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Minutes
August 13, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Bill Golden, called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. The meeting was held at Euless City Hall,
201 North Ector Drive, Euless, TX.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Doris Brown, Jan Bellamy, Michele Burger, Joe Cannon, Barbara Collier, Iris Elliott, Gary Fieldsend,
Betty Fuller, Helen Gleghorn, Bill Golden, Peggy Vandiver, Don Martin, David Massey, Veva Lou
Massey, Shirley Mercer, Robert Nail, Gary Parker, Helen Payton, Faye Stinneford and Helen Voss.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
Council Member Leon Hogg
Ginger Fuller
STAFF PRESENT
Michael Davenport, Recreation Superintendant
Ofa "Mary" Faiva-Siale, Projects Coordinator
Ray McDonald, Director of Parks and Community Services
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Don Martin made a motion to approve the minutes. Faye Stinneford seconded the motion. Motion
approved.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Treasurer, Barbara Collier, reported that the balance on July 9, 2012 was $6,313.38. $16 was collected
from the donation jar making the balance on August 13, 2012, $6,329.38.
DOCENT'S REPORT/RECRUITMENT
1. About thirty-five people toured the Museum on Saturday, August 11, 2012.
2. The following people volunteered to serve as docents at the grand opening on Saturday, September
8, 2012: Iris Elliott, Gary Fieldsend, Gary Parker, Helen Voss, Faye Stinneford, Helen Payton, Betty
Fuller, Jan Bellamy, Barbara Collier, Bill Golden, Shirley Mercer, Don Martin, Joe Cannon, David
and Veva Lou Massey.
STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS
1. Museum Setup Sub-Committee—Helen Voss:
• Discussed that the Committee has exhausted their budget. Purchases between now and
September 30, 2012 will have to paid out of the Committee's account.
• Two sets of track lighting have been requested for the north and south walls.
• Additional lighting inside the kitchen, military room and the school room has been requested.
• Old Euless police uniforms have been acquired.
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2. Evolving History Sub-Committee—still needs a Chairperson.
3. Fuller House:
• Several members noted that the building looks much better without the Plexiglas window
coverings.
• It was noted that the fig tree on property looks to be stressed. The tree has historical values to the
history of Euless and its condition needs to be monitored.
4. Photo and Website Projects—Gary Fieldsend liked the new sign at the entrance to Heritage Park. He
also asked if someone would take over the Library photo project. Michele Burger volunteered for the
project. She will meet with staff regarding the details.
5. Oral History Project:
• Betty Fuller will do an interview with Bill Byers. There's also a need for Betty Fuller, Weldon
Cannon and Robert Nail to have interviews done too.
• Bill Golden has a contact that worked at the Fuller store that he would like to have interviewed.
6. Tarrant County Historical Commission—a monthly report will be included in the agenda.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
1. Will meet with staff next week to go over a list of things needed for the grand opening.
2. Weldon Cannon could not attend today's meeting.
OTHER REPORTS
1. Troy Fuller's widow, Ginger Fuller, attended the meeting. She dropped off photos of Mr. Fuller in
his military uniform to be used in the Military Room.
2. Betty Fuller indicated that the process regarding the history tiles may be changed due to some issues
with the artist.
3. Michele Burger would like some Euless handouts and brochures to display at other city's display
stands. Betty Fuller would also like some information for the same purpose.
4. Jan Bellamy reported that the Bird's Fort sight was not acquired by Viridian. Additionally, this
location will not be developed along with the rest of the land acquired by Viridian. Ms. Bellamy
was asked to look into acquiring permission for the Committee to tour the Bird's Fort sight.
5. Betty Fuller asked for a key to the Museum to take Ginger Fuller on a tour.
ADJOURNMENT
Faye Stinneford made a motion to adjourn the meeting. David Massey seconded the motion. Motion
approved.
The meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Ofa"Mary" Faiva-Siale, Projects Coordinator
City of Euless Parks & Community Services
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