HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-03-08 Euless Historical Preservation Committee
Minutes
March 8, 1999
After visiting Willie Mae McCormick' s house to view scrapbooks,
the March 8, 1999 meeting of the Euless Historical Preservation
Committee was called to order by Chairman Bill Byers at 10 : 20
a.m. at the home of Elizabeth Wilcox, 2302 North Main St, Euless .
Members Present
Bill Byers, Betty Fuller, Troy Fuller, Nell Hicks, Evelyn Himes,
Helen Lightbody, Willie Mae McCormick, Iva Nail, Robert Nail, Don
Tharp and Jean Whitener
Guests Present
JoAnn Rogers, Manager Euless Library and Elizabeth Wilcox
Approval of Minutes
Motion was made by Jean Whitener and seconded by Helen Lightbody
to approve the minutes of the February 8, 1999 minutes . Motion
passed.
After thanking Elizabeth Wilcox and Willie McCormick for hosting
the meeting, Chairman Byers distributed Historical Committee name
tags to members present. The tags will be worn when attending
official functions and when serving as docents at the Fuller
House .
Chairman Byers also circulated Audie Murphy memorabilia.
Jean Whitener reported that Diana Crawford received an offer from
city staff member, Rick Maldonado, to purchase a computer for the
Historical Preservation Committee at a cost of $1200 . 00 .
Committee members questioned if bids were required for this
purchase .
Chairman Byers also reminded members of the donated offer of a
computer from a local bank.
I . Old Business
A. Himes House
Chairman Byers has not met with Joe Hennig to discuss the
Himes House . He will obtain bids for moving the house .
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B. Fuller House
Betty Fuller obtained application forms from the Texas State
Historical Association to be completed if the Committee
wishes to pursue Subject Marker status for the Himes or
Fuller houses .
C. Willie Mae McCormick is contemplating applying for a marker
for the McCormick Barn, which was built of materials
obtained from Fort Worth' s Camp Bowie after World War I .
II . New Business
1 . Chairman Bill Byers introduced Euless Library Manager, JoAnn
Rogers who said she would add committee members to the list
of those receiving library newsletters and other publicity
releases . She also reported that the Library is currently
featuring a display on women including "Heroines on
Horseback - Cowgirls" . Ms . Rogers offered the Committee the
use of the Library meeting room at no charge. She offered
to display a poster highlighting the dates the Fuller House
is open to the public. The city staff will be asked to make
a poster for display in the library.
2 . Robert Nail received no commitment from his request to Taco
Bell for the donation of a video tape player.
3 . Betty Fuller announced the offer of: a 1918 Brunswick
victrola, an old trunk and quilts, an old phone, oil lamps
and a vase from Rob Pirtle, 504 Dunaway (817) 545-1887 .
4 . Chairman Byers stated that a form must be prepared for the
donation/loan of historical artifacts to the Fuller House
Museum. A form for a letter of acceptance must also be
generated. Betty Fuller will contact Julia Wakeley
requesting city guidance in developing the forms plus
information regarding insurance coverage for furnishings and
artifacts displayed in the house .
5. Nell Hicks reported a $25 . 00 donation to the Fuller House
from the Trailwood Garden Club. The gift is in honor of
Edna Pasteur.
6 . Chairman Byers announced that Evelyn Himes and Jean Whitener
will serve as docents at the Fuller House, Saturday, March
13 . Troy Fuller and Bill Byers volunteered to be April
docents at the House.
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Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 11 : 30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Betty Fuller
Euless Historical Preservation Committee
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