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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD

Agenda

Chair: Joan Foglia

Co-Chair: Hannah Ammar

Frank Krens

Traci Mitchell

Charles Hobbs

Shaman Foradi

Town Council Liaison: Brandi

Haines

Agenda

April 20, 2026

5:00 PM

\*\*SPECIAL LOCATION\*\*

CAL PALMER BUILDING

WINDERMERE, FL 34786

PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES

PLEASE NOTE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH F.S. 286.26: Person with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any such

proceedings should contact the Office of the Clerk at least 48 hours beforehand at (407) 876-2563.

Pursuant to Resolution No. 2005-12 adopted on December 13, 2005, the following Civility Code shall govern all procedings before the

Town of Windermere Historic Preservation Board:

1\. All electronic devices, including cell phones, shall be either turned off or otherwise silenced.

2\. Prolonged conversation shall be conducted outside Council meeting hall.

3\. Whistling, heckling, gesturing, loud conversations, or other disruptive behavior is prohibited.

4\. Only those individuals who have signed the speaker list and/or/who have been recognized by the Mayor (or Chair) may address

comments to the Council.

5\. Comments at public hearings shall be limited to the subject being considered by the Council

6\. Comments at Open Forums shall be directed to Town issues.

7\. All public comments shall avoid personal attacks and abusive language

8\. No person attending a Historic Preservation Board meeting is to harass, annoy, or otherwise disturb any other person in the room.

Any member of the public whose behavior is disruptive and violates the Town of Windermere Civility Code is subject to removal from

the Historic Preservation Board meeting by an officer and such other actions as may be appropriate. PLEASE NOTE: IN

ACCORDANCE WITH F.S. 286.0105: Any person who desires to appeal any decision at this meeting will need a record of this

HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD Agenda Chair: Joan Foglia Co-Chair: Hannah Ammar Frank Krens Traci Mitchell Charles Hobbs Shaman Foradi Town Council Liaison: Brandi Haines Agenda April 20, 2026 5:00 PM **SPECIAL LOCATION** CAL PALMER BUILDING WINDERMERE, FL 34786 PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES PLEASE NOTE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH F.S. 286.26: Person with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any such proceedings should contact the Office of the Clerk at least 48 hours beforehand at (407) 876-2563. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2005-12 adopted on December 13, 2005, the following Civility Code shall govern all procedings before the Town of Windermere Historic Preservation Board: 1. All electronic devices, including cell phones, shall be either turned off or otherwise silenced. 2. Prolonged conversation shall be conducted outside Council meeting hall. 3. Whistling, heckling, gesturing, loud conversations, or other disruptive behavior is prohibited. 4. Only those individuals who have signed the speaker list and/or/who have been recognized by the Mayor (or Chair) may address comments to the Council. 5. Comments at public hearings shall be limited to the subject being considered by the Council 6. Comments at Open Forums shall be directed to Town issues. 7. All public comments shall avoid personal attacks and abusive language 8. No person attending a Historic Preservation Board meeting is to harass, annoy, or otherwise disturb any other person in the room. Any member of the public whose behavior is disruptive and violates the Town of Windermere Civility Code is subject to removal from the Historic Preservation Board meeting by an officer and such other actions as may be appropriate. PLEASE NOTE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH F.S. 286.0105: Any person who desires to appeal any decision at this meeting will need a record of this proceeding. For this, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of such proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 1

AGENDA THE MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER BY THE CHAIR MEETING TO BE HELD AT CAL PALMER BUILDING 1. OPEN FORUM / PUBLIC COMMENT (3-Minute Limit) 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Defer Town Square Improvement Plan-Walk Town Square until May when all new members can attend. b. Follow-up of old historic photos to be given to Windermere Elementary c. Update on 3 quotes for repairs to Cal Palmer building and 1880’s Schoolhouse with Tonya Elliott-Moore and timeline for restoration. Any other necessary repairs to either structure to be discussed at this time (Attachments). d. Follow-up of board member e-mails . 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Minutes of March 16, 2025, to be approved (Attachments). b. Discuss adding ADA ramp to Cal Palmer Building and how to utilize as an historic museum and rental meeting location. Follow-up with Traci on historic post office materials that could be used inside. c. Discuss and delegate social media platforms to inform residents of Historic Board activities and Town’s improvements to Historic Structures to member of the Windermere Active Youth Committee. d. Follow-up on construction document timeline for Town Hall. e. Address Goals and Mission of Historic Board. 2

f. Go over Rehabilitation guidelines as defined by the S ecretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation Projects. 4. REPORTS i. Liaison Report - Tony Davit ii. Financial Report (Attachments) 5. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 6. ADJOURN 3

