Meeting
Information
2008
Draft Meeting Minutes
National
Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers
DRAFT Minutes of the Annual Membership Meeting
March 5, 2008
Federal Ballroom, Holiday Inn on the Hill, Washington, D.C.
Call to Order
President Jay D. Vogt called the meeting
to order at 9:01am EST
Roll Call of the
States
Secretary Ruth Pierpont read the Roll Call
of the States. The following members indicated their presence
by announcing the name of their governor’s spouse: Alabama,
Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Guam,
Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska,
Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North
Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Palau, Puerto Rico, Rhode
Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,
Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Members not present: Arizona, Connecticut,
District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Missouri, New
Jersey, North Dakota, Northern Marianas Islands, Oregon, South
Carolina
A list of registrants is attached to these
minutes.
Minutes
Robert Collins moved, Terry Colley seconded,
and the membership unanimously voted to approve the minutes of
the March 1, 2007 Annual Membership Meeting
Treasurer’s
Report
Elizabeth Hughes reported that NCSHPO received
a “clean” audit from Raffa & Associates, indicating
no material weaknesses in 2007, and that the NCSHPO financials
are in excellent shape. Audit materials are available to members
upon request. Additionally, partially due to increased activity
through the Programmatic Agreement with the National Park Service,
NCSHPO’s income exceeded the figure projected in the budget.
Wilson Martin moved, Ray Luce seconded and
the membership unanimously voted to accept the Treasurer’s
Report
Remarks from New
SHPOs
The following members were invited to introduce
themselves to the assembled membership and to discuss their programs,
priorities and initiatives:
• Janet Gallimore, Idaho
• Nandy McMahon, Hawaii
• Frank White, Alabama
• Donna Neary, Kentucky
• Richard Sims, Montana
• Patrick McIntyre, Tennessee
• Phil Boggan, Louisiana
• Carol Ash, New York
• Elizabeth Muzzey, New Hampshire
Guest Speaker
Mitch Butler, Deputy Assistant Secretary
for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the United States Department
of the Interior addressed the membership on behalf of Deputy Secretary
Lynn Scarlett. He affirmed the support of the administration on
historic preservation issues and outlined their preservation priorities:
Preserve America; Preserve America Summit recommendations; National
Historic Property Inventory Initiative; Centennial Challenge;
Authorization of Preserve America and Save America’s Treasures.
President’s
Report
Jay D. Vogt congratulated the membership
on their success in gradually obtain more money for the Historic
Preservation Fund through sustained and skilled efforts, and charged
them with the task of continuing the charge.
There were changes to the NCSHPO staff during
2007. Deputy Director, Elizabeth Szufner, stepped down and was
replaced by State Services Director, Kristen Harbeson. Additionally,
Elizabeth Belleville joined the staff as the organization’s
first Government Relations Director.
In an effort to help to preserve its organizational
history, the NCSHPO will donate its archives to the University
of Maryland. Additionally, James Glass (Indiana) will explore
the possibilities to showcase the history of NCSHPO, the Historic
Preservation Fund, and the SHPOs nationwide.
In December, the National Academy of Public
Administration released its report analyzing the effectiveness
of the Historic Preservation Fund. The report may be an effective
tool for proving to Congress the need for increased funding. One
of the recommendations suggested by the report was lowering the
Tier 3 threshold of the Historic Preservation Fund to $40 million.
Jay D. Vogt opened the floor for discussion of this idea. Michael
Stevens (Wisconsin) expressed concern that the proposal would
erode the core ability of individual offices to effectively complete
their fundamental programs and suggested that the formula funding
should be adjusted for inflation. Katherine Slick (New Mexico)
and Judy Bittner (Alaska) both suggested the National Park Service
should be supporting increased funding for the State offices.
Ray Luce (Georgia) reiterated the need for additional funding
for basic programs, and expressed concern that competitive grants
would only be useful if all states could benefit.
The final report for the Preserve America
Summit was released in 2007, including 13 recommendations. Jay
Vogt outlined the priorities established by the Board of Directors
at the October Board Meeting in Smithfield, Virginia, along with
the SHPOs tasked to be the point person.
• Independent panel to look at Federal Program Structure:
Executive Committee
• Comprehensive inventory: Michael Stevens (Wisconsin)
• Measure of Historic Preservation Benefits: Wilson Martin
(Utah)
• Responding to Disasters: Fred Gaske (Florida)
• Preserve America Community: Britta Bloomberg (Minnesota)
NPS Programmatic
Agreement Update
Judy Bittner (Alaska) reported on the new
National Park Service Programmatic Agreement. The draft released
in 2007 received 19 responses. The next draft is expected to be
released later this year with most outstanding issues addressed.
