11-19-2009 Minutes
Schertz Historical Preservation Committee
Meeting of November 19, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. by Chairman Dean Weirtz with a quorum
present
Voting Members Present City Government Representatives
Cynthia Palmer Mayor Hal Baldwin
Dean Weirtz Guests: Dickie Koch Day
Bob Crawford
Michael Tews
Earl Sawyer
Gail Hyatt
Andreas Wooten
Walter Schertz
Lula Mae Schertz
PRESENTATION: Chairman Weirtz. made a presentation on Native American culture
from a historical and contemporary perspective.
DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of
the regular meeting of October 15, 2009. A motion to accept the minutes with
amendments was made by Earl Sawyer and seconded by Michael Tews. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
2. Fund Expenditures -Consideration and/or action regarding Committee fund
expenditures. A motion was made by Earl Sawyer and seconded by Lula Mae
Schertz to accept Chairman Weirtz's submission of a $106.14 expense voucher
for reimbursement. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
3. Schertz Visitors Center Decor Change -Consideration and or action regarding
Kramer House display change-out. Chairman Weirtz reported that his
observations of the condition of displays at the Kramer House has revealed
damage being caused to the Randolph Air Force Base exhibit pieces due to the
room temperature. The heat being produced by the many windows lining the
southeast wall has begun to weaken the Velcro's hold and caused wall foam board
wall hangings to bow. Chairman Weirtz recommends removal of the exhibit from
the room and inviting the Chamber of Commerce to use the room for whatever
purpose it may choose. Chairman Weirtz suggested that the exhibit
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could be stored at his home and later used as part of the history museum exhibit
inventory. Motion was made by Earl Sawyer and seconded by Andrea Wooten to
remove the exhibit. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
4. Schertz History-Heritage Museum Development Plan and Timeline -
Consideration andlor action regarding the Museum Development Plan. Chairman
Weirtz reported that on Tuesday, November 10, 20009, the Schertz City Council
approved the Committee's proposal that it be allowed to occupy the vacant City .
owned house at 1049 Live Oak Road for the purpose of establishing a history
museum in that space. The Committee will be required to lead a renovation
project to bring the home up to a condition suitable for use as a museum. The
initial actions needed include: Applying for 501.3c status (non-profit) with the
Internal Revenue Service; redesign of existing downstairs space; changing of
existing locks; recruiting volunteer workers for the project; obtaining and
placement of project equipment and supplies. The existing museum subcommittee
(Tom DeKunder, Dean Weirtz,.Earl Sawyer, Lou Foehrkolb) will begin planning
and action-phase of the project. Mayor Baldwin advised the property is
appropriately zoned for placement of a museum. Chairman Weirtz advised that
fund raising projects will need to be organized during the coming year and asked
members to consider volunteering to serve on a subcommittee to plan such events.
Members were asked to contact Chairman Weirtz to volunteer for such a
subcommittee. The goal for fund raising would be between $5,000.00 to
$10,000.00.
5. Committee Officer Position Nominations -Consideration and/or action
regarding the nomination of officers for calendar year 2010 with assumption of
office in November 2009. Officer nominations were open. The following
_ candidates were nominated for the positions indicated: Chairman: Dean Weirtz;
Vice Chairman: Debbie Krause; Secretary: Cynthia Palmer; Treasure: Lou
Foehrkolb; Historian: Lula Mae Schertz. Motion was made by Gail Hyatt and
seconded by Earl Sawyer to approve the uncontested nominees for office in total.
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
6. December Committee Meeting -Consideration and /or action regarding
whether to meet in the months of December. Chairman Weirtz recommended that
the December meeting be cancelled and that a Committee Christmas function be
held at an agreed upon location and date. A motion was made by Gail Hyatt and
seconded by Andreas Wooten for the December meeting to be cancelled and a
Christmas function be held at Harmon's BBQ Restaurant. The motion carried
unanimously.
