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M I N U T E S
Historic Preservation Committee
Monday, November 7, 2005
5:30 p.m.
nd
2 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. 2Consideration, 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
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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:
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October 19: Exploring History Lunch Lecture: Eddy Harrison, WWII
Buffalo Solider
th
November 16: 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:
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Hillary Jessup, Chairperson
ATTEST
:
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Anne Boykin, Volunteer Coordinator
Project HOLD