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Home My WebLink About04/04/2011 - Regular Minutes - Historic Preservation Committee MINUTES Historic Preservation Committee Monday, April 4, 2010 College Station Conference Center 1300 George Bush Drive, Room 103 College Station, Texas 77840 4:00 pm Attendance: Susan Irza (chair), Pat Cleere, Linda Harvell, Louis Hodges, James McGinnis, Libby Vastano, Ernie Wright Approved Absence: Hillary Jessup, Meredith Waller Unapproved Absence: N/A Staff Attendance: Anne Boykin, Heritage Programs Coordinator Visitors: Jerry Cooper (Member pending) Agenda Item #1: Call to Order Meeting was called to order by Susan Irza, at 4:02 p.m. Agenda Item #2-3: Hear Visitors: Jerry stated that he was attending to monitor the meeting while waiting for his appointment to be approved by council.. Agenda Item #4: Possible action and discussion on absence requests. Hillary and Meredith submitted their excuses for their absences prior to the meeting. Agenda Item #5: Possible action and discussion to approve meeting minutes of regular meeting of February 7, 2011. Minutes were approved. (JM/lbh) Agenda Item #6: Report from HPC Chairperson. Susan reported that the Exploring History Lunch Lecture program on Camp Hearne was the best attended ever with approximately 144 guests. The sponsors, Waldenbrooke Estates, provided an excellent meal with plenty of extra to feed the extra guests. The need for the HPC to be more visible in the city was discussed. Using the “hear visitors” was discussed as a possible way to educate the community in the HPC projects. Agenda Item #7: Report from Heritage Programs Coordinator. See attached Heritage Programs Progress Report and Google Analytical Report. Anne reported on the Texas Historical Commission Preservation Conference that she attended in Austin last week. She attended a rally in support of Preservation Texas. Ray Benson and his Texas band “Asleep at the Wheel” donated their services and provided the music for the rally. Anne will be distributing some of the conference information and materials to the HPC in the coming weeks. Anne also reported that a high compliment was paid to Heritage Programs by her mentors at Austin History Center. When they realized that we scan EVERY document that comes in they said: You guys are so far ahead of us! I am so impressed! We don't have the man-power to even begin to scan a fraction of our archives. Anne also reported that the conference was very helpful in allowing her to network with THC personnel who are very knowledgeable in implementing some of her projects. Anne also reported that the THC will not be hosting a conference next year due to the budget cuts at the state level. Agenda Item #8: Possible action and discussion on Preservation Excellence Awards. Anne will have the design and wording for the awards at the next meeting. Agenda Item #9: Report on 75th Anniversary plans. Agenda Item #9: Committee Reports: • Hot Rocks Cook Off/Native American Interpretive Path – Ernie Wright, Lou Hodges, Morgan Hester (HP Intern); A meeting will be scheduled during the month of April. • Historic Marker Program – Meredith Waller, Alison Clary (HP Intern) The marker presentation was held at the council meeting on March 10. Alison is working on helping the Walton family apply for a state historic marker for the T.O. Walton Building. The Walton building is also eligible for the National Historic Registry. Alison also continues to work with Pruitt‟s Fabric and Beauty Shop to secure their historic marker. • Exploring History Lunch Lecture Series – Susan Irza, Anne Boykin, Marci Rodgers The April lecture is “Bob Wiatt, „Mr. FBI; – A Look Back” which will be given by William T. Harper, award winning author. • Sponsorship Liaison & Exploring History Hosts – James McGinnis, Hillary Jessup Meredith has contacted Abuelo‟s as a sponsor for the July lecture. Anne will prepare materials to send to them. • Oral History Transcription Project – Lou Hodges Lou continues to work on this tedious project as time allows. • Landmark Commission (Liaison) – Susan Irza As HPC liaison to the Landmark Commission, Susan feels that the committee has hit a standstill in promoting an historic district overlay for Oakwood neighborhood. • 75th Anniversary Planning Committee – Linda Harvell (chair), Patricia Cleere, Jerry Cooper, Susan Irza; Linda Harvell reported that the 75th Anniversary Planning Committee has reserved the American Pavillion at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex for October 18-18, 2013. The committee is working on a gala evening with dancing and an awards dinner at the pavilion on Friday night. Saturday will include a tailgate BBQ, a fun run, and other activities during the year. Anne continues to work with Jim Railey, Donning Publishing Company, to solicit sponsors for the publication fo the comprehensive city history. The next meeting will be Friday, April 8, 11:00 a.m. at the CS Conference Center. • College Station Timeline & College Station History Book Advisor – Jerry Cooper, Morgan Hester (PH Intern); Jerry continues to work on compiling a comprehensive listing of city elections, candidates, election tallies, terms served, resignations and deaths. The list will become an index in the 75th Anniversary history book. Morgan is assisting in compiling a city history timeline. • College Station Oral History Interviews & Educational Initiatives – Libby Vastano, Susan Irza; Anne and Glenn Davis interviewed Virginia Parsons, a long time Wellborn and College Station resident. She has a WWII footlocker full of photos, news clippings, scrapbooks and memorabilia to share with Project HOLD. Anne will be conducting an interview on Tuesday with Edwin Allen Poe, a noted retired rancher who now lives in Bryan. Libby will be conducting an interview with Jerry Cooper on Thursday. • “Military History on Tap in Brazos Valley” Guidebook – Anne Boykin, James McGinnis, Vicky Eastes (HP Volunteer); Anne spoke with Will McWhorter, THC military history coordinator, while she was in Austin. He will be attending the meeting on this project in College Station. Vicky is working on editing and adding to the list compiled by Anne. • Heritage Programs Acquisitions – Tina Hanna (HP Volunteer); Tina is continuing to work on processing and scanning the city and university documents of Mayor Andy Anderson. Morgan is preparing the documents and making notes for use by Glenn Davis for the 75th anniversary history book. Tina has completed over 700 volunteer hours. Agenda Item #11: Calendar Events - March 2, 2011 175th Anniversary of Texas Independence March 6, 2011 Armadillo Dash, 6:30 a.m., Veterans Park (Beginning at the exact moment of the fall of the Alamo 175 years ago, in 1836.) March 7, 2011 HPC Meeting, 4:00 p.m., CS Conference Center, Room 103 March 10, 2011 Coffee & Muffins Open House, 10:30 a.m. Isle at Watercrest March 10, 2011 Historic Marker #57 Presentation to Foster Family Council Chambers, 7 p.m. March 11, 2011 75th Anniversary Planning Committee Meeting CS Conference Center, 11:00 a.m. different time March 16, 2011 Exploring History, “Camp Hearne – WWII German Internment Camp” – Cathy Lazarus, 11:30 a.m., $5pp CS Conference Center, Room 127 March 18-19, 2011 Museum of the American G.I. Open House Weekend www.magicstx.org March 25, 2011 Big Band Night, 6:00 p.m., Waldenbrooke Estates March 31-April 2, 2011 Texas Historical Commission Conference April 4, 2011 HPC Meeting, 4:00 p.m. CS Conference Center, Room 103 Agenda Item #12: Future Agenda Items – Lou requested that we add an agenda item in the future that would allow a Show and Tell for members to share items of historical interest. Agenda Item # 13: Adjourn Meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. (MW/pc) APPROVED: ATTEST: _______________________________ ______________________________ Susan Irza, Chairman Anne Boykin, Staff Liaison