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Home My WebLink About2014-11-10 Historical Preservation Committee Minutes November 10,2014 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Bill Golden called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m.The meeting was held at Euless City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive, Euless,TX. MEMBERS PRESENT Andy Weinzapfel, Barbara Collier, Bill Byers, Bill Golden, David Massey, Don Martin, Doris Brown, Faye Stinneford, Gary Parker, Helen Payton,Joe Cannon, Leon Hogg, Marilyn Long, Mavy Wright, Michele Burger, Norma Lively, Peggy Vandiver, Perry Brockmeyer, Robert Nail, Shirley Mercer and Veva Lou Massey. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS Mary Lib Saleh,Jane Njuguna and Diana Crawford STAFF PRESENT Recreation Manager Suzanne Hendrickson and Projects Coordinator Ofa "Mary" Faiva-Siale. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Leon Hogg noted that the bedroom set in the Fuller House is on loan and not a donation. He made a motion to approve the minutes with the correction. Don Martin seconded the motion, motion approved. TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer Mavy Wright reported a current balance of$11,582.47. DOCENT'S REPORT/RECRUITMENT 1. Mavy Wright, Leon Hogg, Barbara Collier, Bill Byers,Gary Parker and Doris Brown served as docents during the Midway Park Elementary School tour on Tuesday, October 22, 2014. There were over 144 students and teachers. 2. Barbara Collier, Leon Hogg, Mavy Wright, Bill Byers and Doris Brown served as docents during the Spring Garden Elementary School tour on Wednesday, October 23, 2014.There were over 140 students and teachers. 3. Barbara Collier reported on the United Daughters of the Confederacy(UDC)fundraiser event that was held at the Museum on Saturday, November 1,2014. Members of the UDC dressed in "Roaring 20's" costumes and the event was a success. The following Committee members served as docents: Barbara Collier, Doris Brown, Bill Golden, Marilyn Long, and Veva Lou and David Massey. HPC MTG 120814 Page 1 4. There were about twenty people at open house on Saturday, November 8, 2014.The following people served as docents: Gary Parker,Andy Weinzapfel, Bill Byers, Norma Lively, Marilyn Long, David Massey,Veva Lou Massey, Helen Payton, Doris Brown, Bill Golden and Leon Hogg. 5. There will be a tour of Heritage Park on November 20, 2014. The following people volunteered to serve as docents: Perry Brockmeyer, Doris Brown, Norma Lively, Helen Payton, Barbara Collier and Michele Burger. Docents were asked to arrive at about 10:30 a.m. 6. The following people volunteered to serve as docents at the December 13, 2014 open house: Marilyn Long, Barbara Collier, Don Martin, Mary Lib Saleh, Norma Lively,Shirley Mercer, Peggy Vandiver, David Massey,Veva Lou Massey, Mavy Wright, Helen Payton, Doris Brown, Michele and Dan Burger, Bill Golden and Leon Hogg. Weldon Cannon and Andy Weinzapfel will also serve as docents if they are able to make it into town that weekend. GUEST SPEAKER Diana Crawford was the first Chairman of the Euless Historical Preservation Committee.She gave a very interesting presentation about the formation of the Committee in 1982.She gave the Committee a State of Texas Resolution from when the Historical Preservation Committee was established. She also gave a reminder about the time capsule near the Iron Bridge at the South Euless Park. STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS 1. Acquisition Sub-Committee—Bill Byers reported that some items were donated by Verna's Café.The Café recently closed for business. 2. Library Display/Website—no report. 3. Museum Sub-Committee—the following was reported: • Bill Golden and Bill Byers briefly discussed the mural project.The mural was slightly damaged and needs to be repaired. Faye Stinneford made a motion to spend approximately$850 to fix the mural. Peggy Vandiver seconded the motion.There were no objections, motion was approved. • Gary Parker will help install photos in the School Room. • Barbara Collier invited members who are available on Wednesdays to help complete various projects at the Museum. 4. Euless Marker Program—No report. 5. Publicity Sub-Committee—Staff will have more open house signs for the members to post at their front yard. Bill Golden wants to meet with Betsy Deck for more her help with advertising the Committee's programs. 6. Plaque Project—Mavy Wright and Faye Stinneford will meet to add names to the plaque. HPC MTG 120814 Page 2 7. Display Signs—Work is ongoing and coordinated between Mavy Wright and staff. 8. Library History/Genealogy Room—No report. 9. Oral History/Photography Sub-Committee—No report. 10. Evolving History—No report. 11. Scrap Booking Sub-Committee—The Sub-committee will be meeting later in the day. 12. Artifact Recover Sub-Committee—Andy Weinzapfel: • Gave a presentation and displayed items he recovered at the Sikh Church location on the southwest corner of Cullum Drive and Highway 10. Several interesting pieces were recovered. • Discussed whether a Euless marker can be installed on the property as the church had great interest in education and this was the location where the first Euless school once stood. He also asked whether a local marker with longer text can be installed. The Committee felt the church may install a marker at their cost on the site if they choose. The Committee may reconsider another decision in the future regarding acquiring a Euless marker for the location.As for a larger plaque with text for the property,the owner may add a plaque with longer text to the Euless marker pole if they chose, however, in order to maintain consistency,the Euless marker was approved for a maximum of 35 characters. 13. It was suggested that perhaps it may be a good idea to station a person in each room at the Museum during Heritage Park Christmas. Stanchions and perhaps more "Do Not Touch" signs may be put up.This should help keep people from touching various artifacts. CHAIRMANS REPORT a. Bill Golden reported that Weldon Cannon couldn't attend today's meeting. b. Suggested a follow up on moving the thermostat near the stage. c. Reported that the Piano has been repaired and tuned at the cost of$130. STAFF REPORT 1. Staff reported the following: a. Staff was asked to select and order t-shirts for the Committee with the help of Helen Payton. b. Regarding Arbor Daze, 2015: staff presented the idea of the Committee moving their display inside the Mary Lib Saleh Library next year.The members were very agreeable to the suggestion. c. Michele Burger will pick up Playbooks to display at the Grapevine Visitors Bureau. d. Staff was asked to provide new flags for Heritage Park. e. Staff was asked if the paint job at the Fuller House could be corrected before the December open house. f. Staff will have the monitor for the computer installed soon. HPC MTG 120814 Page 3 g. After a brief discussion about whether to replace or keep the wallpaper inside the Fuller House,the Committee chose to keep the current wallpaper. COMMITTEE/OTHER REPORTS 1. Marilyn Long and Don Martin reported that Iris Elliott is recovering well. The members were very glad to hear of the report and wish Mrs. Elliott a speedy recovery. 2. Michele Burger thanked members of the Committee who were Veterans. 3. Faye Stinneford thanked all the members who supported the Euless Citizens Police Academy fundraiser. It was a success. 4. Barbara Collier, Helen Payton, Mavy Wright, Gary Parker will decorate the Fuller House and Log House for the holidays. ADJOURNMENT Robert Nail made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Leon Hogg seconded the motion. Motion approved. The meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Ofa "Mary" Faiva-Siale, Projects Coordinator City of Euless Parks&Community Services HPC MTG 120814 Page 4