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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-12 Historical Preservation Committee Minutes June 12, 2017 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson, Mavy Wright, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. The meeting was held at the Euless City Hall, Euless. MEMBERS PRESENT Doris Brown,Alford Browning, Bill Byers,Joe Cannon,Weldon Cannon, Barbara Collier, Iris Elliott, Leon Hogg, Norma Lively, Marilyn Long, Don Martin, David Massey, Anniece McKanna, Robert Nail, Gary Parker, Helen Payton, Linda Pool, Faye Stinneford, Peggy Vandiver, Helen Voss, Andy Weinzapfel and Mavy Wright. VISITORS PRESENT Patty Benoit and Betty Priddy STAFF PRESENT Projects Coordinator, Ofa Faiva-Siale; Director of Parks and Community Services, Ray McDonald; Recreation Manager, Frank Ocampo; Fire Chief, Wes Rhodes and Fire Inspector III, Ken Rawlinson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Leon Hogg made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Don Martin seconded the motion. All were in favor, minutes approved. TREASURER'S REPORT The previous balance was$10,735.11.There were expenditures of$50 by Marilyn Long for a workday lunch and a deposit of$39 from the donation jar and moneybox, leaving a current balance of$10,724.11. GUEST SPEAKER/S 1. Wes Rhodes and Ken Rawlinson with the Euless Fire Department gave an interesting presentation about smoke detector safety. Members of the Committee asked many questions about different aspects of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and the installation process, etc. 2. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented Veterans, Bill Byers, O.D. Lively, Robert Nail, Leon Hogg and David Massey appreciation certificates and pins for HPC Mtg. Page 1 of 4 their services in the US Military. Historical Committee members also expressed their appreciation to these five Vets for their services to our nation. STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS 1. Docent Reports/Recruitment—Linda Pool a. Twenty-four students with Bedford Christian Academy toured Heritage Park on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.The students were very well behaved and Linda Pool and Mavy Wright served as docents. b. A daycare will tour Heritage Park on Monday,July 10, 2017. c. Docent signup sheets for July, August and September were handed out for people to volunteer to serve as docents. d. Mavy Wright reported that a family from Florida stopped by the Museum during a workday and were able to tour the facilities. e. There were 10 visitors at open house on Saturday,June 10, 2017. 2. Acquisition a. Mavy Wright reported that she has a cap and tie (Army)to complete the uniform set inside the Military room. b. Barbara Collier gave a reminder that there is a trunk containing various military items in the Museum that still needs to be reviewed and approved for the inventory. Barbara Collier was asked if she would review the items in the truck. Ms. Collier agreed to look over the items. 3. Library Display—Marilyn Long a. Started preparing and collecting items for the next Library display.The next display theme will be a "Farming Life". Ms. Long will submit verbiage for signage so Staff can have the signs made. b. Ms. Long will make a list of all the items from the previous display titled "Children's World" and give the list to staff so they can change the location of these items in PastPerfect. c. Ms. Long will also make a list of all the items that will be moved to the Library for the"Farming Life" display and turn that in to staff so item locations can be changed in PastPerfect as well. 4. Facebook—No Report 5. Plaque—No Report 6. Euless Marker—No Report 7. Display Signs–No Report 8. Publicity/Program/Speakers—Bill Golden a. Barbara Collier posted on Facebook asking for the public's opinion about possible display and/or speakers so a program can be developed to fit the public's needs. 9. Historical Albums—No Report 10. Heritage Park Coordinator—No Report HPC Mtg. Page 2 of 4 f I r 11. Photography/Oral History a. Barbara Collier indicated that she can schedule interviews for the oral history program. 12. Artifact Recovery—No Report 13. Historical Tree Program—Andy Weinzapfel reported that the Parks Department has cuttings to nurture and grow for the historic tree program. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT 1. Mural Brochure:the brochure has been completed and copies were distributed to the members.The Committee asked Weldon Cannon if he can provide additional information for each item on the Mural.The members would like more details on the items on the Mural so they can better answer questions by the public. Mr. Cannon will work on the project over the summer. 2. Two new display cases were acquired from the Library and both are stored inside the Museum. The City will have rollers installed on all the cabinets inside the Museum. 3. Discussed the idea of removing the pews inside the Museum to make more room. After some discussion about the matter, Leon Hogg made a motion to remove the two pews from inside the Museum. Barbara Collier seconded the motion. Majority were in favor. Motion carried. 4. Asked about the fence section from the Euless Junior High overpass over Highway 183 that was acquired in 2016.The section of the fence was to be installed on the property.A discussion was held regarding how to display the fence section. Ray McDonald will have Terry Boaz contact Gary Parker to work out the details on how to display the fence piece. 5. Handed out the sub-committee volunteer list for the members to note the Committees they would like to volunteer on and return the list to Mrs. Wright. (see attached) 6. Staff indicated that Information Services (IS) is aware of the request for a computer for the Museum. IS will install a computer as soon as they are able. 7. Gave a reminder that if anyone in the committee has to leave early for any reason, he or she is free to quietly leave the meeting and allow the meeting to continue until the majority adjourns it. COMMITTEE REPORT 1. Barbara Collier and Don Martin reported that Bill Golden hasn't been feeling well but is still interested in attending meetings and working with the committee. 2. Linda Pool displayed and discussed an article in the National Postmaster Association Magazine. The article was very well done, with funny stories about Mr. Nail's journey as Euless'first Postmaster. Staff will make copies of the article and give them to Linda Pool. The Association also gave Mr. Nail an award with the old US Mail Eagle on it. Ms. Pool i HPC Mtg. Page,3 of 4 9 E i i donated a copy of the magazine and the award to the Museum. The Committee will acquire donation forms for each of the items so they can be inventoried. ADJOURNMENT Gary Parker made a motion to adjourn the meeting. David Massey seconded the motion. Motion approved. The meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Ofa Faiva-Siale City of Euless Parks and Community Services I HPC Mtg. Page 4 of 4