10-27-2011MINUTES
SCHERTZ HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF OCTOBER 27, 2011.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Weirtz called the meeting to order at b:30 with a quorum present.
Voting members present: Tom DeKunder, Lau Faehrkolb, Gail Hyatt, Cynthia Palmer,
Pete Perez, Earl Sawyer, Andreas Wooten, Diana Webb, Jim
Webb, Dean Weirtz.
Associate members present: Bob Crawford, Dickie Day Judy Womac.
Introduction of Guests
Chairman Weirtz introduced Karen Boyd, Barbara Hall and Connie Rodriguez.
Presentation: Karen Boyd - Comal County Historical Commission Activity. Ms Boyd
spoke about Commission's efforts to use a federal matching grant of $40,000 to begin to
survey and map properties in this quadrant of the county first. She discussed the desire to
mark historic sites and generate archeological surveys of the area.
Discussion and /or Action Items
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the
minutes of the regular meeting of July 28, 2011. A motion to approve the
minutes was made by Lou Foelu'kolb and seconded by Andreas Wooten. The
motion carried unanimously.
2. Fund Expenditures -Consideration and/or action regarding the
submission of members' expense vouchers. Chairman Weirtz submitted a
request for reimbursement in the amount of $797.50 for plaques including an
explanatory plaque for the visitor center. Gail Hyatt submitted a request far
reimbursement for $257.11 to cover the cost of supplies for the cemetery
project and finalized books as well as the cost of the Texas History
Symposium. A motion was made by Tom DeKunder and seconded by
Andreas Wooten to approve the voucher submissions and carried by a
unanimous vote.
3. Treasurer's Report: Consideration and/or action regarding the book
sales activity during the third quarter 2011 and other fiscal matters. Treasurer
Lou Foelu•kolb reported that one book had been sold during the fiscal year and
a total of 533 books have been sold to this point in time.
4. Remembrances Fall 2011 Newsletter and Special Edition Articles:
Consideration and/or action regarding the publication of the Fa112011
Newsletter and Special Edition Articles. Chairman Weirtz requested approval
for the publication of the Fall Newsletter and two Special Remembrance
articles. A motion was made by Earl Sawyer and seconded by Gail Hyatt to
accept the newsletter submission and the drafted articles for publication. The
motion passed by a unanimous vote.
5. Book Proposal Projects: Consideration and/or action regarding
proposals for publication of books relating to historical events, people
and places in Schertz and its ETJ. Chairman Weirtz reviewed the actions
taken since the last meeting regarding the proposal for a subcommittee to
develop a draft booklet or pamphlet including historical items to promote
visitor interest in Schertz. Chairman Weirtz presented a draft that would be
sent to City administrators for further development.
Chairman Weirtz advised that two proposed book projects. One would
involve collaboration with the Comal Settlement Association group in the
newly annexed portion of northeast Schertz and Mr. Weirtz. The second book
as suggested by Gail Hyatt would be a picture book to include copies of the
Committee's collection of "Old" Schertz photographs. Tom DeKunder and
Bob Crawford volunteered to prepare a sample DVD for this purpose and
share it at our next meeting. A motion was made by Cynthia Palmer and
seconded by Pete Perez to approve both of these projects. The motion was
passed by a unanimous vote.
6. Nominations for Historic Landmark Designations -Consideration and/or
actions regarding nominations for historic landmark designations.
Applications for Historic Landmark designation for the Wenzel/St. Joseph
Cemetery, 6510 FM 4$2 (Corral Co.), Alamo Schuetzen Verein (shooting
club), Old Nacogdoches Rd. {Corral Co.), Friesenhahn Family Cotton Gin,
2290 Old Nacogdoches Rd. {Corral Co.) and Kramer House (Schertz Visitors
Center, 1730 Schertz Pkwy., were considered. A motion was made by Tom
DeKunder and seconded by Lou Foehrkolb to approve all the applications.
The motion was passed by unanimous vote.
7. Exhibit and City Marker Activity -Consideration and/or actions
regarding exhibit placement and City of Schertz marker placement activity.
Chairman Weirtz reported that two separate dedication ceremonies were
conducted during October for award of City of Schertz historic markers for
those nominees approved at the last Committee meeting. A third ceremony is
scheduled for the first week of November at the Randolph Masonic Lodge
meeting dedicating the William Schertz Mercantile Building. A railroad
exhibit has been placed at the I~•amer House with a historic marker.
Sister Historical Society {Riedisheim, France) News -Consideration
and/or actions regarding Riedisheim, France Historical Society news.
Chairman Weirtz reported that the Riedisheim Historical Society has
forwarded multiple copies of its annual Bulletin book that contains a feature
article about the Schertz historical landmark dedication program (with
photos). Copies have been distributed to the Schertz family (Walter & Lula
Mae), Jim and Diana Webb, the Committee and to Chairman Weirtz per the
Society's request.
Reports
Subcommittee Reports - Discussion only
- Cemetery: Gail Hyatt reported that the Schertz Mexican Cemetery Book is
complete and that copies of the books are available providing
detailed information for each of the graves. Additionally, there is a
book of unknown grave locations for up to 50 people buried in
Schertz.
- Historian: No report at this time
- Outreach:
Chairman Weirtz reported on his letter of inh•oduction and greeting
to Schertz's newly hired Director of Economic Development, Mr.
David Gwin.
Chairman Weirtz reported on Comal Settlement Association
activity.
Chairman Weirtz reported on his attendance at the Pfeil-Stopper
family reunion Sept. 24, 2011.
Gail Hyatt and Chairman Weirtz attended the Texas History
Symposium in Austin and returned with notes and brochures that
were offered to the members.
Chairman Weirtz informed us that Comal County Historical
Society was raising money for a plaque and that this effort would
be helped by several historic articles about this in Schertz Tales.
- Museum/Kramer HouselSenior Center
Chairman Weirtz report on the installation of the railroad bridge exhibit
placed on the grounds of the Kramer House.
Requests and Announcements
9. Requests by Committee Members for items to be placed on a future agenda:
None at this time.
10. Requests by Committee Members to City Manager and Staff for information:
None at this time
11. Announcements by Committee Members: None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the committee, a motion was made by Gail
Hyatt to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Pete Perez caix•ied
unanimously.
MINUTES APPROVED this 26th day of January 2012.
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ATTEST:
Cynthia Palmer, Secretary