09/23/2003-4B-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: 48 CORPORATION
SEPTEMBER 13, 1003
PRESENT: Nel Armstrong, Beverly Branch, Mike Lawler, Glenn Ervin
ABSENT: Steve Hollingsworth, Thomas Muir, John Payne
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chava.,
1. Chairperson Nel Armstrong called meeting to order.
2. a)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes: March 13, 2003
July 19, 2003
b) Disbursements
Glenn Ervin moved to approve the minutes as presented, Mike Lawler seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
There were not any disbursements for discussion.
3. Citizen's Input
None.
4. Consider and Possible Action on Request from Historical Society for Pledge on
Historicai Grant.
Nel Armstrong, President of Sanger Area Historical Society, addressed the board in
regards to restoration of the Old Presbyterian church. The building that used to be the
old library.
Nel indicated that this committee was organized four years ago. Their main concern
was trying to save the building because it is a historical landmark. She indicated that
they have applied for a grant through the Texas Historical Commission. They
anticipate the cost of repairs to be about $62,000.00. This will cover the cost of raising
the building and repairing the floor, foundation, and beams.
Dey have approached the City Council since matching funds are required. ne
Council has committed some of the Hotel/Motel tax funds. They will need
approximately $30,000.00. The committee bas around $7,500.00 in their account. They
will dedicate a large part of the treasury to the grant, once the building is lifted and the
foundation is repaired, it will take about $20,000.00 more to paint and do minor repairs
inside, including plumbing. They will try to get volunteer help from citizens on the
project.
Nel indicated that once this was completed, she did not feel they would have to come
back tot he city to request additional funds.
They have approached the Council and they have approved the funding with the
understanding that it be taken to the 4B Board.
Discussion followed:
a) Nel advised the structural engineer, Mr. Wyman, will be in charge of renovating
the building.
b) Mr. Wyman is who has been put on the grant application.
c) Discussed the use of the building.
d) Pursuing placement of the building on the National Register as a historical site.
Beverly Branch moved for the 48 Board to dedicate $25,000.00 to the Sanger Area
Historical Society for the restoration of the Old Presbyterian Church building. Mike
Lawler seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
S. Meeting Adjourned.
Approved