SHPC Agenda Packet 05_28_2025
SCHERTZ HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY, BUILDING 1
BOB ANDREWS CONFERENCE ROOM
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025 AT 6:00 PM
Call to Order
Introduction of Guests & Hearing of Resident
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the Committee. Presentations
should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. Each person should fill out the Speaker’s
register prior to the meeting and give it to the Chair. The Committee can only discuss
items that are on the agenda. Discussion by the Committee of any item not on the agenda
shall be limited to statements of specific information given in response to any inquiry, a
recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item
on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the
agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have
registered.
Discussion and/or Action Items
1.Minutes - Approval of the minutes of the April 23, 2025 SHPC meeting
2. Financial Matters
A. Acceptance of the Financial Reports from October 2024 through April 2025.
B. Approval of requests for reimbursement/expenditures
B1. Reimburse Roz Wise for sale of cascarones at April's Farmer's Market
B2. Consideration of Roz Wise's request to provide a $100 gift card to Katrina Hill for her
translation of the German Bible
B3. Consideration of payment of $100 for photographer who took photos for the calendar
B4. Approval of other expenses
3. Committee Membership Update - (2 vacancies)
Rose Arispe - Consideration of application for committee membership
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4. Consideration of Main Street Preservation Grant for 420 Curtiss Ave (Brian
James)
5. Training by IT on Sharepoint and Email addresses (Brian James)
6. Presentation on the Interpretation of the German Bible (Roz Wise)
7. Consider of changes to the Preservation Grant to multi-family projects and
cemataries (Brian James)
8. Update of the SHPC Policies and Procedures (Chris Hormel Champion)
A. Review of Draft Policies and Procedures and feedback from the committee
B. Discuss agenda development process and timeline as well as how members get items added
7. Trivia Night (Sophie Rodriguez Champion with support from Angie Fain) - June 6
at 7:00 PM at Ashley Park
A. Status of Question creation by students and status of prizes
8. Sorting and Cataloging of Photos (Maggie Titterington Champion support from
Marc Thornton - Clemens History Club)
9. Calendar (Roz Wise Champion with support from Angie Fain) - goal to have ready
to sell by September 1
A. Format of Calendar (modeled after GVEC Calendar)
B. Selection of Photos
C. Permission forms (who will obtain) and photographer release
D. Write Ups
10. City Events to Support (Campion Kathleen Samsey) - April Farmers Market,
June Trivia, December Holidazzle
A. Discussion to add an additional Farmer Market Event(s) to attend
B. Who will be attending each future event
C. Discuss whether to create a QR Code
D. Discuss Items to buy for future events (get list from Kathleen Samsey)
12. Historic Street Signs
A. Review Draft sign
B. Heritage Neighborhoods - Aviation Heights, Old Schaefer Family Neighborhood, Comal
Settlement
13. Requests for information~ future agenda items and Announcements
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Adjournment/Next Meeting Date
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 6:00 PM, Bob Andrews Conference Room
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SCHERTZ HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY, BUILDING 1
BOB ANDREWS CONFERENCE ROOM
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025 AT 6:00 PM
Call to Order 6:02pm
Board/Committee
Angie Fain - Vice Chair
Kathleen Samsey
Roz Wise
Chris Homel
Becki Babcock
City Representatives
Zinnia (Zii) Reed - Administrative Asst.
Brian James - Deputy City Manager
Council Liaisons
Ben Guerrero - Councilmember Place 4
Robert Westbrook - Councilmember Place 5
Introduction of Guests
Jim Burdett - Deeds Collector/Schertz History Enthusiast
Anilia Arispe - Schertz Resident
Rose Arispe - Schertz Resident
Rita Arispe Kardys - Schertz Resident (Joined the meeting at 6:07pm)
Anilia Arispe, 70, and Rose Arispe, 71, reminisced about their childhood on Church Street when
the town's population was 3,000 to 5,000. They shared memories from the late '50s and '60s,
including Newland Automotive, a gas station with a dinosaur statue, and the postmaster
distributing mail from a duffle bag tossed from a train. Angie suggested documenting the Arispe
sisters' stories, including a humorous incident of Rose backing into a gas pump, for the
committee's historic archive.
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The sisters, connected to the committee through family plots at the Texas Historical
Schertz-Cibolo Cemetery, expressed interest in joining.The Arispe sisters have shown interest in
joining the committee. Angie offered to send them details on how to apply and also proposed
creating a flyer to distribute at events. This flyer would provide comprehensive information and
simplify the application process for potential candidates.
Jim Burdett, a Selma resident, is committed to preserving the history of Selma and Schertz
through research on deeds and land grants. A 1964 graduate of Schertz-Cibolo, he traced land
ownership back to the Smith and Jones families, revealing they purchased 4,000 acres in 1838 for
$500. He also found that Herrera sold for $800 that year and located the Arispe Church Street
Deed.
