Key votes recorded at the Madison Historic District Board of Review meeting on Feb. 23, 2026:
- Minutes: Motion to approve prior meeting minutes carried by voice vote.
- 421 Mill Street (garage demolition): Motion to deny certificate of appropriateness for full demolition carried. Roll call read: Chris Cody — Aye; Bill Jewell — Aye; Ken McWilliams — Aye; Brian Rogers — Aye; Jared Anderson — Aye; Jed Skillman — Aye.
- 611 Presbyterian (accessory pole barn application by Mister Ash): Motion to deny COA based on noncompliance with Section 24 (setback, placement and materials) carried on roll call with all listed members voting aye.
- 609 West 2nd Street (rebuild rear additions after structural/demolition work): Motion to approve amended plan carried on findings of fact; Ryan Rogers recused from consideration of this project because he prepared the original drawings.
- 736 West Main Street (restore full‑width porch): Motion to approve the reconstruction including the option to restore a center second‑story window carried by voice/roll call.
- 1017 West 1st Street (replace eight windows on side addition): Motion to approve replacement windows carried.
Staff approvals and routine items: Staff reported several staff‑level approvals for exterior lights, window awnings, stained glass transom at 221 East Main, and doors/windows/siding at other addresses. One notable staff action: staff allowed framing to proceed at 118 West 5th Street after a misplaced COA submittal; staff disclosed that authorization to the board.
Recusals/abstentions: Ryan Rogers recused from 609 West 2nd Street (recorded); votes otherwise show full participation for items tallied above.
The board adjourned after staff updates and a short discussion on enforcement pathways for unauthorized work.