04-26-2018 MinutesSCHERTZ HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX CONFERENCE ROOM
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY, BUILDING #1
Schertz, Texas 78154
MINUTES, THURSDAY, April 26, 2018
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weirtz at 6:30pm. Voting members
present: LaDonna Bacon, John Baker, Sue Boissonneault, Lou Foehrkolb, Lynn
Foehrkolb, Dean Midlick, Pete Perez, Paul Ringenbach, Elizabeth Strong, Dean Weil tz
and Rosalyn Wise.
Introduction of Guests and /or New Members
Also in attendance: Brian James (from the City of Schertz)
Trent Twittero - owner of 528 Main St
Noah White - President of Samuel Clemens HS History Club
Marc Thornton - Advisor to Samuel Clemens HS History Club
Discussion and /or Action Items
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes
of the regular meeting of January 29, 2018 and special meeting of March 8,
2018. A motion was made by Lou Foehrkolb and seconded by Pete Perez to
approve both sets of minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Main Street Grant Application - Consideration and /or action approving a
request for an Historical Incentive Program for the Main Street Area Grant for
528 Main Street. Discussions were held regarding the property owner's desire
to be awarded a matching grant for roof repair of his home at 528 Main Street.
A motion was made by Paul Ringenbach and seconded by Rosalyn Wise to
recommend to City Council the home owner's request for the grant. The
motion passed unanimously.
3. Fund Expenditures - Consideration and/or action regarding the submission
of members' expense vouchers and approval of fund expenditures. Treasurer
Paul Ringenbach reported that there were no expense vouchers submitted.
4. Treasurer's Report - Consideration and/or action regarding book sales
activities during the last quarter and other fiscal activities. Treasurer Paul
Ringenbach reported quarterly book sales in the amount of $55.89 after
taxes were paid. The sales report represents sales of two original history
books and one photo history book. The current total balance of sales for the
fiscal year to date is $309.91.
5. Publication of the Spring 2018 Newsletter and Remembrances Special
Edition Article 2018 -2. Consideration and /or action regarding the
publication of the spring 2018 Committee newsletter and the Remembrances
Special Edition Article 2018 -2. Chairman Weirtz complimented member
John Baker for his writing the article and members Paul Ringenbach and
Rosalyn Wise for their efforts in editing the newsletter and Remembrances
article. A motion was made to approve the publication of both the newsletter
and the Special Edition Aricle 2018 -2. The motion passed unanimously.
6. Schertz Landmark Property/Heritage Neighborhood Designation
Nominations - Consideration and /or action regarding Schertz Landmark
Property/Heritage Neighborhood designation nominations.. Rosalyn
Wise presented the pictorial display developed to document the placement
of Landmark Properties within the City of Schertz. Discussion by Brian
James followed regarding the status of the proposal to nominate the former
Comal Settlement area (north Schertz) as a Heritage Neighborhood.
7. Bibliotech — Biblioboard Project - Consideration and /or action regarding the
Committee's membership in the regional Bibliotech — Biblioboard Project.
Committee member Elizabeth Strong reported that the Committee's postings
to Biblioboard have been completed and are now accessible to the public.
8. Subcommittee Reports — Discussion Only
Historian —in a few weeks. Chairman Weirtz reported that the "Looking
Back" features continue to be published in Schertz Magazine. He also
reported that the City of Schertz is preparing for celebration of the 60th
anniversary of the City's incorporation. Chairman Weirtz is researching
with the Secretary of State's office the official date of Schertz'
incorporation in 1958. More details concerning events for the
incorporation celebration are expected to be forthcoming in a few weeks.
- Biblioboard - No further discussion
Social Media — Elizabeth Strong, Chairperson for the Social Media
Subcommittee reported that postings have begun to be placed on the
City's Facebook page with links to the City of Schertz Web Page.
Chairman Weirtz encouraged committee members to review the City's
web page for Committee news and postings and to bring valued
Committee involvement to Ms. Strong's attention for posting on social
media.
- Oral History - Pete Perez, Co- Chairman for the Oral History
Subcommittee reported on the progress of the subcommittee.
Outreach - Chairman Weirtz has accepted an appointment to the San
Antonio Conservation Society's Second Congress event to be held on 2
June. Chairmn Weirtz also reported on the Committee's involvement in
the following events: the placement of a Fiesta exhibit at the Senior Center
on April 17 that will be on display through the ten days of the Fiesta
celebration; attendance at the Clemens High School History Club meeting
on April 18; Committee members' involvement in the April 19 City
Volunter Fair; Clemens History Club's participation in a Committee
sponsored City historic tour on April 21; Chairman Weirtz' participation
in a filmed interview with "Lookthinkmake" public relations firm
representing Crossvine Development Company as part of Crossvine's oral
Schertz history project. The Chairman reported that three locations are
currently under consideration for serving as Committee satellite gallery
exhibit sites. The sites include: lounge at 500 block on Main St; newly
constructed Staybridge Hotel at Schertz Pkwy and 11135; future
Guadalupe Annex Building on FM 78.
Requests and Announcements
9. Request by Committee Members that items be placed on a future agenda
- none
10. Requests by Committee Members to City Manager and Staff for
information - none
11. Announcements by Committee Members - none
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at
7:30.
CERTIFICATION