Ingham County Courthouse P.O. Box 319 Mason, MI 48854 Phone: (517) 676-7213 Fax: (517) 676-7264 INGHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION THE COURTHOUSE CENTENNIAL SUBCOMMITTEE WILL MEET ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2004 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE INGHAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE, MASON. Discussion Items: a. Identify expense areas for 2005 Budget request b. Finalize Event Schedule c. Identify needed subcommittees THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION WILL MEET ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2004 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE INGHAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE, MASON. Call to Order Approval of the Minutes Additions to the Agenda Limited Public Comment Agenda 1. Historical Markers in Ingham County (Becky Bennett) 2. Horse Trough (update) 3. Courthouse Centennial Subcommittee Report a. Identify Expense Areas for 2005 Budget request b. Finalize Event Schedule c. Identify needed subcommittee's 4. 1859 Topographical Map of Ingham County Web site images Announcements Public Comment Adjournment
INGHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION MINUTES FOR JANUARY 7, 2004 Members Present: Guests: Others Present: Dace Koenigsknecht, Randy Gladstone, Scott Shattuck, Loren Shattuck, Albert Schulien, Geoffrey Ehnis-Clark Becky Bennett Vice-Chairman L. Shattuck called the Historical Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the 1 st floor Conference Room at the Ingham County Courthouse, Mason. A quorum was present. Upon review of the proposed minutes of the December 3, 2003 meeting, no corrections were noted. MOVED BY A. SCHULIEN, SUPPORTED BY S. SHATTUCK, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 3, 2003 BE ACCEPTED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Additions to Agenda: #3: Museum Collections #4: Whitford Donation Limited Public Comment: 1) Horse Trough Update: Vice-Chairman L. Shattuck noted that while there is nothing to report at this time, additional information is expected soon. 2) Centennial Subcommittee Report Vice-Chairman L. Shattuck distributed the updated agenda / event list prepared by Chairman Whitford for comment. R. Gladstone noted the requirement to prepare an accurate budge for the event; L. Shattuck noted the difficulty in establishing firm numbers for the varied needs this far in advance. L. Shattuck asked that each Member review the list with an eye toward establishing budget projections at the next Committee meeting. R. Gladstone queried establishing which items the County already owns. G. Ehnis-Clark suggested developing a second list of the specific needs carrying out each line item from the agenda / event list. S. Shattuck noted that the next Committee meeting is scheduled for February 4, 2004, and suggested a special work session at 6 p.m. that day to address the budget issues. 3) Museum Collection: R. Gladstone distributed copies of a print-out of the Ingham County-related holdings of the Clarke Library at Central Michigan University, and proposed seeking out items for the Centennial from other area museums and libraries. R. Gladstone also suggested the Committee work to find out what Ingham County material is in general available in area archives and museums. Member discussion noted the varied accessibility of area museums. 4) Whitford Donation: Chairman Whitford has donated to the Ingham County Courthouse an original letter dated May 3, 1830, signed by Samuel D. Ingham, our county's namesake, and directed to the President of the U.S. Bank. Member discussion queried the mechanics of framing and mounting the letter in the Courthouse for public display. Discussion as to the particulars of the framing and display location