Resolution of Appreciation
for National Park Service Staff
Michael Smith moved, Aida Rivera seconded
and the membership unanimously approved a Resolution of Thanks
for National Park Service Staff.
A copy of the resolution is attached to
these minutes.
Nominating Committee
Report
Ruth Pierpont acknowledged the work of the
Nominating Committee: Judy Bittner and Melvina Heish.
Directors
To serve a second two-year term
to expire in 2010
Jean Cutler (Pennsylvania)
F. Lawrence Oaks (Texas)
Merle Paaverud (North Dakota)
To serve a first two-year term
to expire in 2010
Bob Puschendorf (Nebraska)
James Glass (Indiana)
Katherine Slick moved, Ken P’Pool
seconded and the membership unanimously voted to approve the report
of the Nominating Committee
Resolution of Appreciation for Theodore
Hild
Ray Luce moved, Cathie Matthews seconded
and the membership unanimously voted to adopt a Resolution of
Appreciation for Theodore Hild.
The text of the resolution is attached to
these minutes.
New Business
Wayne Donaldson, supported by Katherine
Slick, proposes to hold a summit of SHPOs/THPOs in the summer
of 2009 to improve communication between officers. They will serve
as leads for the project, supported by staff.
Ray Luce announced a report from the Federal
Highway Administration supporting State Highway Administration
supported positions within SHPO offices to expedite Section 106
review.
Melvina Heish invited all members to Tulsa
for the National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference to
be held there in October 2008.
Adjournment
President Jay D. Vogt adjourned the meeting
at 11:28am EST.
Kristen Harbeson, State Services Director
for Ruth Pierpont, Secretary.
Complete
Attendee List for Annual Meeting and Advocacy Day
March 2-5, 2008
Hector Abreu Cintron Advisory Council
on Historic Preservation
Antonio Aguilar National Park Service
John W. Aldrich New York
Paul Anderson National Trust for Historic Preservation
Ron Anzalone Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Michael Auer National Park Service
Amanda Roberson Austin Washington
David Banks National Park Service
Jennifer M. Barnett Tennessee
Joyce Barrett Ohio
Jackie Barton Ohio
Phyllis Baxter West Virginia
Robin Beckett Connecticut
Richard M. Begoy
Elizabeth Belleville NCSHPO
Peter Benton Pennsylvania
Judy Bittner Alaska
Britta Bloomberg Minnesota
Phil Boggan Louisiana
Mary Bomar National Park Service
Peg Breen New York
Sarah Bridges USDA- NRCS
Nancy Brown Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Stephen Brown Tennessee
Daniel F. Brown Tennessee
Elizabeth Ann Brown Alabama
Megan Brown National Park Service
Dan Bruechart National Park Service
Robin Burgess Bureau of Land Management
Karen Carper West Virginia
Ginger Carter National Park Service
Holly Chamberlain Washington
Connie Ching Hawaii
Terry Colley Texas
Robert Collins Louisiana
Dow Constantine Washington
Brian Conway Michigan
Dan Corson Colorado
David Crass Georgia
Mindy Higgins Crawford Pennsylvania
Jeffrey J. Crow North Carolina
Jean H. Cutler Pennsylvania
Kevin Daniels Washington
Marsh Davis Indiana
Stephen Del Sordo Federal Commmunications Commission
Jamie Destefano South Carolina
Lisa DiChiera Illinois
M. Wayne Donaldson California
Mary M. Donohue Connecticut
Jim Draeger Wisconsin
Joseph W. Duenas Guam
Mary Dunne Connecticut
Jenifer Eggleston National Park Service
Mark Epstein Ohio
Maia Farish New Jersey
Jessica Feldt Maryland
Rosemary Fitzgerald New Jersey
Natalie Ford South Carolina
Frances Ford South Carolina
John Fowler Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Deborah J. Gagne New Hampshire
Santiago Gala Puerto Rico
Janet Gallimore Idaho
Wayne Gannaway Connecticut
Dr. Thomas Gates California
Tyler Gearhart Maryland
Kriste Gebbia Texas
Jere Gibber National Preservation Institute
James A. Glass Indiana
Renee Gledhill-Earley North Carolina
Susan Glimcher Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Brian Goeken Illinois
Murray F. Gould New York
Greg Griffith Washington
Jason Grismore South Carolina
Will Hamilton South Carolina
Kristen Harbeson NCSHPO
Winslow Hastie South Carolina
Valerie Hauser Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
John Heisch Oklahoma
Melvena Heisch Oklahoma
Jo Ellen Hensley National Park Service
Greg Hindsley National Park Service
Mary Beth Hirsch Ohio
Allen Hoffman Connecticut
Dan Holland Pennsylvania
Mary Hopkins Wyoming
Elizabeth Hughes Maryland
James W. Igoe Maryland
Ronald James Nevada
Cory Jensen Utah
Karen Gonzalez Jensen Puerto Rico
Steve Jones Michigan
Sherry Jones Mississippi
Brian Jordan Maryland
