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Votes at a glance: Commission approves state historic preservation grant application and reappoints historic resources commissioner
Summary
The Lewistown Commission unanimously authorized staff to submit the annual Certified Local Government grant application to the State Historic Preservation Office and reappointed Sheryl (Shirley) Barrett to the Historic Resources Commission for two years.
At the meeting the commission recorded two formal roll‑call outcomes:
1) Certified Local Government grant application — approved The commission voted to allow city staff to submit the annual Certified Local Government (CLG) grant application to the Montana State Historic Preservation Office and authorized the city manager to enter into a grant agreement if the award is approved. The grant was described by staff as a $6,000 annual award to help offset program costs.
Motion and vote: the motion was moved by Commissioner Robertson and seconded by Commissioner Bueller. Roll call recorded: Commissioner Bueller — Aye; Commissioner Hewitt — Aye; Commissioner Rube — Aye; Commissioner Robertson — Aye; Commissioner Spica — Aye; Commissioner Carey — Aye. Outcome: approved.
2) Reappointment to Historic Resources Commission — approved The commission voted to reappoint Sheryl Barrett to the Historic Resources Commission for a two‑year term. Commissioners speaking in support noted Barrett’s long service and knowledge of local historic resources.
Motion and vote: the motion to reappoint was moved from the floor (mover not specified in the record as given) and roll call recorded: Commissioner Bueller — Aye; Commissioner Hewitt — Aye; Commissioner Rube — Aye; Commissioner Robertson — Aye; Commissioner Spica — Aye; Commissioner Terry — Aye; Outcome: approved.
Why it matters: the CLG grant supports local preservation activities and program costs; continuation of experienced members on the Historic Resources Commission maintains institutional knowledge for preservation reviews.
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