HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/05/2012 - Regular Minutes - Historic Preservation CommitteeMINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Linda Harvell, Chair
Kelly Bunch
Ed Burns, arrived after roll call
Patricia Cleere- arrived after roll call
Jerry Cooper
Ann Hays
M.D. Marshall- arrived after roll call
Joel Mitchell
Libby Vastano
City Staff:
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Jacob Morris, Historic Records Coordinator
Ian Whittenton, Records Management Coordinator
Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator
Dana Albrecht, Recreation Supervisor
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Historic Preservation Committee was called to order by Chair Linda Harvell at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2012 at the Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office,
1000 Krenek Tap Road, College Station, Texas 77842.
2. Hear Visitors
There were no Citizen Comments.
3. Possible action and discussion on absence requests.
Committee discussed the importance regular meeting attendance and determined that the committee would send correspondence to any member with frequent absences as: a reminder to attend,
notice of concern, and notification that attendance is crucial to effective operation of committee objectives.
4. Possible action and discussion of minutes for:
October 1, 2012
MOTION: The Committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes as submitted.
5. Chair Report
Chair Harvell informally summarized major goals and objectives of committee. Subsequent discussion and details related to each topic are included in each section under item 8, below.
She also held introductions, including Ian Whittenton, who recently assumed the Records Management Coordinator position formerly held by Shelley Major.
6. Discussion of Committee goals and objectives to present to City Council.
Harvell stated that she will present a report before city council that will outline current committee initiatives, accomplishments, and goals. She then intends to request feedback and
direction from Council.
7. Report from HPC staff on Historic Records Coordinator Office activities.
Jacob Morris summarized the activities provided in the agenda packet. Major developments included: submittal for material for a partnership with the Portal to Texas History, progress
towards re-organization of the Project HOLD database, the ongoing recruitment of interns, and the early development and first implementation of interpretive programs for local 3rd and
4th grade classes.
8. Review, possible action, and discussion regarding the following sub-committees:
Historic Marker Program – M.D. Marshall
Committee discussed historic marker program. M. D. Marshall summarized the current state of the program. Committee engaged in open discussion of options for improving the program, including
re-evaluation of award ceremony dates, the numbers of markers awarded, applicant fees, and possibly options for outside sponsorship. It was confirmed that the Parks Department could
pay for the manufacture of the markers, but the marker cost would be reimbursed as each marker was awarded.
M.D. Marshall requested a volunteer to assist and serve as a backup for the Marker Program. No members volunteered at that time. Pat Cleere suggested that any pending applicants be contacted
on city letterhead to verify their continued interest in the Marker. M.D. Marshall agreed to send Jacob Morris a list of outstanding applicants to be contacted.
Oral History Transcription Project
Libby Vastano reported no new developments on oral history interviews.
Exploring History Lunch Lecture Series
Committee discussed the Exploring History Lunch Lecture Series. Marci Rodgers introduced Dana Albrecht who is replacing Kelly Kelbly in coordination of Lunch Lecture activities. It was
reported that the October attendance was 65 paid lunches and 72 total. Committee discussed potential speakers and sponsors for 2013. Linda Harvell and Marci Rodgers passed out a list
of potential speakers. Committee discussed the relative merits of cash sponsorship vs. direct food sponsorship at the lunches.
Committee suggested additional potential speakers: Dennis Davenport, the author of “Me and Fish Jones”, Dan Franklin, Dennis Gering, and Lyle Lovett.
75th Anniversary
Linda Harvell reported that the 75th Anniversary Committee will meet on November 8th at 8:30 at City Hall. She reported that the Committee has decided to focus upon the Bush Library
exhibit instead of the Veterans’ Park event, due to a lack of volunteers. Chair reported that the TAMU football schedule has been announced, and is planning to schedule the Bush Library
kickoff event on November 6th.
Committee discussed recognition of long-standing businesses as part of the 75th anniversary, in the form of a window decal, a plaque, or a marker similar to those used in the Historic
Marker Program. No agreement was made which form the recognition would take. Committee recommended that priority be given to businesses that are 50 years and older.
College Station Oral History Interviews & Educational Initiatives – Libby Vastano
Libby Vastano reported that she will work on a timeline to assist the 75th Committee. It was suggested that she contact Anne Preston, with the Carnegie Library, regarding the interviews
they have.
9. Calendar Events
Nov. 8, 2012 75th Anniversary Sub-Committee meeting, City Hall, 8:30 a.m.
Nov. 14, 2012 “Second Thoughts: Presidential Regrets with their Supreme Court Nominations,” presented by William Harper, Introduced by Jerry Cooper, Aldersgate United Methodist Church,
11:30 a.m.
Dec. 3, 2012 HPC Meeting, Central Park Headquarters, 4:00 p.m.
10. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items.
There were no future agenda items.
11. Adjournment
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Ann Hays and a second by Jerry Cooper, the Committee voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 5:27 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2012. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Chair
ATTEST:
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Secretary