Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
Boston, Georgia
Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2014 - APPROVED
The meeting was convened and called to order at 7:05 pm by Chairman Sandi Shaw. Present: Sandi Shaw, Nancy
Hoffman, Anne Faulkner, and Laura Hooks. A quorum was established.
Order of Business:
Several corrections to the minutes were requested. Preservation of the Old Town Hall section: Include the following
after the second sentence: " At that meeting, Ed suggested that he be allowed to fill in the oval section on the front
parapet, he also said he could replace the bricks that had been painted black. Earlier in the project Charles Olsen had
suggested that the oval not be filled in but now that the project was nearing completion several people had commented
that the work looked unfinished at the top." Abandoned Home on Green Street section: Include the following after the
first sentence: " Sandi Shaw was able to buy the building with the approval of the grandson of Daniel Garfield, Raymond
Hill, who was at the tax sale." A motion was made by Nancy Hoffman and seconded by Laura Hooks to approve the
minutes of the June meeting with the stated corrections. The motion was approved. No petitions or correspondence have
been received.
Reports
Boston Historical Materials: Nancy Hoffman reported we have a copy of the map provided by Danny Groover of the
Boston Historic Properties. Sandi Shaw pointed out that there are eight maps included in the National Historic Register
maps of Boston. Laura Hooks offered to contact Lee Webb at Landmarks of Thomasville to see if we can make copies of
the set they have on file.
Oral History of Boston: Laura Hooks provided an updated list of persons to include in the oral history project and
requested assistance from commission members in providing contact information. Nancy Hoffman indicated that she has
a book of Picket family that would have a lot of Boston families.
Planning and Zoning report: No report.
Old Business
Preservation of the Old Town Hall. Sandi Shaw reported that we have spent all but $13,000. Bobby Wilder's bid on
doing the windows left us enough money to do the roof. Sandi indicated that she would go to the Council on Monday and
let them know that we have done all of the work, paid all of the bills, and the remaining $13,000 is enough money to do
the roof. We have two bids for $11,700 for the roof repair and are ready to proceed; however, we have been assured that
the roof is fine, it was applied properly, it is not leaking, and it is also appropriate to wait on repairs. We would like to
know the Council's preference because if we use the money for some other purpose in the Town Hall, we want the
Council's guarantee that they are taking responsibility for future roof repairs.
It was determined that the work being done on the windows will ensure that the side window will be attractive and
therefore will not be removed.
Sandi Shaw indicated that several suggestions had been received regarding the painting of the trim . After a brief
discussion, Laura Hooks moved that we accept the recommendations of Charles Olson; Nancy Hoffman seconded, and the
motion was approved.
Adoption of Standards for the Historic Preservation District. No report.
House on Main Street and Jackson. No report.
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Moving Historic Home on Main and Washington Streets. No report.
Tax Sale of Blighted Homes. No report.
Abandoned Home on Green Street. No report.
City's Condemnation Powers. No report
New Business
Meeting adjourned at 7:40.
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