HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-10 - HPCHistorical Preservation Committee
Minutes
November tO,2025
CATT TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 10:04am by Suzy McCormick at the Heritage Museum, Euless.
Ms, McCormick introduced and welcomed three new members and asked all attendees to
introduce themselves.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Patsy HooveL Mary Hunt, Keith Jernigan, Suzy McCormick, Anniece McKanna, James Park, Jud
Park, Linda Pool, Joe Robinson, Norma Runyon, Faye Stinneford, and Mavy Wright. NEW
MEMBERS: Brandon Van Wyk, Amy Mclntyre, and Negin Pahlavan.
STAFF PRESENT
Parks and Community Services Director - Duane Strawn; Jodie Dunn - PACS Administrative
Assistant
VISITORS PRESENT
None
APPROVAT OF MINUTES
The minutes from May, June, September and October had been postponed due to a lack of
quorum. After discussion, a motion was made to approve the minutes from May, June and
September by Faye Stinneford, seconded by James Park. A separate motion was made to approve
the October minutes by Mavy Wright, seconded by Norma Runyon. There was unanimous
approval, and the motions carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The beginning balance effective today is 58,453.93. Adepositof 547.00wasmade. Theending
balance as of November 20, 2025 is 58,500.93.
STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS
1. Docents and Volunteer Report/Recru itment-signu p sheets were circulated for upcoming
Open Houses. A reminder was made that the Decem ber Open House will beaspecial event
for the Heritage in the Park Christmas. Due to the expected large crowds, all docents are
encou raged to volu nteer for a sh ift or for the entire event. The event time will be 11am until
3pm and is always a festive time for citizens and families.
2. Facebook-Due to administrative rights, Linda Pool stated she has been working to transition
the current Facebook group to a new one.
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3. Plaque -Faye Stinneford stated the plaque will be taken for engraving today. Anyone wishing
to donate in memory of Billy Byers and/or Helen Payton could be processed at this meeting. A
minimum of S25 is necessary to have the donor's name placed on the plaque.
4. Display Signs - up to date.
5. Pu blicity/Programs/Speakers - no upcoming speakers.
6. Heritage Park- no report.
CHAIRMAN,S REPORT-
Ms. McCormick explained a recommendation to restructure the Committee to update the
quorum regulation. A suggestion was made to form an Executive Board offive members, thereby
establishing a quorum of three members if needed. The members would continue to provide
input. Ms. Mccormick will write a proposal; any changes must be approved by the Euless City
Cou ncil.
STAFF REPORT-
Mr. Strawn advised of the upcoming holiday events, including Heritage Park Christmas on
December 13. The December meeting will be held at Texas Star on Monday, December 8 at
10:45am with delicious complimentary lunch afterward.
COMMITTEE REPORT / INPUT -
James Park stated he is finding it beneficial to take notes of the exhibits by shadowing other
docents while at the museum. He has gained a wealth of information during that time.
Another suggestion was to purchase and post "Open Today" feather flags at the museum so
passers-by could see the museum is available.
A recommendation was made to advise and post emergency contact information for the onsite
City staff member. ln case offire, flood, or other emergency, the appropriate people could be
easily a lerted.
To reach interested citizens, another suggestion was to create a QR code to circulate publicly to
provide information about the museum, Euless history, and how to join the Historical
Preservation Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:10am.
Respectfully submitted by:
Anniece McKanna, Committee Secretary
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