HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-13 EULESS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MARCH 13, 1995
The meeting of the Euless Historical Preservation Committee was called to order at 10:09
a.m., with Vice-Chairman Bill Byers presiding.
Members Present
Mazie Eden, Bill Byers, Betty Fuller, Evelyn Nimes, Jean Whitener, Nina Winters, Iva Nail,
and Robert Nail
Staff Present
Rick Herold - Director of Community Services and Julia Wakeley - Recreation Manager
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the February 13, 1995, meeting were approved as written.
OLD BUSINESS
Item No. 1 : Member Reports
Bill Byers reported that the row/order plating of Calloway Cemetery had not been
completed.
Item No. 2: Fuller House Update
Status of historical registration - the committee is still awaiting response from the state
regarding our application for a listing in the Register of Historical Places for the Fuller
House.
There was no review of work bids because of the delay in the state's response to the
request for a historical designation.
There was no discussion of renovation of the Fuller House.
A letter of appreciation was sent to Roddy Bogus for drafting the Fuller House floor plan
included in the application sent to the state.
Item No. 3: Arbor Daze Booths
Nina Winters reported that the George Wells Chapter - USD 1812 and the DAR are
interested in serving as host/hostess at the Historical Committee's Arbor Daze Booths.
The Genealogical Society will not volunteer this year.
The committee discussed accepting the offer of Girl Scout Troop(s) to assist in hosting
the Historical Committee Arbor Daze Booths.
The city requested that Tim Rolen (685-1666) be notified of the electrical requirements
for our two booths by March 19.
The information regarding the Audie Murphy rodeos held on the Ray Woods properties
has not been sent by George/Beulah Brown (817-968-2268), former managers of the
rodeo. Nina Winters volunteered to contact Hill County Junior College for information
about Audie Murphy.
The committee again reviewed our goal of obtaining a donated computer to store
historical information regarding our city and early inhabitants.
David Allen will submit scale copies of old city maps for committee approval. The final
maps will be displayed at Arbor Daze booth.
The committee also discussed lettering for the following displays:
1 . Fuller House Photo Display
2. 1895-1940 - Present day maps of Euless
3. Audie Murphy Rodeo Information
Obtaining an adequate number of people to host the Historical Committee (Taco Bell)
food booth plus the Historical booth was discussed, but not resolved.
Item No. 5: Notecard Fundraiser
Nina Winters made a motion to purchase 500 notecards (two each of five different
designs) with envelopes; the price not to exceed $750.00.
Mazie Eden seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
The cards will be sold at the Arbor Daze booth and at other times and locations.
Item No. 6: Breakfast Treats
Bill Byers reported that the breakfast treats--juice, doughnuts, muffins by Jean Whitener--
provided for the city crew who provided work for the Fuller House move were greatly
appreciated.
Item No. 7: Adam Euless Marker
The possibility of scheduling the dedication of the Adam Euless marker with the opening
of the new library was discussed.
Item No. 8: Use of $3,000 Marker Fund Allocation
The $3,000 allocated for markers must be used this fiscal year. The City may use the
funds for a marker identifying the Fuller House.
NEW BUSINESS
The committee was asked for suggestions for a design to be placed on new Police
Department badges. Suggestions included Old lronbridge and the city hall complex.
Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 11 :35 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by Betty Fuller, Secretary, Euless Historical Preservation
Committee.
Chair
Secretary