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9-16-21 MinutesPage 1 of 3 SCHERTZ HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 6:30 PM MEETING MINUTES Committee Members in Attendance: Daniel “Frenchy” Bourgeois Dean Weirtz Pete Perez Tricia Whitman Paul Ringenbach Miguel Vasquez Patricia Barnes Judith Williams Jackie Hollis Jesse Gonzalez City Representatives in Attendance: Brian James Introduction of Guests - Citizens in Attendance: None CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Bourgeois. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS: 1. Classic Car Show Project • Jesse Gonzalez – T-shirts will have same design as is on the flyer. 100 t-shirts of various sizes were ordered from KD Logo in Converse. They will send an invoice for $1,200 when ready. Noted that the price is $12 per shirt. No delivery cost if we pick them up and there is no sales tax since it is a city purchase. Brian James indicated we can coordinate on payment. It was noted that in other situations the winning car from the prior year is used on the t-shirt for the next year. Brian James stated that the city could provide a credit card reader. Discussion occurred on price to sell extra t-shirts to the public. The Committee settled on $20 as the cost per shirt. Dean Weirtz motioned, and Judith Williams seconded the motion – approve unanimously. • Motion made by Dean Weirtz and seconded by Paul Ringenbach to move forward with the t-shirt purchase for $1,200. Motion passed unanimously. • Pete Perez spoke about the trophies. 56 trophies were being purchased for $1,720.60. Pete is making 2 trophies himself. He is also getting a DJ for $100. It was noted that trophies could be moved around from category to category depending on how many cars are entered in each category. It was felt that turnout would be good, given the interest from various car clubs. It was asked about the entry fee - $20 early and $25 day of the event. No sponsors were sought for the event. To date no one had registered. Advertising for the event was noted. Some discussion occurred about members seeking sponsorships, but it was dropped. Discussion about flyer distribution and advertising occurred. Motion to approve expenditures of $1,820.60 made by Miguel Vasquez and seconded by Jackie Hollis, motion approved unanimously. Page 2 of 3 • Some discussion about food trucks and the fee occurred. 2. “Time Capsule” for Development by SHPC. • Roz Wise and Howard Alperin are chairing that committee, and neither are present. Dean Weirtz who was also part of the committee talked about what was discussed. He went through a PowerPoint presentation on the concept. The idea is to document current issues in society – cultural, social, political, economic and historical over the next 15 years. Concepts like cancel culture, defunding the police, removing statuary, renaming military bases, border protection, big tech, etc. COVID 19 history can be incorporated into the capsule as well. Documentation on the recent growth in the city would also be included. • Dean Weirtz indicated the committee is looking for a vote to move forward on this concept. Motion to approve the time capsule as proposed was from Judith Williams seconded by Pete Perez. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Marker Development in Support of Schertz Parks and Recreation Division’s Trail Initiatives • A letter was sent to the Parks and Recreation Director asking to put up the signs. She indicated they were still looking at locations, so it was decided to revisit this as the effort moves forward. 4. Heritage Neighborhood Marker & Landscape Restoration • Dean Weirtz explained the effort to refresh the banners that had been undertaken by some members. It was agreed that the banners looked much better. • Dean Wertz explained his conversations with the Parks Department to rework the landscaping at the corner of First Street and Lee Street where the plaque is located in the Heritage Neighborhood. The open house at the Perez home was discussed as one effort to bring attention to the neighborhood. Some discussion of articles occurred to further highlight the area. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: 5. Request by Committee Members that items be placed on a future agenda. • Dean Weirtz asked that the bylaws be put on a future agenda. • Dean Weirtz asked for updated on the Car show and on Main Street (it was noted that this would occur at the January 2022 meeting as Brian James would not be present at the next SHPC meeting). • Some discussion occurred about SHPC members assistance at the car show. Chairman Bourgeois would make a roster for folks to sign up for roles. Members asked various questions about the car show, including how funds raised could be used. • Dean Weirtz mentioned that Tricia Whitman wanted to speak about the pow wow. Some discussion occurred about the pow wow that Cibolo is coordinating. • Dean Weirtz asked that Miguel Vasquez provide an update on the efforts of his group on cemeteries. • Motion made by Jesse Gonzalez and seconded by Dean Weirtz to keep funds raised from the car show in the Committee’s coffers. Motion approved unanimously. • Discussion occurred on Schertz family members who moved to Illinois. Page 3 of 3 6. Requests by Committee Members to City Manager and Staff for information. • No requests, but it was noted that Cyndi Simmons would be taking over Brenda’s role with the Committee and will be the point of contact. 7. Announcements by Committee Members • Dean Weirtz indicated he would like to meet with committee members who have been giving writing assignments. ADJOURNMENT At 7:32 PM, motion made by Jesse Gonzalez and seconded by Judith Williams to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting.