Historical Commission

Sterling Heights Historical Commission September 5, 2013 40433 Utica Road Sterling Heights, MI 48313 Minutes of Meeting I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Present: John Connor, Frank DiMaria, Douglas J. Harvey, Meaghan Mott, Jeff Norgrove Absent: Ruthann Schinzing, Scott Townsend Staff Present: Tammy Turgeon III. Approval of Agenda Motion made by DiMaria to approve the agenda, seconded by Mott. Motion carried. IV. Minutes of February 7, 2013 Minutes of the February 7, 2013 meeting were approved on a motion by DiMaria, supported by Connor. Motion carried. V. Communications/Reports/Correspondence Commission members continue to receive local historical groups’ newsletters forwarded to them via email. VI. Unfinished Business A. Winter/Spring Magazine Article Norgrove indicated that he would be willing to write an article for the next magazine. B. Historical Commission Program Wrapup 12 attendees were at the program in May. It was suggested that Mott contact Pat Holman to do a program on Utica/Shelby history next May. C. Historical Display in Library Harvey will work on a display of the History of Farming in Sterling Township for January 2014. Turgeon will see if display case can be moved to the first floor outside of the bookstore. Thanks to Connor for creating the Spring/Summer display. Items will be removed from the case this month. D. Clippings and Scrapbook Turgeon indicated that the library can always use help with the  historical scrapbook. Contact Debbie Vercellone at the library if you are interested. She will train you and then you can come anytime the library is open. E. Macomb County Heritage Alliance – Patch Program Commissioners felt that this was a good program for scouts and asked if the MCHA was going to do outreach to these groups. Sold a few patches during Sterlingfest. F. Sterlingfest Wrapup Four hours on Friday and Saturday seemed to work well. 769 visitors total. 19 entries for the contest. VII. New Business A. Macomb County Heritage Alliance Membership Motion to join the Macomb County Heritage Alliance for one year was made by Connor, supported by Norgrove. Motion carried. B. Macomb County Heritage Alliance Bylaws Motion to approve the Macomb County Heritage Alliance Bylaws was made by Norgrove, supported by Connor. Motion carried. The decision to appoint a representative to the MCHA was delayed until the November 7, 2013 meeting. C. Sterling Christmas Sterling Christmas will be held on December 7, 2013 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. All Commissioners are expected to attend. Norgrove and friend will dress in period costumes. VIII. Communication from Citizens IX. Adjourn A motion was made by DiMaria to adjourn, seconded by Harvey. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7 p.m. Next meeting: November 7, 2013