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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-02-09 Historical Preservation Committee Minutes February 9, 2015 CALL TO ORDER Chairwoman Barbara Collier called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. The meeting was held at Euless City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, MEMBERS PRESENT Perry Brockmeyer, Doris Brown, Michele Burger, Joe Cannon, Weldon Cannon, Barbara Collier, Bill Golden, Leon Hogg, Norma Lively, Marilyn Long, Don Martin, David and Veva Lou Massey, Shirley Mercer, Gary Parker, Helen Payton, Mary Lib Saleh, Faye Stinneford, Helen Voss and Mavy Wright RECOGNITION OF VISITORS Mayor Linda Martin and Lisa McNamara STAFF PRESENT Ray McDonald, Director of Parks & Community Services, Suzanne Hendrickson, Recreation Manager and Projects Coordinator Ofa Mary Faiva-Siale APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was noted that Robert Nail's name was misspelled on the minutes. It was also noted by Weldon Cannon indicated that John Calhoun taught at the Euless School from 1897 to 1899 and was President of the University of Texas from 1937 to 1939. Leon Hogg made a motion to approve the minutes with the corrections. Don Martin seconded the motion. Motion approved. TREASURER'S REPORT The balance at the beginning of January 1, 2015 was $11,712.47. There was $12 from the donation jar. The balance as of February 1, 2015 is $11,724.47. GUEST SPEAKER Lisa McNamara, the artist who painted the mural for the Museum spoke about the work involved in the painting of the mural. She noted that the mural is a work in progress and can be added to and various items can be changed as needed. The Committee would like to add a "Key" to the display with explanations of various objects on the painting. The unveiling of the mural will be on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Bill Byers and Gary Parker will have a plaque recognizing the artists' that worked on the mural displayed near the mural. NEW BUSINESS 1. It was reported that health wise, Iris Elliott and Peggy Vandiver are improving. 2. The newest Sub-Committee list was passed out for members to update. HPC MTG 030915 Page 1 3. Leon Hogg is working on finding someone to fix the Victrola and Piano. This is an ongoing project and he will report back to the Committee once it's done. 4. Barbara Collier scheduled an Arbor Daze meeting for February 18, 2015 at 11 a.m. Everyone was invited to attend. STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS 1. Docent Reports/Recruitment—Mavy Wright a. TCC Senior Class Tour—February 12 at 10 a.m. List of docents was read off. b. Open House on February 14, 2015 was discussed. The mural will be unveiled at 1:30 p.m. A list of docents for the event was read off. The event was advertised in the newspaper and all the City's publications, etc. 2. Acquisitions a. The need for a mannequin to display one of the military uniforms was discussed. The item will be purchased. b. Leon Hogg donated a couple of advertisement brochures from 1915 and the 1930's. 3. Library Display\Website \ Facebook—Bill Golden a. No report 4. Heritage Park—Gary Parker a. Still working on the storage room in the Museum. b. Reported that a rabid fox ran into the kitchen while he was working in there one day. He called Animal Control. c. Gary will work on adding some adjustable racks in the scrapbook closet. d. The heat in the Fuller House is still not working but Ray McDonald is working on it. e. It was mentioned that a "Non-Euless Section" in the Military could be added. A photo and write up about Audie Murphy could be included in this section. 5. Local Historical Marker—Weldon Cannon a. A manuscript pertaining to Education in Euless has been written that can be used in the application process for a Texas State Historical Marker. More editing will be done on the manuscript. The Committee would also need to approve it. b. Mentioned that Meacham Field was recently approved to receive a Texas State Historical Marker. He explained that one time Euless Mayor, W.G. Fuller was a big supporter of Meacham Field. c. Reported that the City of Denton was recently approved to receive two Texas State Historical Marker. An article was in the Dallas Morning News about the markers. HPC MTG 030915 Page 2 d. Weldon Cannon has manuscripts regarding the subject of the "Affects of Aviation on Euless". Eventually he hopes that an application can be submitted for a Texas State Historical Marker on the subject. 6. Publicity—Barbara Collier a. Gave a reminder to put out the open house signs at member homes. b. Noted that the Star Telegram started a section called the HEB News. Staff indicated that information has been sent to them regarding the mural unveiling. c. Mrs. Collier reported that she lists open house information in the examiner.com website that Judy Ramos runs. 5. Plaque—Faye Stinneford a. Will add Barbara Collier to the Chairman Plaque and Mavy Wright to the Vice- Chairman plaque. 6. Display Signs—Mavy Wright a. Signs are an ongoing project. Staff is helping with three signs for the School Room. 7. Library History \ Genealogy Room—Bill Golden a. No report 8. Oral History \ Photography—Gary Fieldsend a. Staff is working on Robert Nail's interview. 9. Historical Albums—Marilyn Long a. The Sub-Committee has a meeting scheduled for later in the day. b. Albums will be made available at this Saturday's open house. 10.Artifact Recovery a. Andy Weinzapfel emailed a report and it was read to the Committee. b. Weldon Cannon expressed his high regards for Mr. Weinzapfel's meticulous work ethics regarding the metal detecting field. 11.Historical Marker Application—Bill Golden a. No report 12.Tarrant County Historical Commission—Leon Hogg a. No report. CHAIRMANS REPORT 1. Barbara Collier will review the Project List for the Museum. HPC MTG 030915 Page 3 2. Felt that the Wednesday workdays may need to be reduced to twice a month or to an as needed basis. STAFF REPORT 1. T-shirts were handed out to the members. Members who were not present may arrange to pick up their shirts. 2. Gary Fieldsend has been contracted to work on the Historical brochure. COMMITTEE /OTHER REPORTS 1. Helen Voss and Bill Golden were instrumental in working on the Historical Mural. The project started in 2011. Mrs. Voss isn't able to be at the unveiling but members were thankful for all her work to get the mural project done. Veva Lou Massey thought the mural looked wonderful. 2. Bill Golden asked if anyone was able to acquire a photo of Bob Eden in his military uniform for the Military Room. It was noted that there doesn't seem to be one available. 3. Michele Burger reported on the following: a. Dave and Busters founder passed away. b. Working with one of the local banks to see if they would allow Historical Committee information to be displayed on their electronic signs. c. Dan Burger has been on three metal detecting projects with Andy Weinzapfel. d. Gave a reminder about the Boards and Commission dinner on February 23, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Members need to RSVP. 4. Weldon Cannon gave Mavy Wright a milk can that was once used and belonged to her grandfather. Mrs. Wright also has a milk stool that once belonged to him. ADJOURNMENT Leon Hogg made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Perry Brockmeyer seconded the motion. Motion approved. The meeting adjourned at 11:43 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Suzanne Hendrickson, Recreation Manager City of Euless Parks & Community Services HPC MTG 030915 Page 4