AVENUE) – PROPERTY INSPECTION DATE: This property is owned by Goodwill, Inc.. Mr. Holmes was wondering if anyone would like to view the inside of the structure. After a brief discussion, it was decided that no property inspection was necessary at this time. Mr. Pasek and Mr. Holmes had already viewed the interior.
BARN AT 223 NAUBUC AVENUE: This property was discussed at last month’s meeting. After some research, Mr. Pasek found that the property is in foreclosure and the owner could not be found.
NEW BUSINESS:
PAYMENTS: 1. Clerk – M. Enman ($75)
MOTION by Mr. Pasek to pay the above listed expense; seconded by Mr. Hudak. Vote was unanimous and uncontested.
OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Ms. Martin distributed revised membership lists to all members with current contact information. She has asked that everyone verify that all information is correct.
Ms. Martin explained to the Commission that a series of Richard Welling drawings have been framed and re-sized and will be displayed in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Town Hall. She showed a sample of Mr. Welling’s artwork.
Ms. Martin made the members aware that the property located at 1605 Main Street was in foreclosure, and the new owner intends to put vinyl siding on the structure. This property was the recipient of a preservation award a few years ago.
Ms. Martin reported that she has been contacted by the Friends of Center Cemetery, Inc. regarding the structural decay of the Pitkin Vault in Center Cemetery. This item will be discussed by the Town Council at their July 14, 2009 meeting so that their approval may be given to pursue grant funding to study and rehabilitate this structure.
MOTION by Mr. Pasek to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.; seconded Mr. Cummings. Vote was unanimous and uncontested.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Michelle A. Enman, Clerk
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