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SCHERTZ HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Building #1
Bob Andrews Conference Room
1400 Schertz Parkway
AGENDA
July 22, 2021
6:30 P.M.
Call to Order
Introduction of Guests
Presentations
• Newcomer Orientation Briefing (Frenchy/Dean)
• Native American Lipan Nation Briefing
Discussion and/or Action Items
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the regular
meeting of April 22, 2021.
2. Fund Expenditures - Consideration and/or action regarding the submission of member
expense vouchers and approval of fund expenditures.
3. Book Sales Report - Consideration and/or action regarding book sales activities during
the last quarter and other fiscal activities.
4. Publication of the Summer 2021 Committee Newsletter and Remembrances Special
Edition Article 2021-3 & status of 2020-5 Parts I and Parts II. Consideration and/or action
regarding the publication of the Committee Summer 2021 Newsletter and the Remembrances
Special Edition Articles 2021-3 & Status of 2020-5 Parts I and II.
5. Assignments for future Remembrances Special Edition Articles. Consideration and/or
action regarding assigning future Remembrance Special Edition Articles to members for future
publishing.
6. Schertz Landmark Property/Heritage Neighborhood Designation Nominations -
Consideration and/or action regarding Schertz Landmark Property/Heritage Neighborhood
designation nominations.
7. Historic marker/property restoration & development projects. Consideration and/or action
regarding refurbishing & development of Schertz historic markers and/or historic property.
8. “Time Capsule” for development by SHPC. Consideration and/or action regarding the
development of a “Time Capsule.”
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9. Classic Car Show Project – Consideration and/or action regarding a Committee sponsorship
of a classic car show event.
10. Marker development in support of Schertz Parks and Recreation Division’s Trail
initiatives. Consideration and/or action regarding a marker project in support of Schertz Parks
and Recreation Division trail development initiatives.
11. Subcommittee Reports
Historian
Biblioboard/Social Media
Outreach
12. Request by Committee Members that items be placed on a future agenda.
13. Requests by Committee Members to City Manager and Staff for information.
14. Announcements by Committee Members.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, BRENDA DENNIS, CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL
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WAS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
Brenda Dennis
I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED NOTICE AND AGENDA OF ITEMS TO BE
CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL WAS REMOVED BY ME FROM THE OFFICIAL
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ON DAY OF 2021. Title:
This facility is accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Handicapped parking spaces
are available. If you require special assistance or have a request for sign interpretative services or other services,
please call 210-619-1030.
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
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SCHERTZ HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021
6:30 PM
MEETING MINUTES
Committee Members in Attendance:
John Baker Daniel “Frenchy” Bourgeois Richard “Monty” Gonzales
Chuck Reynolds Paul Ringenbach Dean Weirtz
Rosalyn Wise
Committee Members Absent:
Howard Alperin Sabrina Allen Sue Boissonneault
Dean Midlick Pete Perez Guy Scott
City Representative in Attendance:
Brian James
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:41 PM by Chairman Bourgeois.
DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:
1. Minutes – Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 28, 2021. Dean Weirtz expressed appreciation on behalf of the committee
to Cyndi Simmons for the detailed minutes.
• Motion made by Dean Weirtz and seconded by Rosalyn Wise to approve minutes as
written. Motion passed unanimously.
• Introductions – Committee members introduced themselves to the newest committee
member.
2. Fund Expenditures – Consideration and/or action regarding the submission of member expense
vouchers and approval of fund expenditures.
• Dean Weirtz has a submission of a $60 voucher for payment of the upcoming luncheon
(to be held in August) at The Chamber for non-profits to participate in. We will have
two representatives (Dean Weirtz and Frenchy Bourgeois).
• Motion made by Chuck Reynolds and Rosalyn Wise seconded to approve the $60
expenditure for the SHPC to sponsor a table at The Chamber luncheon. Motion passed
unanimously.
• Rosalyn Wise asked about the banner expenditure. She asked if we know how much the
banners cost. Brian James indicated that he would find out and report at the next
meeting.
3. Book Sales Report – Consideration and/or action regarding book sale activities during the last
quarter and other fiscal activities.
• Book sales this quarter were $64.67 in sales (3 yellow books and 1 photo book).
• Looking to have the ISBN number available for Kindles and Amazon Fire.
• How are the books being introduced to people now? Word of mouth, occasionally do
an article in Schertz Magazine. Will have them for sale at the Chamber Luncheon in
August and they are for sale at the Library, the Water Department, and the Visitors
Center. It is also mentioned in the newsletter. Monty Gonzales commented that his
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wife is a realtor and suggested that she could suggest to the various brokers that the
book can be purchased to give to families new to our community. Something similar
had been done in the past – a realtor had given a donation to the group and in turn they
provided them with several books to be given away to new residents. The yellow books
sell for $15.00 and the photo books sell for $25.00. We could sell them to a realty
company for a quantity rate. It was also suggested that we could sell more in digital
format.
