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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-12 Historical Preservation Committee Minutes December 12, 2005 Call to Order Chair, Betty Fuller called the meeting to order at 10:12 a.m. Members Present Craig Ward, David Massey, Ralph Williamson, Weldon Cannon, Boyce Byers, Michele Burger, Helen Lightbody, Helen Payton, Thomas Stover, Iva Nail, Nell Hicks, Robert Nail, Evelyn Himes, Glenn Walker, Dan Clark, Betty Fuller and Bill Byers. Staff Present Mayor Mary Lib Saleh Joe Hennig, City Manager Gary McKamie, Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell, Assistant City Manager Susan Crim, City Secretary Ray McDonald, Director of Parks & Community Services Suzanne Hendrickson, Recreation Manager Jerry Poteet, Volunteer Coordinator Ofa"Mary" Faiva-Siale, Recreation Specialist Visitors Sue Stover Patricia Benoit Gabrielle Saleh Approval of Minutes The following corrections were made to November's minutes: a. Evelyn Himes was in attendance at last month's meeting. Gene Whitener was not. b. Under New Business, item number 17; Weldon Cannon stated that he is currently writing a history on the Euless Nursery for a State Historical Marker. Michele Burger motioned for the minutes to be approved with the corrections. Robert Nail seconded the motion. Motion approved. Treasurer's Report Treasurer, Robert Nail, reported that the Committee has a balance of$4,154.14. EHPC Mtg. 121205 Old Business 1. Betty Fuller commended City staff for their help with Heritage Park Christmas. Committee members who worked the event were also thanked. The event had a lot of people in attendance and the weather was nice. A general report of activities provided at the event was given. 2. Mrs. Fuller also mentioned Willie Mae McCormick, Gene Whitener, Vada Johnson and Ginger Fuller as members and spouses of members who could use the committee's prayers and thoughts. 3. Replacement of the Mosier Valley School marker is still in working progress. 4. Inventory of the Himes Log House is complete. Inventory of the Fuller House has not been completed. Inventory will begin again after the holidays. 5. Michele Burger noted that a half page article on the Historical Preservation Committee and Heritage Park appeared in the new issue of Euless Today. City staff members were thanked for their continual support of the Historical Preservation Committee. 6. Bellaire Elementary School will be touring Heritage Park on Thursday, January 5 at 9 a.m. Weldon Cannon and David Massey volunteered to help with the tour. 7. Suzanne Hendrickson reported on the following: a. Reported that details regarding the quarterly program are near completion. Committee members were asked about the possibility of having cookies and punch and having a display of historical artifacts on site. Committee members were agreeable to both suggestions. Mrs. Fuller requested a coversheet like the one displayed at Fuller House for the quarterly program. Suzanne Hendrickson will have one ready. Committee members were encouraged to attend the program on January 19 at 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. b. With regards to the "narratives for docents" pamphlet previously discussed by the committee, Suzanne Hendrickson is currently working on the draft. It was mentioned that since it may be difficult for various committee members to write down their historical testimonials, voice recorders could be provided for them to record their narratives on. Ofa "Mary" would then type up their recorded statements. Suzanne Hendrickson or Betty Fuller may be contacted if anyone is interested. c. The educational brochures will be ready by the first tour in January and the volunteer brochure will be ready by January 19, the date of the quarterly program. 8. It was reported that 72 people signed the sign-in book at Fuller House as having toured the Museum. New Business 1. Betty Fuller brought to the committee's attention a request and a donation of$5,000 by Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick. The committee was informed that Mrs. McCormick donated up to $5,000 to the Committee with the stipulation that the money be used to EHPC Mtg. 121205 store and house Mrs. McCormick's documents, records, books, artifacts, etc. Mrs. McCormick provided a list of tools and farm equipment she would like displayed inside the barn (see attached). Weldon Cannon made a motion to accept Willie Mae McCormick's donation of up to $5,000 for the restoration of the barn to a working barn status and for the preservation of Mrs. McCormick's documents, records, books, artifacts, etc. Boyce Byers seconded the motion. Motion approved. Gary McKamie and Billy Byers will finalize some details with Mrs. McCormick regarding her request. 2. Bill Byers expressed his appreciation to the City of Euless for their support of the Committee. 3. Glenn Walker, Nell Hicks, Helen Lightbody, Ralph Williamson, Evelyn Himes and various other members expressed their pleasure at being able to serve in the Historical Committee and knowing everyone in the committee. 4. Michele Burger reported that the front door of the Fuller House does not lock properly. Ofa Faiva-Siale will turn in a work order to repair the lock. 5. Thomas Stover, Michele Burger and David Massey also mentioned their pleasure in being able to serve with other members in the committee. 6. Robert Nail brought to everyone's attention a bit of history regarding Mr. Glenn Walker's participation in the initial endeavor to save and preserve the Fuller House and the set up of the Historical Preservation Committee. Various committee members were appreciative of Mr. Walker's previous efforts. 7. Joe Hennig gave a heartfelt thank you to the Committee for all they do with regards to preserving the history of the area. 8. Mayor Mary Lib Saleh gave the invocation and blessing of the food. Adjournment Chair, Betty Fuller adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Ofa"Mary" Faiva-Siale Recreation Specialist, Projects & Events Euless Parks & Community Services EHPC Mtg. 121205 • WB..LIE MAE MCCORMICK LIST OF FARM TOOLS 1. Axes: Double bladed Pick axe Single bladed 2. Chains: Various sizes and lengths 3, Corn- sheller--already have corn-sheller Turning plow 4. Fertilizer distributer 5. Files 6. Hammers: Claw hammer Tack hammer 7. Hatchets 8. Hay bale hooks 9. Hoes: Grubbing hoe Goose-neck hoe 10. Nails: 6 penny, 8 penny, 10 penny 11. Planter 12. Pi* P; V-. oC 13. Pliers 14.Plows: Middle buster Turning plow 15. Post hol digger 16. Rakes: Regular and leaf 17. Ropes: Various sizes and lengths 18. Saws: Cross cut,back saw, hand saw, 19. Sharpener: Whetstone wheel with turning handle 20. Shelf with cans and jars filled with small screws,nails,etc., axle wary; oil, Wiles,tacks,etc. 21. Shovels: Long handled-short handled Pointed-straight across Scoop shovels 22. Sweeps 23. Wire: Baling wire,barbed wire,electric wire,hay wire(various gauges),hog wire(to put around the necks of cows so they cannot past their heads through fences) 24. Wire 25. Wire stretcher 26. Wrenches *****Enclosed area for historical information