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SCHERTZ HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023
6:00 PM
MEETING MINUTES
Committee Members in Attendance:
Patricia Barnes Sue Boissonneault Robert Durham
Barbara Hall Christopher Hormel Pete Perez
Dr. Miguel Vazquez
Committee Members Absent:
Becki Babcock Patrick Holmes Roz Wise
Tricia Whitman Judy Womack
City Representatives in Attendance:
Brian James Cyndi Simmons Jill Whittaker
NOTE: Our apologies, but it was discovered the next day that the audio of the meeting did not
record, thus the reason for the abbreviated meeting minutes.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:02 PM by Chair Patricia Barnes
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
Barbara Hall and Miguel Vazquez
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
• Marc Thornton, Samuel Clemens High School History Club Sponsor and Janet Gensheimer,
History Club Co-Sponsor introduced themselves and the students present also introduced
themselves.
1. Presentation by Public Affairs (Linda Klepper) – Linda Klepper announced that Schertz’ 65th
Anniversary will be in September and asked if the SHPC would be interested in assisting with
articles for the Schertz Magazine feature. Pete Perez and Miguel Vazquez offered to assist.
DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
2. Minutes – Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the regular
meeting of November 17, 2022. (P. Perez)
a. No corrections noted.
b. Chris Hormel motioned and Sue Boissonneault seconded to approve the minutes as
written.
3. Fund Expenditures – Consideration and/or action regarding the submission of member expense
vouchers and approval of fund expenditures. (P. Perez)
a. No new fund expenditures. No action taken.
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NEW BUSINESS
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
4. Bylaws (Chris Hormel, Coordinator)
a. Discussion on removing Article II, 2.1 (i): Create a City museum to contain pictures,
artifacts, and other historical items related to the City’s past.
b. Discussion on renumbering Article II, 2.1, (ii) and (iii) to (i) and (ii)
c. Miguel Vazquez suggested that we move forward with the change, however, keep the
discussion open regarding the possibility of a museum in the future.
d. Pete Perez motioned and Miguel Vazquez seconded to remove Article II, 2.1 from the
Bylaws and to renumber Article II. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Publications (Roz Wise, Coordinator)
a. Roz Wise not present.
b. Subcommittee Members
i. Pat Barnes, Ex-Officio
ii. Becki Babcock
iii. Bob Durham
iv. Chris Hormel
c. Pat Barnes motioned and Chris Hormel seconded to discontinue printing of the pictorial
book; however, to incorporate information and pictures from the book into the yellow
book. Motion passed unanimously.
6. 2023 Car Show (Pete Perez, Coordinator)
a. Nothing to report. No action taken.
b. Discussion that the high school history club might be interested in assisting with the car
show. Contact information for the club sponsors has been obtained.
7. Landmark/Historical Properties/Cemeteries (Pete Perez, Coordinator)
a. Miguel Vazquez reports that they’ve received a grant from GVEC to purchase a rain
catchment system.
b. Marc Thornton, History Club Sponsor, would like to see a historical marker placed at
Clemens High School.
8. Main Street Restoration (Pete Perez, Coordinator)
a. Brian James reported that the Main Street Committee will be installing metal
fencing/dividers along Main Street for a more aesthetic appeal. They would like input
from the committee on the design. One design is train-themed and everyone is pleased
with the design, however, a suggestion to add the train depot to the design. Another
design is airplane-themed. Discussion on incorporating Air Force planes typically flown
in this area. Another panel has a tractor and corn stalks. Discussion on adding a tractor
with a driver and adding cotton. Pete Perez and Miguel Vazquez expressed interest in
assisting with additional designs and will report back at the next meeting.
9. SHPC Webmaster (Becki Babcock, Coordinator)
a. Becki Babcock not present. No action taken.
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OLD BUSINESS
REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. Request by Committee Members that items be placed on a future agenda
a. Sue Boissonneault presented a brochure from the Schertz-Cibolo Lions Club and
discussed the possibility of the SHPC creating a brochure for our committee.
b. Miguel Vazquez continued the discussion of the possibility of a future museum.
c. Add Chris Hormel to Landmark/Historical Properties/Cemeteries Subcommittee.
d. Genealogy room in Library
11. Requests by Committee Members to the City Manager and Staff for Information
a. Chris Hormel asked for thumb drive of books.
12. Announcements by Committee Members
a. None.
13. Announcements by City Representatives
14. Announcements by Chair/Co-Chair (Pat Barnes/Pete Perez)
a. Pat Barnes advised that Patrick Holmes has been absent for the last several meetings.
After discussion, it was decided that he would be given one more opportunity to
participate before beginning recommended for removal from the committee.
ADJOURNMENT
Pete Perez motioned and Chris Hormel seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 PM. Motion passed
unanimously.