HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 18Called to order @ 3:30pm, Tuesday October 18th by John Swan
Present:
Mary Ann Malcolm
Nicholas French
John Swan
May Davenport
Carol Gottlieb
Carol Crites
Bridget Morgan
Nobuko Cleary
Jitze Couperus
Associate Members:
Joe Heinrich
Linda Swan
Guests:
Liaison:
Roger Spreen
Presentations:
none
Review of Minutes:
Carol Gottlieb moved to approve minutes
Mary Ann Malcolm, 2nd motion
Passed unanimously
Motion passed unanimously
Old Business:
Inventory of existing storage barn items: Carol Crites: there are a number of artifacts in the storage
room, for example: Stegner books, photos, etc. discussed how to catalog the items for ease of use such
as spreadsheets, storage products, etc.
New Business:
History Town Events: John Swan discussed whether we should have one or two events per year (as
discussed at September meeting). Carol Crites suggested an event with a paid speaker from out of area
History Committee Final Minutes - October 18, 2016
that would draw interest. Discussion on a panel presentation. John Swan suggests 2017 October event
to be Silicon Valley Impact panel
Grant Proposal example: Bridget Morgan presented a sample of a Packard Foundation grant program as
an example to completing a grant for the town farm equipment restoration
Committee Reports:
Town Hall Orchard Restoration/Farm Equipment, Bridget Morgan & Mary Ann Malcolm: presenting
restoration plans to Town Council meeting this Thursday, Nov 20th. Recreation Department wants a play
structure for the children. It will be included on the proposal. Many committees are providing feedback
and each want a little piece of the restoration project. Roger Spreen provided suggestions prior to
Thursday Town Council meeting.
Digital Archives, Jitze Couperus/John Swan – Phase 1 budget and timetable: spoke with Los Altos
History Museum about their processes for cataloging. They use software for digital archiving, but does
not have the information online. You have to investigate at the Museum facility. Jitze Couperus
provided information on how Los Altos Hills is digital archiving. Committee discussing budget in order to
plan digital archiving to completion. John Swan will present a formalized budget for review by
November committee meeting.
Oral History Project, Nick French & Nobuko Cleary: Los Altos History Museum is losing some of their
key staff members this month. They will go through a transition period. They suggest holding any
information or artifacts for the museum until they have new staff. Nobuko Cleary is working with Kim
Cranston on the video edits which should be finalized in November.
Preservation incentives, Mary Ann Malcolm Jitze Couperus & John Swan: An impromptu meeting with
Los Gatos History members provided suggestions on incentive programs. Committee discussed ideas on
how the town can have more influence over historical structures, trees, etc.
Historical Sites: Shumate Gates, historical markers, Carol Gottlieb & Carol Crites: Carol Crites
presented existing Appendix A, which is the inventory of Historic Sites & Structures in Los Altos Hills.
Discussed goal of Appendix A and how it influences the town process. Committee updating the
inventory list and will present to town. Carol Crites emailing the committee the updated list thus far for
review prior to November meeting.
Adjournment: 5:28pm, next meeting, November 15th
Submitted by Nicholas French
Approved as presented, November 15th