Rockland Historic Commission Meeting Minutes 27 June 2002

Those members in attendance were: Peter Dow, John Burrows, and Jerry Martin. Non-members: Oil Arbuckle (Brockton Enterprise) and George Dearth.

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I. The meeting was called to order at 7: 15 PM.
2. :Minutes: The Minutes of the 13 June 2002 were reviewed and accepted.


3. Annual Elections- RHC voted to. postpone until next meeting, July 25th.

4. Treasurer's report: -General:
-Donation:
-Postal:
-Total Donations:
Receivables: $0 Payables:
Home Depot $100.57 Polyactive $109.85 -Jack Franey stopped by and confirmed that Rockland's tax status is 501 (C)(3). Peter will revise the current solicitation letter on HistoricRockland.org to add tax deductibility language.
-RHC also approved the use of Rockland' s tax id # to be used for all RHC related purchases. Peter has copies of Tax Exemption form signed by Jack Franey: some stores (Home Depot) just want their own form completed and signed.
Treasurer's Report was reviewed and accepted.

$1,189.29 $695.81 $19.59 $1,904.69

5. Old Business:
A. 1745 House Update:
-RHC will schedule regular updates on the 1745 House progress to the BOS (likely to be quarterly). Peter will get on the BOS agenda for the July meeting, and coordinate with John Rogers and Jerry to appear.
-John Rogers wants to rip out dormers, since they are causing leakage problem and do not appear to be original to the house. Jerry's conversations with Bobby Clarke indicate his preference to just do a quick, inexpensive repair to the flashing and shingles. Jerry will discuss options with Bobby Clarke again. RHC approved motion to follow Clark's recommendation and appropriate reasonable amount of $$ to 

cover cost when the time comes. Further approval For actual amount will be necessary .
-The Delprete dumpster still sits on property, although well past 30 days.
At some point Delprete will haul away and replace-Jerry will check on timeframe so we make sure the dumpster is full.
-Steve Miller built a very nice door, but slightly large for the cellar entrance. Door could be used elsewhere. Peter will ask Steve if he is willing to build another: if not, Peter will build.
-Jerry is pursuing donations from Pasta Lavista and Cataloni's.

B. Web Site www.historicrockland.com:
-Jerry has set up several business links. When user clicks on the business button, it pops into a business card-like promotion.
-Suggestion to write up Rockland Historical Society promotional letter to determine level of interest. Also advertise on WRPS. (see New Business for further discussion).

C. RHC Sign Hingham and Webster St) -Weed killer was sprayed on June 27, and new soil will be added soon with fertilizer. Knights of Columbus will cover the cost of the loam and Rockland garden will plant.

D. Subcommittee on 125th Capsule -GAR materials needed for inclusion in capsule. George will talk to Dean or Tim to see what we can get to include in the capsule.
-Target date for the ceremony is still late September/October.

E. DAR Plague -On June 29th there will be a DAR Board meeting at which time discussion] of the plaque will be discussed. Following the meeting Peter will get an update from Deb Cormier to see what the next step is. Apparently there is a significant amount of paperwork/approvals which have to be completed before the plaque is transferred to RHC's care.

5. New Business:
A. Formation of Rockland Historical Society:
-George Dearth found some info in the Rockland Standard that an RHS was formed in 1882. RHC members have expressed interest in reactivating.

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6. Correspondence:
-Due to early adjournment, Correspondence will be covered at July 25th meeting.

7. Open Forum

8. Next Meeting: July 25th at 7 PM in the Town Hall Lounge.

9. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made and accepted. The time was 7:57PM.