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The Joseph Bonnell Project Update and Outlook2010-2011
Stan BaconFred BothwellSel GrahamWPSCTFebruary 9, 2011
JOSEPH BONNELL PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS - 2010
WEST POINT SOCIETY OF CENTRAL TEXAS – FRIENDS OF MT BONNELL PROJECTSCOMPLETED IN 2010
HELD JOSEPH BONNELL DAY CEREMONY, BULLOCK MUSEUM (MAR)
ADOPTED MOUNT BONNELL COVERT PARK (MAY)
APPLIED FOR APF GRANT TO SUPPORT RESTORING VIEWS FROM MT BONNELL (MAY/SEPT)
FILMED “JOSEPH BONNELL STORY” VIDEO (SEP)
ENTERED VIDEO IN SXSW, HCFF, AND THC MEDIA AWARDS (OCT)
SUPERVISED PARD “GREAT OYSTER RACE” CHECKPOINT AT MT BONNELL (OCT)
SUPERVISED AND STAFFED MT BONNELL COVERT PARK FALL CLEANUP (NOV)
PLANNED TXARNG BONNELL AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP (NOV)
SUPPORTED AND STAFFED ALL 2010 “FRIENDS OF MOUNT BONNELL” PROJECTS
AWARDED APF GRANT $1500 TO SUPPORT RESTORATION OF VIEWS +$350 FOR SUPPORT OF
OYSTER RACE
RAISED $2464 OF $3000 REQUIRED TO ACCOMPLISH RESTORATION OF VIEWS
CREATED/ENHANCED BONNELL WEB SITE, WIKIPEDIA, AND HANDBOOK OF TEXAS CONTENT
APF: AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION; PARD: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT; THC: TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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WEST POINT SOCIETY OF CENTRAL TEXAS – FRIENDS OF MT BONNELL PROJECTS
PLANNED IN 2011
COMPLETED FUNDRAISING FOR RESTORATION OF VIEWS (JAN-FEB)
RESTORED VIEWS (28-31 JAN)
SUPPORT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW COVERT MARKER (JAN-JUN)
SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED HISTORICAL MARKER TO THC (JAN-FEB)
CREATED 4 MINUTE BONNELL VIDEO FOR TEXAS MILITARY FORCES MUSEUM (JAN - DONE)
PLAN AND EXECUTE SPRING CLEANUP (MAR)
PRESENT BONNELL AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP AT CAMP MABRY CEREMONY (APR)
MANAGE CEREMONY FOR REDEDICATION OF COVERT PARK (JUN-SEP)
FUND AND MANAGE CONSTRUCTION OF INFORMATION KIOSKS ON MT BONNELL (JUL-DEC)
CREATE, REVIEW, AND MAINTAIN LONG RANGE PLAN FOR PARK IMPROVEMENT
APF: AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION; PARD: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT; THC: TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
JOSEPH BONNELL PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS - 2011
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PROJECT:FUND RAISING
USMA Grads
395
WPSCT300
NEIGHBORS
650NEIGHBOHOOD ASSOCIATIONS
400
APF1844
INDIVIDUALS
100
TOTAL 3689
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PROJECT:RESTORE FABULOUS VIEWS
COVERT PARK MOUNT BONNELL
“FABULOUS VIEWS” RESTORATION
JANUARY 28-31, 2011
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
REPORTFred Bothwell
West Point Society of Central TexasFriends of Mount Bonnell
[email protected](512) 635-4433
MAY 2010 CONCEPTUAL PLAN
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PAVILION PICNIC TABLE OBSERVATION POINT PICNIC TABLE
PROPOSED AREAS OF VEGETATION
REDUCTION
….and the Contractor, and the Friends of Mount Bonnell, and the neighbors, and the Neighborhood Associations, and other AOG members….
Project Management span of control….
RIVER VIEWS TO NORTH AND SOUTH FROM PAVILION (SITE 1) AND OBSERVATION PLATFORM (SITE 3) WERE OBSCURED BY VEGETATION
RIVER VIEWS TO NORTH AND SOUTH FROM PAVILION (SITE 1) AND NORTH VIEW FROM OBSERVATION PLATFORM (SITE 3) ARE NOW UNOBSTRUCTED.
