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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/14/1992 - Regular Minutes - Historic Preservation Committee HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 1992 - 7:00 PM CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM 1000 KRENEK TAP ROAD MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Halter, Chairman; Joan Lamkin; Les Hawkins, Deborah Jasek; Florace Kling; Gary Basinger MEMBERS ABSENT: Nancy Sawtelle; Lois Beach; Vernon Schneider, Council Liaison STAFF PRESENT: David Gerling, Special Facilities Supt.; Bridgette George, Staff Assistant; Pamela Einkauf, Secretary I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Gary H. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes were approved after a correction. The resignation of Eric Schulte was inadvertently left off. III. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: There were no applications to review. IV. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER: New member Gary Basinger introduced himself. Gary works for the Brazos Valley Development Council in Bryan. He is married with two children. V. ROCK PRAIRIE SCHOOL AND CHURCH MARKER DEDICATION: The dedication will be on Sunday, November 22, 1992, around noon, just after the morning service. According to the Pastor Johnnie Sloan, he will cut services short and have everyone go outside so that someone from the Historic Preservation Committee can present the plaque to the church. The church may also have a pot luck supper. VI. SUBCOMMITTEE ON BLACK EDUCATION IN BRAZOS VALLEY: Deborah Jasek researched the availability of information and read the packet given to her by David. She found two thesis in the library archives, as well as several books which may have some information in them. She recommends that the committee expand the information from black education in College Station to black education in the College Station area, thus taking the area that Historic Preservation Committee Wednesday, January 8, 1992 Page 2 is now the Consolidated School District into account. In this way Wellborn and Peach Creek, the schools that consolidated together to form Lincoln School, will be included. James Steen, who is the head of the Lincoln School of Former Students, is putting Deborah in touch with several of the former students who attended early Lincoln School and who also taught at Lincoln School. Lincoln Center staff also will put her in touch with some of the older parishoners at Washington Chapel Baptist Church and at St. Matthews Baptist Church, who might know of any existing records. Deborah stated that she will tape and transcibe all interviews verbatum, so that they may be cited, thereby avoiding any criticism as in years past. VII. COLLEGE STATION TRAIN DEPOTS: Draft of the application for the historic marker was reviewed and discussed. A few errors will be corrected and an updated copy returned. The goal is to turn the application in to the county by November. There are several shots of the depot in the film "WE'VE NEVER BEEN LICKED" and some thought was given as to whether someone with the right type of camera could make pictures of the depot from the film. Gary H. looked into having photographs made from the video by a professional, but it was too expensive. There was some discussion about where the marker should be placed. Since the depots were located near Albritton Tower where Wellborn Road is today, someone suggested near The Grove - the old outdoor theater. Permission will have to be granted by A &M before the marker can be placed on campus. Gary H. stated that a letter would have to be written to Dr. Mobley after he and David walked the area. Availablity of the marker to visitors will be taken into consideration. A motion was made and seconded, to approve the application, forward it to the county and locate a spot for the marker. VIII. OTHER COMMITTEE CONCERNS: Gary H. visited the tombstones at the Richard Carter gravesite and commended David for the fine job he did. He also reminded David about putting up a descriptive plaque for the statue. Gary B. recommended that a sign be placed on the bypass stating the location of the Richard Carter Park and Homesite, since it is difficult to see the park from the roadway. David informed the committee that at the next Parks Board Meeting on November 10, 1992, there will be a public hearing discussing the possibility of a playground to be placed at Richard Carter Park. The committee made a recommendation that if a playground goes in, it be located at the far end of the park - away from the historic area. The look of the play equipment was discussed and everyone agreed that they would like for the play area to have a rustic look, so that it would blend in and not detract from the historic theme. The money to pay for this equipment will be an issue when the decision is made, as there is very little money in that area. David suggested that anyone interested should go to the public hearing and voice their opinion. David asked that everyone read the TEXAS REGISTER and fill out the "Request For Comments" section and return to him. He will compile them and send them in to the Texas Department of Transportation. The new secretary Pam Einkauf was introduced by Bridgette George. Historic Preservation Committee Wednesday, January 8, 1992 Page 3 IX . ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. S v,T E OF .t 1 N tki: x.4 c 9''. 4: r s TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION P.O. BOX 12276 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78711 512/463 -6100 September 9, 1992 Dr. Charles Schultz, Chair Brazos CHC 1200 Goode St. College Station, TX 77840 RE: ROCK PRAIRIE SCHOOL AND CHURCH 18" x 28" Subject Marker w/ post Job#: 31791; Date Shipped: 08/13/92; Shipping Company: Central Dear Dr. Schultz: We are writing to let you know that this marker was shipped to: Stephen C. Beachy, 1000 Kreneck Tap Road, College Station, TX 77840, on the above referenced date. If it has not been received, please contact Linda at the Southwell Company at 512/223 -1831 so that it may be traced. (Please be prepared to give her the job number, date shipped, and shipping company name.) Now would be a good time to set the date of the marker dedication. (A guide to planning a dedication ceremony is available from our office upon request). Because this is a state ' program, we recommend that your state senator and representatives, as well as the county judge and commissioners who appoint your county historical commission, be invited. Enclosed is a form for announcing the dedication in the THC's monthly newsletter, The Medallion, once details have been finalized. We also would appreciate having photocopies of any newspaper clippings (rather than the original clippings, which aren't archivally stable) or photos about the dedication ceremony to complete our file on this marker. Thank you for your continued support and good work toward the preservation of the history of our state. Si cerely, 27 V)(: e iY L? C1C -(fit l Frances Rickard, Director Local History Programs pc: Rock Prairie Baptist Church Stephen C. Beachy The State 9lgency for historic Preservation