Historic Properties Commission - Minutes - 09/14/2021

HISTORIC PROPERTIES COMMISSION
Minutes
September 14, 2021
The September 14, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Historic Properties Commission was called to
order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman, John O’Neill.
Present: Vivian Brooks, Patrick Crotty, John O’Neill, Debra Walters, Eileen Olynciw
Also in attendance: Robert Nye
Appointment of Alternates: N/A
Minutes: Motion by V. Brooks, seconded by P. Crotty, to accept the Minutes of the July 13,
2021 Regular Meeting.
Voting in favor: Unanimous
Nevins Cottage: The town has recently allocated $100,000, from Covid Relief funds received, to
the restoration budget. Additionally, Abbey Piersall intends to apply for a $100,000 grant from
SHPO in November. It is expected that the representative town meeting will create a building
committee, in accordance with the Town Code of Ordinance 2.88, to oversee the project.
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center: B. Nye reported that emergency repairs on the property have
been completed and that a report on work done is forthcoming.
Cemeteries: There was discussion about maintenance of the Durfey Hill Cemetery, which the
town owns, and the Gorten Cemetery, which abuts state property and has attracted much public
interest. It was decided that B. Nye would try to set up a daytime meeting with R. Brule and
Commission members to discuss a plan for regular town maintenance on both.
P. Crotty reported that Connecticut College/Arboretum staff seem to be taking over care of the
Rogerene Cemetery.
Oil Mill District: R. Nye reported that the application to the National Historic Register will come
before the state review board in December and that an informational meeting for Oil Mill District
property owners will be held in October by the SHPO coordinator.
Town Center Park: R. Nye distributed the Initial Conceptual Plan drawing that was presented at
the meeting.
Adjournment: Motion by D. Walters, seconded by V. Brooks, to adjourn at 8:06 P. m.
Voting in favor: Unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Walters, Recording Secretary
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