Historic Properties Commission - Minutes - 11/12/2024

WATERFORD HISTORIC PROPERTIES COMMISSION
Minutes of Regular Meeting - November 12, 2024
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by John O'Neill, Chairman.
Present: Members: John O'Neill, Skip Adams, Debra Walters
Alternates: Melissa Guarneri, Justin Pezzolesi
Absent: Members: Eileen Olynciw
Alternates: Warren MacKenzie
Appointment of Alternates: N/A
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Public Comments: None
Minutes: Motion by J. Pezzolesi, seconded by S. Adams, to accept the minutes
of the Regular Meeting of September 10, 2024.
Voting in favor: Unanimous
Officers for FY 2025:
Proposed slate - J. O'Neill, Chair; E. Olynciw, V. Chair; S. Adams, Treasurer; D.
Walters, Secretary
Motion by J. Pezzolesi, seconded by M. Guarnieri, to accept slate as presented.
Voting in favor: Unanimous
Regular Meeting Schedule for 2025:
Proposed: January 14th, March 11th, May 13th, July 8th, September 9,
November 18th
Motion by D. Walters, seconded by J. Pezzolesi, to approve.
Voting in favor: Unanimous
Waterford Historic Properties Updates: J. O’Neill reported that bid documents
have been drawn up for work on the Jordan Park House. The 2024 budget

contains $25,000 for such work. He spoke with Mary Dunn at the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) who advised that we get a rough estimate for an
engineering survey and consultation regarding possible future use of the building.
We can apply for a grant to fund these items.
Waterford Historical Society Happenings: D. Walters reported that the Society
continues with ongoing property maintenance.
Nevins Cottage: M. Guarnieri reported that the building permit for the project
has been obtained.
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center: No report
Cemeteries: J. O'Neill reported that some trees need to be removed at
Pepperbox and Durfee. The volunteer group wants to do a clean-up at Wheeler
next.
Delay of Demolition Ordinance: No report
Other: Mary Dunn is willing to come to our January meeting to share with the
commission members the help and resources her office can provide to the
commission in its work caring for the town’s historic properties. She suggested
that maybe SHPO’s annual Spring Workshop could be held down in this area of
the state.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Walters, Secretary