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Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes - DRAFT March 16, 2026 Mission Statement: As advisors to the Town Council, the Historic Preservation Board heightens awareness and safeguards our historic buildings, natural, and cultural resources. We strengthen the historic bond between the resident community and our Town’s heritage. Board Members: Joan Foglia (Chair) Hannah Ammar (Co-Chair), Frank Krens, Tracy Mitchell (newly approved) , Chuck Hobbs (newly approved) Town Council Liaison: Tony Davit 1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Joan Foglia called the meeting to order with a quorum at 5:02pm a. Board Members present: Joan Foglia, Tracy Mitchell, Chuck Hobbs, Frank Krens b. Public Works: PW Director and Assistant Town Manager Tonya Elliott-Moore was present c. WAYS committee liaison Layla Ruffner was present 2. OPEN FORUM / PUBLIC COMMENT (3-Minute limit) – None 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Defer Town Square Improvement Plan-Walk Town Square until March when all new members can attend. – topic was deferred b. Follow-up of old historic photos to be given to Windermere Elementary – It was noted that the old photos are in the storage unit and are accessible. c. Update on 3 quotes for repairs to Cal Palmer building and 1880’s Schoolhouse with Tonya Elliott-Moore and timeline for restoration. Any other necessary repairs to either structure to be discussed at this time – Tonya said that she has 3 quotes and that Ruby Builders is the lowest bidder. Tonya said that action on this is not urgent, that Public Works had completed repairs that were urgent. The need for humidity control was raised and potential solutions and their potential issues were discussed. Chuck said he would provide his ideas and work with Public Works Operations Manager Travis Mathias on compatibility and methods to implement. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Minutes of February 2026, to be approved – Frank made a motion to approve with corrections, Tracy seconded, the motion passed. b. Vote on new member application for Shaman Foradi, and any other applications submitted (Attachments) – Tracy moved to accept the application, Frank seconded and the motion passed. 35

Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes - DRAFT March 16, 2026 c. Discuss current Town Hall renovations plans and walk through of Town Hall. – Tonya provide copies of the renovation plans. All members were encouraged to review them and be prepared to discuss them at the next meeting. d. Delegate social media platforms to inform residents of Historic Board activities and Town’s improvements to Historic Structures - WAYS liaison Layla Ruffner stated that the WAYS committee met and agreed to explore with the WAYS committee how they could help to get more input through their social media connections. Tonya said that HPB could have a dedicated social media page but only as part of the Town’s system. Joan and Layla agreed to meet with Town Admin Lilian to plan it. e. Joan Foglia updates on fundraising efforts for Town Hall – Joan said she would put together an HPB subcommittee to include at least her and Tracy Mitchell to work this. Frank made a motion that a Fundraising Subcommittee be set up to address the fundraising process and actions. Tracy seconded and the motion passed. Joan reviewed some of her existing ideas and plans and discussions with Dave Reagan and Jeff Wilson for preparation of a video and a song to promote the fundraiser. f. Address Goals and Mission of the Historic Board – Joan asked all members to review the Strategic Plan and be prepared to discuss at the next meeting. 5. LIAISON REPORTS – none 6. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION – Next meeting will continue planning for fundraising, what to do with the Cal Palmer building including potential use for meetings on a rental basis, schoolhouse details including the front steps. Joan expressed a need for all members to understand and comply with the Florida Sunshine Law regarding conduct and communications at and outside of committee and subcommittee meetings. Tonya said that she would ask Robert Smith to provide instruction. 7. ADJOURN – As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10. 36

2025/2026 Historic Preservation Board Revenue Amount Beginning Fund Balance Central Fl Soccer League - Food Truck Sponsor 250.00$ Vitak Radiance Wellness Center - Food Truck Sponsor 250.00$ West Orange Roofing - Food Truck Sponsor 500.00$ Wonderly Lights - Light Up Windermere Sponsor 750.00$ Renewal By Anderson - Food Truck Sponsor 750.00$ West Orange Roofing - Food Truck Sponsor 600.00$ Mary Kay - Food Truck Sponsor 250.00$ Central Florida Racquet Sports - Food Truck Sponsor 250.00$ Nora Penaloza - Food Truck Sponsor 200.00$ Food Trucks - Oct 25 FTN 2,250.00$ Food Trucks - Nov 25 FTN 2,700.00$ Food Trucks - Dec 25 FTN 2,400.00$ Food Trucks - Jan 26 FTN 2,400.00$ Food Trucks - Feb 26 FTN 2,100.00$ Food Trucks - March 26 FTN 1,800.00$ Total Revenue $17,450.00 Expense Event Services - Entertainment/Janitorial Oct 25 Halloween FTN 2,080.50$ Nov 25 Light Up Windermere FTN 2,520.00$ Dec 25 Holiday Movie Night 2,646.37$ Jan 26 FTN 925.00$ Feb 26 FTN 785.00$ March 26 FTN 1,430.00$ Master Restroration - Historic School House Lead Paint Remediation 7,687.00$ Joan Foglia - Tables at Holiday Hoopla 146.13$ Joan Foglia - Christmas Deco Cal Palmer - Approved by committee ? 616.79$ Joan Foglia - Pumpkin Carving Event 1,576.88$ Joan Foglia - Tables at Holiday Hoopla 72.06$ Total Expense 20,485.73$ Revenue over Expenditures 2025/2026 (3,035.73)$ Updated 4/6/2026 37