Historic Resources Board

Historic Resources Board Meeting Minutes Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 9:30 AM Community Service Center, 118 E. 7th, 3rd Floor Conference Room 1. Call to Order (9:30 AM) by Chair Bob Wren Members present: Bob Wren, Terry LaValley, Lynette Foulger, Tammy Mattson, and Rose Nyman. Members excused: None. Staff: Carl Hamming and Gayla Hess. Public: James Rosien. 2. Previous Meeting Minutes August 10, 2024, Smeltermen’s Day photo exhibit was hosted and attended by members Bob Wren, Tammy Mattson, and Rose Nyman. Rose Nyman moved to approve the minutes of August 9, 2024, and Lynnette Foulger seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Public Comment : None. Documents: 24-08-09 HRB MINUTES_DRAFT.PDF 3. Unfinished Business 3.I. Speaker Series (5.1.7) Continued planning for speaker series events, including: • September 12th event o Greeter (Bob) o Introduction (Terry) o Thank you note (Lynette) o Handout – speaker is to provide a map and bibliography to be copied for event. o Cookies (Lynette per schedule) Terry will bring sandwich sign. Gayla has contacted The Forge about a projector and easels for the event. • October ad Terry LaValley made a motion to accept the ad. Tammy Mattson seconded motion. Motion carried 5-0. Public Comment: None. 3.II Preservation Month Follow-up (4.6.1) Postcards Rose reminded the group that there are remaining post cards and that she has used some to write thank you cards for photo donations received at the exhibit. She asked if the group would like to use the remainder for thank you notes or if members would like to HRB Minutes, 09/05/2024 1/4  use them. Group spoke in favor of using for notes and Tammy suggested these be given to Gayla until needed. Public Comment: None. 3.III Preservation Booth at Smeltermen’s Day (5.1.10) Follow-up Recap/Lessons Learned Tammy was impressed with how many people came in that afternoon and thought the event was well-received with people interested in history. Rose said she saw names on the sign-in sheet who she didn’t have the chance to see at the busy event. Lynette was sorry to have missed the event as it’s one of her favorites the group hosts. Rose suggested having a designated greeter in the future. Bob suggested having a podium outside for sign-in. Tammy thought a brief (10 minutes or less) talk about the pictures and history in the morning and possibly in the afternoon would draw people. Labelling photos or passing out a handout for the photo numbers was suggested. Rose reported 7 photos were donated during the event. She sent thank you notes to the donors. She also shared that she bought photos that belonged to Joe Stranieri at a sale at the Locker Room. Public Comment: James Rosien said that it was awesome to see how people were looking closely at the photos and appreciated the group holding the event. James also suggested working with the group who played recorded interviews at the Montana Hotel and if these could be held closer to the events at the Kennedy Common. 3.IV Oral History (1.8.2) Gayla reported that there is 1 spot available with 7 complete or scheduled. Rose spoke of the possibility of an informal recorded conversation with a candidate and Bob said that he would follow-up. Rose asked about when the final candidate for the KBMF/BAMF interview would need to be identified and Gayla responded that we have until the end of the CLG year to complete and pay for the interview. Public Comment: James suggested focusing on the history of Anaconda boxing. Bob, Lynette, and Tammy thought that could be a great speaker series topic. 3.V. Marcus Daly Bronze (Amended) • Updates Rose shared a photo of Marcus Daly for modeling his face, and let the board know that 8 letters of support have been received. • Grant opportunities Rose informed the group that the URA meeting is September 18th at Noon in this room and this application is #9 on the agenda. She will be able to help present and would not be able to discuss or vote as a URA board member. She asked if anyone would like to help at the meeting. Bob and Tammy volunteered. HRB Minutes, 09/05/2024 2/4  Based on lower than anticipated costs and grant money awarded thus far, it was agreed to wait to see about URA funds before pursuing other grants. • Site selection Lynette asked if the Commission chose to place the statue at the courthouse. Bob confirmed that the Commission makes the decision and that this had been tabled, and Terry asked if the group preferred a location to recommend. Rose and Terry spoke of the need for the statue to be placed on public property. Bob recommended having the Commission decide when funding is available. Carl asked if lighting or sidewalk funding will be available if the courthouse is selected. Rose said that additional concrete was not part of the budget. Terry LaValley made a motion to table the site until next meeting. Lynette Foulger seconded. Motion carried 5-0. • Bids Bob asked if bids are to be considered separately and the threshold for advertising. Rose noted that there is no general contractor and that the bids can be considered separately. Carl responded that the threshold to advertise is $80,000. Bob reviewed bids received. Tammy Mattson made a motion to accept Northmen concrete bid of $5,000. Terry LaValley seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Tammy Mattson motioned to accept the 4x4 granite block bid and Lynette Foulger seconded. Motion passed 5-0. Tammy Mattson motioned to accept bid from Curtis for $40,000; noting transportation and setup cost are not included. Rose Nyman seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Public Comment: James Rosien asked if the artist is based in Butte, and Bob confirmed. 3.VI. Work Plan Tammy discussed her ideas for an awards program and suggested having a ball during Smeltermen’s Days and would like to consider details at the next meeting. 4. New Business 5. Historic Preservation Officer Report Gayla shared that a photo was donated of Rotary Club members from the 1930s. She will research the photo, share it with the Rotary Club, and will send a thank you to the donor who has family ties to Fuller Drug. The group was asked if they know of where Fuller Drug medicine bottles could be found. HRB Minutes, 09/05/2024 3/4  Tammy Mattson left the meeting ta 10:42 AM. Public Comment: None. 6. Miscellaneous/Announcements a. Board: Rose told the group of a URA application for a sandwich board for a new business at The Montana. She also requested that Bob sign a letter of thanks to the AOH for funds for the statue. a. Public: None. 7. Public Comment- This is the time for the public to comment on items NOT appearing on the agenda that fall within the board’s jurisdiction. None. 8. Next Meeting: October 3, 2024 Note: Anaconda’s Past, a community speaker series event, will be held next Thursday at Noon at The Forge. 9. Adjournment (10:45 AM) Minutes approved at 10/03/24 meeting. GH HRB Minutes, 09/05/2024 4/4 on Mon. Jun 24, 2024 at 9:23 AM <l1u1tegran;te@gmail.com> wrote: > Good morning Rose here are the prices for the granite blocks. I v.;11 need about 2 weer.s after we receive the block to engrave and have ready to set > > 3ft x3ft x3ft polished all sides and top gre>' domestic 9200.00 3 months after order grey import 7000.00 4 months alter order > > > 30" x 3ft x3fl polished all sides and top grey domestic 8400.00 3month after order grey import 6500.00 4 months after order > > 4ft x 411x 3ft. polished a!I sides and top. 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