were tabled until the next meeting; Becky will store the document in the interim. MOVED BY R. GLADSTONE TO ACCEPT THE GENEROUS GIFT FROM CHAIRMAN WHITFORD AND OFFER C. WHITFORD THE THANKS OF THE COMMITTEE, SUPPORTED BY S. SHATTUCK. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Announcements: L. Shattuck distributed copies of a Lansing State Journal article, provided by Chairman Whtiford, regarding the Wagner book; R. Gladstone noted another article from the State Journal edition of date of this meeting that discussed the celebration regarding our State Capitol; R. Gladstone noted the availability of an 88-seat auditorium for speakers or showings at the museum in Mason, and noted the good progress made in recording the stories of local veterans. The next Commission meeting will be held February 4, 2004, with a Centennial Subcommittee meeting at 6:00 p.m. Public Comment: MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY S. SHATTUCK, SUPPORTED BY A. SCHULIEN. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Respectfully submitted, Geoffrey Ehnis-Clark
HISTORICAL MARKERS IN INGHAM COUNTY Ingham Library, 201 W. Ash, Mason Gunn School House, corner of S. Washington and Holt Roads, Delhi Township Lake Lansing Park South, 1538 W. Lake Lansing Road, Haslett North Lansing Presbyterian Church, 108 W. Grand River, Lansing, 48906 Shagbark Estate, 2905 Rowley Road, Williamston Williamston Depot, 369 W. Grand River, Williamston Pioneer Cemetery, Aurelius Road, across from Holt United Methodist Church, Delhi Township Michigan School for the Blind, 715 W. Willow, Lansing First Presbyterian Church of Mason, 131 E. Maple, Mason Pink School, 707 Ash Street, Mason Creyts Place Development, 831 N. Washington, Lansing First Weather Bureau, Colonel Frederick Schneider Home, 726 Seymour, Lansing Webberville United Methodist Church, 205 N. Summit, Webberville Phoenix or Henderson Mill, 200 State Street, Mason The Kaplan House, 1003 N. Washington Avenue, Lansing Cherry Street School, 520 Cherry Street, Lansing Ingham County Fairgrounds, Ash Street, Mason Leslie GAR Building, Leslie First Emanual Lutheran Church, 1001 N. Capitol, Lansing White Oak Township Hall, 1002 M-52, Webberville Mason Depot, 111 N. Mason Street, Mason Aurelius School, 1010 Aurelius Road, Mason Phillips School, 1975 Hagadorn Road, Alaiedon Township Sheriff s House, 1700 E. Howell Road, Mason Lawton T. Hemans property, 624 S. Lansing, Mason Poor Farm Cemetery, Dobie Road, Okemos
Ingham County Courthouse Centennial Celebration Saturday, May 7, 2005 [Note: Bold Italics are items added at December 2003 Commission Meeting.] One Day Main Event (10 AM 6 PM) (Provide alternative rain agenda) Events to include: Celebrity Scoop Ice Cream Social (1-4 PM) Music (All Day) Courthouse Tours Interior/Exterior (Set Times or provide for self-guided tours w/ placards & booklets) Centennial Dedication Ceremony/Speakers/Singing/Blessing/Prayers (1.5 hours 10:30A-12 Noon) Time Capsule Dedication (Time Capsule/Township Managers/Area Items/County Wide) Food Booths provided by various Civic Organizations from around the County/Scouts (12 Noon to 6 PM or 8 PM) County/Historical Societies/Groups with displays inside the Courthouse (10 AM 6 PM) 1905 Lansing Built REO or Olds; 2005 GM Built vehicle (Dealership sponsor) (All Day) Horse drawn Carriage/Wagon rides around the Courthouse (Afternoon to Close) Involvement of the Mason's, Civil War and GAR involvement/national Guard for joint honor guards Dedicated play/arts & crafts events for children Publicity leading up to the event: Merchant Window Displays (Up to one month before the event) Centennial Banners surrounding the Courthouse square Decorate Courthouse American Flags, patriotic bunting (Weekend of the event) Oldest Ingham County Resident (Spent majority of life within the County) Photograph Contest Centennial Quilt Contest Essay Contest School Project "What Ingham County Means To Me..." Additional notes: NEED MASON PROM DATE FOR 2005 (Mid May) Tenting Staging (PA System, platform(s), barricades at curbside) Involvement of the City of Mason (Form Sub-Committees) Merchants (Form Sub-Committees) County Departments (Form Sub-Committees) County Officials...etc. (Form Sub-Committees) SOUVENIRS: Badges, Program etc. Mother Sun Dance County Building Patio 1/2 hour Music Event Permission to close roads around the Courthouse for the day of the event Cleanup (Boy & Girl Scouts?) Cornerstone Opening Mason High School Chorus Resource for kids activities, Period Games and Dress; candle dipping, arrowheads. Carnations for the Mothers (Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8, 2005) Wood from the current Courthouse for gavels.