Mertie T. Kani Northern Marianas Islands
Erin Kelly Massachusetts
Steve Kennedy Indiana
Hilary King South Carolina
Judith Kitchen Ohio
Don Klima Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Nelson Knight Utah
Kevin Krulewich Indiana
Robin Kusami Delaware
William K. Laidlaw, Jr. Ohio
Patrick Lally National Trust for Historic Preservation
Kathy Lange New Jersey
Joan N. Larrivee Delaware
Sue Lean Washington
Antoinette Lee National Park Service
Jo Ramsay Leimenstoll North Carolina
Tabitha Lewis National Park Service
Brian Michael Lione Department of Defense
Cate Litvack New Jersey
Astrid M.B. Liverman Hawaii
Paul Loether National Park Service
Nellie Longsworth Maryland
Ray Luce Georgia
Patrick Q. Lujan Guam
Bruce MacDougal Texas
Daniel Machay
Heather Macintosh Preservation Action
Boyd Maher Arkansas
Kathleen Maher Connecticut
Katherine Marcopul New Jersey
Eugene Marino US Fish & Wildlife
Wilson G. Martin Utah
John W. Martin Delaware
Steve Marz Delaware
Cathie Matthews Arkansas
Janet Matthews National Park Service
Amanda McDonald Preservation Action
Ann McGlone Texas
Patrick McIntyre Tennessee
Reuben McKnight Washington
Nancy A. McMahon Hawaii
Frances Mcswain Arkansas
Michael Medina California
Jennifer Meisner Washington
Alexander Merep Palau
Roland Merar Palau
Ellen Mertins Alabama
Donna M. Meyer USDA- Rural Development
Anita Mielert Connecticut
Stephen Mikesell California
Fennelle Miller Washington
Melissa Milton-Pung Michigan
Richard Moe National Trust for Historic Preservation
Elizabethe Muzzey New Hampshire
Dorotheo Nagata Palau
Donna M. Neary Kentucky
Reid Nelson Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Druscilla Null Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
F. Lawrence Oaks Texas
Elizabeth O'Hara National Trust for Historic Preservation
Rita Olsudong Palau
Kevin Pape Ohio
Shannon Papin New Mexico
Jenny Parker National Park Service
Suzi Pengilly Idaho
Xana Petola South Carolina
Susan Pierce West Virginia
Ruth L. Pierpont New York
Jonathan Poston South Carolina
Andrew Potts District of Columbia
Barbara Powers Ohio
Kenneth H. P'Pool Mississippi
Mark Preiss Washington
David Preziosi Mississippi
Bob Puschedorf Nebraska
Sonya Quitsland Washington
Constance Ramirez National Park Service
Yolita Rausche Ohio
Ken Reid Idaho
Randall Reid-Smith West Virginia
John Renaud National Park Service
Sue Renaud National Park Service
Meg Richardson South Carolina
Aida Belen Rivera Puerto Rico
Ashley Robbins South Carolina
Katherine Robinson South Carolina
Ronnie H. Rogers Northern Marianas Islands
Franco Ruffini Ohio
Pedro C. Sablan, Jr. Northern Marianas Islands
Peter Sandbeck North Carolina
Edward Sanderson Rhode Island
Kathleen Schamel Department of Veterans Affairs
Lisa Schamess National Trust for Historic Preservation
Nancy Schamu NCSHPO
Rod Scott Iowa
Matthew T. Seddon Utah
Rebecca Shiffer National Park Service
Richard S. Sims Montana
Rhonda Sincavage National Trust for Historic Preservation
Katherine Slick New Mexico
Sharon Smith NCSHPO
Roy Smith Pennsylvania
Jon Smith National Park Service
Michael J. Smith Nebraska
John Sprinkle National Park Service
Valerie Steel Washington
Dru Van Steenberg Texas
Michael Stevens Wisconsin
Rodger E. Stroup South Carolina
Maureen Sullivan Department of Defense
Fern Swenson North Dakota
Gia Tatone Pennsylvania
Phil Thomason Tennessee
Will Tippens Illinois
Hampton Tucker National Park Service
James Turner Michigan
Charlene Vaughn Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Jay D. Vogt South Dakota
Emily Wadhams National Trust for Historic Preservation
Richard Waldbauer National Park Service
Shanon Wasielewski Tennessee
Caroline Weiss Florida
Susan West Montgomery Maryland
Frank W. White Alabama
Joanne White Wyoming
Brad White Illinois
Cathy Wickwire Washington
Drane Wilkinson Georgia
John Williams Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Jessica Williams Michigan
Mark Wolfe Colorado
Todd Zeiger Indiana
Patrick Zollner Kansas
RESOLUTION
OF THANKS
Staff of Technical Preservation Services, National Park Service
WHEREAS
the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers
and preservation partners called upon the National Park Service
to establish a special committee of the National Park System Advisory
Board to examine the Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
Program and make recommendations for its improvement; and
WHEREAS
the special committee, including representatives of the National
Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers met in 2005
and issued a report in September 2006 calling upon the National
