Historical Commission
Regular MeetingWest Allis, WI · August 11, 2021
Minutes
City of West Allis
Meeting Minutes
Historical Commission
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 4:11 PM City Hall, Art Gallery
7525 W. Greenfield Ave.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Devine at 4:11 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Present 5- Mayor Dan Devine, Barbara Hart, Devan Gracyalny, Ray Nazer, and Patricia Wolfe
Excused 2- Sarah Fonaas, and John Noll
Others Attending
Shaun Mueller, Economic Development Project Manager
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 21-0321 July 21, 2021 (draft) Minutes
Attachments: 7-21-21 (draft) Minutes
A motion was made by Mr. Nazer, seconded by Ms. Hart, that the minutes of the
July 21, 2021 meeting be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Devine, Hart, Gracyalny, Nazer, and Wolfe
No: 0
D. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
2. 21-0322 Consideration relative to the Financial Report for the period ending 8/10/21
presented by Devan Gracyalny, Vice Chair/Treasurer
Mr. Gracyalny reported that the current balance on hand is $6,268.29.
A motion was made by Ms. Hart, seconded by Ms. Wolfe, that the Financial
Report be Approved with a motion to reimburse Mr. Gracyalny $40.00 for the
purchase of lights. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Devine, Hart, Gracyalny, Nazer, and Wolfe
No: 0
E. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION
3. 21-0323 Report from the West Allis Historical Society
The 1840 Brewing, Traveling Beer Garden Event took place on Saturday, August 7th.
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4. 21-0324 Status Reports - Historical Commission Projects and Activities
A. Log Schoolhouse
Nothing to report.
B. Seneca Station
Nothing to report
C. Social Media Update
Nothing to report
5. 21-0325 Discussion regarding the design and contracting for the new doors on the
Historical Society building, funded through Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds
On the recommendation of Acker Millwork and staff, an order for the doors will be placed.
6. 21-0326 Discussion regarding restarting the Log Schoolhouse Field Trips for the
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District for the 2022 school year
Shaun Mueller will be following up on this item. The customizing of a field trip was also
discussed.
7. 21-0327 Discussion regarding the Honey Creek Cemetery
Lois Pocian, Alderperson Roadt and Peter Daniels met at the Cemetery yesterday to
discuss a potential project scope. A surveyor will plot out on a plan and details will be
added to the plan. Lastly, Mike Rushmer, City Forester will be contacted to get an
estimate.
F. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mr. Nazer, seconded by Mr. Gracyalny, to adjourn the
meeing at 4:25 p.m. This matter was Approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Devine, Hart, Gracyalny, Nazer, and Wolfe
No: 0
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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.
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Agenda
City of West Allis
Meeting Agenda
Historical Commission
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 4:00 PM City Hall, Art Gallery
7525 W. Greenfield Ave.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 21-0321 July 21, 2021 (draft) Minutes
Attachments: 7-21-21 (draft) Minutes
D. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
2. 21-0322 Consideration relative to the Financial Report for the period ending 8/10/21
presented by Devan Gracyalny, Vice Chair/Treasurer
E. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION
3. 21-0323 Report from the West Allis Historical Society
4. 21-0324 Status Reports - Historical Commission Projects and Activities
A. Log Schoolhouse
B. Seneca Station
C. Social Media Updates
5. 21-0325 Discussion regarding the design and contracting for the new doors on the
Historical Society building, funded through Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds
6. 21-0326 Discussion regarding restarting the Log Schoolhouse Field Trips for the West
Allis-West Milwaukee School District for the 2022 school year
7. 21-0327 Discussion regarding the Honey Creek Cemetery
F. ADJOURNMENT
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All meetings of the Historical Commission 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.
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM
It is possible that members of, and possibly a quorum of, members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance
at the above-stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above -stated meeting other
than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.
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.
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