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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-12-05 JHC MinutesG:\Everyone\Jack House\JH Committee\Minutes\2005\1.12.05.DOC Jack House Committee MINUTES Parks and Recreation Administrative Office Wednesday, January 12, 200 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER: Chair Ron Batterson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Vice Chair Wes Conner, Committee Members Bill Pyper, Marion Rodman, Gerry Johnson and John Tishler STAFF: Rich Ogden, Kim Walker, Jane Schneider and Larry Tolson. GUESTS: Richard Dresp and Betty Stockton PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: There was no public comment. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES AND FINANCIAL REPORT: The minutes of November 2004 meeting were approved. The minutes of December 2004 meeting were approved with the following correction:  John Tishler was present for the meeting. The Financial Report for November 2004 was presented and accepted. The Financial Report for December 2004 was presented and accepted. ITEM #1: Discuss Jack House Brochures  Kim Walker did not have any new information at meeting time about the brochures. She will have Vendor, Shirley Howell, mock up a sample brochure for the February Jack House Committee meeting. ITEM #2: Open House Wrap Up  The 2 nights were very successful and is recommended again for next year.  The committee may want to reconsider calling the event “Candle Light Tour” since candle light is not permitted in the Jack House due to fire regulations.  A request was made to frame the 2004 winter poster.  Docents will decide how and when Poinsettias will be distributed for 2005.  Light for inside the Jack House will need to be improved for 2005. Some rooms are very dark and do not have appropriate electrical outlets. ITEM #3: Discuss Victorian Game Day  Boomer Specialist, June Schneider, proposed a Victorian Game Day for June 26, 2005 at the Jack House Gardens from Noon – 4.00 pm. This would be a family event open to the public.  This event could be used by the Docents to dedicate the Martha Schwartz memorial.  A motion was made to support the idea of a Victorian Game Day and to have staff submit a proposed budget at the February 2005 meeting. The motion was passed unanimously. Jack House Committee Minutes for January 12, 2005 Page 2 of 2 G:\Everyone\Jack House\JH Committee\Minutes\2005\1.12.05.DOC Reports and Updates  Monthly Activities o Tolson suggested making a outside lighted walkway a priority for 2005. o Tolson reported the large Magnolia tree has bee removed. The remaining stump will be removed as soon as possible. o The Jack House foundation project and heating project will be deferred to the 2006-07 budget. o Tolson reported that the fire sprinkler system for the Gift and Service Building will be proposed as a line item for the City Maintenance Budget. o Walker distributed the 2005 Parks and Recreation Key. The Key was distributed to City residents through The Tribune or by direct mail. o Ogden reported on an annual donation of $500 received from a Jack House family member. The donor requested the money be used for the rose garden.  Docent Activities Dresp reported the following: o The SLO Symphony was given a private tour of the Jack House. o The screen door in the back is ripped and needs to be repaired. o During the recent rains, water ran into the gift shop under the door. o February 5, 2005 at 2.00 pm will be Docent recruitment. A request was made for a paid advertisement in The Ticket.  Member Comments o Tishler requested the topic of the elevator be placed on the February agenda. o Connor reminded committee members of the RSVP date for the Ken Schwartz dinner. o Connor asked when new committee members would be recruited. The City was placing a recruitment ad for all committees in the paper for the following weekend. o Connor stated the drainage problem on the path has not done any visible damage, but the issue should be looked into soon. o Connor requested the committee make a decision soon about the type of memorial they want to do for Martha Schwartz. o Rodman is clipping all articles about the Jack House & Gardens and needs an archive storage box. o Batterson stated the following items will be place on the February agenda: Elevator, Trout About Town, Jack House Brochure, Victorian Games and Budget. o Batterson requested that staff change the banner for the Jack House so that the words “Jack House” are in a bigger and bolder font. o Batterson stated that there are a few pickets on the front fence that need to be replaced.  Communications No communications were presented. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. to the February 9th meeting at 5:30 pm at the Parks and Recreation Department.