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Preservation commission approves district mailing, hears property updates and discusses meeting schedule
Summary
At the Dec. 11 meeting the commission approved a Riverside Historic District wave‑2 mailing, heard an update on 813 Southeast Riverside and discussed a demolition‑by‑neglect ordinance and meeting time constraints imposed by building authority policy.
The Evansville Historic Preservation Commission on Dec. 11 approved a draft mailing for the Riverside Historic District wave 2 and directed staff to send the letter this week or next. Staff member Timothy said he would distribute the mailing after final edits.
Timothy also reported progress on an update for 813 Southeast Riverside, saying he is coordinating with agencies and that the property may be sold or transferred; specifics about timing and buyer were not provided.
Commissioners discussed work to advance a demolition‑by‑neglect ordinance and reported they are seeking engagement with the mayor’s office before forwarding the measure to city council. Commissioners said they do not want to move the ordinance forward without at least attempting to secure the mayor’s support.
Separately, commissioners and the applicant discussed a recent change to meeting times. Commissioners said a policy change at the Evansville Vandenberg Building Authority — the building owner/operator — required earlier meeting hours because of after‑hours security costs, which the commission cannot absorb. The new regular meeting time was confirmed as the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.
No formal votes were recorded on the demolition‑by‑neglect item at this meeting. The commission adjourned after hearing miscellaneous business.
