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Minutes Historic Preservation Committee Monday, April 2, 2007 4pm 2nd Floor Conference Room, City Hall College Station, Texas 77840 Attendance: Marguerite Anthony, Hillary Jessup, Bill
Lancaster, Haskell Monroe, Colleen Risinger, Meredith Waller, Ernie Wright, Approved Absence: Jane Hughey, Neal Nutall Absence Approval Pending: Neal Nutall and Jane Hughey (need absence
forms for the record) Staff Attendance: Anne Boykin, Historic Preservation Intern; and Peggy Calliham; Interim Neighborhood Services Coordinator Agenda Item #1: Call to Order Meeting
was called to order at 4:05 p.m. Agenda Item #2: Absence Request Marguerite noted that Jane Hughey was ill. Anne noted that Neal Nutall’s wife is ill and scheduled for surgery. Agenda
Item #3 & #4: Hear Visitors No visitors were present. Agenda Item #5: Approval of the minutes Haskell Monroe made the motion and Colleen Risinger seconded the approval of the minutes
from the March 5, 2007 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Project updates Agenda Item #6: Exploring History Lunch Lectures Ernie mentioned discussion of promoting Project HOLD during
the sign in and luncheon portions of the lectures again. Anne will send a reminder email about the lectures. Greeters for the lectures come from HPC and Senior Advisory. Ernie, Bill,
Colleen, Marguerite and Hillary will be greeters for the next lecture. Agenda Item #7 Historic Markers Meredith reported that she, Jane and Hillary will send letters to potential historic
marker candidates in the Southside and College Hills Estates areas. These letters will encourage the home owner to apply for a historic marker, and will include a
brochure explaining the marker program and an application." Peggy reported that the City Council has requested an update on the Historic Marker program. The HPC will present the report
at the May 24 City Council. Peggy also requested that the HPC members be present at this workshop. Peggy is also looking for the original policy that outlined the parameters for historic
markers. Anne will email updated marker brochure to Hillary, Jane and Meredith for their approval. Agenda Item #8 Oral History Project Discussions were held mentioning several names
for the prospective interview list: Mary Bolton Echols, black community members on campus, Bill Hensel, George Boyett, Sarah June Goode, Nelda Green, Irma Walker, etc. An oral history
workshop and lunch will be held on April 20, 11 am – 1 pm, location to be determined. Agenda Item # 9: Project HOLD In the interest of time, Anne referred the members to the Project
HOLD Progress Report included in their packets. She highlighted the upcoming exhibits and the new volunteers. Peggy will call Tom Taylor and Steve Beachy to verify who has worked on
the American Mile Committee. Agenda Item #10 May as National Historic Preservation Month Peggy, Jane and Marguerite are making plans to promote College Station history through radio
spots, PSAs on Ch. 19 and KAMU, distributing brochures at the American Mile dedication, articles in The Eagle, slides on Ch. 19. Agenda Item # 11: Historic Districts Peggy reported that
Nancy McCoy, of Quimby-McCoy, estimates that the survey will cost approximately $157,000. The City Manager and Finance offices will meet to determine if this is feasible. Agenda Item
#12: HPC Report to Council Peggy reported that we are good to go with the report except for the update of historic markers. Agenda Item #13: Planning & Development Services Director
Search Hillary reported that she served on the committee. She also circulated the brochure that was used to promote prospective interviewees. Agenda Item # 14: Committee Calendar April
18, 2007 Lunch Lecture/History of TAMU Vet School April 27, 2007 American Mile Dedication*, 12 noon *At least 4-5 members agreed to be present at the dedication and will
hand out brochures for the HPC projects. Month of May, 2007 Historic Preservation Month May 7, 2007 Next HPC Meeting, 2nd Floor City Hall, 4 pm May 24, 2007 City Council Workshop and
presentation of HPC Report Agenda Item #12: Upcoming April 12-14, 2007 Texas Historic Commission Conference Lakeway, Texas May, June, July Exploring History Lunch Lectures to be determined
July 9, 2007 Opening of “Scenes of the Sixties” at College Station Conference Center July 20 -21, 2007 60s Decade Reunion of A&M Consolidated High School July 21, 2007 Preserving Your
Memories, scan sessions for reunion, 2–4pm August 15, 2007 History of Aviation, Chapman and Happ September 19, 2007 Exploring History Lunch Lecture Series, Don Powell, “Aggie Band” Agenda
Item # 13: Final Hear Visitors None present. Agenda Item #14: Future Agenda Items Historic Preservation Month 60s Decade Reunion Agenda Item # 14: Adjourn At 5:256pm Bill Lancaster made
the motion to adjourn and Marguerite Anthony seconded the motion. APPROVED: ATTEST: _____________________________ __________________________________ Hillary Jessup, Chairman Peggy Calliham,
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