Historical Commission

City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Historical Commission Wednesday, April 13, 2022 5:00 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 5:01 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 5- Mayor Dan Devine, Devan Gracyalny, Patricia Wolfe, Barbara Hart, and Petra Theurich Excused 2- Ed Lisinski, and David Kaye Others Attending Shaun Mueller, Development Project Manager Ray Nazer, Tom Grosz C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 22-0002 December 8, 2021 (draft) Minutes Attachments: December 8, 2021 (draft minutes) Hart moved, seconded by Gracyalny to Approved this matter, motion carried. D. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS 2. 22-0003 Consideration relative to the Financial Report for the period ending 2/8/22 presented by Devan Gracyalny, Vice Chair/Treasurer Mr. Gracyalny reported that the current balance on hand is $6,369.79. There is need for a new furnace in the attic of the Log Cabin, approximate cost will be $2,500 - $3,500. E. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION 3. 21-0618 Report from the West Allis Historical Society Mr. Gracyalny reported the back door has been installed and the front door is being made and will be installed within the next few weeks. Banner project is underway, displaying old banners, within the West Allis Historical Society building. Set up to make soup on April 14th at First Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. 4. 21-0619 Status Reports - Historical Commission Projects and Activities A. St. Paul's Lutheran School City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 7/15/2022 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes April 13, 2022 St. Paul's Lutheran School has asked to bring a class for a field trip to the West Allis Historical Society Museum and the Honey Creek Log Schoolhouse. Mr. Mueller will coordinate getting a docent. Ms. Wolfe is unable to participate in this event, she has asked Jeannette Bell as well. B. Mayor Devine stated Chelsea Famularo is interested in doing a Halloween related event which ties in the Honey Creek Cemetery. 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. National Sign and Design will take the wording for signage and bill upon completion. 6. 21-0621 Discussion regarding the Honey Creek Cemetery No update to report. 7. 21-0622 Discussion status of new doors on the historical society building No update to report. 8. 22-0181 Discussion in regards to demolition of the former Motor Castings Foundry located at 1323 S. 65 St. and 6500 W. Washington St. and the potential preservation of the building located on the northeast corner of the 6500 W. Washington St. site Mr. Mueller presented an update and outline of this project. F. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ms. Wolfe, seconded by Ms. Hart to adjourn the meeting at 5:51 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote. Present 5 - Mayor Dan Devine, Devan Gracyalny, Patricia Wolfe, Barbara Hart, and Petra Theurich Excused 2 - Ed Lisinski, and David Kaye City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 7/15/2022 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes April 13, 2022 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 7/15/2022