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Minutes from July 7, 2025
Staff Present: Andrea Lauer, Business Services Manager; Ethan Vacula, Events
Specialist
Board Present: Carla Elliott, Sherry Frisk, Gerald Burgner, Tre Watson, Tom Turbiville,
Pat Patterson
Council Members Present: None
1. Call meeting to order and consider absence requests.
The meeting was called to order at 4:14 p.m., upon a motion made by Tre
Watson and a second by Sherry Frisk the motion to approve Lisa Mouton and
Karen Story excused absences was unanimously approved. Lou Hodges was an
unexcused absence.
2. Hear visitors. None
3. Agenda Items
3.1 Presentation, discussion, and the possible approval of minutes from
the previous meeting.
Upon a motion made by Tom Turbiville and seconded by Pat Patterson,
the minutes were approved as written.
3.2
A. Cemetery
No update.
B. Historical Marker Program/Project HOLD Report
No new historical marker applications were received. No report on Oral History
Interviews, Educational Initiatives or Project Hold at this time.
C. Exploring History Lunch Series
All dates have been booked for 2025. A suggestion was made that each
member come up with 3 potential 2026 speakers and bring them back to the
next meeting for discussion. There are currently 6 speakers booked for 2026
at this time.
D. Americas 250 Banners
Sherry Frisk reached out to Alpha Graphics regarding a quote for banners for
light poles, she inquired about a budget for Americas 250 celebration and
stated this should be a big deal.
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E. American Mile
Tom Turbiville sent a list of possible prospects for new additions; he has asked
that each member send him ones that they dislike.
3.3 Report by the Liaison of Parks and Recreation on matters pertaining
to the Historic Preservation Board.
No report.
3.4 Identification of upcoming local or area historical programs.
Tom Turbiville stated that the deadline to add names to the Veteran’s Wall will be
August 15th, he also mentioned that on October 13th, two new statues will be
Presented at the Veteran’s Memorial.
4. Discussion and possible action of future agenda items.
None
5. Presentation of historical items
None
6. Adjourn.
Upon a motion made by Tre Watson and a second by Sherry Frisk, the HPC
voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting @ 5:18 p.m.