HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-10Historical Preservation Committee
Minutes
February 10, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 10:00am 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, Jud Park, James Park, Gary Parker, Linda Pool, Joe Robinson, Norma Runyon, Faye
Stinneford, and Mavy Wright.
STAFF PRESENT
Parks and Community Services Director - Duane Strawn; Parks & Community Services Assistant
Director — Elizabeth Johnson; and Parks and Community Services Administrative Secretary - Jodie
Dunn.
VISITORS PRESENT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mary Hunt made a motion to accept the January minutes, seconded by Gary Parker. With
unanimous approval, the motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The beginning balance effective today is $8,044.33. There was a donation of $183. The ending
balance effective February 10 is $8,227.33.
STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS
1. Docents and Volunteer Report/Recruitment— Linda Pool circulated the docent signup sheets
for March. She reminded the members that docents will not be needed in the Fuller House
due to renovations.
2. Acquisition —no report.
3. Facebook—Linda Pool stated she has been sharing posts to various groups on Facebook and e
encouraged members to share as well. She noted she met with citizen Zariyan Stark regarding
the administrator of the group's Facebook page. Because the current administrator has
passed away, we could either start a new group or try to contact a family member for possible
access/password.
4. Plaque — up to date. Donations in memory of Bill Byers will continue through March.
5. Display Signs —up to date.
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6. Publicity/Programs/Speal<ers—Ms. Wright suggested inviting a speaker from the Bird's Fort
group. Suzy McCormick suggested doing a program on Western Hills Inn because Elvis stayed
there many years ago; we could invite Carlton Hurdle (local Elvis impersonator).
7. Heritage Park —no report.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT —
None
STAFF REPORT —
Mr. Strawn reminded members that the Fuller House will be closed for renovations. It appears
the renovations are near completion and items will be ready for replacement of the display items.
COMMITTEE REPORT / INPUT
There was a discussion about the Arlington Historical Museum, dinosaur exhibit, and programs.
Mention was made about a Facebook Group, Fort Worth Memories - the Administrator Larry
Oneal posts interesting posts about our area.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Faye Stinneford and seconded by Randy Byers to adjourn the meeting.
Ms. McCormick declared the meeting adjourned at 10:45am.
Respectfully submitted by:
Anniece McKanna, Committee Secretary
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