HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-11Historical Preservation Committee
Minutes
September 11, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 10:00am by Chairperson Suzy McCormick and was held at
the Heritage Museum, Euless.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Doris Brown, Patsy Hoover, Keith Jernigan, Suzy McCormick, Anniece McKanna, Gary Parker,
Faye Stinneford, and Mavy Wright.
STAFF PRESENT
Parks & Community Services Director Duane Strawn and Parks & Community Services
Administrative Secretary Jodie Dunn.
VISITORS PRESENT
Fleet and Facilities Staff, Kyle McAdams and Blake Cloud
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson McCormick declared there was a lack of quorum at today's meeting.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The beginning balance for September was $8,214.29. An expense of $160.10 was made in July
for the purchase of custom framing in the Fuller House. On September 7, there was a donation
of $200 to the Library Foundation in memory of former mayor, Mary Lib Saleh. There was also a
$50 memorial gift donated by Weldon Cannon. The balance effective September 11, 2023 was
$7,904.29.
STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS
1. Docents and Volunteer Report/Recruitment—no report due to the absence of Linda Pool.
2. Acquisition —no report.
3. Facebook—no report.
4. Plaque —Ms. Stinneford noted the plaque will need to be updated due to the recent
donation by Weldon Canyon.
5. Display Signs—Mavy Wright noted she and Ms. McCormick are reviewing display items that
need signs. She also mentioned the donations of a rocking chair that belonged to Mary Lib
Saleh and also a working Victrola donated by Kerry McCombs. Anniece McKanna also
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donated a large wooden plaque showing the June 1, 1952 cover page of the Fort Worth
Star -Telegram which was found while going through Peggy Vandiver's possessions. This
was the wedding anniversary of Peggy and John Vandiver. Donation sheets will be
prepared.
6. Publicity/Programs/Speal<ers—there was a discussion to invite Lance Tahmahkera (great -
great grandson of Comanche Chief Quanah Parker) to speak at a future museum event in
the Spring.
Heritage Park —no report.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT— Ms. McCormick advised the group of the normal Christmas luncheon at
Texas Star. Tentative date will be December 11.
STAFF REPORT— Mr. Strawn introduced Kyle McAdams from the Fleet and Facilities Department
who discuss foundation repairs to be done at the museum. Mr. McAdams mentioned the need
for foundation repairs to the north side of the museum due to soil problems. The City will cover
the expense by hiring Atlas Foundation; the plans are to schedule the repairs immediately. Mr.
McAdams indicated many items will need to be removed from the walls and ceiling to protect
them from any possible damage. If all goes well, the museum can be reopened for normal
hours for the November Open House. The Committee made plans to remove the items at 10am
on September 12, 2023. Mr. McAdams also noted the air conditioner had been replaced.
Mr. Strawn advised us of upcoming events: Christmas parade on December 2 and Heritage Park
Christmas on December 9.
COMMITTEE REPORT / INPUT
1. There was a discussion on how to solicit interest in the museum and how to recruit new
members. A local publication, "Arise" was mentioned to help publicize and a notification in
the Water Bill. More giveaways could be done at Arbor Daze, Movies in the Park, displays at
the Senior Citizen Center, Library, and Police Department. A suggestion was made the
Committee could also enter a float in the upcoming Christmas parade if we would get
enough members to help.
2. Ms. Stinneford offered the sale of tickets to the upcoming ECPAAA steak dinner fundraiser
scheduled for Saturday, September 23 at the Senior Citizen Center from 6pm-8:30pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson McCormick declared the meeting adjourned at 11:10am.
Respectfully submitted by:
Anniece McKanna, Committee Secretary
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