4. Publication of the Spring 2021 Committee Newsletter and Remembrances Special Edition
Article 2021-2. Consideration and/or action regarding the publication of the Committee Spring
2021 Newsletter and the Remembrances Special Edition Articles 2021-2.
• Dean Weirtz has a concern because the draft he sent had two paragraphs that were
identical and nobody caught it. He is concerned that no one is reading them. Many
members indicated that they did read it, however, did not see that error.
• Motion made by Rosalyn Wise motioned and John Baker seconded to approve the
publication and articles. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Schertz Landmark Property/Heritage Neighborhood Designation Nominations – Consideration
and/or action regarding Schertz Landmark Property/Heritage Neighborhood designation
nominations.
• Dean Weirtz reports he spoke with Jerome Patterson. He owns a property on 482
(parallels Hwy 35, take Schwab Road exit). His property dates back to the early 1900s.
What’s important about his property is that he has a piece of architecture on his
property which was an original home made out of limestone and it’s very interesting to
see. He has invited our committee to go out and look at the property. He will schedule
the tour for a Saturday and will email everyone with the date/time. Dean also suggested
that they also go to the nationally recognized historic church on 482 on the same day.
Rosalyn Wise suggested that we have a photographer to take pictures as well (possibly
Public Affairs).
6. Consideration of a “Time Capsule” for development by the SHPC – Consideration and/or action
regarding the development of a “Time Capsule”.
• Frenchy Bourgeois advised that Howard Alperin could not be here tonight, however,
wanted Frenchy to have everyone bring the artifacts to set in the capsule in the caboose.
Frenchy would like to table that and continue it when Howard is present to defend his
project. Rosalyn reports that Howard would like to have the opening of the capsule at
the 100th anniversary celebration, which would occur in 2058. Much discussion ensued
and it was ultimately decided that this discussion will be tabled until the next meeting.
7. Cibolo Valley Community Museum Association (CVCMA) & Schertz Historical Preservation
Committee (SHPC) Collaborations – Consideration and/or action regarding collaboration
activities of CVCMA and SHPC pertaining to historical preservation matters within the Schertz
and surrounding community areas.
• Dean Weirtz reports that the City of Schertz has produced a sign that has a QR code on
it so people can scan and view the video, however, the sign has not been installed.
8. Subcommittee Reports
• Biblioboard/Social Media – Chairman Bourgeois has found that we are up to 13 likes, 0
comments on the caboose picture on the cover of Schertz Magazine on social media.
• Rosalyn Wise asked again for a new aerial view of Highway 35 before the new highway
construction begins for historical purposes. Frenchy Bourgeois advised he will make it
happen.
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• Historian – John Baker’s term is coming to an end and he’s not going to renew. He has
been responsible for submitting information to the Schertz Magazine in November
which includes one section on Texas history and one section on Schertz history. The
committee will assist whoever takes the role. Rosalyn Wise volunteered to take on that
role.
REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
9. Request by Committee Members that items be placed on a future agenda.
• How to add the ISBN to our book discussion.
• Podcast update.
• Chamber of Commerce luncheon discussion.
• Frenchy Bourgeois would like to put on next meeting’s agenda that he would like to have
the SHPC do something every year that requires zero to no effort on our part – hosting
a car show. We can have it in front of the pizza joint on Main Street and close off half
the street. We could have food trucks and possibly have trophies. Would like to see
this occur in early fall. Need to look into more details such as location, insurance, police
and fire protection, etc.
10. Requests by Committee Members to City Manager and Staff for information.
• No requests.
11. Announcements by Committee Members
• Frenchy Bourgeois presented John Baker with a proclamation for his contribution to the
SHPC. We appreciate everything he’s done for the committee.
• Brian James was asked how Movin on Main event went. Brian reported that they would
have liked to have seen more people attend as well as more vendors and sponsors. All
in all, everyone that attended had a good time. We’re hoping to grow this event and
look forward to the 4th of July Jubilee being a huge event.
• Brian James also reports that we will probably meet in the Bob Andrews Conference
Room for the next meeting.
• Brian James also reports on the great work the EMS/EOC team has done on the
vaccination clinics. We are now to the point where we aren’t filling up the clinics so if
you know anyone needing/wanting the vaccine, they are available. We are also going
to Clemens and Steele tomorrow to do mini clinics for students over the age of 16 (with
the permission of their parent/guardian). We will also have clinics next week.
• Another email will be sent stressing the importance of these meetings that only occur
once per quarter and the need for notifying Dean or Frenchy of an absence with a valid
excuse.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:03 PM, motion made by Dean Weirtz to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Chuck Reynolds.
Motion passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
CERTIFICATION
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Daniel “Frenchy” Bourgeois