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Historic Preservation Committee
Monday, April 2, 2007
4pm
2nd Floor Conference Room, City Hall
College Station, Texas 77840
Attendance: Marguerite Anthony, Hillary Jessup, Bill Lancaster, Haskell Monroe,
Colleen Risinger, Meredith Waller, Ernie Wright,
Approved Absence: Jane Hughey, Neal Nutall
Absence Approval Pending: Neal Nutall and Jane Hughey (need absence forms
for the record)
Staff Attendance: Anne Boykin, Historic Preservation Intern; and Peggy
Calliham; Interim Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Agenda Item #1: Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m.
Agenda Item #2: Absence Request
Marguerite noted that Jane Hughey was ill. Anne noted that Neal Nutall’s wife is
ill and scheduled for surgery.
Agenda Item #3 & #4: Hear Visitors
No visitors were present.
Agenda Item #5: Approval of the minutes
Haskell Monroe made the motion and Colleen Risinger seconded the approval of
the minutes from the March 5, 2007 meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Project updates
Agenda Item #6: Exploring History Lunch Lectures
Ernie mentioned discussion of promoting Project HOLD during the sign in and
luncheon portions of the lectures again. Anne will send a reminder email about
the lectures. Greeters for the lectures come from HPC and Senior Advisory. Ernie,
Bill, Colleen, Marguerite and Hillary will be greeters for the next lecture.
Agenda Item #7 Historic Markers
Meredith reported that she, Jane and Hillary will send letters to potential historic
marker candidates in the Southside and College Hills Estates areas. These letters
will encourage the home owner to apply for a historic marker, and will include a
brochure explaining the marker program and an application." Peggy reported that
the City Council has requested an update on the Historic Marker program. The
HPC will present the report at the May 24 City Council. Peggy also requested
that the HPC members be present at this workshop. Peggy is also looking for
the original policy that outlined the parameters for historic markers. Anne will
email updated marker brochure to Hillary, Jane and Meredith for their
approval.
Agenda Item #8 Oral History Project
Discussions were held mentioning several names for the prospective interview list:
Mary Bolton Echols, black community members on campus, Bill Hensel, George
Boyett, Sarah June Goode, Nelda Green, Irma Walker, etc. An oral history
workshop and lunch will be held on April 20, 11 am – 1 pm, location to be
determined.
Agenda Item # 9: Project HOLD
In the interest of time, Anne referred the members to the Project HOLD Progress
Report included in their packets. She highlighted the upcoming exhibits and the
new volunteers. Peggy will call Tom Taylor and Steve Beachy to verify who has
worked on the American Mile Committee.
Agenda Item #10 May as National Historic Preservation Month
Peggy, Jane and Marguerite are making plans to promote College Station history
through radio spots, PSAs on Ch. 19 and KAMU, distributing brochures at the
American Mile dedication, articles in The Eagle, slides on Ch. 19.
Agenda Item # 11: Historic Districts
Peggy reported that Nancy McCoy, of Quimby-McCoy, estimates that the survey
will cost approximately $157,000. The City Manager and Finance offices will
meet to determine if this is feasible.
Agenda Item #12: HPC Report to Council
Peggy reported that we are good to go with the report except for the update of
historic markers.
Agenda Item #13: Planning & Development Services Director Search
Hillary reported that she served on the committee. She also circulated the brochure
that was used to promote prospective interviewees.
Agenda Item # 14: Committee Calendar
April 18, 2007 Lunch Lecture/History of TAMU
Vet School
April 27, 2007 American Mile Dedication*, 12 noon
*At least 4-5 members agreed to be
present at the dedication and will
hand out brochures for the HPC
projects.
Month of May, 2007 Historic Preservation Month
May 7, 2007 Next HPC Meeting, 2nd Floor City
Hall, 4 pm
May 24, 2007 City Council Workshop and
presentation of HPC Report
Agenda Item #12: Upcoming
April 12-14, 2007 Texas Historic Commission
Conference
Lakeway, Texas
May, June, July Exploring History Lunch Lectures to
be determined
July 9, 2007 Opening of “Scenes of the Sixties” at
College Station Conference Center
July 20 - 21, 2007 60s Decade Reunion of A&M
Consolidated High School
July 21, 2007 Preserving Your Memories, scan
sessions for reunion, 2–4pm
August 15, 2007 History of Aviation, Chapman and
Happ
September 19, 2007 Exploring History Lunch Lecture
Series, Don Powell, “Aggie Band”
Agenda Item # 13: Final Hear Visitors
None present.
Agenda Item #14: Future Agenda Items
Historic Preservation Month
60s Decade Reunion
Agenda Item # 14: Adjourn
At 5:256pm Bill Lancaster made the motion to adjourn and Marguerite Anthony
seconded the motion.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Hillary Jessup, Chairman Peggy Calliham, Neighborhood
Services