Most Recent Minutes
February 25, 2025
PRESENT: Deirdre Crofton, AJ Magnan, Mark Obbie, Beth Thomas, Seth Thomas, David Pierce, Tracey Howe, Sadie Frederick, John Holtz
CALL TO ORDER: Tracey Howe called meeting to order. Jan minutes reviewed. Mark Obbie motioned to approve, 2nd by AJ Magnan. All agreed.
BHHS INTERIM BOARD: Elected official Ann Jacobs, President, announced her resignation effective immediately. Treasurer responsibilities will be temporarily handled by our Appointed VP David Pierce until June elections. Sadie Frederick will assume the position of Secretary by appointment until June election. Motion by Mark Obbie, 2nd by Beth Thomas: Board positions as follows until June election, David Pierce VP, Sadie Frederick Secretary, Tracey Howe, President. David P and Tracey H will have the authority to sign checks for BHHS. Board vote; all agreed.
TREASURER REPORT: Tracey moved to appoint David Pierce VP/Treasurer. 2nd Sadie Frederick. All in favor. BHHS tax code is being updated and corrected through the proper channels. Lots of work completed and to be completed by David Pierce. Many thanks.
SECRETARY REPORT: Tracey Howe reviewed minutes from January 18th; She motioned to nominate Sadie Frederick secretary. The board voted, all in favor.
MEMBERSHIP: Mark Obbie reported that membership renewal is high. The process can now be completed fully online. We will be planning a member appreciation event this summer.
NEWSLETTER: Mark Obbie updated us and encouraged board members to submit any ideas or relevant information to him for the newsletter.
BLDGS & GROUNDS: Beth Thomas discussed the current situation with the church; we have a fund that is specifically allocated for fixing the windows. Seth had a contractor give an estimate for electrical repairs/installation. These may need to be completed before we can move forward with other repair projects.
HISTORIAN: We received a grant to digitize our records. We will need volunteers to help transport historical records and items from the Town Hall to a new location.
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Discussion of our well attended book/video showing in Victor. Next at Wood Library in April. Upcoming events are all posted on Calendar. Mark Obbie motioned to order 150 books, 2nd by Tracey Howe. Board – all agreed. Only one response to membership survey. Will post our wish list in March newsletter.
MISCELLANEOUS: We purchased a banner and sandwich board sign for events. Not moving forward to a 2nd book for the time being but keeping the possibility open for the future.
UNFINISHED AGENDA ITEMS: Assist Beth to move BHHS materials out of Bristol Town Hall, Dated Homestead Plaques, Special Committee / Fundraising Brooke F & Sadie F to report
MOTION TO ADJOURN: Tracey motioned to adjourn at 7:45pm. All agreed.
NEXT MEETING: MARCH 23, 2024, 1PM AT SOUTH BRISTOL TOWN HALL