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Euless Historical Preservation Committee
Minutes
September 14, 1998
The September 14 , 1998 meeting of the Euless Historical
Preservation Committee was called to order by Vice Chairman Bill
Byers at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room #1, Building A, 201
North Ector Drive.
Members Present
Willie Mae McCormick, Vada Johnson, Nell Hicks, Weldon
Cannon, Helen Lightbody, Jean Whitener, Don Tharp, Helen Payton
and Bill Byers
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of June 8 , 1998 meeting were approved as presented.
I. Old Business
A. Fuller House
1. "Rules and Regulations" , "Parks Department
Recommendations to Council" and "Update from Julia
Wakeley" not available- no members from staff were
present at the meeting.
2. Historical Committee delayed plans for an Open House in
October.
3 . The Trailwood Garden Club of Euless has expressed an
interest in meeting and touring the Fuller House in
October. The Historical Committee agreed that special
groups and non-profit organizations (subject to
approval) should be allowed to use the Fuller House at
no fee so that residents may become aware of the
facilities available. Nell Hicks, a member of the
Garden Club and the Historical Committee will contact
Julia Wakeley and work out details for this meeting.
II. New Business
A. September 12 Open House
i . Approximately 30 people attended the September 12th
Open House on a very rainy day. Jean Whitener has
orders for five photos from people attending the Open
House.
2. Several new items have been added to the museum.
B. Other New Business
1. Weldon Cannon and wife Patty have presented an outline
for a program regarding the Mid-Cities area to the
Texas State Historical Association. The program has
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been approved and will be presented at the State
meeting in Dallas in March. Members of the Euless
Committee have expressed interest in attending this
meeting as a group. Weldon will give more details on
date and time when available.
2. Chairman Fuller reported by memo that the City is not
interested in purchasing the Himes property for a park
but might be interested in moving the log house to
Millican Park.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. .
Respectfully submitted by
Helen Payton - Secretary
Euless Historical Preservation Committee