01-24-2013 MinutesMINUTES
SCHERTZ HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2013.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Weirtz called the meeting to order at 6:30 with a quorum present.
Voting members present: Merle Behne, Tom Dekunder Lou Foehrkolb, Barbara Hall,
Gail Hyatt, Debbie Krause, Cynthia Palmer, Pete Perez, David Roman, Diana Webb, Jim
Webb, Dean Weirtz.
City Representative: Brian James
Presentations: Chairman Weirtz presented a plaque to Lou Faehrkolb in appreciation
for his tireless and significant service as Treasurer of the SHPC.
Barbara Hall discussed the upcoming Texas Preservation Conference
(2119113) and the importance of shedding light on preserving endangered
historical locations.
Discussion and /or Action Items
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
regular meeting of October25, 2012. A motion to approve the minutes was made
by Tom DeKunder and seconded by Debbie Krause. The motion carried
unanimously.
2. Fund Expenditures -Consideration and/or action regarding the submission of
member expense vouchers. There were no requests for reimbursement. Chairman
Weirtz requested that the committee agree to an expenditure of $996 for
replacement Schertz Heritage Neighborhood banners. A motion to approve the
expenditure was made by Cynthia Palmer and seconded by Jim Webb. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
3. Treasurer's Report: Consideration and/or action regarding the book
sales activity and other fiscal matters. Treasurer Lou Foehrkolb reported that
fifteen books have been sold since October 2012. Since initial publication, a total
of 570 books have been sold and 3 8 books remain.
4. Newsletter and Remembrances Winter 2013 Special Edition Articles:
Consideration and/or action regarding the publication of the Winter 2012
Newsletter and REMEMBRANCES Special Edition Articles. Chairman Weirtz
presented the quarterly newsletter and copies of three articles for publication. A
motion was made by Pete Perez and seconded by Debbie Krause to accept the
articles for publication. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
5. Annual Committee Report for 2413 -Consideration and/or
actions regarding the publication of the Committee's Annual Report for the
calendar year 2012. Chairman Weirtz presented the draft of the Annual Committee
Report for publication, consideration and presentation to the Schertz City Council.
A suggestion was made by Gail Hyatt to look into getting approval to sell the
Spinning Wheel to add to the Committee's ability to finance projects and/or
purchases. A motion was made by Pete Perez and seconded by Debbie Krause to
accept the report for publication and delivery to the City Council. The motion
carried unanimously.
6. Revisions to Committee By-laws -Consideration and/or actions regarding the
proposed revisions to the Committee By-laws. Chairman Weirtz presented the
revised set of Committee By-laws for approval. A motion to accept the revision to
the By-laws was made by Jim Webb and seconded by Diana Webb. The motion
carried unanimously.
7. Committee Membership Renewal Procedures -Consideration and for action
regarding City of Schertz policy pertaining to Committee renewal procedures.
Chairman Weirtz explained the procedure and rationale for the protocol.
S. Schertz Historic Preservation and Landmark Designation Program -
Consideration and/or action regarding the status of amendment of the City of
Schertz Uniform Development Code (LTDC) regarding the City's historic
preservation and landmark designation programs. Schertz City Director of
Development, Brian James, discussed the progress toward amending the UDC
to incorporate policy and procedures regarding the city's historic preservation and
landmark designation programs. A motion was made by Cynthia Palmer to
recommend to the City Council that it directs the revision of the UDC to include
language pursuant to Historical Preservation Committee recommendations
presented by Chairman Weirtz, Lou Foehrkolb seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
9. Proposal far National Registry of Historic Paces Listing -Consideration and/or
action regarding an application far the National Registry of Historic Places Listing
for Comal Settlement. Chairman Weirtz advised that an application for placement
of Comal Settlement on the Listing has been sent to the Texas Historical
Commission for initial review. No action required.
10. Committee Review of 2412 Objectives and Approaches for 2413 -
Cansiderationand/or action regarding the committee's 2012 objectives and
approaches for 2013. Chairman Weirtz presented a proposal for the objectives for
the committee for 2013. Fallowing discussion of all objectives, a motion was made
by Barbara Hall to accept the objectives as listed in the attached document. The
motion was seconded by Merle Behne and carried unanimously.
