Star Historical Committee Meeting

Star Idaho Historical Committee Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023 Committee Members Present – Chip Sitton, Chairman; Jane Raynor and Lynn Davis Committee Members Absent - Nathan Day, Vice Chairman (excused) Call to Order – Chip called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Star City Hall. New Business Invoice from FishDawg Productions – The committee reviewed an invoice from FishDawg Productions in the amount of $2,896.00, submitted for production services of the last 4 oral histories recorded by the company. The original invoice of $27,735.18 covered a maximum of 12 interviews that were previously recorded by the company. On a motion made by Lynn and seconded by Jane, the measure to pay DawgFish Productions $2,986.00 passed unanimously. Kiosk Report – Lynn was present at the national meeting of the American Association and State and Local History Societies and Boise, ID. The event occurred September 6-9, 2023, at Boise Center. The new kiosk was on display and was among the finest exhibits present at the meeting. Lynn also volunteered for the 3-day event. The kiosk was disassembled and taken to storage in the barn at Star River House on September 8th. Lynn recommended that 2-3 city employees be trained on the setup, disassembly and storage of the kiosk, which is not very portable. Additional items needed for future kiosk setup include a single-step stool, a 6-foot Apple lightening charging cord for the iPad, a shrink-wrap spool (approx. 6-8 inches wide) with handle and one Sharpie for marking parts of the kiosk. In addition, Lynn will research the cost for 3 memory sticks, all of which will contain the 16 interviews performed, as well as the 15-minute presentation of highlights of the individual interviews. One stick will accompany the kiosk, one will be given to the City of Star for safekeeping and the last will be for the Historical Committee. Oral History Publicity – the Committee discussed introducing the kiosk and oral histories to the community of Star on October 11, 2023, at 7:00 PM at City Hall in Star. Interviewees and the three contractors that produced the interviews are to be invited to the event, which will be open to the general public. Chip noted that he would contact the City to host the event, arrange the details, create an agenda and make all invitations/announcements. In appreciation for the time and the details that the interviewees provided, the Committee recommended putting the oral histories and flash drives to be presented to all interviewees (regardless of whether they could be present at the event). Meeting Dates and Times – Committee members discussed the difficulty in increasing the number of committee members. Current meeting cadence was monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. and that time of day is not advantageous for many community members that might better be able to attend evening meetings. On a motion made by Lynn and seconded by Jane, the Committee unanimously approved moving future monthly Committee meetings to the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Star City Hall. Adjournment – There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 3:56 p.m.. _/s/____________________________ Chip Sitton, Chair