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Historic Preservation Committee
August 8, 2005
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
5:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Marsha Sanford, Committee Members
Hillary Jessup, Bill Lancaster, Neal Nutall, Colleen
Risinger, Tom Taylor
MEMBERS ABSENT: Carl Shafer
STAFF PRESENT: Staff Planner Katie Elrod, Project HOLD Volunteer
Coordinator Anne Boykin
VISITORS PRESENT: No visitors present.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order.
After the brief swearing in of the new HPC members by Chairperson Marsha
Sanford, the meeting was called to order at 5:35 PM.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consideration, discussion and possible action to
approve absence of members.
No absences.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Visitors.
No visitors were present.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: New member welcome and introduction.
Chairperson Sanford welcomed new HPC members: Marguerite Anthony, David
Ruesink, and Ernie Wright. New member Marsha Crenwelge was not present.
New alternate Sen Dipankar was not present.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Report, discussion, and possible action regarding
recommending an individual to City Council for HPC appointment to fulfill
the ordinance requirement for nine members.
Chairman Sanford accepted Bill Lancaster's application for HPC membership
renewal.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Report, discussion, and possible action regarding
scheduling a date for an HPC Strategic Planning Retreat.
Chairman Sanford and the Committee agreed to host an HPC Strategic Planning
Retreat on Oct. 3, 9am-3:30pm. Location to be determined at the next meeting.
The regular October HPC meeting will not be held. Details will be handled by
Katie Elrod. Motion made by Hillary Jessup. Seconded by Colleen Risinger.
Motion carried. (11-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Report, consideration, and possible action
regarding committee functions and committee assignments.
Katie Elrod read and explained the function of the HPC as charged by the City.
Current HPC Committees: Project HOLD, Exploring History Lunch Lectures,
Neighborhood Recognition, and Local Historic Marker.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Report, discussion, and possible action regarding
forming committee bylaws.
Katie Elrod mentioned that the City Council has asked that all of its committees
operate under a set of simple by-laws. Topic will be addressed at the Strategic
Planning Retreat. Katie will bring a set of sample by-laws to the next meeting.
Project Updates:
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Committee and staff report of pertinent past and
upcoming community events pertaining to historical interests.
Sept. 3, Brazos County Texas in WWII — Katie Elrod reported that plans were
well underway for the event at the George Bush Presidential Library and
Museum. Activities will include gallery talks, veterans' panels, rotunda displays,
fashion show, 40's music, WWII vehicles, and vintage automobiles.
Commemorative programs and lapel pins will be given to the first 500 guests and
a complimentary hot dog lunch will be served. T-shirt sales are underway.
Posters have been printed. Tom Taylor added that the event will be educational
for all ages. "The Eagle" is contributing a significant amount of advertising and
will run a special commemorative edition on the Sunday prior to the event.
Posters were given to members of the HPC. Katie requested volunteers from the
HPC to work the event.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Report, consideration, and possible action
regarding Project HOLD.
Colleen Risinger reported progress with scanning for Project HOLD. She also
asked HPC members to submit material. Anne Boykin reported that she is
interested in possibly obtaining a grant for another scanner and a full time
position.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Report, consideration and possible action
regarding the Exploring History Lunch Lecture Series.
Tom Taylor reported that obtaining speakers has been relatively easy with the
wealth of local resources. This summer's series is on Agriculture. A World War II
series will follow in the fall.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Report, consideration, and possible action
regarding the Historic Marker program.
No report from Carl Shafer who was absent. Katie Elrod reported that A&M
graduate student intern, Arya Chavan, is preparing a report which will include a
GIS layer map with photos of historic homes. High school student intern, Jennifer
Gledhill, assisted. Katie also reported that she is in contact with David
Woodcock, A&M architecture professor, hoping to have his students redo the
Northgate survey.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: Calendar of pertinent past and upcoming
community events pertaining to historical interests.
Ernie Goode moved that we change the regular meeting of the HPC from
Monday, Sept. 5 to Monday, Sept. 19th. Neal Nutall seconded. (11-0)
Chairman Sanford stated that a reading of previous minutes will be included at
the next HPC meeting. Please bring calendars to the next meeting.
Past: June 18 Czech History, Lou Zaeske
July 20 "A is for Ag," Dr. Joe Townsend
Current: Aug. 24 "Agriculture in the Brazos Valley," Jim Mazurkowitz
Sept. 3 "Brazos County Texas in World War II"
Sept. 19 Regular Meeting of HPC
Sept. 21 "World War II Homefront," Red Cashion
Oct. 19 TBA
Nov. 16 "Transportation," Peter Hugill
AGENDA ITEM NO. 14: Final Hear Visitors
None present.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 15: Discussion and possible action on future agenda
items.
It was noted that changes are in order for the HPC website. A brief discussion
was held concerning a December meeting or social.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 16: Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15pm.
APPROVED:
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Marsh anford, Chai •-rson
ATTEST:
Anne Boykin, Volunt r Coordinator
Project HOLD
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