HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-11-12 Euless Historical Preservation Committee
Minutes
November 12,2001
Call to Order
Chairman Bill Byers called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
Members Present
Helen Payton, Nell Hicks, Jean Whitener, Iva Nail, Robert Nail, Troy Fuller, John Paschal, Michelle
Burger, Bill Byers, Betty Fuller, Evelyn Himes, Willie Mae McCormick, Weldon Cannon, Helen
Lightbody
Staff Present
Glenda Hartsell, Special Events Coordinator
Visitors Present
Alex Horton, Euless Library Foundation
Ginger Fuller
Approval of Minutes
Troy Fuller motioned that we approve the minutes of the October 8 meeting. Nell Hicks seconded the
motion. Motion Passed.
Old Business
1. Alex Horton visited with the committee to see if we had any questions relative to his
presentation made to us at the October meeting. There was considerable discussion as to ways
we could work with the Library to bring more awareness of the Fuller House and Himes Log
House to the citizens of Euless. Iva Nail mentioned that she and Robert were docents at the
last Saturday open house and no one visited the homes. A suggestion was made that perhaps
we could keep the homes open one day a week and hire someone to attend the homes for that
day. The homes are advertised in the Euless publication"Euless Today" and the water bill.
We will continue to work with the Library in this endeavor.
2. Glenda Hartsell mentioned that we could get a sign indicating "Open Today" so that visitors
will be aware that the homes are open.
3. Betty Fuller, Troy Fuller and June Greshem have spent many hours on the computer to record
all items in the two homes and have indicated that they still have some 100 items that have not
been identifies. Robert Nail volunteered to help them with the identification of these items.
The task is tedious but very necessary for proper recording of items donated and/or loaned to
the homes.
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4. Bill Byers mentioned that he has written a letter both to Congressman Kay Granger and State
Representative Todd Smith requesting a flag for the homes.
5. Bill Byers also mentioned that he has been offered a cotton stalk cutter, which needs a
replacement part (tongue) and suggested that it be mounted on a mound as some items were
displayed at the Dallas Arboretum.
New Business
1. Glenda Hartsell announced that the heritage Park Christmas Activity will be December 8h.
Tours will be held 4 to 8 p.m. and activities will be held 6— 8 p.m. There will be six children's
activities and historical demonstrations. Help will be needed from committee members. (The
historical clothes can be worn also.)
2. Glenda reminded the committee members of the dinner provided by the City for the Boards and
Commissions members. It will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Texas Star.
3. Helen Payton invited the committee members to her home for our December 10th meeting at
10:00 a.m. (address: 302 Oak Lane, Euless.)
4. Michelle Burger mentioned that a car owned by the owner of Al's Hamburgers in Arlington
will be in our Christmas parade. The.parade will start at 6:30 p.m. on December 1. It will
begin at Fuller-Wiser Road to Midway and end at Trinity High.
5. Weldon Cannon mentioned that he revised the historical article relative to the history of Euless,
which is provided in the new City of Euless handbook.
6. Bill Byers recognized John Paschal for his attendance. John works and is not normally able to
attend the 10 a.m. meetings.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Helen Lightbody
Secretary
Euless Historical Preservation Committee
(Following the meeting a light lunch was provided in honor of Boyce Byers' Birthday.)
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