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE: FULL AUSTIN SKYLINE WAS ONLY VISIBLE FROM SITE 2 BY STANDING ON PICNIC TABLE. SKYLINE WAS INVISIBLE FROM PICNIC TABLE AT SITE 4
AFTER: PANORAMIC AUSTIN SKYLINE FROM TEXAS TOWER TO LADYBIRD LAKE NOW VISIBLE FROM SEATED POSITION AT BOTH TABLES
HUNDREDS OF CUBIC YARDS* OF VIEW OBSTRUCTING VEGETATION WERE CUT AND STACKED FOR
CHIPPING AND WINDROW FABRICATION
*ESTIMATED STACK SIZE: 10’ H X 5’ DEEP X 20 ‘ LONG
*SCOPE OF ORIGINAL CONCEPTUAL PLAN CONSTRAINED BY PARK BOUNDARY, CONSERVATION, AND PRESERVATION CONCERNS.FINAL SCOPE OF PROJECT DEFINED IN COOPERATION WITH AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE, NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES, FRIENDS OF MOUNT BONNELL, AND WEST POINT SOCIETY
ORIGINAL CONCEPTUAL PLANMAY 2010
FINAL TALLY
ACCOMPLISHED AS OF 2/01/2011: ~80% COVERAGE OF ORIGINAL PROPOSED SIGHTLINES INCLUDING 2 NEW PANORAMIC VIEWS OF AUSTIN SKYLINE *
BRACTED TWISTFLOWER
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WEST AUSTIN NEWS PROVIDES CONTINUING COVERAGE
“I’ve never seen this view before…”
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PROJECT:REPLACE DAMAGED MARKER
MOUNT BONNELL
DEDICATED AS A PARK BY
FRANK M COVERT SR.GIVEN TO TRAVIS COUNTY
JULY 15, 1938
WARREN S FREUND COM’R PREC. NO2
Covert Cover
COVERT PARK DEDICATION MARKER REPLACEMENT BRIEFINGJANUARY 10, 2011
West Point Society of Central TexasFriends of Mount BonnellFred Bothwell, WPSCT (512) 635-4433Stan Bacon, WPSCT (512) 345-5964
O’Connell RobertsonArchitectural/EngineeringJason Andrus, AIA (512) 478-7286
1938
2010
2008
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1938 2010
Marker is no longer
vertical
2008 2010
Marker is disintegrating
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MARKER CONDITION:1938-2011Original Marker Reaches End of Life
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THREE ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
1. USING EXISTING DESIGN: STASSWENDER
2. USING EXISTING DESIGN: HARDMAN
3. EXPLORING NEW DESIGNS: O’CONNELL ROBERTSONAustin-based, architectural/engineering/interior design firm Established in 1950. Specializes in education, healthcare, and sports facility design,Known for developing innovative design solutionsSpecialtiesmasterplanning, architecture, engineering, interior design, and bond planning.
http://stasswender.com/index.html
Stasswender Memorial Company2801 Hancock DriveAustin, TX 78731PHONE: (512) 477-5021FAX: (512) 477-5995
Bob Bullock
John Connally
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Texas State Cemetery WWII Monument
Texas State CemeteryVietnam Monument
The Fergusons
The Whiteheads
Per Jim Stasswender, head of Stasswender Monument Co, Austin on 11/24:
• His grandfather carved and installed the existing Covert marker on Mt Bonnell in 1938.
• Limestone will not last. Marker must be granite. The inscriptions should be on stone. A plaque, if used, must be bronze
• Bronze is very expensive and likely to be stolen.
• If selected, would plan to visit local quarries with client to select a suitable stone and develop detailed design
• Stone would be polished on one surface for inscription.
• Need three month lead time
• Estimated cost: Not less than $10K, not more than $20K.
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http://www.hardmansigns.com/[email protected]
HARDMAN SOLUTION
• Replicate original marker in limestone.
• If selected, would plan to visit local quarries with client to select a suitable stone and develop detailed design
• Inscription to be either directly on stone or on metal plaque
• Estimated cost ~$8500
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• Austin-based, architectural/engineering/interior design firm
• Established in 1950. • Specializes in education, healthcare, and sports
facility design,• Known for developing innovative design solutions
Support to dateDesign staff site visit to Mount BonnellJoint design conferencePreliminary design concept presentation
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
• The Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, North End Zone Expansion
• Texas State University Baseball/Softball Complex Enhancements
• New University of Texas Softball Training Facility
• New Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Residence Hall
• New Texas A&M University McFerrin Indoor Athletic Center A/E
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http://www.oconnellrobertson.com/
TEXAS STATE CEMETERY 9/11 MEMORIAL, AUSTIN
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• The Texas State Cemetery 9/11 monument is dedicated to all Texans who died during the September 11 terrorist attacks
• Commissioned in 2002, numerous designs were submitted from artists, architects and private citizens from around the state.
