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Home My WebLink AboutCommission Packet - 10/23/2019Pledge of Allegiance I. Roll Call MEMORIAL HALL COMMISSION October 23, 2019 5:00 p.m. Veteran's Memorial Hall I .pproval of Agenda, as proposed or amended. Ai ll �r t G""v o /_ ofMinutes of Se tember 25 p 2019. Citizens Oral Comments 4 ---'?) e v Treasurer's Report Li2t�v J ") ci° ')`d7ATIT.Chairperson's Report 43) .9a4' 44VII. Committee Reports: )3Dap e. ch Building, Grounds & Operations —Chairperson Mel Wittwer 2� Education/Historical—Chairperson Randall Miller ,K- Finance/Fundraising—Chairperson Marcia Courbat A. Artifacts Preservation —Chairperson James Lentfer VIII. Unfinished Business IX. New Business X. Adjournment Nancy Higby Administrative Secretary *Next scheduled for November , 2019. A/0 '-mot%• /PC /4" rn .10-. ! 11 %6' /11.e.4a ®K ( a-- . ll o/c) n�� 'ikac13 Date:10/23/19 MEMORIAL HALL COMMISSION ROLL CALL SHEET PRIMARY ALTERNATE Craig White Randall Miller John Mrzlak Rodney Butz Scott McDonald ' Marcia Courbat V Don Ticknor X Mel Wittwer Marilyn Robinson X Angela Hickok Frank McCaw Mike Mrzlak x James Lentfer Quorum Needed: 5 \\Alomain\waterloo\CLERKDAT\Memorial Hall\Roll Call Sheet.docx (rev. 7/17/19) MEMORIAL HALL COMMISSION September 25, 2019 5:00 p.m. Veterans Memorial Hall Members present: Craig White in the Chair, Randy Miller (arrived at 5:03pm), Don Ticknor, Mel Wittwer, Marilyn Robinson, Mike Mrzlak, and John Mrzlak (A). Absent: Rodney Butz, Scott McDonald, Marcia Courbat, Frank McCaw, Jim Lentfer, Angela Hickok (A). Also in Attendance: Nancy Higby, Administrative Secretary Moved by Ticknor, seconded by Robinson, that the Agenda be approved. Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Moved by J. Mrzlak, seconded by Ticknor, that the Minutes of August 28, 2019, as presented, be approved. Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Citizen's Oral Comments Richard Hurtado commented that he had spoken with JB Bolger/Leisure Services about landscaping concerns. A brief discussion took place regarding beautification of the grounds and a suggestion was made that someone reach out to local florists about the possibility of donating flowers for the urns on behalf of veterans. Mel Wittwer provided an overview of the conversations with Charles Pearson who spoke during citizen's oral comments at the August meeting. It his Charles' desire to help make the Veteran's Memorial Hall and the Soldiers and Sailors Park a tourist destination. Mel added that it will take volunteers in order to see this happen and that talks will continue. Treasurer's Report In Marcia Courbat's absence, Nancy Higby read the fund balances from the project transaction report, reporting a brick fund balance of $6,964.71 and flag fund of $486.28. She also reported that Marcia will be sending eleven bricks over to be engraved in time for Veteran's Day. Chairperson's Report No report. Committee Reports Building, Grounds & Operations — Chairperson Mel Wittwer Mel Wittwer reported that he removed building access rights for Jim Petersen and added Frank McCaw and Jo Porter of the CV Civil Round Table. An updated list was provided to Nancy Higby to be kept on file. Education/Historical — Chairperson Randall Miller Randy Miller reported there are still no tours or reunions scheduled for fall. He spoke on his efforts to gather the names of those Vietnam veterans, both local and statewide, who were killed or missing in action. Craig White suggested expanding the list of names to include WWII and Korea for inclusion at the next Healing Field observance. Finance/Fundraising — Chairperson Marcia Courbat No report. Marcia Courbat was absent. September 25, 2019 Page 2 Artifacts Preservation — Chairperson James Lentfer Jim Lentfer was absent. Mel Wittwer provided Nancy with a printout of a report prepared by Jim Lentfer which has been incorporated herein for the record. Commissioners : I will not be attending the Veterans Memorial Hall meeting, please allow me to address 4 Old Business items thru a -mail. 1) I would put forth efforts in planning a one time trial event in collaboration with Charles Pearson (Iowa Civil Rights Trail)' stressing this event be tied African America military history . 2) After discussions with Mel Wittwer, Randy Miller and Rick Hurtado, it was determined to explore another (more appropriate for our needs) computer than city surplus. However other city surplus ie : conference room chairs should be explored . a) The best type and brand of Artifact documentation software is still being researched . 3) The replacement glass for our General Logan lithograph has been purchased from Laidig Glass at my cost of $34.77. 