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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-08 Historical Preservation Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 CALL TO ORDER Chair, Betty Fuller, called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m. The meeting was held at City Hall in the Pre-Council Chamber at 201 North Ector Drive, Euless, Texas. MEMBERS PRESENT Donna Mickan, Betty Fuller, Sue Stover, Robert Nail, Tom Stover, Shirley Mercer, Doris Brown, Barbara Collier, Mavy Wright, Faye Stinneford, Helen Voss, David Massey, Veva Lou Massey, Weldon Cannon, Bill Byers, David Brown, Bill Golden, James Gathings, Beth Gathings, Helen Payton, Iris Elliott, Susan Ellis, Helen Gleghorn, Joe Cannon, Don Martin and Doyle Brown. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS Council Member Leon Hogg Perry Brockmeyer Bob Collins Rick and Carol Welch Gary Parker STAFF PRESENT Ray McDonald, Director of Parks and Community Services Michael Davenport, Recreation Superintendant Ofa"Mary" Faiva-Siale, Projects Coordinator APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Fuller made the following comments regarding February's minutes: 1. Page 3, #3, 2nd bullet, Mrs. Fuller asked if she was supposed to send the thank you note to David Allen. Helen Payton and others in the Committee answered in the positive. Mrs. Fuller will send Mr. Allen the thank you note. 2. Page 3, #4, 3rd bullet, says Mr. Stover displayed a book about the City of Dallas and indicated the possibility of doing a similar book about Euless. Mrs. Fuller gave a reminder that a similar proposition was brought up previously and the Committee chose not to participate in the venture. Mr. Stover reported that after he further reviewed the project he had already decided not to proceed with the idea. HPC MTG 041210 Page 1 3. Page 3, #5, 2nd bullet, Weldon Cannon used the term "new corners"to describe the Bayless' arrival in Euless. Mr. Cannon indicated that the term is a"relative term" in the context he used it; he only meant the Bayless' were newcomers compared to Dr. Boyd, Mr. Euless, etc. Mrs. Fuller wanted the term "new corners" deleted from the minutes. 4. Page 4, #7, 2nd bullet, Weldon Cannon said he will follow up with South Euless Elementary School in case they had an update on the delay in the delivery of the School marker. Mrs. Fuller wanted it noted that no one from the local level can contact the State regarding state markers. Marker applications, etc. are submitted to the county, when the county is satisfied with the application, they then submit it to the State. Helen Voss made a motion for the minutes to be approved with Mrs. Fuller's additions. Tom Stover seconded the motion, motion approved. TREASURER'S REPORTS Treasurer Robert Nail reported a balance of$6,357.30. VISITOR'S REPORT 1. Susan Ellis introduced the Welch's as the owners of the well on Bayless and Simmons Drive. 2. Council Member Leon Hogg introduced Gary Parker. Mr. Parker turned in an application to join the Historical Preservation Committee. DOCENT'S REPORT/RECRUITMENT 1. David Massey, Betty Fuller and Iris Elliott will docent on Saturday, March 13, 2010. 2. Doris Brown, Donna Mickan and Helen Voss will docent on Saturday, April 10, 2010. STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS 1. Display Sub-Committee: • Mavy Wright and Betty Fuller will work on the displays at Heritage Park on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 1 p.m. Mr. Byers was asked to also attend. • Library Photo Display—Betty Fuller reported that the Greater Southwest Airport is on display. 2. Calloway Cemetery: • Jimmy Payton and David Allen will give a presentation at the May meeting on the Calloway Cemetery mapping project. The display will be posted online. Barbara Collier would like to make sure the information is easy to find online. • 8X10 photos of Calloway Cemetery covered in snow will be provided for the Committee's photo album. Bill Byers took the photos around February 11, 2010. • Bill Golden acknowledged and thanked everyone who conducted the survey of the cemetery. He noted that without the survey, the cemetery could never have been mapped HPC MTG 041210 Page 2 • accurately and his work would have been impossible to do. Mrs. Fuller also thanked and acknowledged everyone who conducted the survey. 3. Evolving History: • Tom Stover resigned as Chair of the sub-committee; he is having heart surgery on March 22, 2010 and will need time to recover. Everyone thanked Mr. Stover for all the work he has done on the project and wished him well with his surgery. Barbara Collier will become Chair, Weldon Cannon will work on the timeline and Susan Ellis will join the committee. 4. Acquisition/Donation: • Susan Ellis reported that the well can officially be called the "Bayless Well" as it was built in the 1920s by the Bayless'. The Welch's acquired the history of the well from David Bayless, their neighbor who lived at 507 Bayless. The Welch's discussed their plans for restoring the well. A clause prohibiting destruction of the well would be included if the property were ever sold. Bill Byers, Bill Golden and Susan Ellis will meet with the Welch's to review restoration costs, etc. and provide an estimate to the Committee. • Bill Byers was asked to see about acquiring the 1st TV set owned in Euless from Elizabeth Wilcox. 