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Minutes 08-13-18 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2018, AT 6:30 P.M. IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Barbara Ready, Chair Mike Rumpf, Development Director Cheryl Black Susan Oyer Dr. Ginger Pedersen Hollis Tidwell Michael Wilson Jesse Feldman, Alternate ABSENT: Linda Finkle Richard on II 1. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Ready called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. 2. Agenda Approval Motion Ms. Oyer moved to approve the agenda. Ms. Black seconded the motion that unanimously passed. 3. Approval of Minutes Motion Ms. Oyer moved to approve the minutes. Ms. Black seconded the motion that unanimously passed. 4. Communications and Announcements Mike Rumpf, Development Director, thanked the Board for the last minute meeting, which is related to the move of City Hall. He was contacted by Ms. Rose James who had some historic gaming equipment owned by her husband who operated a casino in Palm Beach. She was looking for a local interested party to place the items in an appropriate setting, possibly the Old High School. Ms. James was not looking to give Meeting Minutes Historic Resource Preservation Board Boynton Beach, Florida August 13, 2018 away or donate the items. Mr. Rumpf distributed information for a website that Ms. James had displayed the items. The items were from the 1920's and are in mint condition in her living room. She also contacted Commissioner Katz who was informing the City Manager of the items. The items, in total, appraised for $1 million and consisted of five slot machines with wood cabinets, and roulette, poker, crap tables and other items. She has a couple of interested parties, but because of her affiliation with Boynton each she wanted to give the City the option to acquire the equipment. Discussion on the County's gambling history followed as at one time there was a casino in Boynton each. ER Bradley's was a casino called the Beach Club, but it never operated legally. Gambling activities moved near Hypoluxo, also not operated legally on the waterfront at the James Melton place. Officials looked the other way because only the very wealthy gambled there. Another gambling establishment was at the end of the Pelican in 1918, which individuals frequented when Bradley's and the other club closed. Ms. James indicated she would make the City a good deal. It was noted individuals also went to Caps Place, by Lighthouse Point, and took a boat to a small gambling island. Mr. Rumpf updated the Board on the Magnuson House at 211 E. Ocean Avenue and advised the CRA is in the process of enforcing the reverter clause to regain ownership of the property due to the developer's violation of the Purchase and Sale Agreement. The action will be discussed at a CRA meeting the next night. Mr. Rumpf was aware there had been some discussion on moving the home. Ms. Oyer had suggested they move the home to the Cottage District next to her family's home to have two historic properties fronting it and squaring off the rest of the area. It would create the look they wanted coming into that district. Mr. Rumpf advised he was contacted by the owners of the property at 324 NW 1st Avenue, known as the Willis House. He had not been able to connect with them, but will continue trying to contact them as they may be interested in designation. 5. Old Business: A. Boynton High School (125 E. Ocean Ave.) — Rehabilitation and adaptive reuse project update (Staff is obtaining a status update and will present findings at the meeting). Mr. Rumpf announced he was unable to obtain more information on the Old High School. Work started again, but there was a delay and a contract update was required. Interior work needed to be done, but there were some tasks in Phase 11 that had to be done first. Workers are back on site. Mr. Rumpf received an email from Mr. Church, the current Project Manager. The contract was finalized and they will begin to finish the remainder of the project. They installed some windows, but some remain to be installed. It was noted once the building was secured, temporary air conditioning will be installed, 2 Meeting Minutes Historic Resource Preservation Board Boynton Beach, Florida August 13, 2018 which will also help dry out the concrete. He offered to organize a tour, but was uncertain there would be significant work to see than when they last toured. B. Historic plaques for designated properties — Status of establishing a marker program (see accompanying combined staff report for update). Mr. Rumpf advised he contacted the Melbourne Historic Presentation Planner and found out the distributor for the company they use is in Boynton Beach. He also learned there was an aluminum product, which had not been presented to the Board. He recalled the Board had also considered using plastic plaques. He thought the aluminum plaque had more of a historic look. The plastic product had color options. Discussion followed the aluminum product had exquisite detailing and a textured appearance in the background. It was also available in different colors. A cost