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REPORTS
Cemetery Sub-committee: Gail Hyatt, Subcommittee Chair informed the
Committee that work on the Dietz and the two Seiler cemeteries is nearly completed.
Gail will bring the completed documents to the January meeting for the Committee's
examination.
Historian: Lula Mae Schertz reported on ahistory-heritage museum in Frederick,
Oklahoma that has developed displays celebrating is agricultural heritage. The
museum has put on a special exhibit called "Seed to Sew" that features exhibits that
showcase the history of cotton production in the area. They even have a cotton plants
growing in a small plot. Their displays show the process of ginning, weaving,
spinning machinery as well as an old sewing, machine. The town's chamber of
commerce sponsored a chili cook off as a promotional and-fund raising activity. The
community involved their school children by selecting children to be "Maid of
Cotton" and "Little Miss Cotton Boll".
Lula Mae indicated that an article regarding the Schertz City Council's donation of
. the vacant house on Live Oak Road had appeared in the November 19, 2009 issue of
the Northeast Herald Newspaper.
Lula Mae will bring the Committee's 2009 scrapbook to the Christmas event.
Outreach Sub-committee: Chairman Weirtz reported having received a CD from
William Dietz that outlined (with photographs) the Dietz family history from 1871 to
present. Chairman Weirtz made a paper copy of the CD and placed a cover on it,
which he showed to the Committee. The paper copy and the CD will be kept in the
Committee's archives.
Chairman Weirtz reminded members that the Committee would be represented at the
Festival of Angels event at Pickrell Park on December 4, 2009 from 6 to 9
p.m. Three Committee members have volunteered to man a Committee booth (Lou
Foehrkolb, Gail Hyatt and Earl Sawyer).
Museum/Kramer House: Gail Hyatt recommended that the Committee consider
including the Schertz Mexican population's contributions to the community in its
museum displays. Gail agreed to pursue research of Hispanic contributions to the
community and to provide the Committee with suggested display materials for the
museum.
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Mayor Baldwin briefly discussed the history of the Kramer House utilization plan
as it had developed.
Gail Hyatt furnished photographs of artifacts now placed in the display
Cabinets at the Kramer House. These photos will be maintained as a part of custody
records for the Kramer House decor.
Schertz City History Research Project (Phase II) Subcommittee: Chairman
Weirtz reported that the National Archives Library for the Mormon Church in Salt
Lake City, UT. Had purchased a copy of the Schertz history book for their library.
Chairman Weirtz gave a summary report prepared by Lou Foehrkolb of book sale
totals and receipts to date. The Transaction History Log of Book Allocations,
Transfers and Book Inventory Activity has been updated through 11-19-09. Lou
reported that a total of just under 455 books have been sold to date and that there are
142 books remaining in inventory. The Committee has recorded $7,566.00 in
deposits for book sales as of November 19, 2009, excluding City Hall sales of recent
weeks.
Historical Site Designation Subcommittee:
- No report submitted.
Requests and Announcements
5. Requests by Committee members that items be placed on a future Agenda.
Cynthia Palmer suggested the Committee consider development of a project to
involve school children in the history-heritage promotion effort. Cynthia
agreed to lead a search for possible programs to involve the students.
6. Request by committee Members to City Manager and Staff for information:
a. Request City Manager's office furnish the Committee with a key to the
house at 1049 Live Oak Road.
b. Request City Manager supply the Committee with any existing floor plan
of the house at 1049 Live Oak Road.
c. Request City Manager advise the Committee as to requirements for City
Inspection Department's review of renovation plans for the house at 1049
Live Oak Road.
d. Bob Cantu submit Chairman Weirtz's voucher for payment.
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7. Announcements by Committee Members:
Gail Hyatt announced that she and some associates would be providing a
genealogy seminar at the Schertz Library in the near future. This is an
independent project that Gail is undertaking.
Mayor Baldwin announced that he would arrange for a visitors log to be placed at
the Kramer House Visitors Center.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by
general consent.
.MINUTES APPROVED this 21St day of January 2010.
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