B. Architectural Salvage - Inventory & Conveyance
Staff Liaison, Rusty Palmer, gave a staff report in regards to a number of
procedural questions posed by the Commission and members of CoMo
Preservation over the last several months. He noted that the Office of Cultural
Affairs has a revenue account that allows them to collect funds and reallocate
them to an account used to fund their other programs. The HPC does not have a
revenue account, so all collected funds would be deposited into the general
fund, and would then have to be reallocated by City Council before the
Commission could access it.
Mr. Palmer noted a number of concerns raised by the City Risk Management
Division (George Hampton) in regards to architectural salvage activities.
Unhoused populations, animals, and pest were primary issues. Additionally, Mr.
Hampton noted that salvage activities directed by the Commission are not
covered under the City volunteer insurance policy in the event of an accident or
injury during an event.
The City Purchasing Agent quoted the City code section, noting that permission
must be granted from the City Manager, which may require that CoMo
Preservation be recognized as an official partner or quasi-governmental
organization.
Mr. Palmer indicated that the City Law Department noted a number of concerns
about the transfer of City property to a third party, and indicated they would not
support the transfer under any circumstances.
Mr. Palmer also reported that the Parks & Recreation management team
indicated that they have no interest in a long-term lease arrangement with the
non-profit if the materials were to be transferred. However, they would open to
permitting their use of the Rock Quarry storage barn for up to 90 days while they
locate a new storage facility.
Commissioner Bybee suggested that the two groups schedule a work session to
formulate a plan for moving forward once City staff is able to determine
procedural steps that will be required.
Representatives from CoMo Preservation offered to help with some research into
the operations of Historic City of Jefferson as a model.
C. Central-City Urban Conservation Overlay District Study Updates
Commissioners Hagen and Ross indicated they attended the latest public
meeting for the study. They noted that Community Development Director, Tim
Teddy, is still accepting comments via the BeHeard page for the project.
The next meeting date is still to be determined.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Speaker Honorarium - Marty Paten (Columbia Branch RR)
Commissioner Bybee moved to allocate $300 from the Commission budget to
present a stipend to recent Columbia Branch Railraod speaker, Marty Paten, for
this time and expertise.
Commissioner Hagen seconded and the motion passed unanimously by voice
vote.