Provincetown Historical Commission

Public Meeting of

August 5, 2004, 3:00 PM

 

Members Present: Eric Dray, Stephen Milkewicz, and Austin Knight

 

Excused Absences: Ardis Markarian, Roger Keene, and Fred Pappalardo

 

Town Hall Representative: Maxine Notaro, Permit Coordinator

 

Public Meeting

 

Eric Dray called the Public Meeting to order at 3:05 PM.

 

Long-Term Planning

 

There was a general discussion regarding the work of the Historical Commission and the Historic District Commission. The Historical Commission will be a preservation planning body. The areas where the Historical Commission can work on are:

 

1.      Conduct researches for places of historic or archeological value

2.      Seek to coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes

3.      Advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts, and pamphlets which it deems necessary for its work

4.      Make such recommendations as it deems necessary to the Board of Selectmen

5.      Report to the State archeologist the existence of any archeological, paleontological or historical site or object discovered.

 

When pertinent information is pulled together and would be of use to the Zoning and Planning Boards, the Historical Commission should bring it to their attention.

 

A general discussion ensued regarding funds to help people who need funds to restore their house. These funds can be in the form of loans or grants.

 

Appointment to Community Preservation Act

 

Stephen Milkewicz is already on the Community Preservation Act. Eric Dray stated he would be interested to take this on.

 

A motion was made to appoint Eric Day to the Community Preservation Act.

 

Moved by: Stephen Milkewicz     Seconded by: Austin Knight                   Yea: 3 Nay: 0

 

A motion was made to elect Eric Dray as Chairperson of the Historical Commission.

 

Moved by: Stephen Milkewicz                              Seconded by: Austin Knight                                     Yea: 3 Nay: 0

 

Schedule of Meetings

 

The next meeting will be September 16, 2004 at 4:00 PM.

 

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 4:10 PM.

 

Moved by: Stephen Milkewicz            Seconded by: Austin Knight                          Yea: 3 Nay: 0

 

Respectfully Submitted

                                                                                                Joel Glasser

 

 

 

Approved by: _________________________________________ on ______________________

                                                Eric Dray, Chair                                                     Date