Englewood preservation commission tables officer elections to March, approves minutes; commissioner to resign

The Englewood Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to table election of officers until its March meeting and approved the January minutes, the commission said.

Commissioner Melinda moved to table the elections until March; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously on a roll call that included affirmative votes from Alex, Matt Crabtree, Laura Cooper, Cash Parker, Ken Chu and new member Jim Woodward. The commission said it will consult the city attorney about term limits and the exact dates before holding the election.

Earlier the commission approved the January meeting minutes. The minutes were moved for approval by Ken Chu and seconded by Matt Crabtree; the chair announced the minutes were approved with one abstention.

The commission also introduced Jim Woodward as its newest member. Woodward said he has served on other Englewood boards and commissions and has lived in the city nearly 50 years.

Commissioner Laura Cooper announced she must resign because she is moving to Denver; she said her move is scheduled for next week and that this meeting would be her last. Cooper said she had served roughly eight years on the commission.

Members agreed to revisit officer elections at their next meeting and to consult the city attorney’s office on limits for consecutive terms and any required procedure for appointing the staff liaison or secretary. Chair Cash Parker said the city attorney will be present when the commission first hears a landmark application to ensure the commission follows required procedures.

The commission adjourned at about 7:00 p.m.