Englewood historic preservation commission tables officer elections, approves January minutes with one abstention

The Englewood Historic Preservation Commission voted on a motion to delay election of officers until its March meeting and approved the January meeting minutes with one abstention.

The commission tabled the scheduled election so staff could verify term-limit timing and confirm procedure with the city attorney’s office. Commission member Melinda Helzwick moved to table the election until March; a second was recorded but not named in the transcript. The motion passed on a roll call vote that commissioners described as unanimous at the time of the motion.

The commission then approved its January minutes; the approval was announced as passing with one abstention. The transcript records multiple members saying “aye,” but does not name the member who abstained.

The commission formally welcomed Jim Woodward as its newest member. Woodward introduced himself and said he has lived in the city for nearly 50 years and has served on other local boards. Separately, Commissioner Lauren Cooper announced she will resign because she is moving to Denver next week; she said this was her last meeting after roughly eight years on the commission.

Commission Chair Cash Parker said staff will consult the city attorney about the precise term-limit timing and return the item to the March agenda. Staff liaison Eric Sampson confirmed the commission will revisit the officer election next month after the city attorney’s guidance.

Votes and formal motions taken at the meeting were procedural: postponement of the officer election and approval of minutes. No policy decision or landmark designation was made.

The commission adjourned after community- and commissioner‑level items and will reconvene next month to complete officer elections and other business.