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August 07, 2023, Minutes
Staff Present: Michael Isermann, Assistant Director; Andrea Lauer, Business
Services Manager; Luis Perez, Recreation Supervisor
Board Present: Gerald Burgner, Louis Hodges, Sherry Frisk, Lisa Mouton, Tre
Watson, Tom Turbiville
Unexcused Absence: Gary Halter Council Members Present: None
1. Call meeting to order and consider absence requests.
With a quorum present, the History Preservation Committee Board was called
to order by Gerald Burgner on Monday, August 07, 2023, at 4 p.m. Jessica
Williams and Ben White requested an absence. Upon a motion from Sherry
Frisk and a second by Tre Watson the Historic Preservation Committee voted to approve the absence requests. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Hear visitors. None.
3. Agenda Items
3.1 Presentation, discussion, and the possible approval of minutes from
the previous meeting.
Upon a motion from Sherry Frisk and a second by Lou Hodges, the Historic
Preservation Committee approved the minutes as written for July 10, 2023.
3.2 A. Cemetery
Sherry Frisk mentioned that the Dedication for the State Marker is set for
September 8th @ 10 a.m. this date is also the Southside 100th Anniversary. She is working with Stephan in Parks to help with set-up
and Sherry is working on getting the speakers lined up.
B. Historical Marker Program
The Roans Chapel reached out and said they had lost the marker they had
received several years ago, the committee stated that they would have to
resubmit the application and pay the fee to get a new marker.
C. Exploring History Lunch Series
Luis Perez mentioned that the cost will go from $7 to $10 in September,
Tom mentioned that speakers are set for Jan-May and Nov. of 2024.
D. Project HOLD Report Meaghan O’Rourke has been helping Casey Borone with Visit College
Station with then and now landmarks around College Station. She is also
gathering photos for Larry Ringers funeral. She has also scanned and retuned Debbie Coopers photos.
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E. Oral History Interviews None
F. America’s 250 Sherry Frisk said that there are 10 bricks left to purchase, and they are
waiting on the appropriate time to plant.
G. 85th Birthday of City of College Station
The date is set for October 19th, Jessica is working on the scavenger hunt,
and working with Meaghan to create a form for those that loan items for
the event.
3.3 Report by the Liaison of Parks and Recreation on matters pertaining to the Historic Preservation Board.
None
3.4 Identification of upcoming local or area historical programs
Southside 100th Anniversary
4. Discussion and possible action of future agenda items. Discuss additions to the American Mile.
5. Presentation of historical items
Items were passed around.
6. Adjourn.
Upon a motion from Lisa Mouton and a second from Sherry Frisk, the Historic Preservation Committee adjourned the meeting @ 5:04 p.m., the motion
passed unanimously.