Fairhope, Alabama
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| Historic Preservation Committee. |
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| New mission. |
NEW MEMBERS NEEDED TOO
The city's Historic Preservation Committee met today to discus what steps to take after their new mission statement takes effect in about three weeks.
The city council introduced the ordinance amending their mission during its Jan 24th meeting:
"The historic preservation committee shall engage in a wide range of activities that support preservation of important historical, cultural, and architectural sites and structures in Fairhope. Activities include public outreach and education about preservation, providing information about state and national incentives for preservation and helping interested residents and business owners to secure tax credits and protections accorded to appropriately documented and registered historic properties."
The council should vote for final approval during its next meeting and then the ordinance will take effect after it is advertised per state law.
NEW PLAN PROPOSED
Looking ahead, members suggested:
1. Make sure historic preservation is a component in the city's current comprehensive growth plan update.
2. Establish a website to help promote preservation.
3. Invite preservation experts to committee meeting twice a year to provide guidance to the public.
4. History "contests" for school students.
Gary Gover, Skip Jones, and Mara Hunter were committee members present. There are two vacancies.
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| Gover left, Jones right. |
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| Old mission statement. |
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