HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistoric Com Minutes 6/22/19999MANSFIELD HISTORICAL COMMISSION
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048
Mansfield Historical Commission Minutes
for June 22,1999 at 7:30 pm at Mansfield Public Library
Office at:
- 50 West Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
Present: Allen Bryer, David Loving, Jean Nordbeck, Gean Parks, Leslie Pasch,
John Rau and guest Kevin McNatt.
The Chairperson, John Rau, presided.
Correspondence
1. Copy of letter from Town Manager asking Town Counsel to review contract
2. Year -to -date budget report from Town Accountant
3. Memo on year -end procedures from Town Accountant
4. Letter from Commission to Mass Historical Commission concerning
archaeological site near airport
5. Flyer on recreation activities
6. Copy of Preservation Advocate
7. Copy of letter from MHC to Selectman about use of public park and
conservation land for school and public facilities.
The minutes from the May 27 meeting were approved on a motion by Gean,
2nd by Leslie. All in favor.
Leslie reported that the draft copy of the contract for Claire Dempsey has been
sent to Town Counsel by the Town Manager for his approval. The sign at the
Fisher - Richardson House has been installed and Leslie will take a photo. The
brochures for the house have been distributed. Gean reported that the tourist stop
on Rt. 95 charges for leaving brochures and requires a 1000 copy minimum. Gean
will ask about exceptions for non - profit groups but it was decided not to pay to
leave the brochures. Allen volunteered to hand out some at the Great Duck Race.
Kevin said the raccoon family has left the chimney at the house. Leslie will ask
DPW to re -cap the chimney and update the electrical set-vice.
Leslie presented a copy of the brochure for the fragrance garden created by the
Garden Club. She created a new draft for the front deleting incorrect historical
info and using a new font and illustration. Gean made a motion that the brochure
be accepted and 200 copies made on heavy green paper at our expense. 2nd by
David. All in favor. Leslie will call Lorna Purnell from the club and ask her to
price markers for the garden. A possible web site or link from an existing site was
discussed and Leslie will get some information. She will also investigate the
possibility of a sign at the corner of School and Willow Streets pointing the route
to the house. There is a memorial island in the area. David made a motion that a
picnic table be purchased for the house at Kevin's suggestion. 2nd by Gean. All in
favor. David also moved that an answering machine be purchased with an
announcement about tour hours and directions. 2nd by Allen. All in favor. Leslie
will make the arrangements and use FY99 budget funds.
Kevin received a call from Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc, the design firm
working on plans for the new train station. He suspects it is the Commission they
wish to contact and Leslie will call them. There was a discussion about the
possibility of several memorials being moved from the North Common area as a
result of this project. Leslie will contact the firm and the Town Manager and Gean
will call the Veteran's Agent. David made a motion that we make our concerns
known to all three in writing. 2nd by Gean. All in favor.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 pm on a motion by Leslie. 2nd by Gean.
All in favor. The next meeting will be Tuesday, July 29 at 7:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
G. 9"k,
Leslie A. Pasch
Secretary