01-15-2009
Minutes
Schertz Historical Preservation Committee
Meeting of January 15,2009
I. Meeting called to order at 6:31 p.m. by Chairman Dean Weirtz with a quorum
present
Voting Members Present Members Absent
Lula Mae Schertz Pat Ramirez
Walter Schertz Hal Baldwin
Debbie Krause
Rose Ackermann Guests
Malford Ackermann Beverly Jobe
Tom DeKunder
Dean Weirtz .
Merle Behne
Gail Hyatt
Lou Foehrkolb
Andreas Wooten
Earl Sawyer
II. Announcements:
A. Sophienburg Museum & Archives Genealogy Workshop - Saturday, Jan. 17,
2009, 9 a.m. to 11 :00 a.m at Sophienburg Museum.
B. Chairman Weirtz thanked all members for their support of Committee projects
since the last meeting to include: (1) representation at the November City Council
meeting, (2) book sales efforts at City Council meeting/Festival of AngelsNisions of
Santa event (3) individual book sales efforts of all but in particular the Ackermanns and
the Schertzs (4) book revision efforts by all but particularly Debbie and Mayor Baldwin
(5) to Gail for working into the early morning hours to accomplish the publication of our
minutes this month (6) for all your support of the Christmas dinner event (7) to Lou for
developing the accounting and inventory spread sheet to allow us to monitor book sales
and cash deposits (8) and, Tom's coordination work with the State Historical
Commission for transferring the heritage plaque from the Library to the Kramer House
and subcommittee work re: plaque restoration and Kramer House move preparations
C. Chairman Weirtz reviewed his role as Chairperson in accordance with Roberts
Rules of Order. He emphasized he is to oversee the meetings and that members are to
make motions while he: (1) recognizes those who wish to make a motion (2) asks for a
second to a motion (3) opens the matter for discussion (4) assures order and decorum (5)
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D. Chairman Weirtz announced receipt of correspondence from the Riedisheim
Historical Society.
E. Chairman Weirtz requested member submit names, address and phone number
of persons members would like to see invited to the official open house for the Kramer
House (date unknown).
F. Chairman Weirtz announced receipt of correspondence from the Riedisheim
Historical Society.
III. Subcommittee Reports with Considerations and/or Actions
A. Cemetery - Gail Hyatt reported that the subcommittee continues to work":()n
the Schneider Cemetery. The subcommittee will make a second trip to the cemetery site
to wrap things up.
B. Historian - Lula Mae Schertz reported on various functions taking place in
the county. The City of Seguin has two homes for show. Steinmeyer-Fey House, 623
Erskine Street and the Weinert House, 1207 N. Austin Street are open for show. Lula
Mae menioned that the art of quilting is causing some attention. She announced that the
Texas Historical Commission will be taking over the Old Pottery Factory in Seguin.
C. Outreach -
1. Debbie Drause announced she will be making a contribution to the museum
of a small 01 Bossie dairy creamer
2. Chairman Weirtz reported contact with the following individuals for
information or artifacts:
. Kathleen Elbel- relatives owned 01 Bossy Dairy
. Cheryl Brannon - provided photo of 01 Bossy Dairy Store
Mrs. Brannon's mother will donate a Schertz High School
basketball letter jacket.
. Connie Rodirquez - cartaker of the Schertz Cemetery, FM 1518,
where Mexican-American families are buried.
. Robert Dietz - great grandson of the original settler family.
. Bob Dale - seeking additional penciVpen sketches for use in
Kramer House and Museum.
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. Ed Brinkman - California resident who sent copies of local scene
sketches drawn by Larry Dawson. Sketches could be used for
postcard development.
3. Chairman Weirtz identified events which the Committee representatives
were present for and/or sold books at:
. November City Council meeting
. Festival of Angles
. Visions of Santa
D. Museum -
1. Chairman Weirtz and Tom DeKunder have met with the architect for the
old library renovation and discussed the types of display areas necessary.
2. Earl Sawyer, Tom DeKunder and Chairman Weirtz plan to visit the
Institute of Texan Culture for ideas on display preparation.
E. Schertz City History Research Project (phase II) -
1. Treasure's report on book sales by Lou Foehrkolb (Attached Transaction
History Log and accompanying Tracking Journal).
2. Chairman Weirtz announced the completed revision of edition II of the
Committee's book. He requested Committee approval to print 300 copies. Discussions
concerning corrections to the first edition of the book were held and Committee members
Debbie Krause, Earl Sawyer and Mayor Baldwin were selected to review the second
edition before printing. Gail Hyatt made a motion to approve the printing of the second
edition (300 copies) after the above review committee indicates approval (following
review) to Chairman Weirtz. Debbie seconded the motion and a unanimous vote
approved the motion.
