Historical Commission

Sterling Heights Historical Commission May 3, 2018 40433 Utica Road Sterling Heights, MI 48313 Minutes of Meeting I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Mott. II. Roll Call Present: Cynthia Appleton, Frank DiMaria, Douglas J. Harvey, Meghan Mott, Steve Pomaville, Scott Townsend Staff Present: Tammy Turgeon Excused: John Connor III. Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda was made by DiMaria, supported by Harvey. Motion carried. IV. Minutes of February 1, 2018 Motion to approve the minutes of the February 1, 2018 meeting was made by Appleton, supported by DiMaria. Motion carried. V. Communications/Reports/Correspondence Commission members continue to receive local historical groups’ newsletters forwarded to them via email. VI. Unfinished Business A. Names Project The document is on google docs so that everyone can update it. After the bus tour, items that pertain to it will be moved to this document. B. Oral History Conversion Project No additional work has been done on this. Commissioners are welcome to assist. Turgeon will also see if the Library’s practicum student can assist. C. Wikipedia Page An editathon will be done in the Fall at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library. D. Historical Display in Library Townsend will contact Connor to remove his items and will install the new display before the end of the month. E. Clippings and Scrapbook  Mr. Himmler, a volunteer, has scanned most of the photos that the Library has. Next we will have a volunteer or intern work on scanning the existing clippings into pdf text readable documents so that they can be searched. F. Historical Marker Program No new applications. G. City’s 50th Anniversary 1. Tour of City Townsend, Turgeon and Mott will be the tour guides. Harvey, DiMaria and Appleton will be the backups/helpers. Turgeon will get cookies/water for the attendees. Mott and Turgeon will do a final practice on June 4th. Debbie Vercellone from the Library will review the script for the tour. Registrations were limited to 20 people per tour. We currently have 17 people signed up for each one. 2. Memorial Day Parade Connor will have a car for us to ride in the parade. Turgeon will get the banner. Commissioners should let Turgeon know shirt sizes so everyone can wear the 50th anniversary shirts. Turgeon will send out time and location information. H. CDBG Grant Application The roof will be installed in May. I. Fall City Magazine Article Thanks for Cynthia for writing the next article about Mayor Al Martin. J. May Historical Program Debbie Vercellone will do a program about the new city book for the program on May 16th. Mott will sell 50th anniversary items. K. Purchasing Items for the Upton House Turgeon will no longer be doing curtains due to the cost of the antique lace. She will try washing the curtain lace to see if it brightens up. Turgeon will research furniture of the time period and purchase replicas if possible. Commission suggested going to antique stores or estate sales. VII. New Business A. Winter City Magazine Article Mott will write an article on Sarah Aldrich and the family. B. Sterlingfest Event will be held July 26 – 28. The Upton House will be open July 27th and 28th from 4-7 p.m. DiMaria and Harvey have signed up for both days. Townsend can attend on the 27th but will be late. We still need at least one more person each day.  C. 2018/19 Historical Commission Budget Next year’s budget includes the $4,000 increase in supplies that was provided for this year. Improvements to the inside of the house, as well as changing up the displays, were suggested as uses for the funds. VIII. Communications from Citizens The alarm went off in the house on the day of the last tour. The code was reset so we should be ok now. The Haff Farm is for sale. Commissioners suggested that we put a copy of the Upton House brochure, a copy of the city’s summer magazine, a copy of the township and city books, and a list of businesses located in Sterling Heights in the time capsule. IX. Adjourn Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Pomaville, seconded by Townsend. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Next meeting: August 2, 2018 at 6 p.m.