TOWN OF BRISTOL

Historic District Commission

April 13th, 2010

MINUTES

Approved____________

PRESENT:       Chair Clay Dingman, Sandra Heaney, Dorcas Gordon, Selectmen Liaison Don Milbrand, Acting Recording Secretary and land Use Officer, Michelle Bonsteel

ABSENT:  Vice Chair Larry Douglas

The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.  He began by welcoming Don

Milbrand, who is replacing Rick Alpers as the Selectmen’s Liaison.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

Ms. Heaney nominated Clay Dingman as Chair.  Ms. Gordon seconded.  All aye.

Mr. Dingman nominated Mr. Douglas as Vice Chair.  Mr. Milbrand seconded.  All aye.

It was noted that the commission is short three alternates.  It was requested that Mr.

Milbrand report the need for new members to the Selectmen.

REPORT FROM OTHER BOARDS:

The Chair, who is also a Planning Board member, discussed the proposal to have a joint meeting of the Historic District Commission with the Planning Board on May 12th, 2010 to hear the application of Sara Shattuck (It’s All Relative, LLC,) and her proposal for improvements to the Presidential Grill.  Ms. Shattuck had met with the Planning Board to promote her conceptual plans for the building and her eventual relocation to the property.

The May 11th meeting would be cancelled in lieu of the joint meeting.  Regular business of the HDC would commence with the June meeting.

The Chair polled the board to see who would be available for the May 12th joint meeting.  Ms. Gordon, Ms. Heaney and Mr. Milbrand all agreed to attend with the Chair.

The Chair noted that the joint meeting will preclude Ms. Shattuck from paying for the certified mailing.  The application fee and ad fee would still be collected by the town.

In the meantime, the number of signs under zoning permitted by the ordinance would be researched.

Mr. Milbrand provided a brief update for the Selectmen regarding the downtown district,

the sewer project and the Pemi Bike Path Extension Project.  He noted that there will be a

 meeting about the bike path on April 19th at 3:00 PM and again at 7:00 PM in the Town

Offices Board Room.

FUTURE AGENDAS:

The Chair has regulations for the commission to review and will send them electronically for the commission to consider at the June meeting.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Heaney made a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Milbrand seconded.  All aye.