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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-08 Euless Historical Preservation Committee Minutes September 8, 1997 The September 8 , 1997 meeting of the Euless Historical Preservation Committee was called to order by Vice-Chairman Billy Byers at 10: 10 a.m. in Conference Room #1, Building A, 201 North Ector Drive. Members Present Willie Mae McCormick, Vada Johnson, Jean Whitener, Weldon Cannon, Diana Crawford, Billy Byers, Betty Fuller and Helen Payton Staff Present Parks and Leisure Services Manager Julia Wakeley and Projects Supervisor Ray McDonald Approval of Minutes Betty Fuller made the motion, seconded by Willie Mae McCormick, to approve the minutes of the July 14, 1997 meeting as presented. I. Old Business A. Fuller House Update 1. Chairman Fuller reported by memorandum that Mayor Saleh has approved payment for the electrical work on the Fuller House. The air conditioning is in and working well . 2. Billy Byers has a man to paint cabinets. B. Deacon House Chairman Fuller reported by memo that he has been in touch with Bill Deacon. Mr. Deacon has consulted the other heirs about moving the Deacon House to Euless. Mr. Deacon reported that his sister is considering moving the house to Grapevine and remodeling to use as her homestead. She is currently looking for a lot and getting estimates on the cost of moving and remodeling the house. Hopefully, we will know something within the next few months. II. New Business A. Himes House Chairman Fuller has talked with Shirley Melson, owner of the log house encased in the newer part of the Himes House, about donating the log house to the City so that it could be EHPC Mtg. 090897 Page 2 moved to the Ruth Millican Park. Chairman Fuller has made arrangements with Craig Milde, architect with Architexas to make an inspection of the house when temperatures in attic are a little cooler. He will give us a report as to the cost of rehab of the log house on its present site, recommendation in moving house, etc. B. Vacancy left by Nina Winters Mayor Saleh will forward any names she receives from mail out for volunteers with the water bills this month. She does not have any names at the present time. C. Historical Signs Diana Crawford reported that the Historical signs for Airport Freeway, Highway 121 and Highway 157 (4 signs) have been shipped to the Texas Department of Public Transportation. The Department of Public Transportation will install these signs. D. Donations for Museum Diana Crawford is preparing a letter (1/3 to 1/2) page to be mailed with the water bills, hopefully in November, requesting donations of pictures and memorabilia to use in the museum. This letter will explain the use of the Fuller House, recognize people who have made donations and list articles that have been donated. Letter to be approved by Rick Herold and City Manager. E. Computer Diana Crawford is preparing letters to be mailed to Best Buy, Tandy Corporation and Comp USA asking for their support in helping to obtain a compute to be used in the Fuller House Museum. F. October Meeting Julia Wakeley reported that Mayor Saleh has invited the Historical Committee to have the October 13 , 1997 meeting at the Texas Star. Helen Payton will contact members. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11 :10 a.m. . Respectfully submitted by Helen Payton - Secretary Euless Historical Preservation Committee