comparison was presented. Prices for an aluminum 6" x 14" price can be adjusted. Mr. Feldman liked that there was a description of each home on the plaque, but was concerned it would increase the cost of each plaque. Mr. Rumpf explained the representative commented it was $450 for the plaque, but it was anticipated to increase. Ms. Oyer favored a more detailed plaque for City buildings and a more affordable, generic plaque for private residences. There should be some similarities to make the price affordable. The Palm Beach County plaque had no generic information. Ms. Black commented the plaque could confuse individuals thinking the property is public property. Ms. Oyer thought $450 was worth it for some of the important public buildings like the Old High School. Mr. Rumpf noted the representative indicated he would not charge for the upfront design fee for the square plaque, which ranged from $180 to $300. Mr. Rumpf thought the Board would want a price somewhere in the range of $100 and $200 and the Melbourne example. It was noted there was not a lot of space on the plaque depending on the size, font and what is wanted. Ms. Oyer asked if there would be any ceremonies or press releases when the plaques are installed. Mr. Rumpf explained there was no problem with promoting the company as the representative was willing to work with the City when they roll out the program, especially since he is a local. Chair Ready liked the larger, more ornate plaques for City buildings and a more generic plaque for the private homeowners. She liked the plaque having a picture of the property. The City logo could be added to the bottom instead of the year. She thought the plaques could be matched with Mr. Adams' program depicting the location of the historic property. Further discussion followed about the shape of the plaque. Mr. Rumpf advised if the Board could be more specific he could pursue it with the representative. At the last meeting, the Board favored an oval shape and they were discussing the logo. Ms. Oyer liked the logo and supported having an aluminum look frame depicted in the nicer example that should tie in with the same mottled background with aluminum looking words and logo so one could tell even though the plaques were different styles, they were in the same program. She thought oval ties in with other cities and supported Meeting Minutes Historic Resource Preservation Board Boynton Beach, Florida August 13, 2018 a larger oval plaque for City buildings, but she did not want it to look bronze because someone would steal it. She favored the plaque be black and silver. Mr. Wilson agreed with Ms. Oyer's comments about City buildings and the black and silver would be fine. Dr. Pedersen thought for a private home, the plaque may be large. She thought black and silver was fine. Ms. Black was fine with the black and silver and oval plaques for houses. Mr. Tidwell agreed. Mr. Feldman also liked black and silver and oval for private homes and larger plaques with descriptions for City properties. If a homeowner wanted to purchase a larger plaque they could as well. Chair Ready commented she still liked using the design on the ribbon on the Old High School as opposed to the Sailfish logo. Mr. Feldman asked if there was a way to track previous City logos that have a historic feel they could use. Mr. Rumpf explained the logo did not change much. There were two iterations of the Billfish and before that one with a City building in the background. Chair Ready did not mind the Sailfish but thought it should not be a stick fish. It should look like a real fish. Mr. Wilson recalled the 1970s seal was somewhat comparable to the State of Florida's being circular and having a Palm Tree. Mr. Rumpf agreed to find an example and circulate it to the members. Ms. Oyer thought it would be nice to have the original logo when the building was originally constructed. As far as the logo, the Board agreed to defer the decision until after they reviewed the original logos and seal. Mr. Rumpf explained the City has been rebranded and the plaque should reflect the historic charm of Boynton. The current logo was very contemporary. Dr. Pedersen saw a logo on a tax bill that was fairly generic. The Coquimbo was also discussed. The members agreed on the wording Boynton Beach Historic Property. The Oval plaques could have the logo in the middle and the date split on each side i.e. 19 (words in between) 25 for a home that was built in 1925. Mr. Tidwell commented there was a nice etching of the Schoolhouse. He thought the Board's plaques could have a tiny etching. Breeze into Boynton logo was also reviewed. The Board googled different pictures of Old Boynton and there was agreement the members would come to the next Board meeting with ideas. C. Historic trail markers —Assessment of current condition and determining replacement needs and costs (see accompanying combined staff report for update). Mr. Rumpf advised the website was being updated. Historic Resource information and the interactive trail site information was still being populated in the City's new website. Some of the trail markers will be removed so they are not demolished as part of the Town Square project. He inquired if staff should indicate something on the perimeter fencing on the project area to inform individuals they may still access the trail markers. 