Historic Preservation Commission
Jun 23, 2026
The lede
- Commission approved $1,500 reimbursement for new windows and doors at 105 Buchanan Street under the Property Maintenance Grant program
- Approved disbursement of $27,278 in Downtown Façade Improvement grants to seven applicants (requests totaled $32,476.50 but funding was limited)
- Elected new leadership: Sonya Dobberfuhl as Chair and David Kummerow as Vice Chair due to term limit rules
- Discussed fundraising options with Texas Roadhouse and potential landmarking of Perry School
Decisions & votes
- April 28, 2026 minutes approved (5-0 voice vote)
- Property Maintenance Grant reimbursement approved: $1,500 for windows and door at 105 Buchanan Street (L. Kummerow/Swanson, 5-0 voice vote)
- Downtown Façade Improvement grants approved: $27,278 disbursement as recommended by staff for seven applications (D. Kummerow/Swanson, 5-0 voice vote). Commission noted historical properties should receive precedence over non-historical ones
- Chair election: Sonya Dobberfuhl nominated and elected (D. Kummerow/L. Kummerow, 5-0 voice vote)
- Vice Chair election: David Kummerow nominated and elected after Carl Swanson declined nomination (L. Kummerow/Dobberfuhl, 5-0 voice vote)
Discussion items
- Fundraising: Kim Coniglio presented three fundraiser options from Texas Roadhouse; Commission agreed to pursue the option involving bags of peanuts and free appetizer cards, directed Coniglio to verify gift card validity period and participating stores
- Friends of Preservation meeting: David Kummerow suggested waiting until Swift House episode airs to draw a bigger crowd
- Perry School: Staff reported potential landmarking was discussed at the last Committee of the Whole meeting
- Book sales: Boone County Museum of History purchased 10 additional books to sell
Financial / operational notes
- Grant program funding gap: Seven Downtown Façade Improvement applications totaled $32,476.50, but only $27,278 was available in funding
- Expenditure approved: $79.80 reimbursed to Community Development Department for printing costs of 30 “A Walk for All” books
- No updates on royalties from published books
- Next meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026