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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-12 Euless Historical Preservation Committee Minutes March 12, 2001 Call to Order Chairman Bill Byers called the meeting to order at 10: 00 a.m. Members Present Jean Whitener, Willa Mae McCormick, Betty Fuller, Iva Nail, Robert Nail, Michelle Burger, Troy Fuller, Bill Byers, Helen Payton, Helen Lightbody Staff Present Glenda Hartsell, Special Events Coordinator Jimmy Beck, Horticulturist Jimmy Hunsuckle, Foreman, Field Technician Guest Present Councilperson Leon Hogg Approval of Minutes Corrections were made to the February 12, 2001 meeting minutes by Michelle Burgers as follows : (1) include the Title Deputy City Manager" after Gary McKamie' s name in the last paragraph, page 1 and (2) delete the sentence which reads as follows : "The proposal will need to be discussed with Rick Herold to determine any liability that may be involved." Willa Mae McCormick made a motion, seconded by Betty Fuller that the minutes of February 12, 2001 be approved with the above corrections. The motion passed. Old Business Jimmy Beck discussed the types of vegetables, medieval herbs, etc. that could be planted in the proposed garden at the Himes Log House. These include potatoes, cotton, mint, lemon balm, rosemary, camphor, sumac tree, etc. Discussion was held to have the Committee visit the Dallas Arboretum. A date was set for March 20th. Committee members will meet at the Fuller House at 9: 30 a.m. and leave for Dallas at 10 : 00 a.m. Michelle Burger will contact the members who were not present regarding this trip. Glenda Hartsell, Special Events Coordinator will advise as to the availability of van transportation for that day. EHPC 031201 Mtg. Page 1 Jimmy Beck and Jimmy Hunsuckle mapped off an area that would be best for the garden at the rear of the Himes Log House. Bill Byers mentioned that he has access to a feather bed and that an outhouse may be available to be placed behind the Himes Log House. New Business: Iva Nail will send note cards to people who make donations to the homes . Also, she suggested that the names of contributors should be listed in the homes . Robert Nail said that we are still looking for someone to repair the organ. Further discussion was held as to the demonstration activities to be held when we have school classes that visit the homes in the Year 2002 . Committee members will need to get volunteers for these demonstrations . Betty Fuller is coordinating this effort with the Euless elementary schools . Leon Hogg suggested that this project should be limited to once a year. Glenda Hartsell said the Fort Worth Star Telegram would list our activities and the "Euless Today" publication would include information on activities at the Fuller House and Himes Log House starting with the Summer Edition. Troy Fuller and Leon Hogg have volunteered to work on programs for the computer. Once the data is assembled, this should be a valuable tool for the Committee. Docents for April 9, 2001 will be Iva and Robert Nail. Iva Nail suggested that we have a sign made indicating that no food or drinks are to be brought into the homes . Adjournment Jean Whitener made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Robert Nail . Meeting was adjourned at 11 : 45 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Helen Lightbody Secretary Euless Historical Preservation Committee EHPC 031201 Mtg. Page 2