Historic Park Advisory Committee
Regular MeetingCarbondale, IL · November 15, 2018
Minutes
FOUNDERS PARK COMMITTEE
Minutes from the November 15, 2018 meeting.
In attendance:
John Williams, Kevin Clark, Bruce Ashby, Ed Van Awken, Councilperson Grant, April‐Yvette McCreary
Special Report:
There were none.
New business:
Bruce Ashby proposed the idea of a YouTube video that might help promote the park and be a fund‐
raising source for the park. The committee held discussion regard the notion and value of the idea and
decided more information would help the committee’s decision and method of pursuit. Bruce will
contact SIU persons with some experience in these matters to address and inform the committee.
Old business:
Ms. McCreary shared progress drawings for review and committee members commented on the same.
The drawings are great and are a nice step forward.
Ed & Tom will meet to develop the Brochure/Pamphlet and bring a draft to the next meeting for peer
review.
Kevin will explore possible available grants.
Public/Private partnerships:
General Comments
The next meeting will be held on December 17, 2018
Adjournment
Agenda
HISTORIC PARK COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
Date: November 15, 2018
Time: 6 PM
Location: Old Train Depot, Carbondale, Illinois
Introductions and roll call
Special reports:
None
New business:
Discussion on the possibilities of a You-tube video as a possible promotion tool
Old business:
Update on progress of layout drawings
Compilation and editing of the narrative pages for the park brochure
Private/Public partnerships:
Discussion on possible NRPA assistance programs
Possible local, county, state, federal assistance
General Comments
Adjournment