01-22-2015 MinutesSCHERTZ HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX CONFERENCE ROOM
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY, BUILDING #1
Schertz, Texas 78154
MINUTES
Thursday, January 22, 2015 AT 6:30 P.M.
Call to Order
Chairman Dean Weirtz called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm with a quorum
present.
Voting members present: Sue Boissonneault, Louis Foehrkolb, Lynn Foehrkolb,
Barbara Hall, Debbie Krause, Cynthia Palmer, Pete Perez, Lou Segaloff, Diane
Webb, Jim Webb and Dean Weirtz
Introduction of Guests and New Members
William Nolan Dandy was introduced and welcomed as a new member of the
Committee.
Cecelia Paloma, guest
Judy Womack, guest - Ms. Womack authored a book on the history of the Grange
of Cibolo.
Presentation: Brian James Update Regarding Main Street Incentive Project
On behalf of City staff, Mr. James shared the progress achieved in this project.
He discussed the proposed amendments to city zoning and building regulations
that are designed to help facilitate the development of Main St.
Discussion and /or Action Items
Minutes - Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the
minutes of the regular meeting of October 23, 2014. A motion was made by
Lou Foehrkolb and seconded by Debbie Krause to accept the minutes as
submitted. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Fund Expenditures - Consideration and /or action regarding the
submission of member's expense vouchers and approvals for fund
expenditures. Treasurer Jim Webb requested Committee approval for a
voucher submission from Chairman Weirtz in the amount of $144.02. A
motion to approve the voucher for payment was made by Cynthia Palmer
and seconded by Pete Perez. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Treasurer's Report: Consideration and /or action regarding book
sales activity during the last calendar quarter and other fiscal matters.
Treasurer Jim Webb announced that there were eight books sold during the
previous quarter in the dollar amount of $ 238.30. The book balance stands
at six books.
Jim Webb requested, if it is allowed according to the By -Laws, an
expenditure of no more than $200 to be used for awards in the upcoming art
contest. A motion to approve the expenditure of no more than $200 for
school interface awards was made by Cynthia Palmer and seconded by Lou
Foehrkolb. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Winter Newsletter and Remembrance Special Edition Article -
Consideration and /or action regarding the publication of the Winter 2015
Newsletter and REMEMBRANCES Special Edition Article 2015 -1. A
motion was made by Jim Webb and seconded by Cynthia Palmer to approve
publication of the Winter 2015 Newsletter and Remembrances Article
2015 -1. The motion passed unanimously.
5. Publication of Single Volume Schertz City Committee History
Scrapbook - Consideration and /or actions regarding the publication of
single volume Schertz City Committee History Scrapbook. Chairman
Weirtz offered a consolidated 2012 -2014 Committee History Scrapbook for
publication and placement in the Schertz Public Library. A motion made by
Louis Segaloff and seconded by Diana Webb to authorize publication and
transfer of the Scrapbook passed unanimously.
6. Publication of Master Listing of Schertz Area Cemetery Journals —
Consideration and /or action regarding the publication of a master listing of
Cemetery Journal entries. Chairman Weirtz submitted a Master Listing of
persons listed in thus far completed volumes of the Cemetery Journals that
was prepared by Beverly Jobe of the Cemetery Subcommittee and requested
it be approved for placement with the existing Journals at the Schertz Public
Library. A motion was made by Jim Webb and seconded by Debbie Krause
approving of the Master Listing's placement. The motion passed
unanimously.
7. Publication of Calendar Year 2015 Committee Goals /Objectives —
Consideration and /or action regarding the acceptance of Committee goals/
objectives for Calendar Year 2015. Chairman Weirtz presented proposed
Committe goals and objectives for CY 2015 and asked for Committee
endorsement of the goals and objective. Amotion was made by Cynthia
Palmer and seconded by Debbie Krause to approve the goals and objectives
as submitted. The motion passed unanimously.
8. Publication of the Annual Report to Schertz City Council —
Consideration and /or action regarding publication of the Committee's
Annual Report to City Council. Chairman Weirtz presented a copy of the
proposed Committee Annual CY 2014 Report to City Council for approval.
