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Minutes
May 13, 1996
The May 13 , 1996 meeting of the Euless Historical
Preservation Committee was called to order at 10:00 AM by Vice
Chairman Billy Byers.
Members Present
Bill Byers, Jean Whitener, Vada Johnson, Betty Fuller,
Weldon Cannon, Geri Donworth, Nina Winters and Helen Payton
Staff Present
Rick Herold, Director of Community Services and Julia
Wakeley, Leisure Services Manager
I. Old Business
A. Arbor Daze - Geri Donworth reported a total of $1 ,944.04
taken in - 25% to Taco Bell of $486.01 - leaving a total of
$1458 . 03 .
Committee had brief discussion regarding booth for next
year with addition of cold drinks.
B. Fuller House - Bill Byers reported window work has been
completed, work on siding to begin week of May 20th and
house is cleaned of debris inside.
Three bids received for wrought iron fence surrounding
Fuller House: Bids of $10,138, $10,000 and $9,400. Bid
included railings on porch and steps in front and back with
double four foot gate in front. This is a six foot fence,
same color as trim on house.
Electrician that volunteered his services is meeting
with Ray McDonald to arrange for materials to do electrical
work.
Discussion regarding money left to continue work - Rick
Herold will have complete report at June meeting and monthly
reports thereafter.
C. Historical Marker - Weldon Cannon reported all material
turned into State has been approved. People in Austin will
write text and send it to us for any changes and approval.
When approved buy us, text will be sent to foundry for
printing.
D. Recognition of Upcoming Historical Events - Diana Crawford
is having a plaque with 5x7 picture made to present to First
United Methodist Church at their 120th celebration on May
19, 1996. Bill Byers extended invitation to all to attend
celebration.
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E. Photo Collection - Jean Whitener has collected more photos
to be copied for files.
II. New Business
A. Bedford Historical Committee is selling bricks as a fund
raiser for renovating the old Bedford School. Betty Fuller
made motion, Nina Winters seconded, motion carried that
Euless Historical Preservation Committee buy a brick as a
gesture from our committee to Bedford's. Amount: $35 .00
B. Jean Whitener made a motion, Nina Winters seconded, motion
carried that Euless Historical Preservation Committee will
send a check for $25.00 to the Grand Prairie Historical
Committee and the Irving Historical Committee as gesture for
tours for our committee in April . Nina Winters will send
checks and notes.
C. Rick Herold suggested that the Historical Preservation
Committee start a process of naming buildings and parks with
names of seniors that have been active in the city.
Bill Byers asked Rick to secure a list of public
buildings and rooms that have not been named. Historical
Committee will make a recommendation to the City Council to
form a committee to name rooms that are designated by
numbers or letters, to be named after deserving citizens.
Meeting Adjourned at 11: 30 AM.
Respectfully Submitted by
Helen Payton
Secretary
Historical Preservation Committee