Historical Commission

City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Historical Commission Wednesday, December 8, 2021 4:00 PM City Hall, Art Gallery 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Gracyalny at 4:05 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 4- Barbara Hart, Devan Gracyalny, Ray Nazer, and Patricia Wolfe Excused 2- Mayor Dan Devine, and John Noll Others Attending Shaun Mueller, Development Project Manager C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 21-0617 November 10, 2021 (draft) Minutes Attachments: 11-10-21 Minutes (draft) Hart moved, seconded by Nazer to Approved this matter, motion carried. D. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS 2. 21-0616 Consideration relative to the Financial Report for the period ending 12/7/21 presented by Devan Gracyalny, Vice Chair/Treasurer Mr. Gracyalny reported that the current balance on hand is $6,344.79. Ald. Hart moved, Ald.Wolfe seconded that this matter was Approved., motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Hart, Gracyalny, Nazer, and Wolfe No: 0 E. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION 3. 21-0618 Report from the West Allis Historical Society The Christmas Open House was held the Sunday after the City of West Allis Christmas Parade and was well attended. Front and rear door projects are making good progress. 4. 21-0619 Status Reports - Historical Commission Projects and Activities A. Log Schoolhouse Mr. Mueller reported that the Log Schoolhouse still needs to be winterized, currently there City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 4/27/2022 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2021 are issues with the furnace. Public Works is getting estimates for potential repair. B. Seneca Station Christmas lights and wreath are on and the building looks very nice. C. Social Media Updates Nothing to Report 5. 21-0620 Discussion regarding replacing the Allis Chalmers Historic Information Sign which is located on the northeast corner of S. 70 St. and W. Greenfield Ave. A work order needs to be entered to remove the old sign. Installing a replacement sign would be a nice May Historic Preservation activity. 6. 21-0621 Discussion regarding the Honey Creek Cemetery A meeting with the Community Improvement Foundation to determine if they would sponsor the cemetery at the next Gala is being considered. 7. 21-0622 Discussion status of new doors on the historical society building Mr. Gracyalny reported that these items have been received and corrected. F. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ms. Hart, seconded by Mr. Noll to adjourn the meeting at 4:19 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Hart, Gracyalny, Nazer, and Wolfe No: 0 City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 4/27/2022 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2021 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 4/27/2022