4) Battery operated accent lighting for our remote display cabinets : Magichome pro RGB strip lighting in 16 ft length could be purchased on line at approx $55.00 , but it has more options than we really need (wife remote control , multi color) Horne Depot has 18 inch straight line DC under cabinet LED (manual switch) for $15.97 but it might take 3 or 4 to light a cabinet . Thank you for your time to read this, Any questions 319-493-9054 or j . lentfer(ionchsi . coin Jim Mel commented on the need for either a desktop or laptop computer as well as the required software to create and manage an archive database. He noted that a new laptop would be the likely best choice, but does not recommend moving forward until details of who will actually manage the program and software is identified and secured. Randy Miller suggested continuing to pursue the City for a used laptop even if a new laptop is purchased because a second computer would be very useful. Craig White mentioned he could also check with the County' s I.T. department on the possibility of tapping into its inventory of equipment that have been replaced with newer models. Unfinished Business Nancy Higby reported back on the issue of opening the Memorial Hall for a "warming station" in conjunction with a downtown Christmas time event. She noted that her findings were that the City has not organized a Christmas parade in the past and that it was likely Main Street Waterloo. She further explained that Main Street Waterloo does list on their website, a Winter Wonderloo event scheduled for November 30t. Nancy also explained that no further update has been received from Chris Youngblut, City of Waterloo - IT Director, on the inclusion of the brick locator to the city's website. New Business Mel Wittwer questioned the process for new bricks, how the orders are received, etc., and commented that he would like to meet with Marcia Courbat to offer assistance by learning the process and incorporate it as part of the Building and Grounds responsibility. The commission concurred. Nancy Higby explained that brick orders with checks pass through the Clerk's office either by U.S. Mail or via the Fire Department. The checks are receipted in and the order forms are sent to Marcia for processing. Marcia at some point then provides Nancy with a handwritten list to update the master list which is maintained on the server at City Hall. She further stated that she does not know if any orders are received at the post office box. September 25, 2019 Page 3 A brief discussion followed on whether to keep the post office box. Jim Lentfer was absent and unable to report on usage since the rental fee was last paid. Moved by J. Mrzlak and seconded by Miller not to renew the post office box after the rental fee expires if Jim reports little to no mail is received there. With no further business before the commission, it was moved by Miller, seconded by Robinson, that the meeting be adjourned at 5:29 p.m. Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Nancy Higby Administrative Secretary ..,g .5iido_)A,t,w5 eige?,ze,ce) 4 9.6riz. 77 <8‘ - -2-e-0 4zo / 7 „,c/e741,-„ a42 c2t- ...)d eve.....e.4). :or) 6L7./ ateAt-ii 44.,) ,Lee. 0_,,,, . ._x__,__,7 Journal Sub G/L Date Journal Type Ledger Description Source/Reference 01MYR.0009 - MAYORS RESTRICTED PROJECI S, VETERANS MEMORIAL BRICK WALKWAY 01MYR.0010 - MAYORS RESTRICTED PROJECTS, VETERANS MEMORIAL FLAGS Project Transaction Report G/L Date Range 09/19/19 - 10/16/19 Include Sub Ledger Detail Sorted By Project - G/L Account - Date Revenue Debit Amount Credit Amount Life -to -Date Actual Balance ($6,964.71) 01MYR.0009 Total ($6,964.71) Life -to -Date $486.28 01MYR.0010 Total $486.28 Grand Totals Net Change Run by Nancy Higby on 10/16/2019 9:45:38 AM Page 1 of 1 Close Reply Reply to All Forward Delete Spam Actions MLK 60: River -Loop: Civil War to Civil Rights History & Bus Tour From: Charles Pearson October 21, 2019 8:53 Ph To: Cordelia Martin Jaycie Vos Bob Martin Jennifer McNabb Robert Neymeyer Thomas Connors Wally Nettle snyders@waterlooschools.org loesr@waterlooschools.org Frank McCaw Show more... 2019 City Bus Tourr.pdf (809.4 KB) Preview I Download 1 Remove ICRAwards.pptx (390.4 KB) Preview I Download I Remove Download all attachments Remove all attachments Greetings My name is Charles Pearson project coordinator of the Iowa Civil Rights Trail Project, Inviting all of you to the 2nd annual Civil Rights Awards Ceremony, Friday, November 15th 2019. We have some nice things planned. beginning with celebratin, the 60th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Corretta's