HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/01/2013 - Regular Minutes - Historic Preservation CommitteeMINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
April 1, 2013
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Committee:
Linda Harvell (chair)
Pat Cleere
Jerry Cooper
Ann Hays
Gary Ives
MD Marshall.
Joel Mitchell
Libby Vastano
Guests:
Bill Watkins
Sunny Nash
Anne Preston
City Staff:
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Jacob Morris, Historic Records Coordinator
Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator
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 4:01 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2013 at the Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office,
1000 Krenek Tap Road, College Station, Texas 77842.
2. Hear Visitors
No visitor comments.
3. Possible action and discussion on absence requests.
No action taken.
4. Possible action and discussion of previous minutes.
MOTION: The Committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes.
5. Chair Meeting Introduction
Chair Harvell introduced the meeting, and conveyed the importance of 75th Anniversary related activities, and encouraged members to volunteer or recruit volunteers.
6. Report from HPC staff on Historic Records Coordinator Office activities.
Jacob Morris distributed a report, and summarized developments occurring over the previous month, including Project HOLD, partnerships, and volunteers. He reported that Kyle Kacal’s
office has submitted a resolution recognizing the 75th year of incorporation before the Texas legislature.
7. Presentation, possible action and discussion of the Brazos Valley Speaks Program, and opportunities for partnership with City of College Station oral history initiatives.
Pat Cleere introduced members of the Brazos Valley Speaks (BVS) program: Sunny Nash, Anne Preston, and Bill Watkins. She then summarized the program, which is regional in scope. BVS
members then summarized specific topics, individuals, as well as past and planned initiatives. Members agreed to collaborate to share information and increase and effectiveness and
efficiency.
8. Discussion and possible action regarding the June EH Luncheon, the Junction Boys.
Committee discussed plans for upcoming Exploring History Luncheons. Sherry Mashburn reported that she had not received specifics regarding dates for the Junction Boys luncheon, or which
of them may speak, but would coordinate with Marci Rodgers and find out.
Committee then discussed potential sponsors for August, options suggested included:
HEB- Gary Ives
Kroger-Gary Ives
Koppe Bridge
Subway-Joel Mitchell
9. Review, possible action, and discussion regarding the following sub-committees:
Historic Marker Program
No developments.
Oral History Transcription Project
No developments- see item 7 for related.
Exploring History Lunch Series
No new developments- see item 8 for related.
75th Anniversary
Linda Harvell reported that the immediate focus is fundraising and sponsorships, and encouraged members to assist. Garv Ives volunteered.Chair reported that the event now has a Facebook
page, and is gaining visibility. She reminded members that this
event may be attractive to sponsors because it is for one year only, and that cash donations are tax deductible. She added that items loaned for exhibits at the Bush Library will be
physically collected/delivered around early September.
College Station Oral History Interviews & Educational Initiatives – Libby Vastano
No developments.
10. Calendar Events
Apr. 11, 2013 75th Anniversary Sub-Committee meeting, City Hall, 8:30 a.m.
Apr. 17, 2013 Exploring History Lunch Series, Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m.
May 6, 2013 HPC Regular meeting, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park office, 4:00
p.m.
May 9, 2013 75th Anniversary Sub-Committee meeting, City Hall, 8:30 a.m.
May 15, 2013 Exploring History Lunch Series, Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Col James Woodall
June 3, 2013 HPC Regular meeting, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park office, 4:00
p.m.
June 13, 2013 75th Anniversary Sub-Committee meeting, City Hall, 8:30 a.m.
June 19, 2013 Exploring History Lunch Series, Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Dennis Goehring
Topic: Economic History of CS, and Junction Boys
Sponsor: Texas Trading Post
July 1, 2013 HPC Regular meeting, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park office, 4:00
p.m.
July 11, 2013 75th Anniversary Sub-Committee meeting, City Hall, 8:30 a.m.
July 17, 2013 Exploring History Lunch Series, Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m.
Speaker:Jason Hancock, Exhibits specialist at Bush Library
Sponsor: Physicians Home Medical Equipment
Aug. 8, 2013 75th Anniversary Sub-Committee meeting, City Hall, 8:30 a.m.
Aug. 21, 2013 Exploring History Lunch Series, Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Red Cashion
Sept. 2, 2013 HPC Regular meeting, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park office, 4:00
p.m.
Sept. 12, 2013 75th Anniversary Sub-Committee meeting, City Hall, 8:30 a.m.
Sept. 18, 2013 Exploring History Lunch Series, Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: David Woodcock,
Sponsor: Waldenbrooke Estates
Oct. 7, 2013 HPC Regular meeting, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park office, 4:00
p.m.
Oct. 10, 2013 75th Anniversary Sub-Committee meeting, City Hall, 8:30 a.m.
Oct 16, 2013 Exploring History Lunch Series, Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m.
Speakers: Early Co-Eds at TAMU Roundtable
Sponsor: CS Parks, Senior Services
Nov. 4, 2013 HPC Regular meeting, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park office, 4:00
p.m.
Nov. 7, 2013 75th Anniversary Sub-Committee meeting, City Hall, 8:30 a.m.
Nov. 20, 2013 Exploring History Lunch Series, Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Veterans’ Tribute
Sponsor: Medicare Equipment Specialties
11. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items.
Committee discussed adding an agenda item to discuss next year’s Exploring History Lunch Series, including a possible change of venue.
12. Adjournment
MOTION: The Committee moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:26 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2013. The motion carried unanimously.
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Chair
ATTEST:
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Secretary