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Minutes
March 9, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Suzy McCormick called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. The meeting was
held at the Euless City Hall, Euless. She extended a welcome to the attendees.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Doris Brown,Al Browning, Bill Byers,Joe Cannon, Barbara Collier, Gary Fieldsend,James
Fuller, Mary Hunt, Norma Lively, Suzy McCormick,Anniece McKanna, Gary Parker, Helen
Payton, Linda Pool, Faye Stinneford, Peggy Vandiver,Andy Weinzapfel, and Mavy Wright.
STAFF PRESENT
Parks and Community Services Projects Coordinator Ofa Faiva-Siale and Director of Parks
and Community Services Ray McDonald.
VISITORS PRESENT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
James Fuller made a motion to accept the minutes, and Faye Stinneford seconded the
motion. With unanimous approval, Ms. McCormick stated the motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Treasurer Mavy Wright advised that the balance from February was $11,838.51. There
was a deposit of$1,634 for the Robert Nail plaque, resulting in an ending balance of
$13,472.51.
STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS
1. Docents and Volunteer Report/Recruitment—Linda Pool circulated the volunteer
signup sheet for the April Heritage Park Open House. She expressed appreciation to the
volunteers.
2. Acquisition—Mr. Byers had no report.
3. Facebook—Mrs. Pool stated Facebook posts are still receiving many views and shares.
In addition, she presented a photo of Billy Fuller (brother of Iva Fuller Nail) to Ms.
Wright for the Honor Wall at the Museum. A former member of the First United
Methodist Church (Eugene Robertson) donated a 1969 postal scale to the Nail Family
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which had been used at the Euless Post Office. It was determined there was already a
postal scale on display in the museum.
4. Plaque—Faye Stinneford indicated the Nail Memorial Plaque is awaiting engraving.
More donations are being received.
5. Display Signs—Mavy Wright stated display signs were ready for placement.
6. Publicity/Program/Speakers—Mavy Wright had no report.
7. Historical Albums—No report since Marilyn Long was absent.
8. Heritage Park—Gary Parker said he had received a quote of$1600 each for three
cabinets for the museum. The cabinets would be of the same constructions as the
current ones (wood, glass, and locks). A motion was made by Barbara Collier to
proceed with the purchase of three cabinets to be constructed by Glenn Barton using
HPC funds and Gary Parker will oversee the project. The motion was seconded by Andy
Weinzapfel. The members, excluding Al Browning and Michele Burger, supported the
purchase. Motion carried, and Mr. McDonald will assist with the purchase.
9. Artifact Recovery—Andy Weinzapfel had lunch with Benny Tucker from Mosier Valley
and expressed a desire to meet with members of the Mosier Valley Community for their
input regarding the aerial photo received from David Allen, Euless GIS Manager.
Mr.Weinzapfel also mentioned the activity of the Mosier Valley Freemasons. Many
headstones at the cemetery referenced the Masons. He discovered there is a Freemason
Museum (Prince Hall Library Museum) in Fort Worth and a docent who would be
willing to speak to HPC. Historically,the Black Freemasons met in local churches and
determined there is a connection with Mosier Valley.
Mr.Weinzapfel indicated he had found a Ferris Reds brick while doing metal detecting.
A group discussion ensued about the history of the Ferris Reds company and if there
would be an interest in placing the brick and details in the museum.
10. Historical Tree Program—Mr.Weinzapfel shared there is an oak tree at the Trigg
Cotton Gin location that is no longer producing. He requested the City obtain a cutting
for propagation.
11. Inventory—no report.
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CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - No report
STAFF REPORT
Mr. McDonald indicated a crew would handle the cutting of the oak tree. He further invited
everyone to attend the Carr Park rededication and ribbon cutting on April 4 and also to the
Arbor Daze event on April 25.
COMMITTEE REPORT/INPUT
1. Mr. Browning inquired as to the status of the Blacksmith Shop which was tabled at the
February meeting. It was determined the City has not completed their analysis as far as
the future of the structure (repairs, improvements, and displays).
2. Faye Stinneford advised that the Fire Department Steak Dinner will take place on March
21, 2020 at Fire Station 3. Tickets are still available, and Outback Steakhouse will be
catering the meal.
ADJOURNMENT
Andy Weinzapfel made a motion to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Faye
Stinneford. The meeting adjourned at 10:50a.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Anniece McKanna, Committee Secretary
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