HRAB 05-18-93 Meeting MinutesSummary of May Meeting
Attendance
Members: Ray Ewing
Mary Jane Light
Martin Killingbeck
Judith Swiger
P/C Liaison Todd Shenk
Staff: Maral Kalbian, Arch. Hist.
Ron Lilley
Others: Northern Virginia Daily
Agenda items:
I. Plaque Design Contest
Members selected first, second, and third place recommendations for the plaque
design contest to forward to the Board of Supervisors. Members agreed to further
recommend that the final design be based on the first place entry (Dick
Couperthwaite's circular form with an outline of Frederick County, a profile of
George Washington, and a survey instrument), but that some modifications could
be developed in conjunction with that entry's designer. In particular, it was
agreed that using a figure of the Old County Courthouse within the outline of
Frederick County would be preferable to the profile of George Washington, and
that a registration number could go where the survey instrument was shown.
2. Discussion of Educational/Promotional Efforts
Staff reported ongoing efforts to coordinate with the Travel Association, Chamber
of Commerce, and Public Schools in using the Rural Landmarks Survey video for
educational and tourism -enhancing efforts.
The draft letter to civic/social groups was discussed, with a few recommendations
for clarification. The need for a narrated tape to accompany the slide show was
discussed, and staff was asked to check on the availability of the school system's
audio-visual coordinator for the task. Staff was also asked to track down the list
of civic group contacts that Warren Hofstra was believed to have and to find the
listing provided by the Northern Virginia Daily in their annual County Guide.
3. Report on Civil War preservation efforts
Staff provided as information items that the County has applied for a Park Service
grant to work towards community consensus on Civil War Site preservation and
that a map has been produced that shows civil war related sites.
Notes on Informational Meeting for State/National Register
Maral Kalbian has arranged for Julie Vosmik, VDHR's head of survey and register
division, to discuss our intentions for an informational meeting in the fall with the
owners of properties deemed eligible for inclusion on the State/National Registers at our
June meeting. This should prove helpful for getting our thoughts together on such a
meeting.
Educational/Promotional Efforts
Staff has checked with the Travel Center, Chamber of Commerce, and County Schools
about possibly using a copy of the Rural Landmarks Survey video for educational and
tourism -enhancing efforts. An update of findings will be provided at our meeting.
The revised draft letter to civic/social groups concerning presentation of the Rural
Landmarks Survey video/slide show is attached. Again, this is open to refinement. A
list of groups has been obtained, and we can determine which groups are appropriate to
send such a letter to.
Notes on Plaque Design
Dick Couperthwaite, the design contest winner, is willing to work with the HRAB to
establish a final design for the plaque. He will attend our June meeting if he can. He
has submitted a revised sketch which partially reflects the recommended changes which
will be at the meeting for consideration.