HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 18Minutes of the History Committee Meeting July 18, 2013
Attendance: Chairwomen: Carol Gottlieb, Mary Ann Malcolm, Diane Brauch, Jitze Couperus,
Catherine Popell, Carol Crites, Nobuko Saito Clearly, Ginger Summit, Joe Heinrich
Not present: Rich Larsen, Linda Swan
Town Council Liaison: Rich Larsen
Associate Member: Joe Heinrich
Associate Member: Linda Swan
Chairwoman Carol Gottlieb called meeting @ 3:35 p.m.
The June 18, 2013 Minutes were approved.
Old Business:
1. Old Newspaper articles (File Cabinets) and Newspaper/Book scanning projects still in
progress. Scanning project starting its 4th book moving along nicely. Some problems when
articles are folded and not matching up.
2. Ginger has interviewed 10 Los Altos Hills residence. Carol suggested to go to counsel for
additional funds for transcript cost. The History Committee did not approve any funds for
transcript cost, or recorder ($200). The Town paid $200 for the recorder and is sharing this with
Los Altos History committee. We the Los Altos Hills committees think Los Altos should pay for
1/2 cost for the recorder. Nobuko will be interviewing Grandson of the Duveneck family.
3. Street names moving along. Diane to discuss with Deborah Padovan WEB for Street
names/How will we do it.
4. Heritage Oak Tree/History/Environmental Design/Open Space committees still in
development stage. Carol Gottlieb to advise when resolution is adopted.
5. History Committee discuss that a procedure needs to be put in place for all tools, camera's,
equipment etc. be logged, handled and controlled by Deborah Padovan. Carol to discuss with
Deborah.
6. Old Timers gathering October 20 Sunday from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm we need to discuss
food, drinks etc. and flyer.....Mary Ann to talk with Deborah about flyer and getting information
out into the Hills.
7. Shed for farm equipment update Linda Swan to update about renting a shed by the Town
Committee.
8. 3rd Grade Historical Unit, Carol will call Kathy Evans to put on back burner.
9. Carol Gottlieb will continue as Chair, Carol Crities will serve Vice Chair, Maryann Malcolm
will serve as secretary until the end of 2012 and Catherine Popell will then serve as secretary
through June 2013.
The meeting adjourned @ 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Mary Ann Malcolm