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WESTLAKE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY
BOARD MEETING
JUNE 19, 2008
PRESENT: President Kelly Bradley, Board Members: Sharon Sanden, Teresa Walton,
Lisa Councilman, Kristi Layton, Jack Weisman, Stephen Thornton, Ruby
Held, and Michelle Corson.
ABSENT: Board Member Allen Heath, Heidi Kloempkin
OTHERS
PRESENT: Joyce Roach, Troy Meyer
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Bradley called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m.
2. TREASURER'S REPORT
Member Layton presented the Treasurer's Report, which indicated a loss of
$13,303.23 on the financial statement, but a balance of $22,748.53 on deposit.
She indicated that she planned to delete the notation of "restricted funds" on the
Treasurer's Report because the Board had authorized that no funds would be
restricted.
MOTION: Member Thornton made a motion to approve the Treasurer's
Report. Member Walton seconded, the motion carried, and the
report was approved.
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 22, 2008 MEETING
President Bradley indicated that no minutes would be presented due to Judy
Thomason's absence.
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4. DECORATION DAY RECAP
Everyone congratulated Member Walton on the terrific job she did chairing the
event and she agreed to serve again next year. She indicated she would like a full
history of Decoration Day from President Bradley and would like to get news
articles and any remaining receipts for the file. It was addressed that some guests
did not make it to the event because of the "Road Closed" sign on Ottinger and
the Board agreed that we need to have a sign that says "Decoration Day Traffic
Only" or something so that it is not misleading. Member Thornton read an e-mail
from someone asking if we'd like to receive a donated tree and she will refer to
Troy. All acknowledged that the Flag Ceremony was moving and that we should
keep this element every year. Troy indicated that some people felt having the
event at the cemetery (walking on graves) was disrespectful and dishonored the
dead and he suggested we consider moving the event across the street next year.
Mr. Weisman departed at 10:40.
5. HISTORY BOOK UPDATE
Member Councilman indicated frustration with the publisher of the book on
getting marketing materials and a mock-up book to help with sales. Joyce
indicated she had cut down the book, as requested by the publisher, but had still
not received the second version.
b. MUSEUM UPDATE
Member Layton indicated that the museum space can stay at Solana for a bit
longer. Member Thornton asked to have a meeting at some point to discuss
management of the museum.
7. WELCOME CENTER
President Bradley indicated that all organizations in Westlake needed to get in
touch with Tom Brymer to express a desire for space for a welcome center.
President Bradley suggested that we offer historically -oriented trips.
8. BOARD TERMS
President Bradley indicated that Members Heath, Sanden and Bradley have terms
expiring at this time and that she intends to retire. Member Sanden indicated she
would stay on and would be willing to assume the role of President if no others
sought it. President Bradley indicated that Member Heath intends to retire.
Member Held also told the board that she would like to retire soon..
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MOTION: Member Walton made a motion to accept moving Member Sanden
to President. Member Corson seconded. The motion carried.
unanimously.
9. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Member Sanden motioned to adjourn. Member Walton seconded,
the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.