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F:\MyFiles\wp6data\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Minutes 5.7.2026.docx8/19/2024 10:34 AM TOWN OF WESTPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION – Thursday, May 7, 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: None. Werner confirmed that this meeting conforms with open meetings law. There was no public comment on matters not on the agenda. The minutes of the April 2, 2026, Historic Preservation Commission Meeting were approved on a motion by Crowell, second Will, motion approved unanimously. State Trail Marker - Werner updated HPC members on historical marker sign production process. The first marker was delivered, but upon receipt was damaged (Hwy. M marker). Sign will need to be repaired and reshipped, timing is TBD. The second marker arrived without issue. Once both signs are in hand, HPC can work with Town staff to determine the date, time and details for a dedication ceremony. GIS Mapping Project - Moore updated HPC members on progress of historic maps. Moore noted he would like to have a database setup to pull in location specifics and track offline of map assembly. Moore will work with Town staff to set up. Further progress will be shared in upcoming meetings. Misc. Matters / Forthcoming Events - Werner and Crowell reported on Town Board items - Moore noted there is no Plan Commission meeting this month - Members discussed possibly accessing any relevant information if a LIDAR scan was done as a part of the Westport Road construction project. The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m., on a motion to adjourn by Crowell, second Lange. The next HPC meeting is June 4, 2026. Minutes respectfully submitted, Chris Moore, Commission Secretary