April 10, 2007

The meeting was opened and called to order at 7:00 p.m.

CONTINUATION for CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: EVA BLEICH/JOE SANVILLE (20 Central Square) Mr. Dingman stated Mr. Sanville had previously addressed the commission regarding the "Jaws-N-Claws" sign located at 20 Central Square, and that Mr. Sanville had three issues to address with the commission 1) specific information about the positioning of the sign, 2) the revised sign design, and 3) materials used to construct the sign. Mr. Sanville addressed the commission stating the sign would be the same size as the barber shop’s sign, that he had altered the design to that which was recommended by the commission at a previous meeting, and that the sign would be constructed of three-quarters-inch matte-finish PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Mr. Sanville stated his intent was to center the sign over the door. Mr. Dingman thanked Mr. Sanville for addressing the concerns of the commission. Mr. Dingman asked for any public comment. Having no input from public, Mr. Dingman made the motion to accept the application as complete, and that a Certificate of Approval should be issued. Dorcas Gordon seconded the motion, and ALL MEMBERS PRESENT ACCEPTED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED.

DISCUSSION: BRISTOL BAPTIST CHURCH Mr. Dingman asked if anyone present had specific questions regarding the commission or otherwise. Sue, a member of the Bristol Baptist Church, asked if they should be present at all meetings or if there had been any updates since she and Mr. Dingman had spoken. Mr. Dingman stated he had met with Elizabeth Corrow, Town Manager, regarding the parsonage and although she could not at that time think of any specific ways in which the Town could help the church, she would continue to think about it. Mr. Dingman stated he contacted historic preservation consultant Christopher Closs regarding the project primarily because he though he would have viable ideas on preserving the existing structure and insight on new uses. Sue said the church had held a trustee’s meeting, and all present seemed to be in agreement that structure should be preserved. She brought in copies of the meeting minutes for the Chairman. Mr. Dingman suggested it may be a project to get Lakes Region Planning Commission involved in, giving insight on a plan for the entire historic district, then finding the funding and getting it done.

Sandra Heaney made the motion to accept the minutes of January 9, 2007 as amended. Mark Greenwood seconded the motion, and ALL MEMBERS ACCEPTED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED.