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JACK HOUSE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2000, 5:30 P.M.
JACK HOUSE, 536 MARSH STREET
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Penny Rappa called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m.
ROLL CALL: Chair Penny Rappa, Committee Members Ron Batterson,
Wes Conner, Bonnie Marzio, and Martha Schwartz.
ABSENT: Committee Member Marion Rodman
STAFF: Elaina Cano, Rich Ogden, and Larry Tolson
IN ATTENDANCE: Katchy Andrews, family heir. Greg Dillman, Old Mission
Docent. Richard Dresp, docent Vice-chair.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment.
CONSENT ITEMS:
M/S Committee members Batterson/Conner to accept consent items as submitted. The motion
was approved unanimously.
By consensus, the committee agreed to add ITEM #6: MEETING TIME and change ITEM #4
to ITEM #1.
ITEM #1: GARDEN SHADE STRUCTURE
Larry Tolson, Parks Maintenance Supervisor, proposed to have a shade structure for the Gardens,
at the request of the family heir, Katchy Andrews. Tolson gave an approximate cost of $4500 -
$5000 for the structure. Tolson also explained that the $2000 donation given by the family
would help pay for the cost. Tolson requested direction from the committee. The committee
discussed having three permanent locations for the structure and the possibility of making it
available for other parties to rent for special occasions. The committee requested that the Parks
and Recreation reimburse 50% of the additional funds.
M/S Committee members Conner/Marzio to authorize staff to purchase the shade structure under
the specifications requested and use the funds from the Jack House along with the $2000
donation and for the Parks and Recreation department to reimburse 50% of the additional cost.
The motion was approved unanimously.
ITEM #2: CARPET FOR THE HOUSE
Chair Rappa brought two samples of carpet patterns to discuss with the committee. The
committee discussed having different carpet in different rooms and also the process of moving
the furniture independently.
M/S Committee members Rappa/Conner to have the Rustic Charm pattern throughout the house.
The motion failed 2-3.
M/S Committee members Schwartz/Batterson to have the Richmond Rose pattern throughout the
house. The motion failed 2-3.
M/S Committee members Marzio/Conner to have the Richmond Rose pattern downstairs and the
Richmond Rose pattern on the stairs and upstairs. The motion passed 4-1.
ITEM #3: MOTHER’S DAY
Rich Ogden, Recreation Supervisor, updated the Committee on the Mother’s Day event. Richard
Dresp, Docent Vice-Chair, made a recommendation to the committee to have an ice-cream social
in conjunction with the August concert. Chair Rappa suggested to discuss this further at the June
meeting and to have Mr. Dresp coordinate a subcommittee of docents interested and report back
next month with more information.
ITEM #4: 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Ogden gave an update on the status of the 25th Anniversary celebration. Tolson, Conner and
Kathy Mills, Parks and Recreation Manager II, will help Martha Schwartz with the guest list.
Committee member Batterson expressed his ideas for his Historical/Pictorial project. The
committee discussed having the invitations prepared by the June meeting.
ITEM #5: COMPUTER/INVENTORY
Elaina Cano gave an update on the inventory project.
ITEM #6: MEETING TIME
Committee member Schwartz discussed her memo and suggested to change the meeting time.
By consensus the committee agreed to hold all future meetings at 7:00p.m. The meetings will
continue to be held at the Jack House from April – October and at the Recreation office
November – March.
ITEM #7: REPORTS AND UPDATES
Monthly Activities - Tolson reported that the foundation work will be budgeted for annual
Capitol Improvement Project. The committee informed Tolson that the gap between the
fireplace upstairs and the floor has increased and the Wash House has water marks on the floor.
Docent Activities – Schwartz reported that there was no one to open the house Thursday or
Sunday. Schwartz also reported that she has researched the Jack family genealogy back six
generations.
Member Comments – The committee directed Rich Ogden to make a list of acceptable
responsibilities from staff for opening and alternative procedures for the house. Committee
member Batterson requested clarification of rules and responsibilities regarding the reservations
of the Gardens. Chair Rappa requested clarification about driving and parking on site.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00p.m.
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