HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-14 Euless Historical Preservation Committee
Minutes
April 14, 2003
Call to Order
Chairman Bill Byers called the meeting to order at 10:12 A.M.
Members Present
Helen Payton, Evelyn Himes, Willie Mae McCormick, Iva Nail, Michele Burger, Ralph Williamson,
Robert Nail, Dan Clark, Chris Jones, Weldon Cannon, Betty Fuller, Bill Byers, Helen Lightbody.
Staff Present
Suzanne Hendrickson, Recreation Manager
Deitre Burns, Community Relations and Events Supervisor
Visitors
Larry Crowder
Veva Lou Massey
Ofa Faiva-Siale
Treasurer's Report
Treasurer Robert Nail reported that we have a balance of $4028.96.
Approval of Minutes
Ralph Williamson made a motion for the minutes to be approved. Evelyn Himes seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
Old Business
1. It was reported that 122 students from Oakwood Terrace Elementary visited Heritage Park.
2. Robert Nail reported that 14 people toured Himes Log House and Fuller House on Saturday,
April 12th. Michele Burger reported that an additional 4 visitors toured the two houses. The
total number of people that visited was 18.
3. Betty Fuller apologized that she was not able to work with Troy Fuller on Saturday, April 12th.
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4. Bill Byers noted that the Committee received a"thank you" card for the flowers that was sent
to the Payton family.
New Business
1. Larry Crowder, an artist who works with busts, introduced himself to the Committee. He
provided written as well as documented samples of his previous works. It was estimated that
the bust would cost approximately $40,000 and it would take 5-6 months to finish. Mr.
Crowder mentioned that payments are to be done in thirds. One third is to be paid up-front,
one third to be paid after the clay is done and approved for the foundry and one third is to be
paid upon delivery. Mr. Crowder also stated that he would need a letter of intent and/or
endorsement from the City of Euless before he can start work on Mr. Euless' bust.
2 One of Mr. Euless' descendants has a very good clear photo that could be used for the bust.
Robert Nail volunteered to obtain this photo to use as a model.
3. Bill Byers and Robert Nail inquired after the possibility of a life size statue of Mr. Euless.
4. Robert Nail reported that he visited Vada Johnson and she is doing well.
5. Suzanne Hendrickson reported that the all weather flags would cost between $400 and $500.
She mentioned that monthly open house information will be included in the waterbill. Suzanne
also reported that Trinity High School's drama department would be performing a play
depicting the past 50 years of Euless' history on April 24t.
6. Iva Nail inquired about the possibility of having a full time employee for the Historical
Preservation Committee.
7. Iva Nail mentioned that she would like Fuller House and Himes Log House to be open for
tourist weekly instead of monthly.
8. Michele Burger reported that she has antique ornaments that could be used to decorate our
Christmas tree.
4. Docents for April will be Chris Jones and Bill Byers.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 am by Bill Byers and seconded by Michele Burger.
Respectfully submitted by
Ofa Faiva-Siale
Euless Parks& Community Services
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