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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-09-12 JHC MinutesJack House Committee MINUTES San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Administration Office 1341 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo Wednesday, May 9, 2012 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER: Chair Ron Batterson called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. ROLL CALL: Committee Members: Ron Batterson, Patrick Mayeda, Gerry Johnson, Kathi Settle, Bob Gordon, Betty Stockton and Susan Updegrove ABSENT: None STAFF: Meghan Burger and Amy Voorhies GUESTS: Toni Kincaid and Council Member Kathy Smith PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Mayeda presented the San Luis Obispo County History Center membership as a point of interest for the Committee members. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES MOTION: (Batterson/Mayeda) Approve the April 11 and April 25, 2012 minutes as submitted. Approved: 7 yes: 0 no: 0 absent CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT MOTION: (Batterson/Mayeda) Approve the April 2012 Financial Report as submitted. Approved: 7 yes: 0 no: 0 absent REGULAR ITEMS 1. Elections – Batterson Batterson would be willing to continue to serve as Chair. MOTION: (Mayeda/Settle) Nomination of Batterson to serve as Chair of the committee for a one year term. Approved: 7 yes: 0 no: 0 absent Mayeda will not be able to continue serving as the vice chair as he will not be able to attend a significant number of meetings due to his travel schedule this year. Jack House Committee Minutes May 9, 2012 Page 2 of 3 MOTION: (Batterson/Johnson) Nomination of Settle to serve as Vice Chair of the committee for a one year term. Approved: 7 yes: 0 no: 0 absent 2. Cancellation of June 13, 2012 meeting and reschedule to June 27, 2012 Park Tour The committee will join the Parks and Recreation Department on a Park Tour on June 27 instead of holding a regularly scheduled committee meeting. 3. Staff Reports and Updates: Parks and Recreation/Public Works Burger reported on the following: Easter Egg Hunt was a success with lots of positive feedback and 300-400 in attendance at the Jack House Gardens. A great article came out in the Tribune as well. Mother’s Day promotional business cards have been distributed to the Jack House, businesses in town and flower shops. Central Coast Bride magazine ad will be placed again in 2012, repeating the same ad from last year. $300 from the facilities account will help pay for the ad which will appear in the September publication. Two school tours are scheduled for May. A conversation began about how to promote the Jack House to local schools and how more outreach can be done to tie the Jack House to the “community” aspect of the elementary curriculum. 4. Docent Activities Kincaid reported on the following: The docents are ready for Mother’s Day. Story boards were purchased from Poor Richard’s Press within the approved budget. A 20x30 board was made for the front of the house and 11x17 size boards were made for the interior. A total of 75-100 purses are being displayed in the house with each room exhibiting a different decade. No antique cars will be available this year for the event. Nancy Blell passed away recently and was a long time docent. Nora O’Donnell will be reducing the number of hours she will be available this year, but she will be remain on the schedule for the special event tours. Four new docents are starting and they are wonderful. 5. Member Comments/Communications Batterson – Pat Kimball (gazebo contractor) had questions regarding paint for touchups on gazebo. Jim Stockton Crepe Myrtle tree in the Jack House Garden has been removed possibly? Committee investigating and Batterson will invite Larry Tolson from Public Works staff to the July meeting to discuss replacement. Stockton – Visited the Jack House on May 6 during Taste of SLO and was concerned that there was no notification that the house was closed that Sunday. Jack House Committee Minutes May 9, 2012 Page 3 of 3 Gordon – Foundation held its first meeting May 9 and hopes to provide new source for docents, events and fundraising. Mayeda – Curious where we were with the County Band event coordination between Burger and Reinhardt. The gazebo needs to be touched up with bondo and a new coat of paint now that the structure is reinforced and it will remain in the garden for some time. The Mother’s Day banner font is hard to read from the street. Taste of SLO banner in comparison was clean, simple and nice to read. Jill LeMieux is working on bringing a fundraiser event to the Jack House for the Jack House. The Jack House lawn looks great. Settle – Settle attended the Foundation meeting and is excited to move the group forward and putting the Friends group together. These support groups have been vital to the survival of other historic homes. They can improve educational components and increase docent recruitment. Smith – Thank you for serving on the committee. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Next meeting is June 27, 2012 at 1 pm at the Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa Street for Special Meeting and Park Tour.