NEW BRITAIN BOROUGH HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES

Notes of January 20, 2016 Meeting

Committee Members

Lorraine Moxey – Chair                 Attended        

June Bair                                Attended

Bruce Burkart – Borough Historian        Attended        

Marie Esher Coia                        

Jackie D’Agostino                        Attended                

Margaret Fabry                                        

Donna Fisher        (Inactive)                        

Doug Fisher (Inactive)

Mary Pat Hoveliinski                        

Richard Moxey (Secretary)                Attended

Malcolm Rollins                        Attended

Nancy Ulmen        (Inactive)                        

Peter Ulmen (Inactive)

1. Minutes of the November 17, 2015 meeting were approved.

1. Sam Bryant, Borough Manager also attended the meeting

2. The reorganization consisted of retaining current officers and making 4 members inactive as noted above.
3. The sale of the home on S. Tamenend Ave was discussed. The new owner is cleaning things up. Lorraine noted that the Hotel is for sale as well as, We should continue to keep being aware of sale signs and resulting sales.
4. There was a discussion of the potential 45 foot high building and their proximity to the curbs like the proposal at the Knoell property. There is the portion of this style extending up to the American Heritage site.
5. Lorraine expressed concern about the Barrie Circle resident and the effects of the Knoell Property development. She encouraged people to speak up.
6. Dick reported that the Planning Commission reorganized and get into the Mixed Use Overlay proposal. There are details to be dealt with. It appears that this will be advertised soon.
7. There was renewed interest in a walk-through the Knoell site before the request for demolition is presented. Sam will coordinate this.
8. Lorraine asked about the Zoning Hearing Board meeting, regarding the proposed digital sign at the American heritage property. This is apparently on hold pending a court case regarding signs.
9. Wreaths across America was discussed. Jackie is making final settlement with “Wreaths” due to some late contributions Lorraine has written the necessary Thanks You letters. Mary Pat will arrange for the wreathes to be removed.
10. The Spring Program was discussed and it was decided to change the date to Saturday April 23, 11☺) AM to 2”00 PM at Burkart Hall. An open house and a Historical update by Bruce at 1:00 PM. Lorraine will coordinate tithe Bob Binkley. June and Mary apteill fork on some of the details for this event.
11. Lorraine will also coordinate with Bob Binkley the planting of a Dogwood tree as part of the landscaping. The tree is to be in memory of n Nancy Burkart.
12. Steve Barth, Borough consultant visited for a short time. He stated that in other municipalities where he is involved there is a Registry of Historic properties. He was informed that we have had surveys by the County as well as our own survey of 50 year old properties. June showed him the several books documenting this.
13. The next meeting is February 17, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Ad Building.