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April 20, 2026

PRESENT: Alan Jones, Griffin Jones, Mark Obbie, Beth Thomas, Seth Thomas, Mary Ann Strasser, AJ Magnan, Tracey Howe. Not present: Brooke Finley, Dee Crofton. Guest: Lenore Friend, FLCC

CALL TO ORDER: Tracey called the meeting to order at 6:32pm

Guest Speaker: Lenore Friend review MOU, Board agreed to accept payment and submit payment to FLCC for video production off 2nd H&M book. BHHS will own the rights to the video. Discussed the release of the video, possibly Bloomfield HS or Cummings. Lenore will work with Mark Rayburn on donation and Tracey Howe to sign final MOU.

MINUTES: Approved March minutes.

Alan motioned to approve, 2nd Beth. All agreed. Moved

TREASURER REPORT: Dave sent Treasurer Report by email in his absence

AJ motioned to approve, 2nd Mark. All agreed. Moved

SECRETARY REPORT: Secretary position still open, Brooke will continue taking minutes.

VICE PRESIDENT REPORT: Brooke was excused

PRESIDENT REPORT: Mary Ann Strasser was voted in as an interim board member until June Annual Meeting for the official vote into office.

AJ motioned to approve, 2nd Griffin. All agreed. Moved

HISTORIAN: Beth is working on the Genesee Valley Antique Association Grant to preserve our wooden post and cast-iron griddle featured in the H&M book. All agreed to continue paying for mowing at The Grange Hall by Bristol Gardens owner. Mark and Tracey agreed to get quotes to remove the walnut trees on the north lawn of The Grange Hall. A decision has to be made about adding a gravel parking lot on the south side of the building. Beth is promoting the community engagement dance at the Grange for October 17th. The Dirt Turtles will be the band. Bev Owens, mural painter to visit our sites for quotes. Town of South Bristol will pay for the murals. Beth suggested History Bus Tours to promote local wineries, breweries and key addresses from our books and our 2 towns tour stops. Intern Maya LaFave is working on promotional materials for Burning Springs and digitizing efforts. Maya will also work on a grant to repaint town’s historic signage. Honeoye Farmers Museum for agricultural artifacts will be contacted by Tracey. Students will clean up Church yard and possibly basement for October Day of Service. Cindy Harris Impressionist painting of the Lincoln House donated to BHHS. Mary Ann Strasser to donate 2 paintings of the 1898 Fletcher Barn. We need an inventory of what we want to keep or sell. Lastly, Beth needs help moving materials out of the attic in Bristol Town Hall. She will get moving quotes from more hands needed for lighter lifts.

CHURCH: AJ suggested we contact Pete Ellison from Cdga Preservation Society regarding our Save the Church and Cemetery property. Alan attended an archeology meeting and discussion held regarding the Town of Bristol responsibility for the cemetery next to the church. We considered inviting Paul Singer, who owns the property across the street from the church.

BLDGS & GRNDS: Seth will get a revised quote from Glen for the stained-glass window restoration. Glen intends to start work July 1, 2026. Water and heat are back on in The Grange, ready for Vintage Postcard event on April 28.

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Vintage Postcard, Burning Springs and Freedom Festival advertising is ready to be sent out. Price increase of 4% from Lulu printing. $19 to print, $20 wholesale. Mark advised we need August and Fall programs. Marty Snyder considering a Historical Weather Pattern program. Need more t-shirts. Mark advised John Holtz cared for this working with Chris Abraham in the past. Tracey will reach out for quotes.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: x.

FUNDRAISING: Desperately need a fundraising chair.

PROGRAMS: Dave advised there will be a drone flyover of the Codding Mill area at 9:00a on Wednesday 4/22. He also restored a Cornet Band photo. He will submit the photo and story for our newsletter. Way to go Dave – good historical work.

ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:56pm

Next Meeting: Tuesday May 12, 2026 6:30pm at The Grange Hall