04-16-2009Minutes
Schertz Historical Preservation Committee
Meeting of April 16, 2009
CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. by Chairman Dean Weirtz with a quorum
present
Voting Members Present City Government Representatives
Lula Mae Schertz Hal Baldwin
Walter Schertz
Debbie Krause
Rose Ackermann
Malford Ackermann
Tom DeKunder
Dean Weirtz
Merle Behne
Gail Hyatt
Lou Foehrkolb
Andreas Wooten
Earl Sawyer
Pat Ramirez
Juan Santoya
Bob Cantu
Guests: Beverly Jobe
Robert Brockman
DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of
the regularmeeting of March 19, 2009. A motion to accept the minutes with the
amended spelling of the name "Schertz" in paragraph 2 of page 4 was made by
Lula Mae Schertz and seconded by Earl Sawyer. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
2. Project Assignments - Consideration and/or action regarding museum project
assignments an knowledgement of donations (thank you letters). A motion
was made by om DeKunder and seconded by Malford Ackermann to approve
the following nominees as coordinators and participants for museum exhibit
projects and acknowledgement of donations coordinator:
City History & Heritage Exhibit -Dean Weirtz (Coordinator), Walter & Lula
Mae Schertz
Randolph Air Force Base Exhibit -Dean Weirtz (Coordinator), Andreas Wooten,
Hal Baldwin
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Railroad History Exhibit -Tom DeKunder (Coordinator), Andreas Wooten,
Debbie Krause
Farming and Early Economic History Exhibit - Malford Ackermann
(Coordinator), Beverly Jobe
Schertz Fine Arts Exhibit -Merle Behne (Coordinator), Hal Baldwin, Debbie
Krause
Acknowledgement of donators -Gail Hyatt (To distribute postcard message to
donors)
The motion to accept the above nominees carried by unanimously vote.
3. Committee By-Laws -Consideration and/or action regarding amendment to the
Historical Preservation Committee By-Laws. A motion was made by Tom
DeKunder and seconded by Rose Ackerman to accept amendments to Articles
XII, Section 12.1 & 12.2 and XIII as contained in Attachment #1 to the minutes.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
4. Budget Approval -Consideration and/or action regarding Fiscal Year 2009 &
2010 budget submissions. A motion was made by Tom DeKunder and seconded
by Lula Mae Schertz to accept the proposed FY 2008-2009 budget (contained in
Attachment #2) for submission to the City of Schertz for inclusion in the City's
mid-year budget submission. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
5. Fund Expenditures - Consideration and/or action regarding Committee fund
expenditures. A motion was made by Earl Sawyer and seconded by Malford
Ackermann to accept Debbie Krause's submission of a $165.00 expense voucher
for reimbursement. The motion carried by unanimous vote. A motion was made
by Earl Sawyer and seconded by Merle Behne to accept Dean Weirtz's
submission of a $285.99 expense voucher for reimbursement. The motion carried
by unanimous vote.
6. May 2009 Committee Meeting -Consideration and/or action regarding
cancellation of May 2009 Schertz Historical Preservation Committee meeting.
A motion was made by Tom DeKunder and seconded by Lou Foehrkolb to cancel
the May 2009 Committee meeting since the Chair would not be in town for the
period when the meeting would ordinarily be scheduled. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
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REPORTS
Cemetery Sub-committee: Gail Hyatt, Subcommittee Chair, presented the
completed portfolio for the Schneider Family Cemetery Project. Discussion
concluded with the suggestion that a copy be provided for the Schertz City Library
Archive Room and another copy for the Schertz Historical Museum.
Historian: Lula Mae Schertz provided information regarding a news article
published in the local press regarding neighboring Cibolo's multi-use recreation
facility being constructed. She also provided historical news and funeral home
publication information regarding Ottomar Louis Richard "Pat" Dietz.
Outreach Sub-committee:
- Chairman Weirtz reported on the meeting of the Comal County
Genealogical Society of April 14, 2009 whereat Cherise Bell,
Architectural Historian and New Braunfels Preservation Officer spoke on
historical preservation efforts in New Braunfels.
- Chairman Weirtz reported on the outcome of the Community Hospital
dedication ceremony held on March 22, 2009.
- Chairman Weirtz sent two books to Dr. Belinda Pustka, SCUCISD
Superintendent, for use in the Corbitt Junior High School and at Clemens
High School.
- Thelma Dowling has agreed to donate a quilt and a stitched material piece
to the Schertz History Museum. The pieces will be picked up next week.
- Earl Sawyer reported on the donation of supplies and material from the old
Schertz Elementary School by SCUCISD.
- Lou Foehrkolb reported on coordination efforts with the City Manager's
Office with regards to Committee expenditure and budget issues. The
outcome of these discussions have been incorporated as provisions in the
By-Law amendments noted under Action Item #3.
Museum/Kramer House Sub-committee:
- Mayor Baldwin reported that Margie Conatser has arranged to provide the
Committee with photos and background information regarding her Kramer
family ancestors.
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Schertz City History Research Project (Phase II) Subcommittee:
Book sales have been limited during Apri12009. The unallocated stock
balance of books as of April 16, 2009 was 202. T'he Cumulative deposits
reported through April 14, 2002 were $6,050.39.
Historical Site Designation Subcommittee:
Mayor Baldwin reported that he would like to see the Committee consider
the old Methodist Church and the old Schertz Mercantile Building as its next
historical site designation projects.
Requests and Announcements
7. Requests by Committee members that items be placed on a future Agenda. None
requested.
8. Request b~'committee Members to City Manager and Staff for information:
City Manager's Office has request for purchase order for spinning wheel and
loom before it for consideration.
9. Announcements by Committee Members:
Chairman Weirtz announced he would be visiting representatives of the
Riedisheim, France Historical Society in late May and would present a
proclamation of friendship from the Committee to the Society. The Riedisheim
Historical Society is currently engaged in genealogy research of the Schertz
family and will publish its research in its next Bulletin.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, a motion was made by Earl
Sawyer and seconded by Lou Foehrkolb to adjourn. The motion was passed by
general consent.
MINUTES APPROVED this 18~' day of June 2009.
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Dean Weirtz, airman
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ATTEST:
G 1 Hyatt, S etary
ATTACHED (For File Only):
1. By-Law Amendments to Articles XII & XIII
2. Proposed Mid-year Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget Submission