Historical Commission Meeting Minutes - December 20, 2023

Caln Historical Commission Meeting Minutes
Hybrid, Wednesday December 20th, 2023
7:00 PM- 9:00PM
The meeting was called to order by Chair Evans at 7:05 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance
Secretary Shields conducted members Roll call and announcement of Guests in attendance.

1. Mark Evans – Chair
2. Dawn Coughlan – Vice Chair
3. Lisa Shields – Secretary
4. Donna DiPrinzio – Treasurer
5. Tom Parr
6. Patty DeFroscia
7. Jamie Evans
8. Leah Jennings
9. Cathy Callahan
10. Lorraine Tindaro

Historical Commission Member Absent (1)

1. Paul Stephens – Excused, he will be present at our January 2024 CHC meeting.

Historical Commission Attendees:              Quorum 10 members present at roll call, (0 remote).
Historical Commission Guests
Introduction of Guests (6):
Josh Young, Township Commissioner, Don Vymazal, Township Manager, Helen Eckel, Sam Weiner, Licia Carini, Chris Parr
Approval of 10/18/23 Minutes
Mark asked if all sub-committee reports from the 10/18 meeting had been submitted to Lisa S. He then asked if there were any additional comments or questions regarding the minutes of our 10/18/23 meeting. Hearing none he asked for a motion to approve.
Moved by Tom Parr
Second by Jamie Evans
Vote called by Chair Evans
Motion passed 10-0 all in favor.
 
OLD BUSINESS

1. MEMBERSHIP

Mark shared that after the New Year we’ll be down to 10 members as Paul Stephens will be leaving us for his Virginia farmstead.
 
2.SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. SPACKMAN FARM
   1. Mark shared that the electric is on, and the house is decorated for the holidays.
2. MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA
   1. Lorraine shared that the Jan. 2024 township newsletter will have a story about the couple who held their wedding at the Hexagon School House in Feb 2002.
   2. Mark noted that so much of what we hope to do in 2024 will be driven by social media and advertising. It would be great if the M&S subcommittee could start brainstorming new/fresh over the holidays.
   3. The group reviewed the CTHC Facebook page.

Mark asked for a motion to approve going live with CTHC Facebook page.
Moved by Patty DeFroscia
Second by Lorraine Tindaro
Vote called by Chair Evans
Motion passed 10-0 all in favor.
 

1. HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
   1. Nothing new to report.

       D.  CALN AT RISK – Tom P

1. Mark presented a draft inquiry letter to send to the BOD of Copeland Run School asking for more info on the Mary Louise Lloyd house, and to ask for access to the Mary Louise Lloyd library so that we can document artifacts.

Mark asked for a motion to approve sending email to the BOD of Copeland Run School.
Moved by Tom Parr
Second by Donna DiPrinzio
Vote Called by Chair Evans
Motion passed 10-0 all in favor.
 
3.EDGES MILL UPDATE

1.   Cathy C. noted good news by the end of January will have information.

4.SCHOOLHOUSE TOURS

1. Patty and Dawn decorated the Schoolhouse with fresh greens and gave tours to visitors during the Caln Tree Lighting Ceremony December 3.
2. Helped Parks and Rec decorate, set luminaria trail. 
3. In January, will circulate a sign up sheet for May through October 2024 First Sunday Open House tour guides.

5.OCH LIASON REPORT – Dawn C.
a.Hosted successful Caln Community Candlelight Christmas Program December 5 highlights included the CASD Meistersingers and the Caln Elementary Chorus.  A local Boy Scout troop lent assistance.
6.FINANCE REPORT –

1. Donna D. budget approved $10,000.

7.ANNUAL REPORT – Mark E

1. Mark hopes to have a draft ready in advance of our January meeting.

NEW BUSINESS
None.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Mark asked for a motion to appoint Paul Stevens Member Emeritus effective January 2024.
Moved by Tom Parr
Second by Donna DiPrinzio
Vote Called by Chair Evans
Motion passed 10-0 all in favor.
 
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Evans asked for a motion to adjourn.
Moved by Jamie Evans
Second by Donna DiPrinzio
Motion passed 10-0
Meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM
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