Due to the lack of a quorum, below are the unofficial minutes of the meeting on April 7, 2008 of the Historical Preservation Board of the TOWN OF ORCHARD PARK, Municipal Center, Supervisor’s Conference Room, 4295 South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park, New York at 7:00 PM, present were the following:

 

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:                          Daniel Ransom, Chairman

Norman Stoj

 

MEMBERS EXCUSED:                          Bonnie Foit-Albert

Timothy Gardner

Scott Humphrey

Suzanne Kulp

Michael Stock

 

 

OTHERS PRESENT:                             David Kaczor, Town Board Liaison

Thomas Knab

                                                                Nicholas Di Cesare

                                                                Leonard Berkowitz

Merrill Trefzer

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Ransom.

 

Due to the lack of a quorum, the minutes of the March meeting were tabled and approval will be voted upon at the May meeting.

 

  1. Harry Yates Farm Barn Complex

With regards to the barn complex located at 7295 Jewett-Holmwood Road being designated as a historic landmark, there may be a future lawsuit forthcoming from the landowner / developer.  In that both Town Attorney Leonard Berkowitz and Deputy Town Attorney J. Michael Wolf have business relationships with both, the case was referred to Thomas Knab.  Chairman Dan Ransom reviewed with Mr. Knab the background details of the barn complex situation.  He also suggested that Mr. Knab get in touch with both Town Historian Suzanne Kulp  as well as Bonnie Foit-Albert based on the historic preservation work Ms. Foit-Albert and her firm have done in the past.   Mr. Knab suggested that a resolution be drawn listing all items and information that provide the backing for the historic preservation designation.

 

  1. Cultural Survey Fundraising Efforts

With a goal of $25,000, Chairman Ransom noted he had contributions of $2,100 to date and was waiting for responses from other local businesses of which he and Suzanne Kulp had called upon.

 

  1. Orchard Park Economic Development Group

Chairman Ransom and Mr. Kaczor will be attending the Economic Development meeting on April 15th in hopes to solidify a donation from them towards the Cultural Survey.

 

  1. 2nd Annual House Restoration Fair

Norm Stoj attended the 2nd Annual House Restoration Fair held on Saturday March 29th and found the lecture interesting with regards to finding more about the history of one’s house.

 

  1. Landmark Society of WNY

Located in Rochester, NY the annual Regional Preservation Conference would be held on Saturday April 26th at a cost of $45 for anyone interested in attending.

 

The next meeting will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday May 5th. 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Daniel Ransom, Chairman

 

Kim Bowers,

Secretary

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