HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-05-08 Euless Historical Preservation Committee
Minutes
May 8, 1995
The meeting of the Euless Historical Preservation Committee was
called to order at 10:20 A.M. with Chairman Diana Crawford
presiding.
Members Present
Bill Byers, Weldon Cannon, Diana Crawford, Geri Donworth, Betty
Fuller, Helen Payton and Jean Whitener
Staff Present
Julia Wakeley
Approval of the Minutes
The minutes of the April 10 meeting were approved.
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. Member Reports
1. Geri Donworth - Geri reported that the contact person
with Kay Bailey Hutchinson's office no longer worked there. She
will continue to pursue this lead and will contact Roddy Boggus
for information regarding additional sources and for lists of
foundations, etc. who have funds which may be obtained through
grants.
Diane Crawford stated that the committee has the need for a full
time grant seeker.
2. Jean Whitener and Diana discussed the cost of reproducing
the 1903 Euless school book which may be prohibitive.
B. Arbor Daze Reviews
1. Taco Bell Booth sales - The total proceeds from the Taco
Bell Booth were $1606.80. After reimbursement of the $150.00
booth fee and distribution to Taco Bell of $401.70 for their
costs, E.H.P.C. 's net profit is $1205.10.
2 . Historical Booth note card/cookbook Sales -
13 cookbooks were sold @ $83.00 ($3.00 for EHPC)$104.00
30 pkg of note cards @$6.00 180. 00
284.00
Donation to Methodist Church 65. 00
E.H.P.C. net proceeds 219.00
The committee discussed selling the note cards to the Library and
the Water Dept.
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3 . Historical Display Booth - The committee discussed naming
a street Audie Murphy Drive in the proposed Airport Frwy-Hwy 360
Shopping Mall .
A different location was discussed for April 26-28 Historical
Committee Booth. A booth in an area of higher traffic adjacent
to the City Tee-Shirt Booth or the Tree Give Away Booth would be
preferred.
C. Fuller House Update
Diana Crawford announced that T.U. Electric personnel and their
families will donate their services for a May 20th work day
session to insulate the outside of the Fuller House. , Bill Byers
will work with Johnnie Green to pursue the construction of a back
wall and other work required prior to the May 20th application of
insulation. Press releases will be prepared so that efforts of
T.U. personnel will be recognized.
Bill Byers will also consult with Johnnie Green regarding the
amount of time Green can allocate to the Fuller House renovation.
Discussion will include soliciting bids for and completion of the
following priorities:
- roof
- heating/air conditioning
- sewer line/water pipe
- reconstruction of cornices, etc.
- concrete/foundation
- chimney
Total funds currently available for renovation:
$50,000 - Hotel/Motel Tax
20,000 - Betterment Fund
5,164 - contributions
Chairman Crawford reviewed the Archi-Texas proposal to provide
technical assistance for the restoration of the Fuller House.
She stressed the need for a project manager.
D. Historical Marker
Diana Crawford and Weldon Cannon discussed the historical marker
for the man for whom Euless is named. Current plans are for the
installation of the marker to coincide with the dedication of the
new library.
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II. NEW BUSINESS
A. 1996 E.H.P. Committee Recommendations to City Council
The Historical Committee will request:
- $25,000 for the completion of the interior of the Fuller Home
- To freeze the $3 ,000 budget allocation for historical markers
- $5,000 for Historical Site Surveys/Long Range Master
Planning/Consultant Services
If funded, the Historical Committee will pursue preparing a 5-10
year Master Plan for Historical Preservation in Euless.
B. Diana Crawford announced that Professor George Green (U.T.
Arlington) first draft copies of his History of HEB ready for
proofing.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 A.M.
Respectfully submitted by
Betty Fuller
Secretary
Euless Historical Preservation Committee