HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/1991 - Regular Minutes - Historic Preservation Committee HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1991, 7:00 PM
CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Halter, Chairman; Joan Lampkin, Lois
Beach, Les Hawkins.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Norma Teetes, Roger Feldman, Jim Gardner,
Council Liaison.
STAFF PRESENT: Linda Waltman, Recreation Superintendent; Emily
Baker, Secretary.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Halter at 7:10 pm.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Les moved for approval of last month's minutes. Lois seconded. All
were in favor. Minutes were approved.
III. HEAR VISITORS:
No visitors present.
IV. APPROVAL OF HISTORICAL HOUSES BROCHURE:
The Committee proofread the brochure and changes were made for
the final print. The Committee suggested using ivory paper with brown
print.
V. DISCUSSION OF HISTORIC BUILDING/HOUSE MARKER
DEDICATION CEREMONY:
Lois moved for postponing March's meeting until the 20th. At that time
we will unveil the first historical building plaque at Cafe Eccel. Afsaneh
will work on the invitation, possibly putting a picture of the old City
Hall on front of the invitation.
Linda will talk to the owner of Cafe Eccel and make sure March 20th
is a good time for him. She will also find out exactly where he wants to
put the plaque for the ceremony.
V. DISCUSSION OF HISTORIC BUILDING/HOUSE MARKER
DEDICATION CEREMONY CONT.:
We need to make up an invitation list; City Council, Chamber of
Commerce, Mayors, both past and present, etc. Linda has a list of
names.
We need to type up a form letter to all residents of houses that are in
the brochure and invite them to the Cafe Eccel presentation. And also,
to let them know that they are in the brochure.
We would also like to present the first plaque for a historical house at
this event to Eric Shulte.
We need the Parks and Recreation Department to publicize the event.
VI. STATUS REPORT ON STATE HISTORIC MARKER
APPLICATIONS:
Rock Prairie School & Church has not mailed anything back yet for
their marker. Gary will have the application filled out and take it to
them to sign.
Gary suggested changing the Lincoln Center marker to a subject
marker to get it approved.
Gary is waiting to hear from Bob Calvert, who is considering trying to
put some graduate students on a project to do the research and writing
for the applications for Easterwood Airport and the College Station
Railroad Station.
VII. DISCUSSION OF BRAZOS COUNTY SESQUICENTENNIAL
ACTIVITIES:
Linda stated that the Parks and Recreation Department is putting the
Brazos County Sesquicentennial logo on all of the athletic shirts, as well
as advertising at the Jazz Fest and Folk Fest.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS /COMMITEE CONCERNS:
The Committee suggested asking Pat Boughton and Jim Boone to be
on the committee.
IX. ADJOURN:
Gary adjourned the meeting at 8:05 pm.
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