11. Proposal for a City of Schertz Coat of Arms Crest -Consideration and/or action
regarding the development and manufacture of a coat of arms crest for the City of
Schertz. Chairman Weirtz reported having briefed the Shertz City Council on the
proposal for a City Coat of Arms and that the Council had agreed to move forward
with instituting the proposal. The council agreed to revisit the proposal in
approximately two weeks after having had time to consider the emblem image and its
eventual uses. No action needed.
12. Nomination and/or action regarding Committee officer selection for the
Calendar Year 2013 -- Nominations for election of Committee officers for the
calendar year 2013 were received. Dean Weirtz was nominated as Chairman.
Debbie Krause was nominated for Vice Chairman. Jim Webb was nominated for
Treasurer and Cynthia Palmer was nominated as Secretary. A motion was made by
Tom DeKunder and seconded by Pete Perez to accept this slate of off cers. The
motion carried unanimously.
Reports
Subcommittee Reports -Discussion only
- Cemetery: Gail Hyatt reported three new cemeteries have been discovered in
the area and that exploration and documentation is required.
-Historian: No report at this time
-Outreach -Chairman Weirtz reported having communication with the owner
of Raiser Cain Restaurant and arranging for a small historic exhibit
to be placed on the walls of the newly open restaurant.
Chairman Weirtz removed exhibit materials fi•om the Java Nook
Coffee Shop at its closing.
Chairman Weirtz was a guest speaker at the Castro Colonies
Heritage Association meeting on December 9, 2012.
Chairman Weirtz has sent a letter to Mark Sundleman, President of
Schertz Bank & Trust offering Committee support for a bank
centennial anniversary celebration event.
Chairman Weirtz attended the Schertz Planning and Zaning meeting
on January 9, 2013 for the discussion of the North and South
Schertz Planning Initiative.
Chairman Weirtz, as Vice President of The Cibolo Valley
Community Museum Association is pursuing efforts to develop a
historic mural far placement on the west was of the old William
Schertz building (now Randolph Masons Lodge Building).
Chairman Weirtz had a discussion with the Schertz librarian about a
joint oral history project.
- Museum/Kramer House/Senior Center- Chairman Weirtz expects to
replace a few exhibit items now at the Visitor's Center with other
more historical exhibits in the near future.
Requests and Announcements
1. Requests by Committee Members for items to be placed on a fiiture agenda:
Gail Hyatt indicated a need far a scanner so that the committee can conduct its
affairs with greater facility.
2. Requests by Committee Members to City Manager and Staff for information:
None at this time.
3. Announcements by Committee Members: Barbara Hall announced that we
should be aware of and lend support #o bills in the Texas legislature designed
to ensure sporting goods store taxes go to wildlife and preservation rather than
being used for other purposes (as has been the case is the past).
ADJOURNM)CNT
There being no further business before the committee, a motion was made by Gail
Hyatt to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Tom DeKunder and
carried unanimously.
MINUTES APPROVED this 25th day of April 2U13.
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Dean Weirtz, Ch
ATTEST:
Cynthia Palmer, Secretary
SHPC Calendar Year Objectives 2Q 13
HISTORIC RECOGNITION PROJECTS
=l Pursue development of amendments to the City of Schertz Unified Development Code
~L'DC) as pertains to the city's histaric preservation program
=~ Continuance of research, identification and designation of City of Schertz landmark, heritage
~ighborliood and historic district properties.
=a Pursue placement of State of Texas historical masker within the former community of Comal
Settlement.
=~ Pursue application for placement of the Comal ,Settlement area on the Department of Interior
\ational Registry of Historic Places
=a Pursue placement of the Schwab Cemetery on the State of Texas listing of historic cemeteries
aril placement of a THC marker so designating
-6 Pursue proposal for establishment of a City of Schertz Coat of Arms insignia
=7 Prowide for redesigned and replacement banners for the Schertz Heritage Neighborhood
=8 .Support however possible the private initiative for placement of a historic mural at 507 Main
Stmt, Schertz, Texas
HISTORIC PUBLICATION PROJECTS
1. Continuance of research, identification and publication of quarterly newsletters and
REI~IEMBRANCES Special Edition articles
=?. Continuance of research and publication of the Schertz historical cemetery journals
~. Publication of a consolidated REMBERENCES Special Edition articles booklet.
JOL~TT HISTORIC INITIATIVES
=1 Partner with the Schertz Public Library for development of a City of Schertz oral history
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