A motion to approve the Annual Report for submission was made by Lou
Foehrkolb and seconded by Pete Perez. The motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Weirtz informed the Committee that he would attach the annual
inventory of property and resources to the report. He thanked Louis
Segaloff for his assistance in completing the inventory.
9. Student -Led Historic Art Project — Consideration and /or action regarding
the proposed Student historic art project. Jim Webb reported on the progress
of this project. The collaboration with the school district has been very
productive. Mr. Webb invited anyone who is interested to help with the
judging of the entries. The selected entries will be recognized at a City
Council meeting. Mr. Webb also reported on another collaboration with the
school district. In May, approximately 35 seventh grade students will be
taken on a tour of local historic sites. Chairman Weirtz will conduct the tour.
10. Schertz Landmark Property Designation Nomination — Consideration
and /or actions regarding Schertz landmark property designation nomination.
Chairman Weirtz offered two nominations for designations as Landmark
Properties. One property is situated at 509 Exchange Street and the other is
situated at 511 Exchange Street. A motion to accept both properties for
nomination was made by Louis Segaloff and seconded by Debbie Krause.
The motion was passed unanimously.
11. Committee Officer Nominations for CY 2015 — The slate of officers as
presented at the last meeting was reviewed and approved.The newly elected
officers are: Dean Weirtz — Chairman; Debbie Krause — Vice Chairman;
Judith Lynn Foehrkolb — Secretary; James Webb — Treasurer.
Subcommittee Reports — Discussion only
- Histori an — No Report
- Mayor's Task Force - No report
- Heritage Neighborhood (Aviation Heights) Project
The subcommittee would like to order shirts to help identify them in their
interactions with residents. Brian James approved the use of Commitee's
budget funds to cover the cost of the shirts.
The subcommittee is developing a flyer to promote the public forum they
will be holding in the neighborhood.
- Youth Education Project
Please refer to Student -Led Historic Art Project (item #9)
- Schertz Photo History Book
Chairman Weirtz reported that his subcommittee continues work on the
book and he expects to have a prototype for review by the Committee by
the next meeting.
- Outreach
Greetings were exchanged with the Riedisheim Historical Society over the
Christmas holiday via e- mails. The Society has once again included a
story regarding the Committee's work in its annual Bulletin publication.
Restoration work on the Vineyard Fellowship Church has been placed
on hold pending warmer weather. To date, repairs, paint removal, and
primer painting had been completed.
The Committee will have a booth at the upcoming Schertz Volunteer Fair.
Requests and Announcements
12. Requests by Committee Members that items be placed on a future
agenda.
No requests
13. Requests by Committee Members to City Manager and Staff for
information.
Discussion was held about using social media and the Schertz website to
share information about our committee. It was requested that the City's
website manager attend a meeting to discuss these issues.
14. Announcements by Committee Members
No announcements
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the committee, a motion was made by
Louis Foehrkolb and seconded by Cynthia Palmer to adjourn the meeting. The
motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10pm.
BOOK SALES REPORT
Schertz Historical Preservation Committee (SHPC)
For Meeting in: January 2415
ACTIVITY SINCE LAST REPORT (October, 2014 Meeti
8 book(s) sold
DEPOSIT (For sales 10/10/2014 — 12/31/2014): $238.30
CUMULATIVE ACTIVITY
Books sold during first year (Fiscal Year 2009): 435
Books sold during second year (Fiscal Year 2010): 58
Books sold during third year (Fiscal Year 2011): 39
Books sold during fourth year (Fiscal Year 2012): 29
Books sold during fifth year (Fiscal Year 2013): 11
Books sold during sixth year (Fiscal Year 2014): 9
NOTE: additional six books donated to area schools, one
to library to replace one stolen
Books sold during seventh year (Fiscal Year 2015): 17
NOTE: additional six books donated to area schools, one
to library to replace one stolen
Total books sold/donated since first publication (Nov 08 to present): 599
NOTE: Number of books remaining (across all locations as of 12/31/2014): 6