HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 16History Committee Meeting - August 16, 2016 - Final Minutes
Called to order @ 3:34pm, Tuesday August 16th by John Swan
Present:
Mary Ann Malcolm
Nicholas French
Carol Crites
John Swan
Nobuko Cleary
Carol Gottlieb
Jitze Couperus
Associate Members:
Joe Heinrich
Guests:
None
Liaison:
Roger Spreen
Presentations:
none
Review of Minutes:
Carol Crites moved to approve minutes
Mary Ann Malcolm, 2nd motion
Motion passed unanimously
Old Business:
Annual Fall Presentation: Kim Cranston: Carol Crites presented publicity brochure to committee for the
Cranston event. 40 people confirmed reservation thus far. Discussed logistics for event: light
presentations prior to event of Oral History Committee. Carol Gottlieb bringing sandwiches and light
appetizers. Nobuko Cleary bringing flowers. Provide gift to Kim Cranston for his time.
Carol Crites made motion to allocate $1,500 for the annual presentation
Mary Ann Malcolm 2nd motion
Motion passed unanimously
Projects and Expenditures for 2016/17: John Swan would like to provide an intern for Jitze Couperus to
assist with digital archives. John Swan will discuss with Jitze Couperus prior to September Town Council
Meetings
New Business:
Review our key goals for 2016-17: John Swan challenges committee to consider goals for coming year
and respective person would champion the goal (i.e. how to prioritize). Digital archives are a top
priority.
Combining projects into summary (i.e. Wikipedia): discussed under other items; conversation to be
continued.
Joint-venture efforts with other committees: John Swan suggests working with multiple groups with
history influence.
Committee Reports:
Town Hall Orchard Restoration/Farm Equipment, Bridget Morgan & Mary Ann Malcolm: Mary Ann
Malcolm said Tina Tseng will be taking over for Richard Chiu at Town Hall. Mary Ann Malcolm presented
plans of the town property including orchard. Additional trees in process to plant. Tree trimming in
process. In discussion to install benches and bocce ball courts.
Digital Archives, Jitze Couperus: goal to have history archives digitized by end of 2017. Committee
preparing budget to present to Town Council for resources: hardware, intern labor, etc
Oral History Project, Nick French & Nobuko Cleary: updating transcripts to mirror more to Los Altos
History Museum transcripts including details of interviewee
Preservation incentives, MaryAnn Malcolm Jitze Couperus & John Swan: Mary Ann Malcolm pointed
out the Los Altos Town Crier article about Mills Act. John Swan met with Suzanne Avila about a proposal
to the town regarding incentives to preserve town history. John Swan and Mary Ann Malcolm to
Historical Sites: Shumate Gates, historical markers, Carol Gottlieb & Carol Crites: Carol Crites wrote
article on the Shumate House that will be in The Town magazine in the upcoming issue. Carol Crites
brought up Appendix A, which is part of the town municipal code that appears to be out of date. Carol
Crites located addresses for all of the properties and the committee discussed how to track said
properties, including pictures of each.
Adjournment: 5:10pm, next meeting, September 20th
Submitted by Nicholas French
Approved as presented, September 20th