first visit to Iowa coming to Black Hawk County. After th award ceremony we will tour Downtown Waterloo's River Loop Civil War to Civil Rights Historic Places. This includes visiting sites in Downtown Waterloo that Cedar Valley civil rights icon Anama Weems took the King family. Below I attached a couple of fliers inviting everyone to be part of the 2nd annual Iowa Civil Rights Awards and River -Loop Civil War to Civil Rights History and Bus Tour. Feel free to share! Stay Blessed, Charles Pearson President/CEO Pearson Consulting LLC web: www.pearsonconsultingllc.org YOUR INVITED TO: Civil War to Civil Rights History & Bus Tour With Charles Pearson Friday, November 15, 2019 4 PM. VAN G. MILLER ADULT MARTIN LU f HLR KING JR. COMMUNITY HALL 120 Jefferson Street, Waterloo, IA DEPARTURE & RETURN TIME: • Depart Time 11:45 A.M. • Return Time: 1:45 p.m. Historic Preservation / Economic Development / Cultural Heritage Tourism Doing Something Today, For Tomorrow and Forever www.pearsonconsultinglic.org About the Riverloop Civil War to Civil Rights Self -Guided Walking Tour November 15, 2019, you are invited to join us for a special bus tour of Black Hawk Counties most significant National Registar of Historic Places and sites associated with Black Hawk County, Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Veterans and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and first visit to Iowa. Each MLK site in Black Hawk County evokes a time and period of civil rights activism in Downtown Waterloo. Black Hawk County is the cradle of 19th /20th Century labor history associated with Agriculture, Industrialization and manufacturing in North East Iowa. Black Hawk County Labor history is subdivided by working class people of color that was the driver of the Black Hawk County historic Labor movements and protest. This tour also includes a number of properties en the United States National Registar associated with Black Hawk County Veterans, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. first visit to Iowa, and Anna Mae Weems historic protest in Downtown Waterloo. Bridge after bridge Black Hawk County tourist and residents will experience the history of the labor movement like never before. PLEASE RSVP BY FRIDAY, November 08, 2019 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Iowa Civil Rights Trail Project Coordinator Website: www.pearsonconsultingllc.org or Email: iowacivilrightstrail@gmail.com FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15TH 10A.M.-2P.M. VAN G. MILLER ADULT LEARNING CENTER MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY HALL DOWNTOWN WATERLOO 12,0 JEFFERSON STREET WATERLOO, . A 50701. IOWA CIVIL RIGHTS AVV� .LACK HAWK COUNTY IOWA AND THE CEDAR VALLEY IS THE CRADLE OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND LABOR HISTORYI' WA. THE CITIES OF WATERLOO. AND CEDAR FALLS HAVE A NUMBER OF LISTED PROPERTIES ON THE UNITEI STATES NATIONAL REGISTAR OF HISTORIC PLACES ASSOCIATED WITH CIVIL WAR. CIVIL RIGHTS AND D�<_`` MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.. IOWANS STATEWIDE ARE BEING ASKED TO JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL IOWA CIV! 1GHTS AWARDS FOR THIS YEAR'S VOLUNTEERS AND TO HELP RECOGNIZE AND PAY TRIBUTE TO DR. KING AND WIFE CORETTA SCOTT KING 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF VISITING IOWA. THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR FRIENDS OF IOWA CIVIL RIGHTS FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS YEARS AWARD CALL 563-209-1170 OR You may also use our Email iowacivilrightstrail@gmaiLcom Pledge of Allegiance. I. Roll Call: 11. MEMORIAL HALL COMMISSION September 25, 2019 5:00 p.m. Veteran's Memorial Hall Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended Approval of Minutes of August 28, 2019 IV. Citizens Oral Comments 1-eiru;vs Qrt7�/L�G Gl,n Ve,-1 -- \Muil1--eexv V. Treasurer's Report PLQ,g6t mow, Motion to approve the payment of invoices VI. Chairperson's Report VII. Committee Reports: Building, Grounds & Operations —Chairperson Mel Wittwer µ POV4e. cYk-- U v.•4,9 - k.e_.. A-cr.-es 5 • o•1,-eess k ‘s 4-- -6 1 . Q--AA — RGc.rw rv.1°11.1/U Ctrs-- 0• k it 2. Education/Historical—Chairperson Randall Miller - Q.00 ma-r 3-•-act La - Ley , -aza-o . 1\•0 —b �e-` `'� uar s , tA' s o)- . -�, • 3. Finance/Fundraising—Chairperson Marcia Courbat / Motion to approve 4. Artifacts Preservation Chairperson James Lentfer VIII. Unfinished Business _ ch+mas P e� / B to �- ►ems. L �. IX. New Business 1, — srt, iti c —PAM r-6-4A'a le/L. eNG 4-v., e?z-. 20,)1,3 f\SnJ S : 2s1 / Adjournment @ Nancy Higby Administrative Secretary Next meeting date: October 23, 2019