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Historic Preservation Committee
North Building Upstairs Conference Room
1101 Texas Avenue
Wednesday, May 3, 2001
5:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Shawn Carlson, Chair; Thomas Taylor; Monte Trenckmann,
Marsha Sanford, Margaret Griffith, Bill Lancaster, Myron Gantt,
Robert McGee.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Deborah Jasek.
STAFF PRESENT: Lee Battle, Molly Hitchcock, Jane Kee, and Deborah Grace
VISITORS PRESENT: Mike Luther, Benito Florez-Meath.
1. Call to Order:
Shawn Carlson called the meeting to order
2. Consider Absence Request from meeting.
No requests were received.
3. Hear Visitors:
Benito told the Committee that a Planning and Zoning Meeting was also scheduled this
same evening and he would be leaving to attend it. Benito invited and encouraged the
members, if they have not already, to attend a Planning & Zoning Meeting to see what
goes on.
4. Workshop session to develop proiect and program ideas.
Lee told the members that the single purpose of the meeting is to set a direction for the
the next year or two.
Molly briefed the Committee on the Texas Historic Commission Conference she attended
Austin.
The Committee worked and came up with Program/Project ideas. These ideas
were ranked and attached are the results.
Historic Preservation Committee
Results from May 3`d planning session.
Ranking Score Project/program idea
1 17 Place to store historic documents/
materials. Index collected materials.
2 15 Identify historic sites and potential
historic plaque locations. Cemeteries,
historic buildings.
3 -" 11 Collect historic photos/documents
3 11 Develop web site to promote historic
preservation.
5 9 Stay involved in code revision process.
6 8 Develop historic picture book
6 8 Hold a historic preservation fair. Collect
materials/promote historic preservation.
8 7 Identify archeological sties
9 6 Participate in the VIP program by the
Texas Historic Commission
10 5 Promote historic awareness through
media
11 4 Encourage formation of HOA's in
historic areas
12 3 Review home plaque program
Program ideas not receiving any votes:
• Photo document the existing city
• Offer memorial plaques as a fundraiser
• Rotate an exhibit on historic preservation throughout the community
• Historic treasure hunt event to promote awareness
• Send HPC members to conferences
• Develop and give presentations about City history to local groups
• Identify local speakers able to talk about City history
• Neighborhood recognition program
College Station 3-ristoric Preservation Committee
Proposed Purpose and Duties and Responsibilities
Purpose
Assist in preserving the history of College Station.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of this committee shall be to:
• Collect and preserve information and materials related to the history of College
Station,
• Aid in the identification and preservation of historic resources,
• Educate citizens and promote the public's awareness of College Station's history and
historic resources,
• Study concerns related to historic preservation and make recommendations where
applicable,
• Give advice to the City Council on matters related to historic preservation,
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the City Council.
Historic Preservation Committee Minutes,May 3,2001
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Marsha made a motion to meet once during the summer. Tom seconded the motion,
which passed (7-0).
Jane told the members about a June 27 Citizen Committee/Board Meeting. The Council
is requesting that all members attend this meeting, as it will include information on
committee procedures and an updated on their strategic plan. Further information will be
forwarded.
5. Agenda items for Future Meetings.
No items were discussed.
6. Adjourn
Shawn made the motion to adjourn. Monte seconded the motion.
APPROV D:
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Shawn Carlson, Chair
- ATTEST:
$41
Deborah Grace, St: ssistant