11-02-2017 MinutesSC14ERTZ HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX CONFERENCE ROOM
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY, BUILDING #1
Schertz, Texas 78154
MINUTES
THURSDAY, November 2, 2017AT 6:30 P.M.
Call to Order
The Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Weirtz at 6:30 pm. Voting
members present: LaDonna Bacon, Lou Foehrkolb, Lynn Foehrkolb, David Lynch, Pete
Perez, Elizabeth Strong, Dean Weirtz and Rosalyn Wise.
Introduction of Guests and /or New Members
Also in attendance: Ray Nichols (from the City of Schertz)
Noah White (President of Samuel Clemens HS History Club)
Robert Lindley (Vice President of Samuel Clemens History Club)
Marc Thornton (Advisor to Samuel Clemens History Club)
Discussion and /or Action Items
1. Minutes - Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the
minutes of the regular meeting of July 13, 2017 and the special meeting of August
14, 2017. The motion was made by David Lynch and seconded by Pete Perez to
approve the minutes of both meetings as submitted. The motion passed
unanimously.
2. Fund Expenditures - Consideration and/or action regarding the
submission of member's expense vouchers and approvals for fund expenditures.
Chairman Weirtz submitted a voucher for expenditures in the amount of $25.20.
A motion to approve the voucher submission was made by Lou Foehrkolb and
seconded by Rosalyn Wise. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
3. Treasurer's Report - Consideration and/or action regarding book
sales activity during the last calendar quarter and other fiscal matters. Chairman
Weirtz, in the absence of Treasurer Paul Ringenbach, reported book sales for the
quarter. There were nine books sold (eight photo books and one original Schertz
history book). Total revenue from book sales was $215.00.
4. Publication of Spring 2017 Committee Newsletter and Remembrances
Special Edition Article - Consideration and /or action regarding the publication of
the Fall 2017 Committee newsletter and Remembrances Special Edition Articles
2017 -5 and 2017 -6. A motion was made by Rosalyn Wise and seconded by
David Lynch to authorize publication of both the newsletter and the two articles.
The motion passed by unanimous vote.
5. Publication of Calendar Year 2018 "Looking Back" features — Consideration
and /or action regarding the publication of the Calendar Year 2018 "Looking
Back" feature for the Schertz Magazine. A motion was made by Pete Perez and
seconded by Rosalyn Wise to approve the publication of the Calendar Year 2018
"Looking Back" magazine features. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
6. Schertz Landmark Property Designation Nominations — Consideration and/or
action regarding Schertz landmark property designation nominations. There were
no Landmark designation nominations offered. Chairman Weirtz suggested that
the Dietz family home might be a significant property. LaDonna Bacon, Rosalyn
Wise and Chairman Weirtz will research the history of this home.
7. Revision of Committee By -Laws — Consideration and /or action regarding the
amendment of the Committee's By -laws. Subcommittee members presented
proposed amendments to the By -Laws. A motion to accept the subcommittee's
recommendations was made by David Lynch and seconded by Pete Perez. The
motion passed unanimously.
8. Social Media presence for the Committee - Consideration and/or action
regarding Committee participation in social media platforms. Discussion of the
proposed social media Committee involvement was held. Elizabeth Strong
proposed that the Committee post on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in order to
reach people of different age groups and interests. She volunteered to manage all
the Committee's social media accounts. A motion to approve a social media
program for the Committee to include Facebook, Twitter and Instagram was made
by Rosalyn Wise and seconded by LaDonna Bacon. The motion passed
unanimously.
9. Biblioteck - Biblioboard Project - Consideration and /or action regarding
membership in the regional Bibliotecka — Biblioboard Project. The subcommittee
reported on its progress. No action needed.
10. Heritage Neighborhood Banners - Old Town and Aviation Heights -
Consideration and/or action regarding replacement and addition of Heritage
Neighborhood banners. Chairman reported on the damage to banners resulting
from weather related to Hurricane Harvey. There have been replacement banners
ordered which are expected to be received soon and then installed.
11. Committee 2017 Goals pursuit. Consideration and/or action regarding
Committee 2017 goal pursuit. Chairman Weirtz provided a review of the
Committee's progress in accomplishing the Committee's 2017 goals. No action
required.
Subcommittee Reports — Discussion only
Historian - Nothing to report
By -Laws Revision - Completed
Biblioteck/Biblioboard — Complete
Social Media — Complete
- Outreach — SCUCISD Student Essay & Art Contest; Clemens H.S. local history
exhibit and satellite gallery sites; Clemens High School Anniversary Event Nov.
4th); Judging of the SHPC /SCUCISD Student Art & Essay Contest Nov. 2° ;
Comal County Genealogy Society presentation ( "Schertz Trails "); October 21St
Community Clean -up (Pecan Grove); coordination with Northeast Community
Collage re: artifacts at Lower Valley School; Participation at the Schertz
Citizen's Volunteer Appreciation Banquet — Oct. 26t , Presentation scheduled
with Schertz Genealogy Group Nov. 7t ;
David Lynch proposed that the Committee start a video legacy project. This
project would involve interviewing long term residents of the local community.
Pete Perez volunteered to assist David Lynch in researching this project.
Requests and Announcements
12. Requests by Committee Members that items be placed on a future agenda —
The slate of nominees for the upcoming year will be presented:
Chairperson: Dean Weirtz
Vice Chairperson: Debbie Krause
Treasurer: Paul Ringenbach
Secretary: Lynn Foehrkolb
13. Requests by Committee Members to City Manager and Staff for information
none
14. Announcements by Committee Members none
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at