HERITAGE PRESERVATION, INC

Minutes of Meeting, 5-24-04

Those present:  Judy Tiffin, Betty Champion, Mary Peck, Margaret Taylor, Bill McDonald, Lee Freeman, Jim Ingrum, Charlotte Dean, Vince Brewton, Billy Warren

1. Billy Warren added the phrase "in memory of Lindsey Stricklin" to the item #6 of 4-26-04 minutes.  With that change, Bill McDonald made the motion that the minutes be accepted.  Margaret Taylor seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
   
    
2. Billy Warren made this treasurer's report for January-April, 2004:
   1. Checking account balance

                                                               i.      January 31, 2004                                  $2,177.50

                                                             ii.      February 29, 2004                                 1,157.59

                                                            iii.      March 31, 2004                                     1,665.03

                                                           iv.      April 30, 2004                                        2,019.88

 

2. Savings account balance                                   $5,113.68  + 11.40
   
    
3. Forks of Cypress account balance                    #3,223.38
   
    

Bill McDonald made the motion that the report be accepted.  Jim Ingrum seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

 

3. Margaret Taylor agreed to check at Bank Independent about the status of HPI's savings account balance of $5,113.68.  If it can be transferred into the checking account without a check's having to be written, she will do so.  At the June Board of Directors meeting, we will decide whether to make a donation to a specific project and/or to move the money (or a portion of it) into an account that will make more money for HPI.
   
    
4. Billy Warren reported that Randy Bruce, an instructor at Coffee High School, is willing to create DVD's of "Follow the River" for us.  We will add a disclaimer to the case holding the DVD that it might not play on older models of DVD players.  Betty Champion made the motion that we purchase 500 blank DVD's.  Bill McDonald seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
   
    
5. Billy Warren reported on two recent tours that he guided:
   1. Gifted class students from Hibbett Middle School (the quad surrounding Wilson Park)
   2. Reunion of the 1954 class of Coffee High School (4-hour tour of various sites and facilities)
      
       

He stated that he plans to write up the 4-hour tour and send the report to Steve Holt (Shoals Chamber of Commerce) and Debbie Wilson (Florence-Lauderdale Tourism Bureau) with the suggestion that a series of similar tours be organized for local residents.

 

6. Bill McDonald distributed copies of a document be authored regarding the proposed restoration of the marker at the gravesite of Florence's first mayor, Alexander Hamilton Wood, by the Florence Masonic Lodge.
   
    
7. Lee Freeman distributed copies of information from the Internet regarding Mattie Dube, the artist born in Florence in 1861 and trained in Paris.  Billy Warren solicited help from Board members in solving the mystery surrounding her.  Primarily, we would like to determine her maiden name.
   
    
8. It was agreed that HPI should sponsor the workshop on cemetery marker restoration this summer.  It was further agreed that the workshop should occur on a Thursday evening.  Billy Warren will check with Camille Bowman to determine the actual date of the workshop.
   
    
9. Billy Warren reported that Mayor Jordan is proceeding with plans to move the Indian Mound Museum to the vacated pro shop in McFarland Park.
   
    
10. It was agreed that we will not have additional copies made of the audio CD "Listen to the River" until we have sold the copies in stock.  Billy Warren reported that Benjy Carle at WBCF Radio made the current copies for us.
    
     
11. Billy Warren distributed copies of a Landrum picture of downtown Florence in the 1920's which appeared in the 5-13-04 issue of the Times-Daily.  He noted that the picture shows a streetside clock in front of Rogers Department Store and that the Florence Rotary Club is planning to place a new one in the exact spot.
    
     
12. Margaret Taylor tendered her resignation from the Board.  Betty Champion reluctantly made the motion that her resignation be accepted.  Vince Brewton reluctantly seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
    
     
13. Billy Warren distributed copies of the rules for the Renaissance Faire poster contest and asked that Board members assist in circulating the information.
    
     
14. Bill McDonald reported that Lettie Legion's kitchen and bathroom at Sweetwater have been repaired.
    
     
15. Lee Freeman distributed copies of a flyer that describes the exhibit and the programs at the Florence Public Library in commemoration of World War II.  The library is entering its plans into the competition sponsored by the History Channel.  The prize is a cash award for the library of $1,200 if the library is declared the winner.