HARVARD HISTORICAL COMMISSION
APPROVED MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 6, 2007 AT HILDRETH HOUSE
Present: Susan Barber, Roseanne Saalfield, Chris Cutler, John Martin, Chris Ready, Susan Frechette, Jonathan Feist (chair)
Absent: Doug Coots, Rudy Minar
Meeting called to order at 7:37 pm.
Old business:
Review of Feb. 6 2007 meeting minutes
• Unanimously accepted (7-0). J. Martin will correct typos.
• This is the last meeting for Susan Frechette and Susan Barber; terms expiring.
• Susan Frechette will be reappointed for a new term
• Susan Barber’s position is vacant; Mark Sevigny has expressed interest in serving as representative for Board of Realtors
• Rudy Minar will serve as Conservation Commission representative
• Chris Ready’s term expires in April
New Business:
• Application from Mark Sevigny and Mark Mikitarian, 101 South Shaker Road for:
stovepipe
roof replacement
Application for stovepipe considered insubstantial (vote 7-0). Stovepipe on low connecting ell between buildings, and is removable. Abutters to be notified. Vote at April HHC meeting.
Application for roof replacement considered insubstantial (vote 7-0). Roof material (asphalt) will match existing roofing on other connecting buildings.
Reports:
• Design Guidelines
Still in draft form. Jonathan to send application form; Susan to obtain comments from Rudy. Complete and use May meeting as a public hearing to get input.
Discussion: which local paper to use for legal notices. After consideration, the Harvard Press will be the paper of record. Vote unanimous (7-0)
Discussion: charging abutters for mailing lists. Other town committees charge $25. Will decide as part of issuing Rules and Procedures for HHC.
Reports resumed:
• Rules and Procedures: no update
• Herb House: funds will be on town meeting warrant
• Maps: awaiting approval from selectmen to access state grant funds
• Shaker Hills: Golf course committee met for the first time. A lot of interest in the project
Discussion: ATM Table
Chris ready will bring table and pictures. Discussion about an interpretive plaque for the Powder House. Chris Ready will investigate options.
Discussion: new member
HHC still short one member.
Meeting adjourned 8:48 pm. Next meeting April 3, 2007
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