5. Arbor Daze: Staff will set up the display. A slideshow of historical photos will be displayed on a big screen TV provided by David Brown. Members signed up to work various slots during the event. 6. Historical Marker Projects: • Information is now available online and will be in the next issue of Euless Today. • Mrs. Fuller indicated the possibility of acquiring a Euless marker for the Bayless Well. 7. Sub-committee List: Everyone was asked to add/delete his/her name from any of the sub- committees listed. 8. Historical Snippet: • Bill Golden read a 1904 Arlington Journal article. It mentioned a visit to A.N. Cannon's home and a country funeral where the grave was covered with flowers by the mourners. • Weldon Cannon reminisced about a conversation he had with the late Evelyn Himes. In 1941 Arch Cannon passed away near or about the same time Mrs. Himes got married. Mrs. Himes told of the massive amount of flowers at Arch Cannon's grave and how they didn't have a lot of money so they went and got flowers from the grave for her wedding. She cried when she told the story and said she always hoped that he didn't mind that they did that. Weldon Cannon assured her that Arch Cannon would have loved it that she did that and wouldn't have minded at all as he provided the flowers, shrubberies, etc. on such occasions. • Mrs. Fuller read an article about the death of Ersula Ann Fuller. It mentioned that a school was canceled at Pantego so the children could show their respects to her. HPC MTG 041210 Page 3 MCCORMICK BARN /OUTDOOR UPDATE HIMES LOG HOUSE UPDATE FULLER HOUSE UPDATE STAFF REPORT 1. Michael Davenport is a new father of twin girls, Aubrey Kay & Dyson Joy. Michael's wife, Alicia and both babies are doing well. Everyone congratulated Mike and his family. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT 1. Helen Lightbody and Gary Fieldsend were reported out. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Weldon Cannon received the Lifetime Volunteer of the Year Award from the City of Euless. The Committee congratulated Mr. Cannon on receiving the award. 2. Susan Ellis took beautiful pictures of Heritage Park on the record snow day that occurred on February 11, 2010. The photos will be included in the albums. 3. Election is coming up, Faye Stinneford asked the Committee to vote for Mr. Stinneford as he now has an opponent. 4. Council Member Leon Hogg asked for the Committee's prayers for Mr. Mickan, his mother was laid to rest over the weekend. ADJOURNMENT Helen Voss made a motion for the meeting to adjourn. Faye Stinneford seconded the motion. Motion approved. The meeting adjourned at 11:24 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Ofa"Mary" Faiva-Siale, Projects Coordinator City of Euless Parks & Community Services HPC MTG 041210 Page 4 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE 2010 SUBCOMMITTIES SUBCOMMITTEE PURPOSE 'MEMBERS In charge;of secureinglartifacts,provide documentation for records ACQUISITION gift/loan:forms,wish list update.Be aware of current Inver tort', duplications,and needed items Bill Byers-Chair Betty Fuller Bill Golden Mavy Wright Helen Payton David Brown Doyle Brown DISPLAY In charge'of displays, abeLing,etc. *Fuller House Mavy Wright-Chair and Himes Log House Susan Ellis Helen Payton Norma Lively Faye Stinneford Helen Voss Betty Fuller *McCormick Barn and All Outdoor Bill Byers-Chair Bill Golden Doyle Brown Gary Fieldsend Don Martin Glenn Walker Ralph Williamson *Library Genealogy History Room Betty Fuller-Chair Helen Payton Susan Ellis Helen Voss Faye Stinneford Barbara Collier Glenn Walker *Library Monthly Photo Display Gary Fieldsend PHOTOGRAPHY In charge of taking photographs of historical sites,buildings, locations,et. Don Martin Gary Fieldsend In charge of coordinating with Katy staff on changes,updates,etc:, 1NEBSITE pertaining to the Committee's webpage. Gary Fieldsend-Chair Page 1 of 2 Revised 032910 l:1lf3LVIN Hi T� In charge of research and maintenance of records pertaining to evolving history of major events of historical interests,eta Barbara Collier-Chair Torn Stover Susan Ellis Helen Lightbody Emphasis on procuring historical past&ipresert photos relevant:to Euless history Inciiud identification and labeling of subbectst events PHOTO ALBUM or scenes displayed in photos Ensures all photos are scanned ; City staff In charge o f placement cif photos in albums end marttena nc _ Betty Fuller-Chair Weldon Cannon Helen Gleghorn Donna Mickan Sue Stover Helen Payton Doris Brown Bill Byers GALLOWAY CEMETERY Compile cemetery survey iri ormatEOrt,flap ;Aden-tificatf orl of gravesites, comp f ltie master o cemetery census list Bill Byers-Chair Weldon Cannon Betty Fuller David Massey Veva Lou Massey James Gathings Beth Gathings Helen Gleghorn Bill Golden Helen Payton David Brown Donna Mickan OPEN HOUSE•&TOURS In charge:of scheduling docents,field trips,group tours,etc Betty Fuller-Chair Sue Stover Helen Voss RUTH MILLICAN CENTER Research the.possibility of convertion of#AMC to museum Helen Voss-Chair Tom Stover Sue Stover Bill Golden Bill Byers Leah Bennett David Massey Faye Stinneford Page 2 of 2 Revised 032910