HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-08 Historical Preservation Committee
Minutes
November 8, 2004
Call to Order
Chair, Billy Byers called the meeting to order at 10:09 a.m.
Members Present
Billy Byers, Jean Whitener, Don Tharp, Craig Ward, Ralph Williamson, Nell Hicks, Dan Clark,
Iva Nail, Robert Nail, Betty Fuller, Tom Stover, Willie Mae McCormick, Michele Burger, Helen
Lightbody
Visitor
Council Member Veva Lou Massey
David Massey
Staff Present
Suzanne Hendrickson, Recreation Manager
Treasures Report
Treasurer Robert Nail reported a balance of$11,265.88.
Approval of Minutes
Iva Nail motioned for the minutes to be approved. Dan Clark seconded the motion. Motion
approved.
Old Business
1. It was decided that the Lexcan covering all the windows at the Fuller House will be
replaced with screens. Suzanne Hendrickson mentioned that Facilities is working with
her on quotes for the removal of the covering.
2. The outside door in the back bedroom will be replaced and all doors in the Museum will
be repainted.
3. Betty Fuller reported that she will submit the Historical Marker application for the house
on Main Street this week.
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4. One more Elementary School is scheduled to tour the Museum on November 30 at 9 a.m.
There will be four sections.
New Business
1. Betty Fuller suggested that a photo file of notable historical sites be started. Dan Clark
volunteered to take the pictures. The following were mentioned as locations that need to
be photographed:
a. The house where Mr. Byers' mother was born
b. The Chittamwood tree on Mrs. McCormick's property
c. The old Western Hills Inn
d. The tree in the Conway's front yard on Pipeline Road
e. The tree that is across from Mr. and Mrs. Nail's home
2. Mrs. McCormick gave Suzanne Hendrickson a list of approximately 30 varieties of trees
located on her property. This list will be kept for the City's history and the planning of
the Preserve at McCormick Park.
3. Mr. Byers would like to have a Well House built south of the Log House. He mentioned
the Well would need to be 2 ft. deep and 30 inches above ground, made of dark sandstone
rocks like those on the Himes Log House chimney. He also mentioned a door would be
built on top of the Well and kept closed when not attended. Evelyn Himes has a Hexagon
shaped pulley that came off of the old Well that could be used on this project. Mr. Byers
will obtain cost estimates for the project.
4. Thomas Stover asked about a"sucker rod" for the Windmill. Michele Burger will call
the person who donated the windmill to see about buying one to show how the Windmill
worked.
5. Mr. Nail mentioned a metal plaque for the Himes Log House that would display a brief
history of the home.
6. Weldon Cannon mentioned that many City Historical Markers are personally designed by
individual Cities. A brief description of how a marker may look was given. Weldon
Cannon motioned for research to be conducted to see about developing a City of Euless
Historical Marker design. Betty Fuller seconded the motion. Motion approved.
7. Robert Nail reported that 228 Elementary school students toured Heritage Park since the
last meeting. In addition, 11 teachers, the Mayor and her granddaughter also visited the
Museum.
8. It was mentioned that cotton could be planted in the garden.
9. Mrs. McCormick was glad to be back and see everyone.
10. Suzanne Hendrickson reported on the following:
a. Kidfish will be this Saturday,November 13 at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Wilshire
Park.
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b. November 15 will be the Boards and Commissions Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at
Texas Star.
c. November 17 will be the Senior Luncheon at North Main Barbeque at
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
d. There will be an Arts & Crafts show at the Midway Recreation Center on
Saturday, December 4 at 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday December 5, at
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
e. The Holidaze KidZone event will be on December 4, at 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
f. The Parade will be on the same day, December 4, at 6:30 p.m.
g. December 11 will be Heritage Park Christmas at 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Choirs
have been confirmed, the Blacksmith and the Petting Zoo will be there and so
will Mr. and Mrs. Clause. Hot Chocolate, Apple Cider and Cookies will be
served.
h. Reported that the City of Euless will be involved in the Airport R&R
Program starting December 6 to December 12.
i. Thanked Ofa"Mary" for helping with the school tours.
11. The next meeting will be at Jimmy and Helen Payton's house on December 13.
12. Docents for December will be Ralph Williamson and Billy Byers.
Adjournment
Chair, Billy Byers adjourned the meeting at 11:23 a.m.
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Respectfully submitted by
Ofa"Mary" Faiva-Siale
Recreation Specialist, Projects &Events
Euless Parks & Community Services
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