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Draft Minutes
DRAFT MINUTES
Barnstable Historical Commission
This meeting was held by remote participation via Zoom Meetings
July 19, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Fran Parks, Chair Present
Nancy Shoemaker, Vice Chair Present
Marilyn Fifield, Clerk Absent
George Jessop Absent
Cheryl Powell Present
Nancy Clark Absent
Jack Kay Present
Barbara DeBiase, alternate Present
Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Town Council
Liaison
Absent
Kate Maldonado, Planning & Development
Staff, Assistant Director
Present
Grayce Rogers, Administrative Assistant Present
Chair Parks called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm
Acting under the provisions of the Code of the Town of Barnstable, ss 112-1 through 112-7, the Historical
Commission held a Public Hearing on the following applications previously determined significant and referred
to Public Hearing:
APPLICATIONS
Mecke, Stephen & Elizabeth, 51 East Avenue, Osterville, Map 139 Parcel 062 -000, Built c. 1890
Partial Demolition: Approximately 4’-0” length of wall to be removed on first floor and approximately 3’ section of wall to be
removed at rear dormer.
A motion to continue this application to the August 16, 2022 meeting at 3:00 PM via zoom was made by Commissioner Powell and
seconded by Commissioner Kay.
So voted:
Aye: Powell, Kay, Shoemaker, Debiase, Parks
Nay:
Abstain:
OTHER:
Preservation Awards Update – Chair Parks informs commission that the committee met on July 12 th. One application for a project
award for the Cape Cod Times building on Main St was submitted. The commissions concern is exte rior and the highlights for this
property consisted of windows being replaced and the building was painted. Two voted to award the Cape Cod Times building and
one voted no. Two applications for service awards were submitted. Jack Alessandra and Marina Atsalis were nominated. Committee
members decided that serving on a committee was not sufficient for the nomination of Ms. Atsalis. Mr. Alessandra was not awarded
as well.
Community Preservation Committee Update – Marilyn Fifield is not present to give an update.
Draft Minutes
Trayser Artifacts Update – Kate Maldonado reports that staff is in the process of finding a specialist to assist with this effort and hopes
to have an update at the next meeting.
Discussion of upcoming historical events open to the public – Nancy Shoemaker shares an event on July 30th to tour the Oak Grove
Cemetery in Hyannis. August 8th, CG 36500 tour at Barnstable Harbor. August 20 th Barnstable Comedy Club having its 100th
Anniversary.
Meeting status update – Communication staff is working on hybrid status. Committee can choose to do in person or remote meetings.
A motion was made by Commissioner Shoemaker and seconded by Commissioner Powell to continue with remote meetings so
members can attend more easily.
So voted:
Aye: Powell, Kay, Shoemaker, Debiase, Parks
Nay:
Abstain:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Next meetings: August 16, 2022 & September 20, 2022
With no further business before this Commis sioner, a motion was duly made by Commissioner Shoemaker and seconded by
Commissioner Powell to adjourn the meeting.
So voted:
Aye: Powell, Kay, Shoemaker, Debiase, Parks
Nay:
Abstain:
Respectfully Submitted,
Jennifer Engelsen
Office Manager