HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Commission 04-21-2021
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Maureen Miller Brosnan
Greenmead Historical Park
MAYOR
20501 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
Edward Davis
(248) 477-7375 SUPERINTENDENT
Fax (248) 426-8568
Emily Tchorz-Fielder
PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Department of Parks and Recreation
15100 Hubbard
Livonia, Michigan 48154-3586
(734) 466-2900
The meeting was called to order by Stephanie Miner at 7:33 PM
Present: Deanna Brown, Mary Cambridge, Diann Dupuis, Nancy Frye, Lindsey
Hakala, Stephanie Miner
Absent: Kayleigh Kavanagh
Other Attendees: Emily Tchorz-Fielder, Maureen Casey, Ted Davis
I. Review of minutes: Lindsey Hakala, Secretary
a) February 17, 2021 Voting Meeting
b) March 17, 2021 Non-Voting Meeting
Motion 2021-04-02: M. Cambridge made a motion and N. Frye seconded to approve
both minutes as amended. February and March 2021 minutes were approved
unanimously.
II. Treasurer’s Reports: Mary Cambridge, Treasurer
a) March 2021 Report of Expenses
i. Income: $2,334
ii. Expenses: $114.78
III. Reports:
1. Chairman’s report:
a) Gary Pritchard has officially retired from the Historic Commission
2. Commissioner’s report of activities, grounds review & participation:
a) Greenmead Supervisor: Emily Tchorz-Fielder
i. Maintenance Update:
Interior windows cleaned April; they will return end of May to clean
exterior
Screen repaired on Hill screen house.
Geer store front door threshold repaired, and lower portion of the front
exterior wall painted. Possibly repainting the entire exterior.
Kingsley House stairwell leading upstairs painted
ii. Future Maintenance Projects:
Hill House Sunroom – Met with Randy. Awaiting quote for repair. He
believes the water leak is coming from ground level due to improper
siding installation on west side of sunroom
Ground penetrating radar completed at Union/Briggs Cemetery. 18
unmarked graves found, temporary markers being made
Meeting House ramp- cleaning and repainting (Jerry DPW)
Meeting with Sharon Carlson (Wade Trim- Master Plan) on Wed. April
28 to start review of the collections and to start discussing current
status of collections
iii. Budget Status of the Trust Fund: $258,176.10
IV. Review of Events & Planning for Future Events:
1. Storytime Saturday- March 20
a) Event went well, read by Judy Taylor. Full house (with social distancing, of
course).
2. Pet Adoption- March 27
a) Many vendors cancelled due to last minute health concerns
3. Peter Rabbit- April 17
a) Went over VERY well; everyone loved Mr. & Mrs. McGregor, brought in a real
pet rabbit. Most attendees that responded to survey responded positively
4. Virtual Speaker- April 20 (From Hastings to Home)
a) Twelve registrations
5. New Volunteer Orientation- April 28
a) Last check had 3-4 people registered
6. Farmhand’s House Exhibit Tour- May 16, 1-4 p.m.
a) Looking for volunteers to check in pre-registered guests (outside if weather
permits) and docent. Only 8 guests permitted every 20 mins.
7. Flea Market- June 6, with modifications
a) Pre-sale at Meeting House during the week?
b) Large discussion regarding restrictions from COVID. Current maximum set at
125 cars at a time.
V. New Business
1. Commission goals aligning with Vision 21
a) 4 goals- approve and share with the Mayor: some short term, some longer
term
Motion 2021-04-01: N. Frye made a motion to approve the goals as written below. M.
Cambridge seconded and it was unanimously approved.
i. Engage visitors in positive learning experiences about Livonia’s history
through tours and programming
ii. Expand outreach to schools, libraries, and non-profits through
presentations, publications, or traveling exhibits
iii. Develop exhibits to reach a broader audience and attract new visitors to
Greenmead
iv. Transfer documentation of artifacts from paper to digital records utilizing
Past Perfect and providing online access to our archives.
2. Gary Pritchard has resigned from the commission.
3. Volunteer Vaughn Stecker passed away this past weekend.
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4. Proposed a joint meeting with Historic Preservation on July 14 in lieu of our
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scheduled non-voting meeting on July 21.
5. Next meeting will resume the scheduled start time of 6:30 P.M.
Meeting Dates 2021:
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Voting: February 17, April 21, June 16, September 15, October 20, and
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November 17
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Non-Voting: January 20, March 17, May 19, July 21, August 18, and
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Adjournment:
D. Dupuis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 PM and D. Brown
seconded it. It was unanimously approved.
Submitted by L. Hakala
Secretary