Lake County Historical Society

                  BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

            Saturday November 14, 2009 1pm

  Nice Clubhouse 707-274-8323

                        www.lakecountyhistoricalsociety.net

Officers and Directors present:  Randy Ridgel, Jackie Ridgel, Jinjer Hearn, Greg Dills, Vi Smoley, Mildred Pickersgill, Bonnie Skee, Jean Beeson and guests Bob Holt, John & Cheyenne Parker and Kevin Ness.

Greg led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the September 12, 2009 meeting were opened for discussion.  Jackie made a motion to accept the minutes as written, Jinjer seconded and the motion carried.

Florence was unable to attend so there was no Treasurers Report.

Kevin Ness presented a plaque to the Board with all the LCHS presidents since 1955 with room to add many more names.

Ely Stage Stop update:

Greg has formed a committee and they are working on a layout of the Ely grounds.  The barns will definitely have to be engineered and ADA compliant.  Ted Kirby is going to send Greg the measurements of the barn that was torn down.  Scott Deleon is going to provide the engineers stamp once the plans are complete.

We have acquired a large forge from Richard Paddock who recently passed away.  Greg is looking for help to move a 15’ lathe.  Randy is looking for the following items:   a water tower, wind machine and smudge pots before they become unavailable.  Anyone knowing where we can get those items is asked to contact Randy Ridgel or Greg Dills.

CCHS update:

Mildred reported that we made $1568.17 on the 2009 Fall Symposium held in Mendocino County in October.  $818.17 was given to the Conference of California Historical Societies and $750 was donated to the County of Lake for the purchase of the Mount Konocti property.

Books:  

Jean reported we had $1692.96 in wholesale book sales from July through November 2009.  

Jim Swatts from the Shriners Club would like to meet at the Nice Clubhouse for their monthly meetings.  We agreed to allow them to meet there for $24 per meeting or they can meet at the Upper Lake Clubhouse for free.

Digitization update:

Randy reported we have a new member who may be interested in the digitization project.  His name is Robert Klinger.  Randy will follow up with him.  John Parker suggested we may need to purchase a high quality scanner for historical photos.  Jinjer volunteered to scan photos if needed.

An old wood pear ladder has been donated by Pat Olson.  Jean would like to recognize people who have donated items at the Thanksgiving dinner.

Jackie made a motion to actively look for an events chairperson, Jinjer seconded and the motion carried.

Memberships:

Randy will add lifetime memberships to the next agenda.

Our annual Thanksgiving dinner will be held on November 22nd at the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center.  Doors will open at 12:30pm and dinner will be served at 1:30pm.  It will be the last time to purchase tickets for the quilt opportunity drawing as a winner will be drawn that day. 

John Parker represents the Lake County Heritage Commission.  His web site is  HYPERLINK “http://www.wolfcreekarcheology.com” www.wolfcreekarcheology.com.  John would like a letter from the Board of the LCHS showing our support of the commission.  Jinjer motioned to provide the requested letter, Bonnie seconded and all agreed. The commission plans to:

Set up a list of County sites of significant interest.

Implement a process when owners of historical property need to apply for a permit. 

Allow for a tax break for owners of historical property to preserve the property. 

Our 2010 general meetings will be held in February, April, June, September and November.  Actual dates to be determined. 

Meeting adjourned at 3:15pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Bonnie Skee