26  September 2002

Meeting Minutes 12 September 2002

Rockland Historic Commission Meeting Minutes 12 September 2002

Those members in attendance were: Peter Dow, Tim Woodward, and Jerry Martin. Non-members: Dean Sargeant, Gil Arbuckle (Brockton Enterprise) and George Dearth.

1. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM.

2. Minutes: The Minutes of the 25 July 2002 were reviewed and accepted.

3. Treasurer's report: Postponed until next meeting.

4. Old Business:

A. 1745 House Update:
-Jerry toured an exterminator through the House. Conclusion was that the structure was heavily infested with termites and other bugs. Tennites are traveling from ground through spaces within cinder blocks. It is the "worst infestation" he has ever seen. Bottom line: 2 plans are recommend A) Short term spraying to take care of immediate problem, or B) total extermination plan which will cost approx. $2000. Jerry and John Rogers will discuss possibility of donation from Eagles, which could be used to fund this.
-Cellar door needs further attachment to foundation, as well as re-sloping of ground to improve water runoff away from foundation.

B. WebSite www.historicrockland.com:
-Domain registration issue: needs to be changed for all 3 ( org, net, corn) t] Polyactive. Cost is $19.95 per name. Options are: either to transfer from Steve to Polyactive by Sept 30, or let expire and then re-register on Polyactive directly. Peter will discuss with Steve as to the best way to handle this.
-Picture and survey page of Hurley Shoe factory {62 Church St) added to website at the request of a user. Jerry has created a separate section for historic business structures.
-Jerry informed us that historicrockland.org has been added to Townstuff.com, which is a reference directory of towns' web sites.
-Current website counter is approx. 945. Jerry will keep track and report on this at each meeting. 

C. RHC Sign (Hingham and Webster St.)
 -Jerry displayed simulated pictures of the intersection with the sign displayed. Jerry was going to appear later that night (9/12) before the K of C to approve sign and possibly get $200 donation.
-Future approval plan: Jerry will meet with the Safety Officer to review site, then go before the ZBA and Planning Board.
-Sign will be made of a wooden core covered by a plastic composite cover. Sponsors will be changeable.
-Plantings at the intersection are currently perennial, will become annual.

D. Subcommittee on 125th Capsule -

George has collected and documented all material: Peter has the capsule box.
-Target date is October 51h at 10 AM, pending arrangement of stone, engraving, School Superintendent approval, etc.
-Tim brought ribbons, coffee mug for Gar contribution to capsule. Georg~ will add a T -shirt.
-Jerry will add a K of C list of Grand Knights, since inception through 1999.
-Proposed inscription on the stone. is "Rockland 125th Anniversary 1874-1999 Capsule to be opened in 2049"

E. DAR Plaque

 -Peter discussed the Dar plaque with Barbara Delorey, the regional DAR rep in charge of recovery/reassignment of plaques.
-Peter informed Barbara of the RHC plan to mount the plaque on a stone/tablet in front of the 1745 House.
-Barbara will fill out all necessary paperwork for the National Dar approval.. Tentative timefrarne for re-dedication is July 2003.Deb Cormier from the local OAR chapter has forwarded info/RHC request to display the plaque to the regional OAR for their review and approval. Peter is awaiting response from Barbara Delorey, but nothing yet- he will call before next meeting.

New Business:
A. 2002 RHC Holiday House Tour 

-Discussed list of Homes which would be invited to participate. Peter will compose and send out letter to homeowners.
-date is 12/14 from 1- 4 PM.
-GAR will be the main gathering place for ticket sales, souvenirs, and refreshments. Peter will attend next GAR meeting (10/9 at 7:30 PM)/ -Permission should be requested from RFCU to use their parking lot.

6. Correspondence:
-Contribution of $35 from Beverly Stewart. Peter will send Thanks you letter.
7. Open Forum

8. Next Meeting: Aug 22 at 7 PM in the Town Hall Lounge.

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Adjournment 

A. motion to adjourn was made and accepted. The time was 8:35.