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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-02-02 Sp Historical Preservation Committee Acquisition Committee Meeting February 2,2004 Call to Order Sub-committee chair, Dan Clark called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. Members Present Dan Clark, Helen Payton, Iva Nail, Robert Nail,Bill Byers, Chris Jones and Betty Fuller Staff Present Ofa"Mary"Faiva-Siale Old Business 1. Iva Nail reported that Shirley Melson would like to witness the removal and relocation of the tomato planter to Heritage Park. Mrs.Nail also mentioned that Ms. Melson is willing to donate anything else on the property that the committee may want. a. A discussion followed regarding whom will move the tomato planter to Heritage Park. Mr. Byers will talk with Harvey Little regarding his offer to move the tomato planter for the committee. 2. Betty Fuller brought in the coffee grinder on an"on loan"basis for the museum. This item was crossed off of the "wish list". 3. Dan Clark distributed a list of items that are on the "wish list". The list was given to Suzanne Hendrickson for posting in the Euless Today magazine(see attachment). The "wish list"will also be in the June water bill. a. Helen Payton asked that a wash tub with a stand be added to the "wish list". b. Betty Fuller asked that an"Is"be added to the candle mold on the list making it candle mold/s. New Business 1. Committee members expressed concerns regarding the loss of artifacts due to possible fire or some such act of nature. Various committee members inquired whether the City has insurance on the Museum and whether there are records of individual artifacts (and its value) in the Museum. Because some items may be on loan to the Museum, committee members expressed extreme concern regarding loss or damage to such items. The following suggestions were discussed: a. Dan Clark asked the following members to check with the following cities for liability releases on similar situations: Robert& Iva Nail are to check with the City of Grapevine, Betty Fuller will check with Arlington and Fort Worth, Dan Clark will check with Abilene and Chris Jones will check with the Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth. b. It was further discussed that once the committee decides on a particular release form, the City Attorney would be consulted regarding its validity and accuracy. c. Betty Fuller brought in a folder containing pictures and descriptions of many of the artifacts in the Museum. It was mentioned that this file needs to be updated as more items have been added to the Museum. Concerns were expressed regarding the amount of hours needed to update this list and save into a file. d. Iva Nail and other committee members expressed the need for a part time employee (4 hours a week)to help input data on all acquisitions made by the Museum whether in the past or in the future. Dan Clark will present a motion to the full committee requesting that a formal request be made to the City of Euless regarding the need for said employee. e. Bill Byers suggested the possibility of visiting other Museums to gather some knowledge regarding how other cities handle these same concerns. 2. Committee members discussed and agreed to present a motion to the full committee regarding set guidelines for accepting any and all donations to the Museum. Acquisition committee members unanimously agreed that there should be a process for how donations are accepted by the committee. Ofa"Mary"was asked to include a list of the following types of gifts, loaned items and/or donations that the committee may deal with: a. An unconditional gift b. A conditional gift c. A loan for a definite period d. A loan for an indefinite period e. A conditional loan 3. Mr. Byers reported that he, Ray McDonald and Gary McKamie met and measured the barn on Willie Mae McCormick's property. Mr. Byers will measure for a possible location for the barn in Heritage Park. 4. Betty Fuller will donate a set of silverware for the dining table display previously discussed by the committee. Mrs. Fuller mentioned that this set once belonged to Daisy Fuller. 5. Iva Nail has a set of dishes that once belonged to one of the Fuller women. Mrs. Nail offered to bring the set for the dining table display previously mentioned. 6. Chris Jones donated a copy of an old Northeast Tarrant county map. 7. Committee members expressed the need for a"flip page"type of display for the Museum. Ofa"Mary"mentioned that Suzanne Hendrickson is working on obtaining one for the Museum. 8. The committee will meet again on Monday, March 1, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the Fuller House. Adjournment Sub-committee chair, Dan Clark adjourned the meeting at 3:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Ofa"Mary" Faiva-Siale Recreation Specialist, Projects &Events Euless Parks & Community Services Attachment—"Wish List"to go in the Euless Today magazine and water bill insert. Attachment: The Euless Historical Preservation Committee is looking for the following items to loan and/or display in the Historical Museum located at Heritage Park. • A wooden Ice Box • An electric generator from the 1930's • A wood burning stove—used for heating • Old clothing from the 19203s– 1930's • A candlestick telephone without dial • A 1940's telephone book from Grapevine or Arlington • A school desk from the 1930's– 1940's • Candle mold/s • Any old photographs of Euless or the surrounding area • Wash tub with stand If you have any of these items that you would like to donate or loan to the Historical Preservation Committee please call 817-685-1649. If you have historical photographs,the committee will be happy to scan them, and return the original to you.