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Minutes
December 11, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 11:OOam by Chairperson Suzy McCormick and was held at
the Texas Star Conference Centre, Euless.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Michele Burger, Randy Byers, Joe Cannon, James Fuller, Elaine Green, Patsy Hoover, Keith
Jernigan, Suzy McCormick, Anniece McKanna, Gary Parker, Helen Payton, Linda Pool, Joe
Robinson, Norma Runyon, Faye Stinneford, and Mavy Wright.
STAFF PRESENT
Parks & Community Services Director Duane Strawn and Parks & Community Services
Administrative Secretary Jodie Dunn. New to the staff is Liz Johnson, Assistant Director of Parks
& Community Services.
VISITORS PRESENT
None; the following City Staff and Council members attended the Christmas lunch after the
formal meeting: Tika Paudel, Jeremy Tompkins, Wes Rhodes, Tim Stinneford, Linda Martin,
Chris Barker, and Eddie Price.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Due to the fact the September meeting minutes were tabled, Faye Stinneford made a motion to
accept the minutes with the correction to the spelling of Mrs. Saleh's name and were seconded
by Linda Pool. With unanimous approval, Chairperson McCormick declared the motion carried.
Patsy Hoover made a motion to accept the November minutes as written; Faye Stinneford
seconded the motion. With approval, the motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The balance effective November 23, 2023 was $7,761.29. A collection from the money jar of
$49 was deposited. The balance effective December 11, 2023 is $7,810.29.
STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS
1. Docents and Volunteer Report/Recruitment— Linda Pool distributed the docent signup
sheets for January and February.
2. Acquisition —no report.
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3. Facebook—Linda Pool was pleased with the turnout at the Heritage Park Christmas event
and declared it was a huge success. She expressed gratitude to City Staff for the newly
created museum photos which had been shared on social media and led to record numbers
in attendance. She thanked Council and Staff for their attendance.
4. Plaque —Ms. Stinneford stated the plaque is beinE updated as needed.
5. Display Signs—Mavy Wright had no report. However, she mentioned there was an inquiry
about the Calloway Cemetery from an attendee at the Open House.
6. Publicity/Programs/Speal<ers—Ms. Wright plans to invite Lance Tahmahkera (great -great
grandson of Comanche Chief Quanah Parker) to speak at a future museum event in the
Spring.
7. Heritage Park —no report.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT — Ms. McCormick welcomed the new members and thanked all who
played a part in the success of the December Open House. She also expressed appreciation to
the dignitaries who have joined us for lunch.
STAFF REPORT— Mr. Strawn stated he was impressed with the Christmas event and that things
appeared to run smoothly. He stated the choir performances also led to increased attendance.
He also took a moment to introduce Liz Johnson who is the new Assistant Director of the Parks
and Community Services.
COMMITTEE REPORT / INPUT
None
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson McCormick declared the meeting adjourned at 11:10am.
Respectfully submitted by:
Anniece McKanna, Committee Secretary
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