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The Texas Canada Arkansas Historic District Commission met on February 18, 2026, at approximately 3:30 PM UTC (time inferred from transcript timestamp). Four members were present (Dave Jones, Michael Hendrix, Greg Gallagher, and one additional member later identified as Jeff Brown), constituting a quorum. The meeting addressed two Certificates of Appropriateness and concluded with a discussion on historic district enforcement.
Item 1: Certificate of Appropriateness for Renovations at 204 Broad (David Peavy / 204 Broad LLC)
David Peavy, the property owner, was absent due to a family death; the item was presented by a representative. The proposal sought approval for: removal of the existing storefront to reveal original terracotta, installation of period-appropriate doors and windows, installation of signage (individual lit letters with an old-style marquee look, consistent with the 1940s/50s facade), and installation of historic plaques (already hung). The building will house a Kilwins (ice cream, fudge, candy). The representative noted that about half the work was already completed. Discussion focused on the floor tile (matching but distinct from original bone-colored tile, per Department of Interior standards), ceiling tile (dark bronze metal), and the sign location under the awning. Commissioners expressed support for the project, noting it would attract visitors and preserve historic character. A motion was made to approve the entire request as presented. The motion passed unanimously on a 4-0 roll call vote (Dave Jones – yes, Jamie Simmons – yes, Michael Hendrix – yes, Greg Gallagher – yes).
Item 2: Certificate of Appropriateness for Renovations at 413 Broad (David Jones / Luna Bella Holdings) – Former Wellworth Building
David Jones appeared in person. The proposal included: removal and replacement of the awning, replacement of doors and windows, replacement of underpinning, and removal and relocation of a mural on each side of the building (composed of individual postcards from a 2006 community art project) plus wall restoration. Jones indicated he would like to consult with the original artist, Georgia Hubnik, about the mural’s fate and might reinstall the postcards in a more concentrated arrangement after repairing the brick wall. He also planned to inspect the condition of upper-story windows and potentially retain original wavy glass. Commissioners emphasized they needed to see what was under the current sheet metal facade before approving final door/window details. A motion was made to approve: replacing the ground-floor storefront glass, removing the awning and sheet metal facade, removing the mural postcards, repairing the side wall, and allowing exploratory work. The owner would return with specific proposals for the awning design and upper-window treatment. The motion passed on a 4-0-1 roll call vote (Michael Hendrix – yes, Jeff Brown – yes, Jamie Simmons – yes, Dave Jones – abstained, Greg Gallagher – yes).
Of the Texas Canada Arkansas Historic District Commission has called to order. Agendas are available on the rail, so please help yourself. We will consider the items as they are listed on the agenda. I will read each item and ask the person representing the request to come forward to the podium. Please state your name and address for the recording secretary. Present any information and make any comments you have about the request. Be prepared to respond to any questions that members of the Historic District Commission may have of you. Thank you. Item number one is roll call. Well, the recording secretary please call the roll. Dave Jones. Michael Hendrix. Yeah. And Greg Gallagher. Here. So are we having four? Would you say? Four members are present. At this moment, two are absent. Which constitutes a quorum to conduct business. Do any of the commissioners have a conflict of interest to any with any agenda items and are there any exquarted communications to declare? Yeah, I have an item on. Okay. Number three. Then we'll ask you to leave and exit the boardroom when this is when we do that. Number two is the adoption of summarized minutes. Is there any discussion or are there any corrections that need to be made to the minutes? I move the adopt the minutes as written. I second. I have a motion and a second to approve the minutes as written. Well those in favor of the motion, please vote by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Okay. The minutes have been approved as written on a four-to-four roll call vote. Item number one. We're gonna go to the second one. Um item number one is a certificate of appropriateness for renovations at 204 broad. The certificate of appropriateness is a request by David Peavy. 204 Broad LLC 105 Olive, Texas County, Arkansas. 71854 for approval to remove the storefront and reveal an original terracotta. Install period appropriate door and window glass, install signage for a new business, and for install historic plaques and information. So David had a death in his immediate family, and he's not here today. So he's asked us to present this. Um I'm gonna be honest with you. About half of the stuff David's already done. I was