HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: JANUARY 3, 2011
The regular meeting of the Historic District Commission of East Hartford, Connecticut was called to order at 7:02 p.m. in Conference Room A on the first floor of Town Hall by Chairman David Holmes. On a roll call by Vice Chairman Steven Hudak:
PRESENT: Alternate Jeffrey Cummings, Chairman David Holmes, Vice Chairman Steven Hudak, Travis Simpson, and Gloria Visgilio-Lupi. Secretary Robert Pasek joined the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
ABSENT: Alternate Catherine Condio and Alternate Dusty McMahan. Municipal Historian Raymond Johnson had a conflicting meeting and could not attend.
ALSO PRESENT: Liaison Mary G. Martin and Applicants Mark and JoAnn Tuttle
Alternate Jeffrey Cummings was appointed a voting member by Chairman Holmes.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Simpson to accept the November 1, 2010 regular meeting minutes; seconded by Mr. Cummings. Vote was unanimous and uncontested. Chairman Holmes abstained. Mr. Pasek had not yet joined the meeting.
CHANGE IN ORDER OF AGENDA: MOTION by Mr. Hudak to move Item 7A “New Business” forward on the agenda due to the presence of the Applicants; seconded by Mr. Cummings. Vote was unanimous and uncontested. Mr. Pasek was not present.
NEW BUSINESS:
ACCEPT AS COMPLETE: APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS #77 FOR 259-263 NAUBUC AVENUE (OWNER: TUTTLE) FOR THE INSTALLATION OF VINYL WINDOWS: Mrs. Tuttle stated the reason for their desire to install vinyl basement windows is because they will be easier to keep clean at ground level. She and Mr. Tuttle also stated that the two windows on the 2nd story and the one window on the north side of the 1st story (at the far west end) are in areas that are not heated. (Note: Mr. Pasek joined the meeting at this time). They plan to leave the existing aluminum storm windows in place. Other existing windows in the home are of wood. Mr. Holmes asked that they provide cut sheets or manufacturer’s brochures that will illustrate the new windows at
the Public Hearing in February. MOTION by Mr. Simpson to accept Application #77 as complete and to schedule a Public Hearing; seconded by Mr. Pasek.
The order of the original Agenda resumed with Item 4A “Communications”.
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Historic District Commission
Minutes: 1/3/11
COMMUNICATIONS: Items listed on the Agenda were presented. In addition:
1. Ms. Martin announced that Mary Manns is scheduled to be appointed as a new Commissioner at the Town Council meeting to be held the following evening; and 2. Ms. Martin distributed copies of the 2011-12 Budget Request to be reviewed next month by the Town Council.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS/RESIDENTS TO SPEAK: None present
OLD BUSINESS:
Chairman Holmes asked that the design guidelines sub-committee that had made a verbal recommendation at the November 2010 meeting make a written report. Sub-committee members Mr. Pasek, Mr. Simpson, and Mr. Cummings agreed to meet later this week with Mr. Holmes to organize their recommendations to present them in time for the February 7, 2011 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: Item 7B to make payment to the Clerk was cancelled because the Clerk was unable to attend.
OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Mr. Simpson reported that the Colonial Revival house at 149 Naubuc Avenue that was for sale appears to be in foreclosure. Mr. Simpson happily reported that the large pothole located near the south end district boundary sign was fixed.
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Mr. Cummings to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m; seconded by Mr. Hudak. Vote was unanimous and uncontested.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Mary G. Martin, Staff Liaison
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