HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-10-03 Euless Historical Preservation Committee
Minutes
October 3 , 1994
Members Present: Bill Byers, Weldon Cannon, Diana Crawford,
Mazie Eden, Betty Fuller, Evelyn Himes, Iva Nail, Robert Nail,
Helen Payton, Jean Whitener, and Nina Winters.
Staff Present: Rick Herold and Julia Wakeley.
Guests Present: Lawrence Jernigan and Greg Walton
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 10:10 a.m.
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. Fuller House:
Priority needs for the restoration of the Fuller house
were rank ordered.
1. Roof
2. "Mud" seals
3 . Porch
4. Wheel chair ramp (in rear)
Betty Fuller made the motion to appoint a work committee
composed of one (1) Historical Committee member (Bill
Byers) , one (1) city staff member (Rick Herold) and one
(1) City Council member (to be appointed by the Mayor) .
The committee would establish priorities and coordinate
__ plans for restoration of the Fuller house located adjacent
to the Ruth Millican Center. Iva Nails seconded the
motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Evelyn Himes made a motion that Iva Nail be appointed
chairperson of a committee to coordinate the donation and
selection of furnishings and oversee the authentic
restoration of the interior of the Fuller House. Helen
Payton seconded the motion. The motion passed. It was
recommended that the second floor be used as a museum.
Diana Crawford requested that Nina Winters research the
following information regarding the Fuller house for the
November meeting:
• Meeting capacity as determined by the Fire Marshall
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Additional topics relevant to uses for the Fuller Home
were discussed:
• Suggested uses (i .e. club meetings, weddings,
receptions, etc. )
• Rental fee scale
• Amount of deposit required.
Iva Nail informed the committee that Norma Lively had
painted a water color of the Fuller House. The committee
might use reproductions as notes, "thank You's" for
contributions, etc.
Diana Crawford announced that an electrician had
volunteered to rewire the Fuller House at no charge.
Robert Nail made a motion that "Thank You Plaques" for
assistance for funds, labor and support for moving the
Fuller House be purchased (not to exceed $150.00) and be
presented to Taco Bell, The City of Euless and City Parks
and Leisure Departments. Nina Winters seconded the
motion. The motion passed. Julia Wakeley will coordinate
this project.
B. Dock McGinnis Drive
Diana Crawford announced that the name change request for
Westhaven Drive to be changed to Dock McGinnis Drive was
sent to the City Council and approved on October 11.
Lawrence Jernigan donated a photo of Dock McGinnis to the
Committee's archives file. Publicity for the name change
ceremony will be sent to the media. Mr. Jernigan and
Chairperson Crawford will be present at the ceremony.
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II. New Business
A. Archi Texas
Chairperson Crawford reported on her meeting with Craig
Melody, representative of the Archi-Texas, Urban Planning
Firm specializing in historic preservation projects.
Chairperson Crawford and Jean Whitener guided the group on
a tour of Euless' historical sites including:
• Himes house
• McCormick Barn
• Bill-Edna Deacon Property (1919)
• Harrington Farm (1900) including windmill , barn and
out buildings
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Diana reported that the representatives were excited about
possibilities for the Harrington Farm. She shared
information regarding Bedford's restoration projects and
how they obtained bids from preservation architects. Our
committee can use the information when determining a plan
to preserve historical sites in Euless.
Diana Crawford will research fund raising activities for
the committee so that funds can be generated for
preservation projects. Sources of grants and information
regarding the establishment of a 501 classification for
the preservation funds will be pursued. The committee
discussed establishing a memorial fund as one source of
funding for future projects/preservation architect fees
etc. Named memorials could be given for family members
and/or friends.
Robert Nail recommended that the committee develop an
informational brochure highlighting the historical
committee's function, goals, and projects. The brochure
would contain detailed information regarding
contributions, "how and where they could be made" etc.
B. Euless Christmas Village
Jean Whitmer, Weldon Cannon, Evelyn Mimes and Mazie Eden
will meet with Rick Herold to design three (3) building
facades.
III . Miscellaneous Business
A. Diana Crawford will share information regarding the
history of Euless with Midway Park third grade students.
B. Nina Winters shared a 1990 newspaper article requesting
information for a history book. the committee decided
that there had been no follow-up regarding the request.
C. Calloway Cemetery - Bill Byers reported that a boy scout
had completed planting the 504 graves at the cemetery.
Diana Crawford will send an official "thank-you" letter
commending the scout for his project.
The meeting adjourned at 12:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by Betty Fuller, Secretary
Euless Historical Preservation Committee