Park Service to implement its general recommendations for improving
the program by the end of 2007; and
WHEREAS
the staff of Technical Preservation Services, the National Park
Service office that carries out the Federal role in the program
worked for the next year to produce an Implementation Plan of
policy papers and web guidance to clarify program requirements
and to make its interpretation of the Standards for Rehabilitation
more flexible; and
WHEREAS
the staff of Technical Preservation Services solicited comments
first from an initial review committee of representatives from
State and National preservation organizations, and then in a presentation
to the annual meeting of the National Conference of State Historic
Preservation Officers in 2007, and then to a workshop for staff
of 47 State Historic Preservation Offices in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
in July of 2007, and revised the papers to reflect comments received;
and
WHEREAS
the Implementation Plan includes clarifying guidance on windows,
interior treatments, new additions, and other issues of concern
to users of the Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program;
and
WHEREAS
the staff of Technical Preservation Services accomplished all
this by the deadline of December 2007, while reviewing over 1200
rehabilitation projects representing an investment of over $4
billion, and conducted two national training workshops on the
program, and produced a dozen preservation publications in addition
to the documents in the Implementation Plan;
NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the National
Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers meeting in
the City of Washington, District of Columbia, on the fifth of
March, two thousand and eight extends its sincere gratitude to
the Staff of Technical Preservation Services and pledges to support
the implementation of the report for the benefit of the citizens
of the United States and of the historic properties State Historic
Preservation Officers are charged with protecting.
Unanimously adopted by the
National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers
meeting in the City of Washington, District of Columbia
the fifth of March, two thousand and eight
RESOLUTION
OF APPRECIATION
Theodore Hild, Illinois
WHEREAS, THEODORE
HILD has distinguished himself as a loyal and
hardworking member of the National Conference of State Historic
Preservation Officers for the past three decades, including several
terms on its Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, THEODORE
HILD was born and raised in the bucolic Chicago
suburb of Elmhurst, worked as a landscaper and gandydancer before
obtaining a Master’s degree in history from Northern Illinois
University at DeKalb, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, THEODORE
HILD was one of the first Historic Preservationists
in Illinois as an employee of the Illinois Historic Sites Survey
in the 1970’s locating landmarks of historic significance
to place on the nascent National Register of Historic Places;
and
WHEREAS, THEODORE
HILD segued from this temporary job into a full
time position at the newly created Illinois State Historic Preservation
Office within the Illinois Department of Conservation, and remained
there for the next 31 years writing, editing, and judging countless
National Register nominations along with every other task within
the office; and
WHEREAS, THEODORE
HILD excelled at insightful preservation planning
abilities and always keeping his staff on track to see the bigger
important picture as well as engendering nationwide pondering
( and much hilarity) at our mission as preservationists through
his articles in Historic Illinois magazine; and
WHEREAS, THEODORE
HILD remains an intrepid traveler (never a tourist),
including two trips to Cuba to consult with the state historic
preservation office in Havana as well as travelling the globe
to Europe, syrup, ketchup, and Asia;
NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED that the National Conference of
Historic Preservation Officers, wishes THEODORE
HILD, our heartfelt best wishes in his retirement
from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency as he moves on
to travel yet more distant lands and share his incomparable knowledge
through historic preservation consulting work.
Unanimously adopted by the
Membership of the
National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers
Meeting in Washington City, District of Columbia,
the fifth of March two thousand eight.
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