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Home My WebLink About01082013 SMAB mins Sanford Museum Advisory Board • Meeting January 8, 2013 4:30 PM Present: James R. Lee, Chairman Christine Kinlaw Best Patty J. Swann Francis Oliver Paul F. Hodgins Carole Hinshaw Valada Flewellyn Joshua Dane Mark McCarty, Museum Liaison, Sanford City Commissioner Julie Ellenburg, Secretary Alicia Clarke, Curator Absent: Charlie Carlson- excused Meeting was called to order at 4:40PM at the Sanford Museum by Chairman Lee. • The minutes of the October 2, 2012 meeting were approved as written. Old Business Ms. Clarke said there had been no progress on collecting videos made in Sanford. She said there is a need, as discussed in a previous meeting, to document the neighborhood on West First Street. Ms. Best said this was the St. Gertrude neighborhood and many of the houses are gone. Old houses on the north end of French Avenue were discussed. They discussed the two historic houses across from McDonald's. Mr. Lee said the owner of these houses also owns two Sears houses on Celery Avenue at Locust that need to be rescued. Ms. Clarke said these threatened houses and others need to be photographed. She said she would look into having the Sanford Historic Trust help with photographing disappearing buildings outside the historic district. It was suggested the old Police Department should be photographed. Ms. Hinshaw told the members about her visit to historic Newcastle, Delaware. She noted Floridians do not appreciate the importance of preservation. Ms. Best suggested the board members snap photos with their phones when they see an endangered or overlooked house. Ms. Clarke said someone recently asked about a house behind the hospital. Mr. Lee said a house behind the hospital on SR46 was torn down in 1996. Ms. Hinshaw suggested making a list of areas to target for photographs. Ms. Best suggested going down Riverview (old West First) off of West First Street. Mr. Hodgins said he • lived at 207 S. French Avenue and remembers the houses in the area of French Avenue near where the Burger King is now. Mr. Lee said he would arrange to interview Mr. Hodgins about these houses. Sanford Museum Advisory Board Meeting • January 8, 2013, page 2 Ms. Clarke asked the members to review the museum's webpage on the city's website when they had a chance. The board discussed the value of QR codes for publicity and education. The city has started adding these to educational materials. Ms. Clarke said the city had started using social media. Commissioner McCarty said the city had joined Facebook. He noted the value of short videos on social media and websites. A discussion of collecting dead media and old technology followed. Ms. Clarke said the museum is still seeking a computer floppy disk. Mr. Hodgins said he owns an old manual typewriter that he could donate. The need for a moderately sized community meeting room as part of phase 2 of the Fort Mellon improvements was discussed. This would meet the basic needs of the museum. Commissioner McCarty suggested looking into the museum having a meeting room that could be used to show educational films to visitors. Some museum supporters have suggested constructing a nearby meeting room without adding directly onto the museum. Ms. Clarke reviewed the museum expansion plans as they were proposed. Commissioner McCarty asked to see these plans. Ms. Clarke noted the potential benefactors for this project have died. • A discussion followed of locating past news coverage of Sanford. Commissioner McCarty suggested contacting local news stations. It was suggested this could be a project for UCF students. Election of Officers: It was moved and seconded that the following be elected as board officers for 2013: Christine Kinlaw Best, Chairman; Jim Lee, Vice Chairman; and Carole Hinshaw, Secretary. Approved by unanimous consent. New Business The calendar for 2013 -14 was set. Meetings will continue to be held at 4:30pm. The meeting dates will be April 2, July 2, October 1, 2013 and January 7, 2014. Ms. Clarke told the members about the new Goldsboro Welcome Center at 1216 Historic Goldsboro Blvd. Ms. Best reminded the members about the county centennial celebration on April 20. She also told them about the centennial Heritage Quest project for children. • There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:50PM. • SM019 �� CsD'� OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MAILING ADDRESS CITY OF SANFORD POST OFFICE Box 1788 November 15, 2012 SANFORD, FL 32772 -1788 • Joshua Dane PHYSICAL ADDRESS 717 S. Magnolia Avenue CITY HALL Sanford, FL 32771 300 NORTH PARK AVENUE SANFORD, FL 32771 -1244 Dear Mr. Dane: • At its Regular Meeting on November 12, 2012, the City Commission TELEPHONE appointed you to the Sanford Museum Board (Position 1) effective 407.688.5010 immediately for a term to expire on September 30, 2014. FACSIMILE 407,688.5011 The Sanford Museum Board is an advisory board to the City Commission and WEBSITE is empowered and directed to acquire on behalf of the City and provide for WWW.SANFORDFL.GOV the security, safekeeping and display of antiques, books, papers, paintings and other similar possessions of the late General Henry Shelton Sanford, together with any other memorabilia or artifacts of historic significance to the City and CITY COMMISSION the surrounding area. JEFF TRIPLETT MAYOR The board is composed of citizen volunteers like you, with an interest in the MARK M°CARTY community and its standards. DISTRICT 1 Ms. Alicia Clarke, the Museum's Curator, coordinates all meetings and will VELMA H. WILLIAMS provide you with a copy of the Board's goals, objectives and other materials DISTRICT 2 as necessary. She will also send you information regarding meetings. RANDY JONES DISTRICT 3 Thank you for your willingness to serve on the Sanford Museum Board, and PATTY MAHANY if this office can be of further service, please let us know. DISTRICT 4 • CITY MANAGER Sincerely, NORTON N. BONAPARTE, JR. 911,0 ik--We/ Janet R. Dougherty, CMC City Clerk JD /ep "The Friendl City" o • - 1877 — 4 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MAILING ADDRESS CITY OF SANFORD POST OFFICE BOX 1788 SANFORD, FL 32772 -1788 • PHYSICAL ADDRESS CITY HALL 300 NORTH PARK AVENUE November 15, 2012 SANFORD, FL 32771 -1244 • Charlie C. Carlson TELEPHONE 624 Art Center Ave. 407.688.5010 New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 FACSIMILE 407.688.5011 Dear Mr. Carlson: WEBSITE WWW.SANFORDFL.GOV At its Regular Meeting on November 12, 2012, the City Commission took no action on an appointment to Position 8 on the Sanford Museum Board, which • you currently hold. Therefore, you are able to continue to serve on the board • CITY COMMISSION after the expiration of your term. JEFF TRIPLETT MAYOR your Thank you y g ou for willingness to continue to serve on the Sanford Museum Board, and if this office can be of further service, please let us know. MARK M DISTRICT 1 Sincerely, VELMA H. WILLIAMS DISTRICT 2 � /� 6 RANDY JONES /Janet R. Dougherty, CMC DISTRICT 3 City Clerk PATTY MAHANY JD /cp DISTRICT 4 • c: Julie Ellenburg, Museum Board Secretary CITY MANAGER NORTON N. BONAPARTE, JR. • " The Friendly. City" swom) d • ,. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MAILING ADDRESS CITY OF SANFORD POST OFFICE Box 1788 SANFORD, FL 32772 -1788 • PHYSICAL ADDRESS CITY HALL November 15, 2012 300 NORTH PARK AVENUE SANFORD, FL 32771 -1244 Ms. Christine Kinlaw -Best 2726 Bungalow Drive TELEPHONE Sanford, FL 32771 407.688.5010 FACSIMILE 407.688.5011 Dear Ms. Best: WEBSITE WWW.SANFORDFL.GOV At its Regular Meeting on November 12, 2012, the City Commission took no action on an appointment to Position 3 on the Sanford Museum Board, which • you currently hold. Therefore, you are able to continue to serve on the board CITY COMMISSION after the expiration of your term. JEFF MAYOR� Thank you for your willingness to continue to serve on the Sanford Museum Board, and if this office can be of further service, please let us know. MARK M DISTRICT 1 Sincerely, VELMA WILLIAMS /^ % /j/ DISTRICT 2 C a /4K r l� G / RANDY JONES 7 Janet R. Dougherty, CMC DISTRICT City Clerk PATTY MAHANY Jd /cp DISTRICT 4 • c: Julie Ellenburg, Museum Board Secretary CITY MANAGER NORTON N. BONAPARTE, JR. • "7%e Friendly City" oI • -1877 1414 , 187 'V OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MAILING ADDRESS CITY OF SANFORD POST OFFICE BOX 1788 SANFORD, FL 32772 -1788 • PHYSICAL ADDRESS CITY HALL 300 NORTH PARK AVENUE November 15, 2012 SANFORD, FL 32771 -1244 • TELEPHONE Mr. Paul Hodgins, Sr. 407.688.5010 119 Larkwood Dr FACSIMILE Sanford, FL 32771 407.688.5011 WEBSITE Dear Mr. Hodgins: WWW.SANFORDFL.GOV At its Regular Meeting on November 12, 2012, the City Commission re- • appointed you to the Sanford Museum Board (Position 4) for a term to expire • CITY COMMISSION on September 30, 2016. LINDA KUHN MAYOR Thank you for your willingness to continue to serve on the Sanford Museum Board, and if this office can be of further service, please let us know. ART WOODRUFF DISTRICT 1 Sincerely, VELMA H. WILLIAMS n i1 DISTRICT 2 2 ?a ' f ' /1 (/ / RANDY JONES `'Janet R. Dougherty, CMC DISTRICT 3 City Clerk JACK T. BRIDGES JD /c DISTRICT 4 p • c: Julie Ellenburg, Museum Board Secretary INTERIM CITY MANAGER TOM GEORGE • "Tie Friendly. City"