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IV. Regular Agenda
A. Minutes:
A motion was made by Debbie Krause and seconded by Earl Sawyer to accept as
written the minutes ofthe regular meeting of November 20, 2008.
B. Kramer House Preparations:
Chairman Weirtz, Tom DeKunder and Earl Sawyer reported having discussions
regarding decorating and furnishing the Kramer House Visitors Center. Chairman
Weirtz announced that Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union would donate
furniture to the Schertz Chamber of Commerce for use at the Kramer House.
Discussion was held regarding several theme ideas for displays at the Kramer
House to include: 50th Anniversary events, Riedisheim France connections,
historic quotes, Urban Renewal, Randolph Air Force Base history, local artists
and agriculture of the area.
Debbie Krause announced that she would like to create a piece of stained glass for
display at the Kramer House.
C. Steam Pump Donation:
Debbie Krause announced she would donate a steam pump to the museum. Earl
Sawyer stated he would be helping Ms. Krause with research on the historical
value of the steam pump. Ms. Krause mentioned that her father, Willie Krause,
told her that the steam pump was from the old cotton gin in Schertz. Ms. Krause
thinks the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. has a similar pump on display.
Acceptance of the pump awaits historical authentication.
D. Fun.d Expenditures:
Chairman Weirtz requested Committee approval of his voucher submission for
personal expenditures of $784.31 on beh~lf of Committee projects related to the
Kramer House and the Museum development project. A motion was made by
Malford Ackermann and seconded by Earl Sawyer to approve the voucher
submission. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
Lou F oehrkolb requested Committee approval of his voucher submission for
personal expenditures of $50.00 on behalf of the Committee (Committee Banner).
A motion
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was made by Malford Ackermann and seconded by Earl Sawyer to approve the
voucher submission. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED this 19th day of March 2009.
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ATTEST:
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SCHERTZ HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Book Sales Tracking Journal
~Schertz, TX: The Story of Great Ancestry, Legacy and Development~
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Monthly Allocated SOlDI Balance Sales Excess Cumulative "
Milestone Allocation Inventory Presented On Hand .,' '. ' Proceeds Revenue Proceeds a, i.~ ,,1. ~~
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Ackermann, Malford/Rose 20 0 20 $0.00
Baldwin, Hal 20 0 20 $0.00
Behne, Merle 20 0 20 $0.00
DeKunder, Tom 20 0 20 $0,00
Foehrkolb, Lou 20 10 10 $162.40 $162.40
Hyatt, Gail 20 0 20 $0,00
Krause, Debbie 20 0 20 $0.00
Ramirez, Pat 20 0 20 $0.00
Sawyer, Earl 20 0 20 $0.00
Schertz, Walter/Lula Mae 20 20 0 $324.80 $324.80
Weirtz, Dean 20 20 0 $324.80 $55.06 $379.86
Wooten, Andreas 20 0 20 $0.00
City of Schertz Office 20 0 20 $0.00
Schertz Librarv 20 0 20 $0.00
Unallocated Stock (Dean) 27 9 18 $146.16 $146.16
Total Allocated/Unreserved 307 59 248 TOTALS $958.16 $55.06 $1,013.22 '
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Ackermann, Malford/Rose 23 23 0 $373.49 $373.49
Baldwin, Hal 5 0 5 , $0.00 ,''',:'
Behne, Merle 10 10 0 , $162.40 $162.40 ~
DeKunder, Tom 5 5 0 $81.20 $81.20
Foehrkolb, Lou 5 2 3 $33.00 $195.40
Hyatt, Gail 2 0 2 $0.00 . ,. 0' i,' ",' , ,!Iij , WHlJ,..dll : ' ~1~~~,~;
Krause, Debbie 12 8 4 $130.14 $13.0.14 - k' !l:.',~~~~ " :'.i~t~!~~,
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Ramirez, Pat 0 0 0 $0.00 ::'
Sawyer, Earl 7 7 0 $113.69 $113.69
Schertz, Walter/Lula Mae 16 16 0 $260.34 $585.14 kl:O;~ . ',j, II. /~~:, l'1 ~.;. f ;Ir~ ..~
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Weirtz, Dean 48 48 0 $787.01 $1,166.87 ::,::',,:':'
Wooten, Andreas 6 6 0 $97.40 $97.40
City of Schertz Office 35 20 15 $307.91 $307.91
Schertz Library 45 28 17 $454:72 ~~~~; _~Il !Y.l!~1
Hair Apparel 18 13 5 $210.47
Un allocated Stock. (Dean) 11 0 11 ~' $146.16 ,"
Total Allocated/Unreserved 248 186 62 TOTALS , '., ,,$3,011.77 $4,024.99 , ,..if, ".1,
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SCHERTZ HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Book Sales Tracking Journal
~Schertz, TX: The Story of Great Ancestry, Legacy and Development~
Monthly Allocated Individua cumulative_.'" .
