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MINUTES
San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Administration Office
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Ron Batterson called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
ROLL CALL: Committee Members: Vice Chair Patrick Mayeda, Gerry Johnson, Bob
Gordon, Betty Stockton and Kylie Hatch
ABSENT: Kathi Settle
STAFF: Christine Wallace
GUESTS: Toni Kincaid, Shelly Stanwyck
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
There were no public comments.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES AND FINANCIAL REPORT:
The minutes of June/July 2010 were approved.
The June/July 2010 Financial Report was approved with the amendment that changes will occur
next month.
REGULAR ITEMS
ITEM #1: Haunted House- Kincaid
• The Jack House will be open as a “haunted house” as if the house has been untouched since
the Jack family moved out.
o Sunday, October 24 and Sunday, October 31 during regular touring hours
• The event will be respectful of the house using decorations such as cobwebs, noises, spiders,
rats, dry ice and skeletons
• The family friendly event will include a flashlight tour and docents will lead visitors through
the house with scripted stories.
• The cost will be $5 for adults, children 12 and under are free and 16 and under must be
accompanied by an adult.
• Promotion will be used through the Parks and Recreation Department outlets as well as
posters in the community.
• Kincaid requested $1500 from the Jack House promotion fund to be used for supplies for
the Haunted House event.
Batterson made a motion to approve $1500 from the Jack House promotional fund to cover
expenses for the Jack House Haunted House in October. Motion was approved
unanimously.
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ITEM #2: Gazebo Update- Mayeda
• Subcommittee received structural report from Stephan Macie
• Because the gazebo began as and still remains a Public Works project, the subcommittee
will be meeting with Public Works staff to discuss the report and formulate a plan.
• Money will possibly be necessary for construction documents and construction in the future.
ITEM #3: Foundation- Gordon
• Gordon and Andrews met with VanderKelen with the Community Foundation
o The will was read and understood that the endowment money needs to go into a
foundation fund for the Jack House.
o In using the Community Foundation, the title of foundation already exists
o It was left with VanderKelen that they would get back to him by the end of the
month.
• Andrews spoke with trustee and attorney and found that the money would be able to be
transferred as soon as a foundation was set-up.
• The endowment is worth 10% of the estate.
• A full report is anticipated for the September meeting.
• Watkins has not been involved so far, she is researching other city owned properties.
• The foundation board would consist of 2 members from the Jack House Committee, 2
docents, Andrews and possibly some community members
Reports and Updates
Monthly Activities – Staff/Public Works
Christine Wallace reported on the following:
• Volunteer BBQ is scheduled for Wednesday, September 22 at 5:30 pm in the Ludwick
Community Center. Invitations will be mailed out shortly.
Docent Activities
Kincaid reported on the following items:
• Kincaid spoke with Chuck Crotzer regarding the buggy shed.
o Kincaid took inventory of the items in the shed and cleaned out some trash.
o Building Maintenance will be moving their equipment in the shed to the elevator
shaft.
o Boxed items will be replaced in the bedroom closet upstairs in the house.
• Mayeda- Is there a form to remove items from inventory?
o Stockton has that and she will provide to Kincaid.
• Victorian Christmas dates: December 10-12
o December 5 the house will be decorated but not advertised as such.
o Decorating will begin November 29
• Nora O’Donnell no longer wants to be assigned to the wash house.
• A “Historic Concert Series” was held at the Dallidet Adobe by the SLO County Band
o They are interested in performing at the Jack House next year to expand the series.
Member Comments
• Gordon- Tuesday, June 7, 2011 is the scheduled date of the State Standard Flower Show
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o 11:30 am- 2:00 pm they will be using the Jack House and Gardens for flower show,
judging, house tours and lunch.
o The lunch is at 12 noon, open to the public for $40, catered by Jose at Et Viola.
• An evening fundraiser can make use of the flowers on display in the house and the table
settings in the garden.
• Johnson- May 1, 2011 is the Monday Club House Tour.
Communications
• No communications at this time.
Meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m. Next meeting is September 8, 2010 at 5:30 pm at the San
Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Administration Office.