Jim Burdette highlighted the lost history of a barn owned by Walter Schertz, removed to extend
Curtis Street. He also noted that Schertz-Cibolo High School reunions range from 1917 to 1968,
with concerns about disconnection from family histories. Jim has collected deeds dating back to
1866, uncovering active land transactions conducted on paper. His family moved from Tennessee,
acquiring valuable land in the Woodlands. Angie Fain suggested future opportunities to explore
this history further.
Discussion and/or Action Items
• German Bible - Roz Wise had a meeting with Katrina Hill, who translated some of the
German Bible. Roz Wise expressed a desire to showcase it at Guadalupe County historical
exhibit. She also proposed a motion to acknowledge Katrina Hill's assistance with a $100 gift
card. Brian recommended that this request be added to the agenda for the forthcoming meeting.
He proposed including a presentation that details the significance and key elements of the
translation process, thereby justifying the recognition.
• Agenda Creation Protocol - Roz Wise proposed that the next meeting's agenda should include
a discussion on the formulation of the agenda, the process of adding items, and the overall
organization as a committee. Chris Hormel highlighted that this procedure is documented in our
Policies and Procedures. Amendments will be made if deemed necessary following the review and
discussion of this item.
• Articles of Past Mayors - A collection of articles will be composed about former mayors.
Chris Hormel highlighted the importance of digitizing these articles and making them accessible
on the website. Raquel Gutierrez will act as a resource, either collecting information or advising
on where it can be found. Brian James suggested deferring this task until November, Kathleen
Samsey agreed. This will give the committee the opportunity to decide if the project should be
undertaken by the SHPC or the city’s Public Affairs department.
1.Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the minutes of the regular meeting of
March 26, 2025. Kathleen Samsey motioned to approve, seconded by Chris Hormel.
Motion passed unanimously.
2.Review of Financial Statement - Brian James has formally requested the finance
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2.Review of Financial Statement - Brian James has formally requested the finance
department to generate a more detailed and itemized report, following the format of
October’s financial report. This will offer a clearer view of the specific items sold, and the
revenue generated. The review of the February and March reports are tabled until the May
meeting, allowing the committee a thorough examination of the reports in the updated
version.
Attachments:
SHPC Financial Report OCT24-MAY25
3.Updates
Policies and Procedures for SHPC: Champion/Chris Hormel
Chris Hormel outlined the distinctions between policies and procedures and by-laws,
clarifying that any amendments to the by-laws necessitate updates to the policies and
procedures. He emphasized that while the by-laws shape the vision, mission, and overall
standards of the committee, the policies and procedures primarily provide guidance for
daily operations and necessary protocols. Additionally, Chris Hormel noted that SHPC is
the only committee with both by-laws and policies and procedures, allowing us to avoid
seeking council approval for our processes. He encouraged the committee to thoroughly
read the by-laws and policies and procedures to contribute more constructive input. These
documents will be distributed to the committee for review and feedback on the current
by-laws and policies and procedures before the meeting. All collected comments and
suggestions will be discussed in the upcoming meeting. Chris Hormel also recommended
that this review be conducted annually, suggesting it be added as a standard action item for
January agendas.
Trivia Night: Champion/Sophie Rodriguez, Support/Angie Fain
Sophie Rodriguez sent an email to Angie Fain with her update regarding trivia night, given
her absence. She also reached out to Mark, to inquire about the status of the trivia
questions prepared by the history club. Additionally, she received a list of prize
contributions from Becki Babcock. Trivia night is officially scheduled for June 6 at 7 PM
at Ashley Park.
Sort Photos: Champion/Maggie Titterington, Support/Marc
Thornton-Clemens History Club
In their absence, Maggie Titterington and Marc Thornton provided their latest update to
Angie Fain. Marc Thornton, in collaboration with the history club, has successfully
digitized all the photographs and is currently categorizing them. Aiming to complete by
the end of the school year.
Schertz Historical Calendar: Champion/Roz Wise, Support/Angie Fain
Angie Fain organized for a photographer to take pictures of the chosen landmarks. She
decided to contribute her payment to the photographer as a donation to the committee. Roz
Wise prepared a mock sample of the calendar. Once all the content is formatted and
compiled, it will be submitted to Brian James for distribution to a chosen printing and
binding company. Roz Wise will be there to provide final input during the last drafting
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stage before printing. She acknowledged that everyone has done an excellent job in
providing her with information/content for the landmarks, a substantial amount, in which
she is looking to condense and streamline for the final draft.
