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MINUTES
JANUARY 9, 1996
The January 9, 1996 meeting of the Euless Historical Preservation
Committee was called to order at 10:10 AM by Vice Chairman Billy
Byers.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Billy Byers, Weldon Cannon, Willie Mae McCormick, Jean Whitener,
Geri Donworth, Robert Nail, Iva Nail , Nina Winters, Evelyn Mimes,
Vada Johnson and Helen Payton
STAFF PRESENT
Special Events Coordinator Ray McDonald
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the December 11, 1995 were approved after
correction to show that player piano donated by Tray Fuller and
Veta Boswell was not appraised at $30,000 but would cost #30,000
to replace.
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. Fuller House Update
1. Ray McDonald passed out information on Fuller House
status update.
2. Billy Byers reported the roof was completed December
21, 1995.
3 . Billy Byers has been unable to contact the electrician
that volunteered his services, Mr. Storey. Billy will
try again this week. If not able to make contact, he
will get new bids and will try to get bids for cornice
work also.
4 . Geri Donworth and Billy Byers are checking on the
price of Leyan windows.
5. Other Fuller House Discussion
*Existing steel cabinets to be removed and replaced by
wooden cabinets, painted white. Robert Nail is working
on this.
*White ceramic for counter top and back splash
*Iva Nail & Helen Payton are checking on wall paper for
living room and dining room.
*Committee agreed there should not be a dishwasher in
the kitchen.
*Security system and fence around the house.
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B. Historical Marker
Ray McDonald passed out information regarding lighting of
Historical Marker.
Committee reviewed plans from Bo Bass regarding Ground
Mounted flood light for Adam Euless Historical marker at an
additional cost of #265.00.
Jeri Donworth made motion seconded by Iva Nail that we add a
ground mounted flood light to Adam Euless Marker at an
additional cost of $265.00. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Robert Nail reported he has been by Booker Outhouse. He
will check back before next meeting.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Nina Winters Suggested that the Committee might like to tour
the Copeland House in Grand Prairie. This house is used for
functions such as planned for the Fuller House. Nina will
check on schedule and try to arrange for Committee to tour
the Copeland House in March or April during the regular
meeting.
B. Committee discussed participation in Arbor Daze. It was
agreed that we have the Historical Board in a different
location.
C. Goals for 1996
Finish Fuller House
Participate in Parade of Lights
Collect more pictures
The meeting adjourned at 11:25 AM.
Respectfully submitted by
Helen Payton
Secretary
Euless Historical Preservation Committee