as amended
Members present: Chairman Piper Brewer, City Treasurer Ron Tobey, and
members Joane Ford, Lance Ellenberg, Phil Heavilin, Marti Lameti, Bonnie
Snyder and Charles Wascher.
Chairman Brewer
called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Motion by Heavilin
to accept minutes of November 16, 2004, supported by Wascher, and
carried.
Motion by Ford to
accept the November and December 2004 Treasurer’s Reports, supported by
Snyder and carried.
Discussion of the
2008 book project was delayed to the end of the meeting.
The bid proposal
spec sheet prepared by Jed Dingens for needed repairs at the Gould House
was presented. The project will involve re-roofing the mansard areas,
replacing the scuppers, replacing the copper gutters and fixing
associated wood damage to the soffit, and replacing the wood deck and
steps of the front porch. A sample of a faux slate was displayed as a
possible option, although several roofing material bids will be sought.
Motion by Heavilin to recommend advertisement of the bid to John Archer
for final approval. Supported by Lameti, and carried.
Motion by Lameti to
approve $300.00 to Dingens Architects for bid proposal preparation,
supported by Ford and carried.
Brewer reported
that Davenport masonry had made a proposal for repair of stucco and
drive-it at
Curwood Castle
for $9,000. This would be a stopgap repair only, and the recommendation
of Dingens was that the amount was double what should be expected for
the repairs.
Motion by Ford to
again participate in the Curwood Festival as a sponsor organization,
supported by Heavilin and carried.
Framed items of
interest for display at Curwood
Castle were presented to the Commission. Castle docent, John Hughan, prepared
these items. Members asked Tobey to prepare a formal thank you for the
gift.
Wascher displayed
numerous items available from the County Historical Society at a
discount, for resale at the Castle. Motion by Ford to approve up to
$500.00 for sale items from the County Historical Society, to be
selected by Brewer after consultation with Carla Curtiss, Castle
docent. Motion supported by Lameti and carried.
Ford left to attend
City Council Meeting.
Tobey presented a
worksheet of last completed actual FY budget, approved current budget
and accounts year to date. A general discussion was held to begin to
formulate proposal for 2005-2006 budget. It was decided that a Home
Tour would be attempted again this year. It is expected that bids will
be in for Gould House repairs before the February meeting. Tobey will
prepare a final budget proposal incorporating discussion areas for
Commission adjustment and review at the February meeting.
Motion by Heavilin
that Owosso Historical Commission be on record recommending that
building items of historical significance be salvaged from the old hotel
before its demolition. Second by Snyder and carried.
Tobey relayed that
John Archer had salvaged some non-historic stained glass from the hotel
and would give it to the commission if it is wanted. Consensus was to
accept the glass and consider it for a possible sale of items.
Brewer reported
that Samantha Stechschulte had given a letter of resignation from the
Commission to the City Clerk. Motion by Lameti for a letter of thanks
to be sent by Tobey to Stechschulte for her service, supported by Snyder
and carried.
Motion by Heavilin
that Owosso Historical Commission makes recommendation that the
shrubbery surrounding Curwood
Castle be removed for historic, safety and aesthetic reasons and that it be
replaced with appropriate plantings. Supported by Lameti and carried.
Tobey was asked to prepare a memo to Stanley Jelinek with the
recommendation for possible inclusion in the parks budget for the next
fiscal year.
Commission members
were asked to review bylaws as required by same in the January meeting
each year. Motion by Lameti to recommend Council amend Article
2,section 5 (a)(3), to read “Curwood Castle Preservation Committee.
This committee shall be responsible for the restoration, preservation
and maintenance of the Curwood
Castle.” Supported by Snyder and carried.
Due to the lateness
of the hour, it was consensus the discussion of the 2008 book be
postponed.
Motion by Snyder to
adjourn, supported by Ellenberg and carried.
Adjournment at 8:18
p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Ronald J. Tobey,
Secretary/ Treasurer