During Brian James and Zinnia Reed's search for quotes, they discovered that detailed
specifications for each aspect of the calendar are necessary to receive accurate pricing,
such as; paper type,sizing, binding, content capacity, etc.. Brian James provided a release
form for Roz Wise to legally secure permissions from the photographer and the owners of
the landmark sites for content usage. Kathleen Samsey suggested that those assigned to
write about their respective landmarks should go out to obtain the release. Roz Wise left
this as an open request. This request will be reviewed by the committee as an action item
for the upcoming meeting. The objective is to have calendars ready for distribution/sales
by September 2025.
Choosing City Events to Support: Champion/Kathleen Samsey
Kathleen Samsey explained that the team is creating a Standard Operating Procedure
(SOP) for assembling the checklist. She reviewed last month's progress and highlighted
updates in italics. The checklist is for anyone organizing an event, detailing tasks to
complete weeks in advance, days before, and after the event. Chris noted the need to
coordinate with local hosts, like Parks and Recreation, to confirm the team's arrival and
booth setup.
Kathleen Samsey met with Zinnia Reed to explore payment methods provided by the city
for event transactions. It was confirmed that Cash App is not a viable option. The finance
department will supply a credit card machine, pre-configured with a merchant account, to
facilitate event sales and donations. Additionally, a receipt book will be available to
itemize and track each transaction. A cash box, initialized with $100, will also be used.
Zinnia Reed is point of contact for the credit card machine and cash box.
Chris Hormel and Roz Wise delivered a detailed summary of the farmer's market event to
assist in the development of a standard operating procedure for future SHPC
events. Maggie Titterington is looking to have a T-Shirt Inventory Tracker created, Brian
James clarified with the committee about the quantities of each size that remain. The
policies and procedures will incorporate the post-event write-up, detailing T-shirt sales
and other relevant information.
The committee agrees that more than two people might be needed for each event, as they
were quite busy engaging with attendees and felt that some connections were missed. For
future events, it is recommended to have at least three committee members present. If
attendance is an issue, arranging a split team may be considered. Kathleen Samsey
underlined the necessity of staffing events with a minimum of 3 members to ensure
adequate support.
Kathleen Samsey has requested $300 to support the event. This sum comprises $100
designated for the cash bank, with the remaining $200 allocated for event support items.
For 2025, Kathleen Samsey has selected the following events: the April Farmer’s Market,
June Trivia Night, and December Holidazzle, with plans to add another Fall Farmer’s
Market in the future. Chris Hormel suggested that the committee should conduct ongoing
votes to incorporate additional events and encourage increased participation in city
initiatives to enhance the committee’s outreach and awareness. Kathleen Samsey will
propose two additional events for the committee to vote on during the May meeting.
Chris Homel and Angie Fain recommended the implementation of a QR code or another
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Chris Homel and Angie Fain recommended the implementation of a QR code or another
medium to gather historical accounts from residents and to attract individuals interested in
joining the committee. Becki Babcock offered her assistance with the development of the
QR code. Chris Homel concluded by noting the success of the Farmer’s Market. Roz
Wise proposed a three-tier wall gallery to improve the display of items and photographs.
Kathleen Samsey will compile a list from the committee of items to purchase and submit
it to Zinnia Reed for a vote at next month’s meeting prior to any acquisitions. Roz
Wise noted that the committee gathered a total of $40 from the Farmer's Market
Event through cash sales and donations: $11 came from donations and $29 from sales.
This amount has been submitted to Zinnia Reed for processing and expense reporting.
Street Signs: Champion/Roz Wise/Brian James, Support/Zinnia
Reed/Maggie Titterington
Brian James showcased mock-ups of street signs for the committee's consideration. The
committee ultimately voted in favor of the rectangle-shaped signs, featuring a vibrant
orange color and cursive font for the selected Historic Neighborhood text at the top,
with the seal at the left end. Next month, Brian James will include a request in next
month’s agenda to clarify the official names of the landmarks as listed in the landmark
guide.
Unique Plaque Designs for Landmark Properties: Champion/Becki
Babcock, Support/Zinnia Reed
Zinnia Reed discovered that our current plaques are manufactured by Southwell Bronze
Co., located in Corpus Christi. However, the price list they provided for potential options
exceeded our budget. Consequently, she designed mock-ups of the aluminum version,
which the committee agreed. This design features a rounded rectangular shape, with Brian
and Zinnia Reed suggesting a larger size for landmark businesses and a smaller version for
designated historical homes. Samples will be presented at the next meeting.
Attachments:
SHPC Update Overview 5/28/2025
Requests and Announcements
Develop flyers for membership applications and historical accounts, incorporating a QR
code to facilitate easy access
Compile a list of items to purchase for event support
Book Sales List
T-Shirt Inventory Tracker
Adjournment/Next Meeting Date
Adjourned 7:36pm
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, 6:00 PM, Bob Andrews Conference Room
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___________________________________
Chair
Attest:
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Zinnia Reed, Administrative Asst.
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