Historical Commission

City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Historical Commission Wednesday, June 12, 2019 4:02 PM City Hall, Room 128 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Gracyalny at 4:02 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 4- Mr. Devan Gracyalny, Ms. Barbara Hart, Mr. Ray Nazer, and Mr. John Noll Excused 3- Mayor Dan Devine, Ms. Sarah Fonaas, and Ms. Patricia Wolfe Others Attending Shaun Mueller, Community & Economic Development Coordinator Jenny Kosek, Communications Strategist C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 19-0360 May 8, 2019 (draft) Minutes Attachments: May 8, 2019 (draft) Minutes A motion was made by Mr. Noll, seconded by Ms. Hart, that the minutes of the May 8, 2019 meeting be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mr. Gracyalny, Ms. Hart, Mr. Nazer, and Mr. Noll No: 0 D. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS 2. 19-0361 Financial Report - Devan Gracyalny, Vice Chair/Treasurer Mr. Gracyalny reported that as of June 12, 2019, the balance on hand is $6,171.27. A motion was made by Ms. Hart, seconded by Mr. Nazer, that the Financial Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mr. Gracyalny, Ms. Hart, Mr. Nazer, and Mr. Noll No: 0 E. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION 3. 19-0362 Report from the West Allis Historical Society Mr. Gracyalny reported that he spoke with a Carol Graham who requested a historical search be done on the Burnham properties. She reported that Liberace lived above a storefront on S. 60th & W. Burnham. His parents sold fruit there. Liberace would have turned 100 last month. 4. 19-0363 Status Reports - Historical Commission Projects and Activities A. Log Schoolhouse City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 7/19/2019 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes June 12, 2019 Barb Hart noted that she had visitors from the Chicago area who came up specifically to tour the Log Schoolhouse. B. Seneca Station Nothing to report. C. Social Media Updates The website is now up to date. 5. 19-0364 Discussion regarding “Those Were the Days” Event on June 30, 2019 Barb Hart questioned if it would be possible to get Spectrum Cable to come out to the event. Another suggestion was Channel 58, but they were contacted and no return phone call was received. A food truck will be available and the Rotary Club will sell drinks and water. Some re-enacting and entertainment will be provided. A suggestion was made to perhaps get Mary Anne Miller, a local Harpist to perform. There will be a raffle as well as a 50/50 raffle. The Pop Up Library will also be available. F. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ms. Hart, seconded by Mr. Gracyalny, to adjourn the meeting at 4:45 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mr. Gracyalny, Ms. Hart, Mr. Nazer, and Mr. Noll No: 0 City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 7/19/2019 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes June 12, 2019 All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. In order for the general public to make comments at the committee meetings, the individual(s) must be scheduled (as an appearance) with the chair of the committee or the appropriate staff contact; otherwise, the meeting of the committee is a working session for the committee itself, and discussion by those in attendance is limited to committee members, the mayor, other alderpersons, staff and others that may be a party to the matter being discussed. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The City of West Allis does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, marital or veterans' status, sex, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY STATEMENT It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 7/19/2019