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Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC)

Commission Meetings

Beginning April 23, 2020, Historic Commission meetings will take place online, using the Microsoft TEAMs platform. Historic Commission meeting links and instructions to join the virtual meeting are posted below. The meeting agenda includes speaker guidelines and a list of items being considered.

  • Meeting Date / Time: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Agenda 11.18.2020 Agenda
  • Online Meeting Link via App: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting- update
  • Online Meeting via Web Browser: https://bit.ly/36hTVak
  • Call-In Option: 936-755-1521 Conference ID: 311 246 201#
  • View Meeting via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoustonPlanning/
  • Make Comments by Phone: 832-393-6556

    Getting Started

    Download the Microsoft TEAMs program application for free at https://products.office.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app. Please note that your computer requires speakers and a microphone in order to use Microsoft Teams. A free smartphone version of this app is also available from the Apple Store or Google Play.

    Basic Virtual Meeting Instructions

    • Join the meeting via the link or by phone.
    • After joining, stay muted to minimize background disruptions.
    • If you are recognized by the Chair to speak, unmute yourself and consider turning on the app’s video during your speaking time.
    • State your name, spell your last name, and make your comments in the specified time allowed. Say if you are in support, against, or undecided, and conclude when prompted.
    • To mute or unmute yourself on the phone, press *6. On the computer, use the microphone icon.
    • Please turn off your video after speaking. Remember, your image and background are made public.

    Public Comments

    The public may address the Historic Commission on agenda items. Please submit comments or sign up to speak at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. All comments are made part of the public meeting record.

    • Submit comments on an item via email to historicpreservation@houstontx.gov.
    • You may also call the Historic Commission at 832-393-6556. A staff member will take your comments, which will be read and included in the public record.
    • Speakers will be called on in the order of sign up and can speak for two minutes. See agenda for speaker guidelines.

    Exhibits

    If you have materials or graphic information for the Historic Commission to consider, submit it via email to historicpreservation@houstontx.gov 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting for it to be included in the final agenda packet.

    Concluding the Virtual Meeting

    Please hang up or disconnect to leave the meeting.

    Questions? Contact the Planning Department at 832-393-6600 or email us at planningdepartment@houstontx.gov.

About the Commission

The HAHC is a 13-member appointed Commission that issues Certificates of Appropriateness and reviews Historic District, Landmark, Protected Landmark, and Archaeological Site designation applications.

2019 Back row (left to right): Sue Lovell, John Cosgrove, Ben Koush and Charles Stava. Front row (left to right): P&D Interim Director Margaret Wallace Brown, Emily Ardoin-Vice Chair, Minnette Boesel-Chair, Ann Collum, and Jorge Garcia-Herreros.

Commission Members

  • Ashley Elizabeth Jones – Archaeologist (Position 1)
  • Minnette Boesel – Chair, Historian (Position 2)
  • Urmila Srinivasan – Architectural Historian (Position 3)
  • José F. Aranda, Jr. – Cultural History Organization Representative (Position 4)
  • David Bucek – Registered Architect (Position 5)
  • Elizabeth Wiedower Jackson – Commercial Business Representative (Position 6)
  • John Cosgrove – Real Estate Appraiser (Position 7)
  • Stephen McNiel – Remodeler/Builder (Position 8)
  • Steven F. Curry – Preservation Specialist (Position 9)
  • Ann Collum – Citizen Representative (Position 10)
  • Dominic Yap – Citizen Representative (Position 11)
  • Charles Stava – Citizen Representative (Position 12)
  • Ben Koush – Citizen Representative (Position 13)

Ex-Officio Members

  • Samantha Bruer – Architectural Archivist, Houston Metropolitan Research Center
  • Marta Crinejo – Mayor's Liaison

Executive Secretary

  • Margaret Wallace Brown Director, Planning and Development

HAHC Deadline and Meeting Location

Certificate of Appropriateness applications are due 22 calendar days in advance of the meeting by 12 PM (noon) on the deadline date.

Meetings are held at 3:00pm (unless otherwise noted) at City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby Street, City Council Chambers, Public Level per the meeting schedule.

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