HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-12_Amended 2024-03-08Historical Preservation Committee
Minutes — amended 3/8/2024
February 12, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 10:00am by Mavy Wright and was held at the Heritage
Museum, Euless.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Doris Brown, Michele Burger, Patsy Hoover, Keith Jernigan, Anniece McKanna, Gary Parker,
Helen Payton, Linda Pool, Norma Runyon, Faye Stinneford, and Mavy Wright.
STAFF PRESENT
Parks & Community Services Director Duane Strawn, Parks & Community Services Assistant
Director Elizabeth Johnson, and Parks & Community Services Administrative Secretary Jodie
Dunn.
VISITORS PRESENT
Randy Leach (new Parks Manager) and Derrick Fennell (new Parks Superintendent)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Linda Pool made a motion to approve the December minutes, seconded by Faye Stinneford.
With unanimous approval, Ms. Wright declared the motion carried.
Norma Runyon made a motion to approve the January minutes with corrections, seconded by
Patsy Hoover. With unanimous approval, Ms. Wright declared the motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The beginning balance effective today is $7,719.70. With no expenses/deposits, the current
balance is $7,719.70.
STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS
1. Docents and Volunteer Report/Recruitment— Linda Pool circulated docent signup sheets for
upcoming months.
2. Acquisition —no report.
3. Facebook—Linda Pool stated the social media posts are being well received, and she
expressed appreciation for the excellent photos provided by PACS staff. There are currently
616 followers.
4. Plaque —no report.
5. Display Signs —no report.
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6. Publicity/Programs/Speakers--Linda Pool recently attended an event with well-known local
author Dave Leiber and purchased his book on Amon Carter. There was a discussion of
possible speaker and recommendation to attend the play, "Amon! The Ultimate Texan"
based on this book and starring local dignitary, Kelvin Dilks.
7. Heritage Park —no report.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT — Ms. Wright provided updates on Chairperson Suzy McCormick and
other members who were absent today.
STAFF REPORT— Mr. Strawn introduced Randy Leach and Derrick Fennell who were recently
promoted in PACS. He advised the foundation work in the museum is a bit more complicated
than anticipated and piers need to be replaced. He further advised Dalworth Carpet Cleaning
could clean the carpet in the Fuller House. If the carpet cleaning failed, a new rug would be
purchased or donated by the City and the Committee. The city will cover the cost of the
cleaning or up to $300 for a new rug. A motion was made by Mavy Wright and seconded by
Doris Brown to clean/replace the rug. There was a unanimous response and motion carried.
Mr. Strawn stated there will be a presentation to City Staff on September 5. A recommendation
was made for the HPC members to attend if possible.
COMMITTEE REPORT / INPUT
There was a recommendation for pest control in the facilities, the remote that controls the fans
is non -operational and the fans are not working, cosmetic updates in the museum, and re-
attaching rails to the wall for pictures to be hung once they are re -framed.
A discussion arose about memorabilia from Mosier Valley. A possible field trip to the area and
contacting family members was suggested. Keith Jernigan volunteered to visit TCC to research
their exhibits and collections.
Michele Burger reported on several Euless -related items she acquired at Angels Attic Upscale
Retail in Grapevine.
A suggestion was made to invite a speaker on blacksmithing and a possible demonstration. It
was agreed that the Euless Fire Marshall would be involved in the decision.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Gary Parker, seconded by Faye Stinneford to adjourn the meeting. Ms.
Wright declared the meeting adjourned at 10:45am.
Respectfully submitted by:
Anniece McKanna, Committee Secretary
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