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ALLIANCE AREA PRESERVATION SOCIETY

Minutes of the Meeting - January 23, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. 

In attendance - Maryjo Hepler, Gordon Harrison, Robb Hyde, Mike Aeling, Carolyn Miller, Frank Barrett, Beth Gray, Martha McClaugherty, Maxine Haupt, Beth Daniel, Jenni Crist and Ginny Daniel.  

President's Report - In the absence of Kay, Martha led the meeting.

Treasurer's Report - Gordon reported information about the year 2005:
Savings interest          197.94   
Mortgage (as of 01/01/06)  3,447.20
Bal. in savings        22,026.97   
Checking                   2,445.07
Withdrawn during year   8,000.00   
Endowment                 35,294.52                  
Fall campaign              4,381.00

By-Laws Review - Robb and Jenni proposed an addition by Article IV, Section 3 which stated "Trustees shall serve no more than two (2) successive terms of three (3) years each.  Trustees nominated to complete unfinished terms may serve two (2) successive 3-year terms after fulfilling the unfinished term.  Trustees may be elected to serve again after a break in the service of at least one (1) year's duration.  Officers shall continue in office until their successors are duly elected."  Robb moved and Jenni seconded that we accept this proposal.  Discussion included clarifying that people who are on the board now and are due to go off in 2006 or 2007 may be elected for one more term before having to take at least a year off.  Martha said she sees the addition as a strength because it will force us to find new blood to fill board spaces.  All were in favor of accepting the proposal.

Nominating information -  There is one definite opening to be filled at our March annual meeting.  Talk to Robb if you have names to suggest.

Renovation Report - Campbell hasn't finished work on the front porch concrete yet, we have held out money to cover that so if they don't finish it in a timely manner, we could hire someone else; 2) Dana has key to house and will begin work on the attic; 3) Mike Aeling finished repairing the wiring in the attic (thank you, Mike); 4) we received a bill from Mike Pauli for his work in the old kitchen in the amount of $285.01 which was marked "Paid" - we all signed a notecard of thanks and Ginny will send it; 5) Harriet Clem will be doing a program on the Underground Railroad on Feb. 14 at 10:00 in the Alumni Room at Hoover Price; 6) photos of the house on the night of the Lamplight Tour were passed around; 7) Mike presented drawings of the lot and handicapped bath - discussion was had and Maryjo moved and Robb seconded that we have Gary do up the plans for the bath and the plan for the lot with 7 parking spaces and a short ramp, it will then be presented to the City, all were in favor; 8) Mike will rent a sander for the old kitchen floor - we will have a work party to move furniture and help with the project; 9) Robb reported that he noticed the downspout is down on the northeast corner - it needs to be put back; 10) walls need to be cleaned and repaired where Stark County photos were hung; 11) Maryjo found some shades in the house which might be able to be used for the library or Grant room.

Fundraising Report - 1) Robb has received a grant worth $500 to use toward a project about the Alliance City Band - he plans to have it done in time for Carnation Week; 2) Robb also reported that he has been talking with the librarian in Hudson about sponsoring a program in both towns about Abby Keller Foster and Stephen Foster who were active abolitionists in our area - a lady from Worchester, MA presents a one-person program titled "Yours for Humanity, Abby" - he feels he can apply for and receive a matching grant through the Ohio Humanities Council, Gordon moved, Carolyn seconded and all approved

Education Report - Martha reported that 1) AHS Advanced Placement History Class toured the house recently and Cosmopolitan Club will tour on March 9th; 2) the House will be open Feb. 4 from 11-1 (Robb in charge) and Feb. 5 from 1-3 (Frank in charge)

New Business - 1) One of the projects for the work day on Feb. 4 will be to stuff envelopes regarding our annual meeting; 2) Please be thinking who you would suggest for Volunteer of the Year - give names to Martha; 3) Gordon said he had received a request to again donate $100.00 to "Leave a Legacy" which is a Stark County program designed to encourage people to leave bequests in their wills to non-profit organizations, Robb moved and Beth Gray seconded that we donate $100, all were in favor; 4) Gordon received a tax bill for the vacant lot in the amount of $178.00 which included some delinquent taxes (over the time it was in line for a Sheriff's sale) - he will pay it; 5) Martha said Michelle Collins-Sibley would like to use the house for a YW dinner on May 17th - it was approved by the Board

Dates to Remember - 1) Next workday is Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9-12 with Open House from 11-1; 2) next board meeting is Feb. 27th at 7:00 p.m.

Adjournment - Beth Gray moved that we adjourn and Gordon seconded the motion.  All approved. 

Respectfully submitted,
Ginny Daniel, Secretary

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