Landmark Commission — March 26, 2026: approvals, subcommittee updates, and award nominations
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Quorum established; commissioners unanimously approved an absence and the February 26 minutes; discussed Historical Preservation Month exhibit and contest procedures (Art Center display, photo submittals, awaiting Del Mar for judges); Commissioner Moreno will revise the contest application; accepted three book nominations (including A Man from Corpus Christi) and Eli Oliver’s Tracking Station Project Interpretive Panels for Historical Preservation Award consideration; no Historic Preservation Officer report; future work to begin a city landmark list and update walking tours. Meeting adjourned at 4:53 pm.
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- Approved absence of Commissioner Veronica Wilson for the February 26, 2026 meeting (motion passed unanimously).
- Approved February 26, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (motion passed unanimously).
- Art Center agreed to display projects submitted for Historical Preservation Month; committee to provide dates and is awaiting Del Mar regarding judges for the contest.
- Commissioner Mumme's proposal to accept photo submittals for contest judging (with awarded originals to be displayed) was discussed and moved forward.
- Commissioner Moreno to rework the contest application with more detail and submit it to the city for publication.
- Accepted three book nominations for possible Historical Preservation Award in May, including A Man from Corpus Christi by Dr. A.C. Peirce (motion passed unanimously).
- Accepted Chairman Pruitt’s nomination of Eli Oliver’s Tracking Station Project Interpretive Panels for consideration (motion passed unanimously).
- No Historic Preservation Officer report; future agenda to include creating a city landmark list, possibly via a workshop, and updates on walking tours.
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Agenda
- Historic Preservation Officer Report: None.
- Discussion and Possible Action:
- Approval of Minutes: February 26, 2026 DRAFT Meeting Minutes
- Approval of Absences: Commissioner Wilson (2.26.2026 meeting)
- PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
- CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
- The City of Corpus Christi promotes participation regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or political belief. Reasonable accommodation is provided upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting, who may need auxiliary aids or any other accommodating service, are requested to contact Jessica Martinez at 361-826-3202 at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
- Discussion on Historical Preservation Award Nominations for May 2026
- Updates on Subcommittees
- Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes DRAFT 2.26.2026
- Future Agenda Items:
- Adjournment
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