• The final design by O’Connell, Robertson and Associates of Austin was chosen by the Governor’s Office and the Texas State Cemetery Committee.
PROPOSED INSTALLATION
CURRENT INSTALLATION
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3. EXPLORING NEW DESIGNS: O’CONNELL ROBERTSONAustin-based, architectural/engineering/interior design firm Established in 1950. Specializes in education, healthcare, and sports facility design,Known for developing innovative design solutionsSpecialtiesmasterplanning, architecture, engineering, interior design, and bond planning.
2. USING EXISTING DESIGN: HARDMAN
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. USING EXISTING DESIGN: STASSWENDER
XSomewhat responsive. Granite Marker. Cost: $10K-$20K
Generally unresponsive. Limestone Marker. Cost ~$8.5K
Highly responsive. Custom design. Cost TBD
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1/10/2011 33Texas Historical Commission Award of Excellence in Media Achievement
NOMINATIONS AS OF FEB 2011
SXSW.FILM AUSTIN,TXXPROJECT:BONNELL VIDEOS
X
Hill Country Film Festival
FREDERICKSBURG, TX
GI FILM FESTIVAL
Washington, DCReel Stories, Real Heroes
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PURPOSE:, presented in memory of Captain Joseph Bonnell, West Point class of 1825, 3rd US Infantry Regiment and Army of the Republic of Texas, Aide to General Sam Houston and Hero of the Texas War for Independence.
SCOPE: Two awards, presented to a junior Officer (0-1 to 0-3) and a junior Non Commissioned Officer (E-4 to E-6) in the Texas Army National Guard.
CRITEREA: Awarded to individuals who best exemplify the qualities displayed by CaptainBonnell. They include professionalism, integrity, inspiring trust in others, courage, ingenuity,use of alternatives to the application of combat power, and the ability to inspire those traits intheir subordinates while deployed on active duty.
The Bonnell Awards for Leadership
CITATIONPER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO Una rivolta tribale, un tenente della fanteria: La linea grigia lunga all'eroe non lodato di onore di la guerra del Texas per indipendenza, Joseph Bonnell, un codice categoria di West Point di 1825 A 2 pomeridiane sabato il 6 marzo 2010 la società di West Point del Texas centrale condurrà una cerimonia al museo di storia della condizione del Bob Bullock il Texas a Austin per commemorare eroismo straordinario del tenente Joseph Bonnell che, agente da solo in 1836, ha impedetto una grande forza dei guerrieri ostili l'attacco dell'esercito del Texas nell'ambito dell'ordine del General Sam Houston.
CITATIONPER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO Una rivolta tribale, un tenente della
fanteria: La linea grigia lunga all'eroe non lodato di onore di la guerra
del Texas per indipendenza, Joseph Bonnell, un codice categoria di West
Point di 1825 A 2 pomeridiane sabato il 6 marzo 2010 la società di West
Point del Texas centrale condurrà una cerimonia al museo di storia della
condizione del Bob Bullock il Texas a Austin per commemorare eroismo
straordinario del tenente Joseph Bonnell che, agente da solo in 1836,
ha impedetto una grande forza dei guerrieri ostili l'attacco dell'esercito
del Texas nell'ambito dell'ordine del General Sam Houston.
PROJECT:BONNELL AWARDS
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SELECTION: Selection of honorees and preparation of citations to be accomplished by Texas Army National Guard.FREQUENCY: To be awarded annually or as jointly determined by the Adjutant General, Texas and the President of the West Point Society of Central Texas.PRESENTATION: To be presented by a General Officer (Active or Retired) representing the West Point Society of Central Texas at a ceremony to be held at Camp Mabry, Texas on or about American Heroes Day or other suitable occasions.CONTENT: Prepared by the West Point Society of Central Texas: Framed certificates provided by the WPSCT and citations provided by TXARNG detailing the service rendered by the recipients of the award, accompanied by letters of commendation from the President of the West Point Society of Central Texas.
CITATIONPER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO Una rivolta tribale, un tenente della fanteria: La linea grigia lunga all'eroe non lodato di onore di la guerra del Texas per indipendenza, Joseph Bonnell, un codice categoria di West Point di 1825 A 2 pomeridiane sabato il 6 marzo 2010 la società di West Point del Texas centrale condurrà una cerimonia al museo di storia della condizione del Bob Bullock il Texas a Austin per commemorare eroismo straordinario del tenente Joseph Bonnell che, agente da solo in 1836, ha impedetto una grande forza dei guerrieri ostili l'attacco dell'esercito del Texas nell'ambito dell'ordine del General Sam Houston.
