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MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
June 3, 2013
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Linda Harvell (chair)
Pat Cleere
Jerry Cooper
Ann Hays
Libby Vastano
City Staff:
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Jacob Morris, Historic Records Coordinator
Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator
Ian Whittendon, Records Management Coordinator
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Historic Preservation Committee was called to order by Chair Linda Harvell
at 4:24 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013 at the Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office, 1000 Krenek Tap
Road, College Station, Texas 77842.
2. Hear Visitors
No visitors were heard.
3. Possible action and discussion on absence requests.
Upon hearing report that Gary Ives contacted city staff providing notification that he was unable
to attend, committee excused his absence.
M. D. Marshall and Joel Mitchell were unexcused absent.
Chair reminded members that committee policy was that 3 consecutive absences could result in
removal from committee.
4. Possible action and discussion of previous minutes.
MOTION: The Committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes.
5. Chair Meeting Introduction
Chair Harvell introduced the meeting, and provided a brief outline of topics on the agenda.
6. Report from HPC staff on Historic Records Coordinator Office activities.
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Jacob Morris distributed a report, and summarized developments occurring over the previous
month, including Project HOLD, partnerships, and volunteers. Morris also presented a
promotional poster promoting local history created by Mike Neu.
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7. Presentation, possible action and discussion of 75 Anniversary related activities.
Chair Harvell announced that donations have started to come in for the event. Sherry Mashburn
distributed a summary of donations thus far: $11,600 raised, $13,100 pledged, making $24,700 total.
Chair Harvell cautioned that although promising, a substantial amount still needs to be raised in order to
meet projected budget. Chair noted that some of the CSISD classes have challenged to determine which
class can raise the most $100 donations. She added that Mike Neu planned to contact building supply
stores for in-kind donations. Chair then notified committee that she intends to advocate a strong and early
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publicity campaign for the 75 related activities, and will coordinate with Communications department to
do so.
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Chair announced that the 75 activities Facebook page has approximately 240 friends. She
requested ideas to expand awareness on the page. She said Gary Ives, Bill McGuire, and Anne
Boykin are also administrators on the page. Committee discussed promotion. They presented ideas
for possible promotion in the Texas Aggie and Texas Monthly, Texas Coop magazines, websites and
social media. Other suggestions included the Eagle, KAMU, and using banners and posters for
promotion.
Committee briefly discussed the state of the historic police robot.
Marci Rodgers reported that she had spoke with the Senior Advisory Committee, and they agreed to
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“help spread the word” about the 75 homecoming and exhibit. She noted that they requested a
specific event listing/itinerary/program.
8. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2014 Exploring History Lunch Series
Committee discussed possible alternate venues for the 2014 Exploring History Lunch Series. Concerns
were expressed that the hallway at Aldersgate was somewhat narrow, as well as their fee. It was reported
that Lincoln Center, which has been suggested as a possible alternative location, may be under
renovations next year.
Committee discussed potential sponsors for next year. Joel Mitchell and Gary Ives were not present to
report if their sponsorship contacts had been productive.
9. Discussion and potential action regarding the Historic Marker nomination and award
process
Committee discussed the Historic Marker Program. They explored the option of a more inexpensive
material for the markers in order to reduce costs. Pat Cleere suggested contacting Henry Mayo concerning
markers, since the state markers are somewhat similar in construction. Committee discussed the option of
discussing the process with Councilwoman Schultz.
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10. Review, possible action, and discussion regarding the following sub-committees:
Historic Marker Program
See item 9 for summary.
Oral History Transcription Project
Jacob Morris announced that the final 2012 interviews conducted by Libby Vastano have
been transcribed, and were awaiting final courtesy review by interviewees before being added
to project HOLD.
Exploring History Lunch Series
Committee discussed 2013 Exploring History Luncheon. It was announced that Dennis
Gering would speak of the economic history of College Station, as well as his experiences
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with the Junction Boys on June 19. Jerry Cooper volunteered to introduce, and Texas
Trading Post volunteered sponsorship.
The Carriage Inn and Family Home Health and Hospice were confirmed as sponsors for
the August luncheon.
75th Anniversary
See item 7 for summary.
College Station Oral History Interviews & Educational Initiatives – Libby
Vastano
No developments.
11. Calendar Events
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• June 13, 2013 75 Anniversary Sub-Committee meeting, City Hall, 8:30 a.m.
• June 19, 2013 Exploring History Lunch Series, Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Dennis Goehring
Topic: Economic History of CS, and Junction Boys
Sponsor: Texas Trading Post
• July 1, 2013 HPC Regular meeting, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park office, 4:00
p.m.
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• July 11, 2013 75 Anniversary Sub-Committee meeting, City Hall, 8:30 a.m.
• July 17, 2013 Exploring History Lunch Series, Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m.
Speaker:Jason Hancock, Exhibits specialist at Bush Library
Sponsor: Physicians Home Medical Equipment
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• Aug. 8, 2013 75 Anniversary Sub-Committee meeting, City Hall, 8:30 a.m.
• Aug. 21, 2013 Exploring History Lunch Series, Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Red Cashion
• Sept. 2, 2013 HPC Regular meeting, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park office, 4:00
p.m.
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• Sept. 12, 2013 75 Anniversary Sub-Committee meeting, City Hall, 8:30 a.m.
• Sept. 18, 2013 Exploring History Lunch Series, Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: David Woodcock,
Sponsor: Waldenbrooke Estates
• Oct. 7, 2013 HPC Regular meeting, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park office, 4:00
p.m.
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• Oct. 10, 2013 75 Anniversary Sub-Committee meeting, City Hall, 8:30 a.m.
• Oct 16, 2013 Exploring History Lunch Series, Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m.
Speakers: Early Co-Eds at TAMU Roundtable
Sponsor: CS Parks, Senior Services
• Nov. 4, 2013 HPC Regular meeting, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park office, 4:00
p.m.
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• Nov. 7, 2013 75 Anniversary Sub-Committee meeting, City Hall, 8:30 a.m.
• Nov. 20, 2013 Exploring History Lunch Series, Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Veterans’ Tribute
Sponsor: Medicare Equipment Specialties
12. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items.
No future specific future items were proposed.
13. Adjournment
MOTION: The Committee moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3,
2013. The motion carried unanimously.
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Chair
ATTEST:
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Secretary
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