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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-14Historical Preservation Committee Minutes April 14, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 10:OOam by Chairperson Suzy McCormick at the Heritage Museum, Euless. MEMBERS PRESENT Randy Byers, Elaine Green, Patsy Hoover, Mary Hunt, Keith Jernigan, Suzy McCormick, Anniece McKanna, James Park, Jud Park, Gary Parker, Norma Runyon, and Mavy Wright. STAFF PRESENT Parks and Community Services Director - Duane Strawn; Parks & Community Services Assistant Director — Elizabeth Johnson; Jodie Dunn — PACS Administrative Secretary VISITORS PRESENT None APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Gary Parker to approve the minutes from February 10, 2025 and was seconded by Norma Runyon. All approved and motion carried. A motion was made by Gary Parker to approve the minutes from March 10, 2025 and was seconded by Norma Runyon. All approved and motion carried. TREASURER'S REPORT The beginning balance effective today is $8,297.33. There was a donation of $81. The ending balance effective April 14 is $8,378.33. STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS 1. Docents and Volunteer Report/Recruitment— Due to the absence of Linda Pool, Mavy Wright circulated the docent signup sheets for the upcoming open houses. 2. Acquisition —no report. 3. Facebook— Mavy relayed that Linda was able to reach Bill Golden's daughter in Arizona to help with our Facebook group. Unfortunately, she was unable to assist with password/log-in. So, Linda plans to reach out to City Hall for assistance in setting up a new group. Gary Parker remarked that some of the public comments on Facebook are inaccurate. It was recommended a panel be formed to share memories, newsletters, and other information and to validate the notation; a link could be provided to substantiate the accurate information. The panel could be appointed and meet two times a year, would gather input from Weldon Cannon, and have a discussion on our memories of Euless. HPC MTG 04142025 - Page 1 of 2 4. Plaque — Mavy stated the plaque is ready for engraving. 5. Display Signs— up to date. 6. Publicity/Programs/Speakers—no report. 7. Heritage Park —no report. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT — None STAFF REPORT — Mr. Strawn remarked that a new member, Harold George, had been appointed and has joined the Historical Preservation Committee. His personal contact information will be provided to us soon. COMMITTEE REPORT / INPUT Mavy mentioned that Juanita Smith (who recently donated the camera and tripod) and her daughter-in-law had toured the museum. She further stated we had a good attendance of approximately 10 visitors. Randy Byers has been going through artifacts from his dad, Billy Byers. There are so many items of historical significance that he's trying to sift through everything to determine what can be donated to the museum. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:45am. Respectfully submitted by: Anniece McKanna, Committee Secretary HPC MTG 04142025 - Page 2 of 2