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76 <br /> <br />remaining $10,000 be used to conduct historic surveys. <br /> <br /> Mr. Vandever seconded Ms. Waters' motion for the purpose <br />of discussion. <br /> <br /> Responding to a question from Mr. Toscano, Mr. Wood <br />stated that the roof will be repaired but will eventually <br />need to be replaced. <br /> <br /> Ms. Slaughter stated that she would like more <br />information on surveys and would like to hear from the Board <br />of Architectural Review and a wide variety of people before <br />giving the money to one group. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano expressed the following concerns;, he would <br />want to be assured that the building will be brought up to <br />code~ there are a number of historic structures in the <br />community which might benefit from the funds such as the <br />McIntire Library building, though the Paramount is somewhat <br />different because of the economic development element; and <br />the request is coming out of the budget cycle and it might be <br />better to delay a decision until that time. <br /> <br /> Mr. Wood stated that the funds would be set aside only <br />for renovation and added that he knew of no other historic <br />project that would generate revenues for the city. <br /> <br /> Ms. Slaughter requested that an update on code <br />requirements and rough estimates for renovation be provided. <br /> <br /> Mr. Clyde Gouldman, City Attorney, stated that he would <br />provide information on the restrictions on the use of the <br />funds. <br /> <br /> Ms. Peggy Van Yahres, representing the Board of <br />Architectural Review, stated that the BAR favored renovation <br />of the Paramount, but would like to have time to think about <br />what they think would be a good use of the funds. <br /> <br /> It was agreed that a public hearing on the allocation of <br />the historic preservation funds for the Paramount or other <br />purposes would be held at the March 2nd meeting, with final <br />action on the Paramount request to be March 16th. <br /> <br />STAFF REPORT: BUDGET CALL-IN <br /> <br /> It was agreed that the following issues would be focused <br />on for the budget call-in scheduled for March llth: <br />education, priorities tourism and economic development, <br />police protection/response time, and strategies for disposal <br />of yard waste. <br /> <br />APPROPRIATION: $4,000 - DEPT. OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES GRANT <br /> <br /> Mr. Hendrix explained that the grant would be used by <br />the Community Attention Home program. <br /> <br /> On motion by Ms. Waters, seconded by Mr. Toscano, the <br />$4,000 appropriation of the Dept. of Youth and Family <br />Services grant was offered and carried over to the next <br />meeting for consideration. <br /> <br /> Responding to a question from Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Paul <br />McWhinney~ Administrator of Community Attention, stated that <br />a senior youth counselor, supervised by a clinical <br />psychologist, would be running the groups. <br /> <br />RESOLUTION: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOND REFINANCING FOR EAST <br />JEFFERSON LAND TRUST <br /> <br /> <br />