Historical Commission

City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Historical Commission Wednesday, July 21, 2021 4:01 PM City Hall, Art Gallery 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. REGULAR MEETING (draft minutes) A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Gracyalny at 4:01 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 5- Sarah Fonaas, Devan Gracyalny, Ray Nazer, John Noll, and Patricia Wolfe Excused 2- Mayor Dan Devine, and Barbara Hart Others Attending Shaun Mueller, Development Project Manager; Alderperson Dan Roadt; Ms. Lois Pocian, member of the public C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 21-0292 June 9, 2021 (draft) Minutes Attachments: 6-9-21 (draft) Minutes A motion was made by Mr. Nazer, seconded by Ms. Wolfe, that the minutes of the June 9, 2021 meeting be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Fonaas, Gracyalny, Nazer, Noll, and Wolfe No: 0 D. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS 2. 21-0293 Consideration relative to the Financial Report for the period ending 7/8/21 presented by Devan Gracyalny, Vice Chair/Treasurer Mr. Gracyalny reported that the current balance on hand is $6,269.83. A motion was made by Ms. Wolfe, seconded by Mr. Noll, that the Financial Report be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Fonaas, Gracyalny, Nazer, Noll, and Wolfe No: 0 E. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION 3. 21-0294 Report from the West Allis Historical Society The 1840 Brewing, Traveling Beer Garden Event on July 10th was well attended. The next 2 beer garden events will be held on August 7th and August 28th. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 8/6/2021 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes July 21, 2021 4. 21-0295 Status Reports - Historical Commission Projects and Activities A. Log Schoolhouse Mr. Gracyalny reported that the City still needs to address the 2 holes in the roof. B. Seneca Station Mr. Noll stated that the door at the Seneca Station is cloudy and discolored. C. Social Media Updates This item was tabled until the next meeting. 5. 21-0296 Discussion regarding the design and contracting for the new doors on the Historical Society building, funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds Mr. Gracyalny reported that he spoke to the State Historic Preservation Officer. Ideally, the state would like the doors to remain and be fixed. We need to obtain an expert statement from Acker Millwork as to why the doors need to be replaced. It was also noted that estimates for the door have come in under budget. 6. 21-0297 Discussion regarding restarting the Log Schoolhouse Field Trips for the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District for the 2022 school year In addition to sending information on the Log Schoolhouse Field Trips to the School District, it was also suggested that it be expanded to senior living facilities. 7. 21-0298 Discussion regarding the Honey Creek Cemetery Mr. Gracyalny commented that a plan must go to the state, and that the state does not think it will likely be a problem. An incremental approach was suggested: x amount of stones preserved each year for x amount of years. Ms. Pocian inquired if soil can be added to the low spots? Mr. Gracyalny replied yes. Ald. Roadt is going to apply for the Honey Creek Cemetery to be the beneficiary for the Community Dinner Dance. 8. 21-0299 Discussion regarding preservation of items from the former St. Aloysius Church If possible, the committee would like to get the cornerstone from St. Aloysius Church. In addition, they are also interested the the statue of St. Aloysius. F. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Mr. Nazer, seconded by Ms. Wolfe, to adjourn the meeting at 4:58 p.m. This matter was Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Fonaas, Gracyalny, Nazer, Noll, and Wolfe No: 0 City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 8/6/2021 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes July 21, 2021 All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. 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