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ALLIANCE AREA PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Minutes of the October 23, 2000 Meeting

In Attendance: Joe Zelasko, Gordon Harrison, Kay Brown, Vivian Snodgrass, Jennifer Crist, Pat Sacha, L Jean Webster, Maxime Haupt, Evelyn Brown, Chip Cameron, Frank Barrett, Karen Twyman, Maryjo Hepler, Jesse Harry, Martha McClaugherty, and Robb Hyde, President.

The meeting was held at Christ United Methodist Church, 470 E. Broadway, Alliance and was called to order by President Robb at 7:07 PM. The Secretary read the Minutes of the September 25 meeting and one correction was made: present was Adele Cameron, not Carmen.

President's Report
Robb went with the appraiser, Kathleen Wieschaus to see the Haines House antiques stored in a barn in Ravenna. Approximately nine people toured the Haines House with owner Kevin Straubhaar on September 30. Someone commented that it was a good thing there was a seven-year old roof on the house! Robb serves on the Historic Preservation Committee and wanted the HHURRC members to know that a Mr. Dean Byers had presented the Committee with a plan to turn the former Lutheran Church on Linden Ave and Cambridge into a museum. It was noted that that plan has been in the works for years. Robb created new letterhead with board members' names and passed around a few copies.

Treasurer's Report
Gordon Harrison reported a balance of $774.75 in our checking account. He completed the pledge letter decided upon at the September meeting and members received several copies.

Old Business
The appraisal by Kathleen Wieschaus determined a value of $35,000 for the Haines House and $9000 for the antiques. The Straubhaars have their own appraisal. Our lawyer, Bob Hunter Jr. suggested we "share" the two appraisals and seek common ground. There was an extended discussion about the antiques and the deed covenant. Robb reminded us that we would have ninety days from the day we make an agreement to settle on the particulars. Joe Zelasko, who was a member of the Alliance Historical Society when the arrangements were made with the Historical Society to oversee the deed covenants, stated that the Struabhaars should be held accountable for the missing pieces of furniture.

A motion was made by Jesse Harry and seconded by Maxine Haupt that any business to be transacted (reference to negotiating a purchase price for the house) between now and the next meeting could be done through the executive committee. The motion passed unanimously.

Communications Committee
Maryjo reported that there is now a database of 45 organizations. Members of the committee will be contacting the organizations about having a Haines House program. The importance of getting pledges was stressed.
Jesse announced he had received a form that confirms our status as a 501 (C) 3 organization.

New Business
Kay Brown volunteered to write thank you letters to the appraisers. Joe Zelasko and Jenny Crist will find a place for us to meet. Future meeting dates are: Nov. 27, Dec. 18, Jan 22 and Feb. 26.

Submitted by Martha McClaugherty, Secretary

 

 

 

 

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