CITATIONPER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO Una rivolta tribale, un tenente della
fanteria: La linea grigia lunga all'eroe non lodato di onore di la guerra
del Texas per indipendenza, Joseph Bonnell, un codice categoria di West
Point di 1825 A 2 pomeridiane sabato il 6 marzo 2010 la società di West
Point del Texas centrale condurrà una cerimonia al museo di storia della
condizione del Bob Bullock il Texas a Austin per commemorare eroismo
straordinario del tenente Joseph Bonnell che, agente da solo in 1836,
ha impedetto una grande forza dei guerrieri ostili l'attacco dell'esercito
del Texas nell'ambito dell'ordine del General Sam Houston.
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COVERT PARK - MT BONNELL POTENTIAL ENHANCEMENTS
FEATURE NOTES
INFORMATION KIOSKS/BULLETIN BOARDS:NOTICE OF PLANNED EVENTS, FLORA, FAUNA, GEOLOGY, HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS, BROCHURES
PARD STANDARD
MULTIMEDIA ELECTRONIC KIOSK - OR WI-FI OR DIAL-UP NARRATION/SELF GUIDED TOUR
MARINE MILITARY ACADEMY IWO JIMA MEMORIAL, HARLENGEN TX
SOLAR POWERED MOTION SENSING SECURITY LIGHTS AT CREST, PATHS, AND PICNIC AREAS - AS USED AT CAMP MABRY AND VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES
CONTACT JOHN MONTGOMERY AT RINGDALE LIGHTING IN GEORGETOWN 512-876-6350
24 HR SURVEILLANCE VIDEO CAMS AT CREST, PICNIC AREAS AND PARKING AREAS
MONITORED BY APD - INFRARED?
GRADE AND PAVE NORTH TRAIL FROM BASE TO CREST enable motorized wheelchair access GRADE AND PAVE PATHS ON CRESTIMPROVED/ADDITIONAL TRASH RECEPTICLES PARD STANDARDSUNPROOF - NOT RAINPROOF - ROOF (LOUVERED?) ON PAVILLION (SHADE FOR HIKERS - NOT SHELTER FOR INDIGENTS)IMPROVED SAFETY RAILING ON CLIFF SIDE OF PAVILLION and pathwaysDECORATIVE BENCHES and/or picnic tables - SEE INTERIOR OF "BERRY AUSTIN" YOGHURT SHOP 5523 Balcones Drive AND Guell park benches in Barcelona (by Gaudi - add Latino flavor)
SEE Guell Park benches at http://tinyurl.com/25zuow7
REPLACE CURRENT PAVILION WITH CANTALEVERED ROOF TO REDUCE OBSTRUCTION OF VIEW EXTEND VIEWING AREA TO WEST OF PAVILION, PROVIDE STEPS FOR SITTING
ENHANCE VIEWING AREA TO SOUTH OF PAVILION, SCREEN VIEW OF OBTRUSIVE STRUCTURECREATE VIEWING DECK ON ROOF OF PAVILION
PROJECT:FUTURE FACILITIES ENHANCEMENT
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WORK IN PROGRESS: REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
COMPLETE AND SUBMIT REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDED CORRECTION TO THC MARKER ON MOUNT BONNELL
REVIEW AND CONFIRM MARKER REPLACEMENT PLANS WITH DUKE COVERT. BE PREPARED TO MANAGE PROJECT.
SPRING CLEANUP OF COVERT PARK/MT BONNELL
APPLY FOR APF GRANT FOR KIOSK(S), RAISE MATCHING FUNDS (MAY-SEP)
PLAN AND EXECUTE BONNELL AWARDS PRESENTATION AT CAMP MABRY.
SUPPORT INSTALLATION OF BONNELL EXHIBIT AND VIDEO AT MABRY MUSEUM – ENCOURAGE BONNELL EXHIBIT AT BULLOCK MUSEM
CONTINUED ENHANCEMENT OF WEB SITE
CREATE BONNELL STORY .PPT PRESENTATION
CONSIDER OBSERVANCE OF 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO – APRIL 21, 2011
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PATRONS
WPSCT MEMBERS
INDIVIDUAL $ CONTRIBUTORS
O’CONNELL & ROBERTSON
PROPOSED COMPLEX PROJECT MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
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BACKUP
The Arno-Novotny House in Austin Texas, formerly the Texas Institute for the Blind, was used by Major General George Armstrong Custer as his headquarters during the start of Reconstruction in 1865-66. The structure is beautifully preserved on the University of Texas campus.