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F:\MyFiles\wp6data\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Minutes 6.4.2026.docx8/19/2024 10:34 AM TOWN OF WESTPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION – Thursday, June 4, 2026 A regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Neal Werner in the Community Meeting Room at the Bernard J. Kennedy Administration Building/Town Hall. Members Present: Werner, Moore, Lange, Crowell and Will. Absent: None. Public Present: Marcia Monroe, Pedar Waller, Rose Yaroch, Shari Twing, Jeff Twing, Kerri Kane, Michael Shaul, Karen Coleman and Ho Kye. Werner confirmed that this meeting conforms with open meetings law. There was no public comment on matters not on the agenda. The minutes of May 7, 2026, HPC meeting were approved on a motion by Will, second Lange, motion approved unanimously. State Trail Marker - Werner updated HPC members on historical marker sign production process. The damaged marker has been repaired, and both markers are in storage with the Town. The date for installation is TBD. Will provided a summary of the historic marker content and relationship to Westport Town history. GIS Mapping Project - Moore updated HPC members on progress of historic maps which is ongoing. Misc. Matters/Forthcoming Events - 5360 Westport Road Discussion/Action o HPC members noted ongoing concern for the state of the property, based on visual appearance. o Members of public in attendance inquired about status of the building and site. HPC members provided a summary of the Town historic designation process and ordinance and heard the concerns of the public present regarding the appearance of overall site neglect. A motion was made to inspect the property to assess potential demolition by neglect, which was made by Crowell, second Moore. The motion passed unanimously with all members voting in favor. Members of the public present expressed their appreciation for the Town’s efforts to designate the property as a Town historic site, and for their ongoing concern regarding maintaining the site and building condition. - Werner and Crowell reported on Town Board items. - Moore noted there was no Plan Commission meeting last month. The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m., on a motion to adjourn by Moore, second Will. The next HPC meeting is July 2, 2026. Minutes respectfully submitted, Chris Moore, Commission Secretary