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Home My WebLink About2000-04-10 K,:zA L Euless Historical Preservation Committee Minutes April 10, 2000 The April 10, 2000 meeting of the Euless Historical Preservation Committee was called to order by Chairman Bill Byers at 10 : 15 a.m. at the Fuller House, 203 Cullum Drive. Members Present Willie Mae McCormick, Bill Byers, Troy Fuller, Iva Nail, Robert Nail, Jean Whitener, Betty Fuller, Vada Johnson, Helen Payton, Evelyn Himes, Michelle Burger, Julia Wakeley, Don Tharp and Helen Lightbody Staff Present Rick Herold, Director of Parks and Community Services Approval of Minutes Troy Fuller mad a motion to approve the minutes of the March Meeting. It was seconded by Willie Mae McCormick. Motion passed. I. Old Business A. Himes House A review was made by Bill Byers and Troy Fuller regarding the progress on the moving and restoration of the Himes House . Mayor Mary Lib Saleh and Deputy Manager Gary McKamie visited with them to Chinns Chapel to see the log cabin. Bids were reviewed. A copy of the bid from Hico is attached. It was decided the bid from Bill Marquis was the better of the two . Bill invited the members of the Committee to attend the pre- Council meeting Tuesday, April 11 to familiarize the council members with their recommendations . There will be further discussion as to the process, bids, publicity, perhaps making a presentation at a community meeting at the Library, etc. B. Fuller House The square footage of the upstairs is approximately 687 square feet. The downstairs is 1300 square feet . Bill Byers reported on the work needed to finish the upstairs which included stabilizing slat rails, finishing window boxes and the closet around the flue, insulating paneling, etc. (Bathroom to remain as is . ) He estimated EHPC 041000 Mtg. Page 1 the cost to be approximately $2500 to $3000 . Troy Fuller made a motion that Bill Byers and his helper get started on the upstairs and be reimbursed for it. The motion was seconded by Evelyn Himes . Motion passed. II. Other Business Docents for the Fuller House, May 13, 2000 will be Mr. & Mrs . Troy Fuller. Docents for June 10 will be Iva and Robert Nail . Fuller House in the months of July and August will not be open and a notice to that effect should be publicized. Docents for September 9 will be Mr. & Mrs . Bill Byers . Troy Fuller brought a 1918 safe to be placed in the museum. Bill Byers displayed a poster which he framed of a newspaper of the RODEO in years 1950-1953. III. Rick Herold' s Report Rick reported that he had several forms that he is reviewing by other historical committees and he will come up with one that he feels will be suitable for our use on items loaned or donated to the museum. A copy will be forthcoming. He suggested that we have a program to invite churches, school classes to visit the Fuller House . Old Bedford Schoolhouse is doing this and results are favorable. He also suggested that the cover for the Log Cabin be extended beyond to allow for a classroom setting, etc. Committee members were invited to a 9 : 30 a.m. reception at the VIP area for Robert Stanton, National Forestry Service on April 28 . Following the reception at the Arbor Daze Site will be the opening ceremonies for the Arbor Daze, 2000 (11 : 00 a.m. ) Vada Johnson reported that Billy Martin had an organ (old) that will be donated to the Fuller House . Arrangements were discussed to deliver it to the house . Adjournment Troy Fuller made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Helen Payton. Meeting adjourned at 11 : 30 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Helen Payton for Helen Lightbody Secretary Euless Historical Preservation Committee EHPC 041000 Mtg. Page 2 /20:'2000 i 5. 53 81 77'-ii--3,-1.ii 03 E I-!0 PAGE 01 r --- Proposal - �- - iProposal No. ARTHUR SAGFBIEL CONSTPt.CTIDN, INC . i i Rt 2 Box 3 1 Sheet No. Hico, Texas 76457 • Date 3-20-2000 254 796-4903 -- 1 Work To Be Performed At Proposal Submitted To -�- -`-_ N?rru4Historic Society of Euless _ Street _ i--r"ES Lo _ .3L.1i1 Restnra�__tinn w S .est- c/o Troy Fuller City - -- State Co, 1600 Lagoora Lane pate of Plans - S to _ Fort EWorth, Texas 76134� Architect ------ t lephone Number _--- -hereby propose to furnish all the materials and perform all me labor necessary for the completion of the restoration of the Himes Log Cabin located at 403 Runes Dr. phase 1 Moving cabin. _ --_- *11 , 500.00 ,A-Phase 2 Usetng cedar #2 18" Oak _ (hard-split extra) 8,500.00 71 Phase 3 - Native stone fire place equal to the City of HiCO ___ Log Cabin Restoration _ _ 10, 000 .00 Phase 4 Windows and doors - plank shutters 7,000.00 Phase 5 This phase goes with phase #2 . — Phase 6 Upstairs sleeping loft . 6 , 400.00 Er_ Phase 7 Stone chinking _ 7 , 500 .00 Phase 8 dater az 1s _ --_- - _ -_ - 1 , 000.00 1 —Meals lodging etc i crew. -- ------ 5,950. 00 .1"....L________ Ail material is guaranteed to be as specified, and the above work to be performed in accordance with the drawings and specifications :tibmitted for above work and completed in a substantial workmanlike manner for the sum of FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND i FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 Dollars ($48:e 450.40), rtth payments tobe made asfollows: X9 , 690. 00 to begin restoration. Draws of $9,690. 00 every other week for 5 weeks . .11 /4----/,,,--L . 1,V Af,y alteration or deviation from above specifications involving Respectfully submittey7.yy[%` "f '' ' a. t"a costs,will be executed only upon written orders,and will b•come en extra charge over and above the estimate. All agree- A. SAI,EPIEL CONSTRUCTION, INC nts contingant upon strikes, accidents or delays beyond our ¢•ntrol. Owner to carry fire, tornado and uther necessary in- s ranee upon above work. Workmen's Compentatlon and Public Note-This proposal may be withdrawn !. billy Insurance on above work to be taken out by by us if not accepted within 30 days CITY OF EULESS I ACCEPTANCE Ot~ PROPOSAL e above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. Yu are autlhonzed to do the work as speci-:d. Payment will be made as outlined above. Signature_ Signature -----