04-26-2012 Minutes
MINUTES
SCHERTZ HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF APR1rL26, 2412.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Weirtz called the meeting to order at b:30 with a quorum present.
Voting members present: Merle Behne, Lou Faehrkolb, Barbara Hall, Gail Hyatt, Debbie
Krause, Cynthia Palmer, Pete Perez, Jim Webb, Dean Weirtz•
City Representative: David Harris.
Presentation: Recap of Preservation Action Conference by Barbara Hall - Ms. Hali
informed the Committee about her trip to Preservation Texas in
Austin on March 22-23, 2012. She spoke about legislative support for,
Historical Preservation and the consideration of tax credit for historical
homes and schools. She also addressed the continued efforts to move
Historical Preservation from the control of the Transportation
Department.
Discussion and lox Action Items
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the
minutes of the regular meeting of January 2b, 2012. A motion to approve the
minutes was made by Lau Foehrkolb and seconded by Gail Hyatt. The
motion carried unanimously.
2. Fund Expenditures -Consideration and/or action regarding the
submission of member expense voucher. Chairman Weirtz submitted a
request for reimbursement in the amount of $489.51 for a plaques for the
Wenzel Cemetery ,postal services and copies. A motion to approve the
voucher submission was made by Cynthia Palmer and seconded by Debbie
Krause. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
3. Treasurer's Report: Consideration and/or action regarding the book
sales activity and other fiscal matters. Treasurer Lou Foehrkolb reported that
five books have been sold in this fiscal quarter and that f fteen books have
been sold since October 1, 2011. Since initial publication, a total of 547
books have been sold.
4. Newsletter and Remembrances Spring 2012 Special Edition Articles:
Consideration andlor action regarding the publication of the Winter 2012
Newsletter and REMEMBRANCES Special Edition Articles. Chairman Weirtz
presented copies of four articles for publication. A motion was made by Pete Perez
and seconded by Debbie Krause to accept the articles for publication. The motion
passed by unanimous vote.
S. Nominations far Historic Landmark Designations -Consideration and/or
actions regarding nominations for historic landmark designations. Chairman
Weirtz presented the Committee three nomination packages for consideration for
Landmark Property designations. The properties were 509 Main Street, S 13 Main
Street, and 6S6S FM 482, all within the city limits of Schertz, Texas. A motion was
made by Gail Hyatt and seconded by Lou Foehrkolb to approve
the nominations. The motion passed unanimously.
6. City Historical Marker Activity -Consideration and/or actions regarding City of
Schertz historic marker placement activity. Chairman Weirtz advised that a City of
Schertz historic landmark marker have been issued to the Hillert family at a City
Council meeting. State of Texas and Schertz City historic cemetery markers have
been received for St. Joseph's Cemetery, Comal Settlement and planning is under
way far the dedication ceremony. Markers will be ordered for newly committee
designated properties as soon as City Council approval is obtained.
7. Book {"Gomel Texas -Community Built of Faith, Family and Sacrifice"}
Publication -Consideration and /or action regarding Committee publication of
Comal community history book. Chairman Weirtz presented the committee with
the draft manuscript of the subject book. The Chairman reported that the
manuscript has been edited by three members of the Comal Settlement Association
and one member of the committee. He also reported that estimates have been
obtained for the printing and the lowest estimate is considered reasonable. A
motion was made by Jim Webb and seconded by Merle Behne to allow the
Chairman to proceed with publication of the book. The motion carried
unanimously.
Reports
Subcommittee Reports -Discussion only
- Cemetery: Gail Hyatt reported that documentation and organization has been
completed on the Kempin Family Cemetery {located on 1518} book.
-Historian: No report at this time
- Outreach -Chairman Weirtz reported on meetings held with the following
groups and/or individuals: (1} Comal Settlement Association on February 25,
2012 (2) Saint Joseph's Cemetery Planning Committee, Apri12, 2012
(3) Richard Compost - Comal Settlement Resident. Mr. Weirtz also advised
of correspondence he sent to: (1}John Kessel, Schertz City Manager, RE: City
Code (UDC) amendment Sect. 21.4,9 (2) Brian James, Schertz Development
Director, RE: Introduction letter {3} Coordination with TXDOT, RE: Comal
site selection issue.
- MuseumlKXa~ner House/Senior CenterlJava Nook - No updates at this time.
Requests and Announcements
1. Requests by Committee Members for items to be placed on a future agenda:
2. Requests by Committee Members to City Manager and Staff for information:
Chairman Weirtz announced that three pending issues relating to historic
preservation 3natters need to be resolved with the assistance of the City
Manager's Office andlor City Council.
-The Committee requests a revision to the Schertz City Code, Part III
(UDC}, Section 21.4.9. This revisioxz would incorporate defining language
relating to the City's historical landmark designation program into the Code
and thereby officially establish the program's legal and procedural structure.
Chairman Weirtz will continue coordination with the City Manager regarding
this issue
- The Committee needs to obtain clarification from the City Manager as
to "signage" restrictions set forth in the UDC as they might relate to a historic
mural proposal that the Committee would like to offer for placement at 507
Main Street (to replace the existing Sippel Hardware mural). Chairman Weirtz
will forward communication to the City Manager on this matter.
- The Committee would 1zke to have representation at meetings with the
City on behalf of Richard Compos, owner of the proposed Schertz historic
landmark property at 6595 FM 482 (Corral Settlement). Mr. Compos proposes
to restare the Kneupper General Store and return it to service as a small BBQ
restaurant, keeping the store's front facade true to its original early I900s look.
3. Announcements by Committee Members: Chairman Weirtz announced that the
Committee's next meeting would be scheduled for Thursday, July I2, 2012
rather than the usual fourth Thursday of July. This change in meeting date is
necessary due to Chairman being out of town during the forth week of July
2012.
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 Barbara Hall and carried
unanimously.
this 12th day of July 2012.
ATTEST:
Cynthia Palmer, Secretary