4 Meeting Minutes Historic Resource Preservation Board Boynton each, Florida August 13, 2018 Staff was working on ways to prevent interruption or access to the markers during the two-year construction process. Trying to preserve the markers inside the project area via the website to help them navigate some type of information. He thought posting some type of poster with the QR codes of the addresses that access is blocked during the construction period. Staff was evaluating the current condition of all the trail markers, removal and storage of the ones affected by the Town Square project and posting something on the construction signage at key locations to point out there are historic sites within the Town Square which the public can access on the web. Mr. Rumpf was unsure how the construction fencing would be handled and suggested it may be handled piece by piece. He did not believe Ocean Avenue would be closed as soon as Phase I was under construction. He noted Phase I was the public buildings including the City Hall complex and some parking garages. He thought access may be interrupted when they are redoing the streetscape. D. Original Street Name Signage —The recognition of original street names through adding name plates to existing signage on selected streets in the downtown area. Mr. Rumpf explained he was keeping the item on the agenda. He also wanted to deliver to the Board, in advance, a design schedule and it may be possible the logo on the historic designated properties could be used on the streets. He will circulate images he finds to the members. Mr. Wilson had distributed an insert and advised until about a year and a half ago he had a map circa 1950, which he gave to Mr. Adams. He was supposed to gave it to Janet Deyries and then to the Historical Society. It was a very unique map of Boynton with multiple photos on the border. Someone with a felt marker placed where the school bus stops were for the new school. He wondered where the map was. The insert had the original named streets, which were later changed by the U.S. Post office to be changed to numbered street names. 6. New Business: A. Woman's Club of Boynton Beach— Report on roof replacement work approved and contracted for the City's nationally-registered, 1926 Woman's Club. Mr. Rumpf advised there had been an evaluation of the Woman's Club's roof, and it was ascertained the roof needed to be replaced. A roofing contractor was selected and hired and is under contract with the CRA to redo the roof and touch up other areas on the building. He spoke with the project manager from the company to ensure the work was being done as identically as possible including the hand-made barrel tiles being made in Guatemala. Installation method will remain the same. There is no alteration of the roof and it will undergo highly qualified application of the underlayment to make it water tight and strong. The resident architect is conducting an adhesive test on the tiles, which it can see how strong it was and when or if it would give way. He pointed out when material is being replaced with identical material and there is no change in the roof structure or design, the work does not have to go through the Certificate of 5 Meeting Minutes Historic Resource Preservation Board Boynton each, Florida August 13, 2018 Appropriateness process and staff confirms it with the permit staff. The roofer wants to get the project underway. The facility is closed now until some of the renovations and the roof is done. Mr. Wilson asked how long the Club will be closed. Mr. Tidwell anticipated about three weeks. Mr. Rumpf will report back if the roof was paid for with grant funds or CRA funds. He was aware the CRA had allocated some funds. 7. Other 8. Comments by members Chair Ready noted they won the grant for the maintenance and painting of the Schoolhouse Children's Museum and she asked about its status. Mr. Rumpf agreed to obtain an update from Debbie Majors, the Grants Coordinator. Communications have already begun with Public Works. Ms. Oyer asked about the status of the Rosenwald Schools. Mr. Rumpf nor Dr. Pedersen had heard anything. Mr. Wilson explained he had a collection of box cameras that were 90 to 100 years old and he wanted to go on a photo shoot with one of them. This weekend he was cleaning the cameras and film is still available. Over the next few weeks, he will be walking around town takiing photos. They are Kodak cameras and he anticipated the film would be in black and white. He hoped all would wish him luck with the photos. When the Town was incorporated in the 1920's, Eastman and Kodak cameras became available. 9. Public comments 10. Announce date of next meeting — October 8, 2018 (unless Board action is warranted sooner) 11. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, Chair Ready properly adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m. Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 6