J~~e~~one Allocation Inventory Sold I Balance ". .c.. Proceeds Proceeds .:". ~.,: .<l~:", .~~'" ."'~,.. '~:S.L't;'~; '... :.~~
Ackermann, Malford/Rose ., 0 0 0 $373.4Q !~t;~~lI1~~~i~:!i1:l$Z~:Q~~~~ ~ll1l~i~lf@ltliIi'l"J ;lfL~~Ig~(l}~P.
Baldwin, Hal 2 0 2 .... .~$O.OO .... .....>". ..,. .... ....... ..... ....... ... .
Behne, ME3rle 0 0 0 .' . ... .' T $1132.40 ...,........... .. ...... .... (, ........ .... ....
DeKunder, Tom 0 0 O. .... .... .... .... .$$.1.40 '. ./' ...... ..' .............. .."..... ......
Foehrkolb, Lou 3 2 ,1 ..'.. ..... $35.73.. $2;31;1;3 .... Note: Pending Turn-in 1/15 ....... ..........
Hyatt, Gail 2 02.. ....... .....$0,00 ...... ...." .'ii' / .. " '.. ............ ..... ...
Krause, DE3bbie 00 0 .$130,14< ..... ......, .... .....> .............. .......
Ramirez, pat " 0 0 0 . '. $Q.OD ..... '... . ..... ....., ....,...'........ .'. ..... .',!'
Sawyer, Earl 0 0 0 .. $113.99 ......> ,...... '. ", .... ......1. ..... ..
$Ghertz, WClltE3r/Lula Mae 0 a 0$$$$;14..,', ...... ................. ...... .......
Weirtz, Dean 0 0 .... 0 ..$1.}0(3:$1 ..' ...... ........ .... . . ... . ....,. .... ."...
WootE3n; Andreas 0 0 0 ." .. $$7.40<. ..' ..'...... .... ".... .,......... . .'. . .......
City of SGhertz Office 15 10 5 $0.00 ( .. > .... ...
Schertz Library 21 10 11 ,$J95.65 .$620.37..... ..... .... .. ... ...... ..... ....; ... .....
Hair/\PPi3rel 9 0 9 ." ..... ;:;--'-"$41004111I' ....." ........ ..........
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Transaction Historv Log of Book Allocations. Transfers and Book Inventorv Activity
November, 2008:
Starting inventory of 311 books, 11/18/08
20 books each distributed to:
Dean Weirtz (11/18)
Walter & Lula Mae Schertz (11/18)
Malford & Rose Ackermann (11/19)
Lou Foehrkolb (11/20)
Hal Baldwin (11/20)
Tom DeKunder (11/20)
Gail Hyatt (11/20)
Debbie Krause (11/20)
Earl Sawyer (11/20)
Andreas Wooten (11/20)
Merle Behne (11/25)
Pat Ramirez (11/26)
2 books sent to France
1 book presented to City Council (11/25)
68 books left in unallocated stock
December, 2008:
9 books transferred from stock to Dean Weirtz
Unallocated stock balance of 59 books
20 books sold (Lula Mae Schertz; balance =0) $ 324.80 deposited (12/3)
29 books sold (Dean Weirtz; balance =0) $ 470.96 deposited (12/3)
10 books sold (Lou Foehrkolb; balance =10) $ 162.40 deposited (12/3)
Additional Revenue $ 51.30 deposited (12/3)
TOTAL DEPOSIT 12/3 $1,013.22
20 books transferred from stock to Schertz Library (12/3)
20 books transferred from stock to City Hall (12/3)
Unallocated stock balance of 19 books
2 books from stock sold by Dean Weirtz (12/4)
Unallocated stock balance of 17 books
20 books transferred to stock from Pat Ramirez (balance =0) (1214)
Unallocated stock balance of 37 books
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10 books transferred from stock to Malford & Rose Ackermann (balance =30) (12/4)
Unallocated stock balance of 27 books
9 books transferred from stock to Lula Mae Schertz (balance =9) (12/5)
Unallocated stock balance of 18 books
2 books sold by Earl Sawyer (balance =18) (12/5)
9 books transferred from Merle Behne (balance =11) to Dean Weirtz (balance =9) (12/8)
18 books transferred from Gail Hyatt (balance =2) to Dean Weirtz (balance=27) (12/9)
1 book gifted to Mr. Klinger from Debbie Krause (balance =19) (12/9)
8 books transferred from stock to Janet Triesh, Hair Apparel (balance =8) (12/10)
Unallocated stock balance of 10 books
30 books sold by Dean Weirtz (balance =0 with 3 books coming from stock) (12/11)
Unallocated stock balance of 7 books
15 books transferred from Tom DeKunder (balance =5) to stock (12/12)
Unallocated stock balance of 22 books
10 books transferred from Andreas Wooten (balance =10) to stock (12/12)
