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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-11 Euless Historical Preservation Committee Minutes June 11, 2001 Call to Order Chairman Bill Byers called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m. Members Present Troy Fuller, Willa Mae McCormick, Helen Payton, Robert Nail, Iva Nail, Weldon Cannon, Michelle Burger, Bill Byers, Vada Johnson, Evelyn Himes, Nell Hicks, Jean Whitener, Don Tharp and Helen Lightbody Staff Present Rick Herold, Director of Parks& Community Services Heidi Hulin, Program Coordinator, Recreation Center Gary McKamie, Deputy City Manager Visitors Present Leon Hogg, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Euless Boyce Byers Approval of Minutes Corrections were made in spelling, i.e. under Memorials: Horace and Onease Booher and L. N. Lightbody. In Item 7, Patty Cannon should be Patty Benoit. Motion was made by Troy Fuller to approve the minutes with the corrections and seconded by Iva Nail. Motion passed. Old Business 1. Bill Byers reported that he met with some people from White Settlement who are renovating a log cabin and they wanted to visit the Himes Log Cabin to see what we had done. They were very impressed with Bill Marquis' work on our log cabin. They also have a museum. Their city has hired a director. The museum is open Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 2. The committee expressed a desire to visit the cabin and museum at White Settlement. They agreed to meet at 8:45 at the Fuller House Thursday(6/14) and proceed to White Settlement. 3. Bill Byers mentioned that visitors from 1St U.S. Infantry, Drum and Bugle Corps visited the Himes Log Cabin and took pictures wearing their uniforms at the Log Cabin. Bill showed some of the pictures they took to share with the Committee. EHPC 061101 Mtg. Page 1 4. Rick Herold explained to the Committee the efforts the City is making to welcome the Committee that is visiting our City to determine who will hold the 2012 Olympics. He would like everyone to be present at the Texas Star Ballpark, June 20 at 9:35 a.m. The parks and Community Services Department, the Fire Department, and city staff hope to make the committee's brief visit here in Euless very inviting. 5. Helen Payton reported that she and Jimmy Peyton had eight visitors at the Open House Saturday, June 9, including descendants of Eliza Adams Euless. 6. Weldon Cannon reported on his progress on the history and brochure for the Himes Log Cabin. He plans to have them completed by the September meeting. The cabin will be measured to assure the proper information in the history. 7. Michelle Burger mentioned that Jimmy Beck removed a dead tree, on the lot near the Himes Log Cabin. He left the logs there to make it appear as wood being stored for the fireplace. The ground of the garden is being worked and prepared for seeding. S. Troy Fuller had the Committee become acquainted with the time and effort that will be necessary to put all our information on the computer. This will be a monumental task and Committee members will be devoting considerable time and effort to accomplish our record keeping. The Committee took a brief break to enjoy some cake, fruit and tea in recognizing the wedding anniversary of Iva and Robert Nail. Michelle Burger and a few others organized the reception and it was very enjoyable for all. 9. Bill Byers brought the meeting to order again and read a letter from Michelle's sister which Suggested that it may be possible to obtain a grant to cover the cost of a promotional film of the two houses. Needless to say, the committee was elated and hopes she will pursue this further. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Helen Lightbody Secretary Euless Historical Preservation Committee Ef eO t16tMtg - Wage 2 Euless Historical Preservation Committee Minutes May 14, 2001 Call to Order Chairman Bill Byers called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. Members Present Michelle Burger, Bill Byers, Betty Fuller, Troy Fuller, Willie Mae McCormick, Iva Nail, Robert Nail, Helen Payton, Don Tharp and Jean Whitener. Staff Present Glenda Hartsell, Special Events Coordinator Approval of Minutes Motion was made by Willie Mae McCormick and seconded by Betty Fuller to approve the minutes of the April 16, 2001 meeting as presented. Motion passed. Treasurers Report Treasurer Robert Nail reported $53.00 was received in donation box with a bank balance of $4861.47. Old Business 1. Betty Fuller has talked with Joy Busey, Director of Elementary Education regarding children touring the Fuller House and Himes House. Third graders tour the Old Bedford School and Mrs. Busey is agreeable to let the children tour the Fuller House and Himes House after visiting the Old Bedford School if they so desire. Mrs. Busey will let us know in August. The Historical Committee voted to invite the six Euless elementary schools. 2. Historical Committee had a bake sale May 12 during Dog Daze of Summer. Michele Burger, Iva Nail, Jean Whitener, Helen Payton and Boyce Byers (Parks Board) participated. Committee made $116.25. Twenty-seven (27) people visited the Fuller House—lots were interested in the Himes House during the event. 3. June Gresham is ready to help with information on computer. 4. Troy Fuller has a digital camera that can be used to make pictures for inventory. 5. Michele Burger is compiling a list of people that will do demonstrations, crafts, talks, etc. for special occasions at house openings. EIPC05T4o 1 Mtg. Page 1 6. Johnny Rodriguez is completing the sign to be placed in front of the Himes House. 7. Weldon Cannon will get Himes House information corrected. New Business: 1. Troy Fuller asked Glenda Hartsell to get information on how much has been spent and if it is time for Historical Committee to work on a new budget to be presented to the City Council. 2. Bill Byers asked members to send a letter of appreciation to Keith&Doris Brown for their donation to the Fuller House and Museum. The Brown's donated a dresser, victrola and old tools, a total of thirty-eight (38) items. 3. Iva Nail suggested having a plaque listing memorials and donations made to the Fuller and Himes houses. Following is a list of memorials. $2000.00 Horace& Onease Booher $390.00 B.J. Fuller $750.00 Pearl Harbor $151.00 L.N. Lightbody $50 Joe Pearce $25.00 Helen Smith $25.00 J.C. Taylor $75.00 Francis Walker $50.00 Helen Deacon $25.00 Jackie Hauger $3,541.00 4. Glenda Hartsell announced that the Christmas Event will be held the second Saturday in December hours last year were 4:00pm—7:00pm. 5. Michele Burger questioned security at Himes Cabin since the Ruth Millican center was vandalized. Glenda Hartsell will talk with Rick Herold. 6. Michele Burger gave members a Dr. pepper from Dublin and a cup from Arbor Daze. 7. Bill Byers would like each person who has a relative buried in Calloway cemetery to make a list of living relatives and addresses. Patty Benoit has volunteered to get information on computer so that relatives can be notified and a meeting called to re-organize and get new people involved with care of the cemetery. 8. Docents for Open House on the 9th of June will be Helen& Jimmy Payton. E IPC 051401-Mtg. Page 2 Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Helen Payton for Helen Lightbody Secretary Euless Historical Preservation Committee ESC-051401-1vItg. —Page 3