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Home My WebLink About1995-12-11 EULESS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 1995 The December 11 , 1995 meeting of the Euless Historical Preservation Committee was called to order at 10: 20 A.M. by Chairperson Diana Crawford. MEMBERS PRESENT Bill Byers, Weldon Cannon, Diana Crawford, Mazie Eden, Betty Fuller, Evelyn Himes, Willie Mae McCormick, Iva Nail, Robert Nail and Jean Whitener STAFF PRESENT Parks & Leisure Services Manager Julia Wakeley GUESTS PRESENT Councilman Charles Miller and Rose Miller APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the November 13 meeting were approved. I. OLD BUSINESS A. Member Reports 1. Betty Fuller submitted the following list of names for oral history interviews: Lizzie Reaves Willie Mae McCormick Iva Nail Robert Nail Jimmy Payton Bill Byers Bill & Lena Taylor Margie Massey Martha Cromer Vada Johnson The following oral histories have been completed by Betty Fuller and Weldon Cannon: Betty Fuller Interviews Warren Fuller Jennie Payton Willie Byers Ethel Uselton Fuller Kate Neely (brief 1948 written interview) Weldon Cannon Written Interviews Homer Fuller Steve Huffman Ross Cannon 2. Chairperson Crawford reiterated her desire that the committee sponsor a monthly newspaper column/article highlighting historical commission information. 3 . The committee also discussed items to be placed in the Fuller House Museum, the care and security of any items/furnishings placed in the home and the locked cases to display memorabilia and/or collections. 4. Jean Whitener suggested that the scrapbook of newspaper articles collected by Callie Whitener over several EHPC Mtg. 121195 page 2 decades might be donated for museum display. The scrapbook contains articles from the "Mid Cities News" "Fort Worth Star Telegram" and possibly from 1950-60 editions of the "Euless Herald" and "Fort Worth Press" articles from Dorothy Edge's column "Around the Edge. " B. Fuller House Cornerstone Ceremony 1. Diana Crawford extended the committee's appreciation to the following people on behalf of their efforts in the success of the Fuller House Cornerstone Ceremony: Johnnie Green Parks & Recreation Rick Maldonaldo (685-1590) for video taping event Jenny Kratz Rick Herold Julia Wakeley for hot chocolate Tim Rolen for set-up and clean-up Jean Whitener - Guest Book (41 signatures) Bill Byers for coordinating with Masonic Lodge Iva & Robert Nail for donating cornerstone 2. Iva Nail reported that the brick mason, Jim Bob Jones, had placed a penny in the last bit of mortar topping the fireplace when he re-bricked the home. This was for good luck, and old custom of brick masons. C. Fuller House Update 1 . Diana distributed Ray McDonald's Fuller House Status Update report. On December 1, 1995, the balance in account #12-10-90-9130 (The Fuller House Hotel and Motel Tax Fund) was $42,700.00. The balance in account #01- 90-61-8901 (The Betterment Fund from the Water Bill Contributions for Restoration) was $4,717.63. $15,282 .37 was spent from this account for plumbing, concrete work, brick, power pole, back porch, wall and facial repairs, etc. 2. Bill Byers reported that the roofing should be completed before Christmas. The side porch (not part of the original structure) will be removed. 3 . Bill Byers will contact Mr. Story, the electrician, who volunteered his services. 4. Other Fuller House discussions included: *Placement of storm windows with Lexan (A material which is difficult to penetrate) and/or bars for security *Facial and interior restoration *Wrought iron porch railing to replace the original *Exterior security fence *Venetian or mini blinds *Donation by Billy Joe Fuller of the Air Force barrel in which his possessions were returned at the conclusion of his tour of duty *Robert Nail will contact professional cabinet maker friends to discuss rebuilding kitchen cabinets EHPC Mtg. 121195 page 3 5. Iva Nail reported the donation of Jessie and Warren Fuller's player piano and tapes. Vita Boswell and Troy Fuller donated piano which was appraised at $30,000.00. 6. A list will be compiled of donated items/furnishings. This list will be displayed in the museum. D. Historical Marker Update 1. The Adam Euless Marker application will be initially submitted to the Tarrant County Historical Commission. 2. Copies of Weldon Cannon's Adam Euless Historical Narrative were sent to city council members and the Mayor. 3 . Weldon Cannon reported that Evelyn Fitch, a Bobo family descendant, was interested in obtaining a marker for Weldon Wise Bobo, the founder of Bedford. II. NEW BUSINESS A. Chairperson Crawford reported that the city council had approved Resolution #95-921 replacing Resolution #92-793. The new resolution removes the limit on the number of members who may serve on the Euless Historical Preservation Committee. The previous resolution limited the number to 10 members. B. Bill Byers reported that Jim Bob Jones suggested the committee might be interested in preserving the old W.P.A. outhouse, located on the old Jones home place adjacent to the Gutherlands, the Professional offices and the Pharmacy on Highway 157. C. Election of a Secretary for the Preservation Committee - The motion by Bill Byers seconded by Mazie Eden to nominate Helen Payton for secretary was passed. This motion is subject to Helen Payton's acceptance of the position. The meeting adjourned for the covered dish lunch prepared by members at 11:30 A.M. Respectfully submitted by Betty Fuller Secretary Euless Historical Preservation Committee •