Unallocated stock balance of 32 books
5 books transferred from Lou Foehrkolb (balance =5) to stock (12/12)
Unallocated stock balance of 37 books
10 books transferred from stock to Library (balance =30) (12/12)
10 books transferred from stock to City Hall (balance =30) (12/12)
Unallocated stock balance of 17 books
10 books transferred from Earl Sawyer (balance=8) to stock (12/14)
Unallocated stock balance of 27 books
10 books transferred from stock to the Library (balance=40) (12/15)
Unallocated stock balance of 17 books
5 books sold by Tom DeKunder (balance =0) (12/17)
17 books sold by Dean Weirtz from stock (12/17)
1 additional book reported in possession of Dean Weirtz (stock) (12/17)
Unallocated stock balance =1
***December 18 MeetinglHolida.v Party:
] book transferred from Merle Behne (balance = 10) to Lula Mae Scheliz (balance =10)
10 books sold by Lula Mae Schertz (balance =0)
7 books transferred to stock from Rose Ackermann (balance = 23)
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Unallocmed stock balance of 8 books
23 books sold by Rose Ackermann (balance =0)
2 books sold by Lou Foehrkolb (balance =3)
IS books transferred to stock from Hal Baldwin (balance =5)
Un allocated stock balance of 23 books
8 books sold by Debbie Krause (balance =1 j)
7 books transferred to stock from Debbie Krause (balance =4)
, UnalJocated stock balance of 30 books
5 books sold by Earl Sawyer (balance =3)
3 books transferred to stock from Earl Sawyer (balance =0)
Unallocated stock balance of 33 books
6 books sold by Andreas Wooten (balance =4)
4 books trarisferred to stock fi"om Andreas Wooten (balance =0)
Unallocated stock balance of 37 books
10 books sold by Merle Behne (balance =0)
20 books sold by City Hall (balance = 10)
27 books sold by Schertz Library (balance =! 3)
7 books sold by Hair Apparel (balance = I)
6 books transferred from stock to Lula Mae Schertz (balance =6)
Unallocated stock balance of 3 1 books
DEPOSIT 12/19 (from collections at 12/18 event) $2,053.76
DEPOSITS FROM CITY HALL (from 12/8 thru 12/18) $307.91
CUMULATNE DEPOSITS REPORTED THROUGH 12/19 = $3,374.89
1 book sold by Schertz Library (balance =12) (12/19)
5 books transferred from stock to Hair Apparel (balance =6) (12/19)
Unallocated stock balance of 26 books
DEPOSIT 12/22 (from Schertz Library sales) $ 454.72
CUMULATNE DEPOSITS REPORTED THROUGH 12/22 = $3,829.61
6 books sold by Hair Apparel (balance = 0) (12/23)
5 books transferred from stock to Hair Apparel (balance =5) (12/23)
Unallocated stock balance of 21 books
6 books sold by Lula Mae Schertz (balance =0)
5 books transferred from stock to City Hall (balance =15) (12/30)
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5 books transferred from stock to Schertz Library (balance =17) (12/30)
Unallocated stock balance of 11 books
DEPOSITS FROM CITY HALL (from 12/19 thru 12/31) $173.36
CUMULATIVE DEPOSITS REPORTED THROUGH 12/31 = $4,002.97
January, 2009:
DEPOSIT 1/5 (for sales by Lula Mae Schertz and Dean Weirtz) $358.18
DEPOSIT 1/5 (from Schertz Library sales) $165.65
CUMULATIVE DEPOSITS REPORTED THROUGH 1/5 = $4,526.80
3 books transferred to stock from Debbie Krause (balance =1) (116)
Shipped replacement book (from stock) for one customer did not receive by mail (1/6)
Unallocated stock balance of 13 books
4 books transferred from stock to Hair Apparel (balance =9) (l/8)
7 books sold by Dean Weirtz from stock (l/8)
Unallocated stock balance of 2 books
1 book transferred to stock from Debbie Krause (balance =0) (1/9)
3 books transferred to stock from Hal Baldwin (balance =2) (119)
4 books transferred from stock to the Schertz Public Library (balance =11) (1/9)
Unallocated stock balance of 2 books