CHENEY – Members of the Cheney Historic Prevention Commission (CHPC) gathered for the first time in just under a year on Thursday, Feb. 3. The commission was on an extended hiatus because of COVID-19 restrictions, and two of their former board members were forced to resign because of various health issues and family commitments.
The commission tried to gather for a meeting late last year but could not find times that worked for everyone, further delaying the regularly scheduled meetings.
During the meeting last Thursday, the commission spoke to a potential new commission member and everyone seemed pleased by this person’s interest.
“If you love history, you’re in the right place,” Bettye Hull, chair of the commission, said.
Susan Beeman with the city of Cheney Planning Commission works closely with the CHPC. She asked that this person’s identity not be revealed at this time because the board hasn’t made an official decision yet.
“We’re excited to have a full commission again,” Beeman said.
The commission went over a short update about the historic Cheney train depot, whose renovation process is well underway.
The depot society is currently meeting with contractors. If the commission approves the renovation plans, construction could begin this spring.
Beeman mentioned that it’d been more than 15 years since a survey for new historical sites has been completed and wants to put that on the docket once the commission fills their two vacant seats. They have over 200 properties that could qualify for historic designation.
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