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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/2005 - Regular Minutes - Historic Preservation Committee MINUTES Historic Preservation Committee 2005-2006 Strategic Planning Retreat Monday, Oct. 3, 2005 9:00 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. Jessup Residence 115 Lee Avenue, College Station, Texas MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Hillary Jessup; Committee Members: Marguerite Anthony, Bill Lancaster, Neal Nutall, Colleen Risinger, David Ruesink, Dipankar Sen, and Ernie Wright. MEMBERS ABSENT: Committee Member Tom Taylor STAFF PRESENT: Staff Coordinator Katie Elrod; Project HOLD Volunteer Coordinator Anne Boykin. VISITORS PRESENT: No visitors present. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order. Staff Coordinator Katie Elrod called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Presentation, review, discussion, and possible action toward developing a 2005-2006 strategic plan. Chairperson Hillary Jessup presented the results of the Strengths Quest evaluations of the committee members. Katie Elrod presented a review of the HPC history. A luncheon catered by Otto's was served. Katie Elrod presented the various aspects of the Strategic Planning session. The following committees were formed: Project HOLD — Bill Lancaster, Colleen Risinger Public Relations — Neal Nutall, Dave Ruesink, Ernie Wright Education — Marguerite Anthony Historic Marker— Hillary Jessup Exploring Hisotry— Dipankar Sen, Tom Taylor Committee members worked on the action plans that are to be completed by Monday, Oct. 10. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Adjourn. The strategic planning retreat was adjourned at 3:20 p.m. APPROVED: Hillary Jests p, C airperson ATTEST: CA144.0 RolJlLrL 9 Anne Boykin, Volu teer Coordinator Project HOLD MINUTES Historic Preservation Committee Monday, November 7, 2005 5:30 p.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room city of College Station, City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77842 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Hillary Jessup; Committee Members: Marguerite Anthony, Bill Lancaster, Colleen Risinger, David Ruesink, Dipankar Sen, and Ernie Wright. MEMBERS ABSENT: Committee Members Neal Nutall, Tom Taylor STAFF PRESENT: Heritage Volunteer Coordinator Anne Boykin. VISITORS PRESENT: Doyle Durette, a senior from A&M Consolidated High School and member of Mr. Slovak's Government Class. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order. Chairperson Hillary Jessup called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consideration, discussion and possible action on absence requests. None presented. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Initial Hear Visitors. Doyle Durette stated that he wished to volunteer for Project HOLD as part of his class requirements for his Government class. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes of regular meeting of Oct. 3, 2005. Motion was made by Bill Lancaster to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Marguerite Anthony. Motion passed. (7-0) AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Report, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on the Historical Southside Commercial strip and the TxDOT plans for the George Bush & Wellborn area. Item tabled until next meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Report, discussion, and possible action regarding committee practices and procedures. Item tabled until next meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Report, discussion, and possible action regarding adopting the HPC Strategic Plan created at the October 3,2005 retreat. Item tabled until next meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Report, discussion, and possible action regarding a review of the Texas Historical Commission one day workshop on October 14, 2005. Chairperson Hillary Jessup reported that she and Katie Elrod attended the meeting in Waxahachie, Texas. Hillary has since begun a campaign to bring members of the Oakwood neighborhood together to discuss a preservation area designation. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Report, discussion, and possible action regarding securing grants and awards to further HPC work projects. Anne Boykin reported that she is working on an application for an award from the Texas Historical Commission regarding the World War II event. Project Updates: AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Report, discussion, and possible action regarding Project HOLD. Anne Boykin reported that the five ledgers and one scrapbook from the Shiloh Club have been scanned into Project HOLD. Projects to be completed before the end of the year include: Opersteny/Gorzycki, Frances Henry, O.C. Cooper and news items from"The Eagle." AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Report, discussion, and possible action regarding Exploring History Lunch Lecture Series. Bill Lancaster reported that Peter Hugil will present the next lecture on"Transportation." Some discussion was held concerning the donation box at the lectures. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Report, discussion, and possible action regarding the Historic Marker Program. Chairperson Hillary Jessup reported that she is working on promoting the program in her Oakwood neighborhood through emails and door hangers. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: Report, discussion, and possible action regarding the Public Relations Committee. Dave Ruesink reported that he spoke to Councilman Ben White who would like to attend an HPC meeting. Ernie Wright said the same of Councilman Ron Gay. Ernie also stated that Councilman Gay suggested that the HPC work through Joey Dunn, Director of Planning& Development Services, to get on the agenda for the City Council workshop sessions. It was suggested by the PR Committee that these members be specifically invited to the January meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. 14: Calendar of pertinent past and upcoming community events pertaining to historical interests. Past: October 19th: Exploring History Lunch Lecture: Eddy Harrison, WWII Buffalo Solider November 16th: Exploring History Lunch Lecture: Peter Hugil, Brazos Transportation Upcoming: Schedule to be determined. AGENDA ITEM NO. 15: Final Hear Visitors. Doyle Durrete, 1005 Winding Road, CS, TX 77840 volunteered to work with Anne Boykin and Colleen Risinger on Project HOLD. AGENDA ITEM NO. 16: Discussion and possible action on future agenda items. Chairperson Hillary Jessup reported that the HPC is in need of an alternate member. To date the committee is short this one member. AGENDA ITEM NO. 17: Adjourn. A motion to adjourn was made by Ernie Wright. Motion seconded by Colleen Risinger. Meeting was adjourned at 6:30pm. (7-0) APPROVED: Hillary Jesp, Ch irperson ATTEST: Anne Boykin, Volunt r Coordinator Project HOLD