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Home My WebLink About2020-01-13 Historical Preservation Committee Minutes January 13, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Acting Chairperson Mavy Wright called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. The meeting was held at the Euless City Hall, Euless. She extended a welcome to the members and visitors. MEMBERS PRESENT Doris Brown,Al Browning, Bill Byers,Joe Cannon, Barbara Collier,James Fuller, Norma Lively, Marilyn Long, Don Martin, David Massey,Veva Lou Massey,Anniece McKanna, Gary Parker, Helen Payton, Linda Pool, Faye Stinneford, Peggy Vandiver, Helen Voss,Andy Weinzapfel, and Mavy Wright. STAFF PRESENT Parks and Community Services Director Ray McDonald, Parks and Community Services Projects Coordinator Ofa Faiva-Siale. VISITORS PRESENT Mayor Linda Martin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Andy Weinzapfel made a correction to the December 2019 minutes under Status of Current Projects, item #9a; Mr. Weinzapfel found a wood splitter and not an ax on the tract of land west of the Texas Star Golf Course. Linda Pool added that under Committee Report/Input, item #2, it should say, the victrola repair is ongoing. Helen Voss made a motion to accept the minutes with the corrections, and Al Browning seconded the motion. With unanimous approval, Ms.Wright stated the motion carried. TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer Mavy Wright advised that the December balance was $11,498.51. There was a deposit of$295, resulting in an ending balance of$11,793.51. STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS 1. Docents and Volunteer Report/Recruitment—a signup sheet for the February Open House was passed around. HPC MTG 01132020 Page 1 of 3 a. There were 20 total people at Heritage Park during the January open house. b. About 150 signatures were counted for the December Heritage Park Christmas event. There were however, many who did not sign in. Staff estimated between 450-500 total visitors. 2. Acquisition—Mr. Byers had no report. 3. Facebook—no report. 4. Plaque—Faye Stinneford stated the Betty Fuller memorial plaque is complete. It will be installed above the Fuller display area. Two memorial/honorary plaques have been filled and a third one will be purchased. 5. Display Signs—Mavy Wright stated this is an ongoing project. 6. Publicity/Program/Speakers—Mavy Wright stated she has scheduled a tour of the newly remodeled Mary Lib Saleh Library for the committee meeting on September 14, 2020. The placement of museum artifacts back to the Library is yet to be determined. a. Museum tours have been scheduled for January 28, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. b. Another tour is on schedule for March 11, 2020 at 10 a.m. 7. Historical Albums—Marilyn Long indicated her committee has taken a holiday break and will reconvene this week. Due to upcoming medical procedures, the album committee may not be able to work unless someone else can open the facility. 8. Heritage Park—Gary Parker had no report. Helen Voss will photograph the existing cabinets to share with a possible vendor. 9. Artifact Recovery—Andy Weinzapfel remarked that he had determined the unknown object he displayed at the December meeting, it was a lipstick casing and it still had lipstick inside. a. He circulated the wood splitter and a brake shoe/pad that he had recently discovered. He hopes to begin metal detecting at the Mosier Valley Cemetery and noted there is a section dedicated to the Black Free Masons for which he desired more information from anyone who might know a history of that organization. Billy Byers was reminded of a former chapter in Fort Worth. HPC MTG 01132020 Page 2 of 3 b. He also stated he is seeking verbiage for a display plaque which will be placed at the museum once the farm/barn implements are relocated to the McCormick Barn. Linda Pool suggested moving the tools as soon as possible. c. Bird's Fort and Mosier Valley need to be acknowledged as well. d. Norma Lively inquired about the status of the Blacksmith Shop. Mayor Martin indicated a meeting is on schedule to discuss the future of that building. Ms. Wright recommended waiting for Chairperson McCormick's input before making any decisions. 10. Historical Tree Program—no report. 11. Inventory—no report. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Ms.Wright reviewed the few items left on the HPC project list from 2014. Items included, boxes for mannequins, acquisition of stove pipe, inventory, etc. all items are either done or ongoing. STAFF REPORT Mr. McDonald indicated the structural repairs to the Fuller House have been completed. Helen Payton and Linda Pool will decide on the wallpaper soon. COMMITTEE REPORT/INPUT 1. There was a brief discussion about the future repairs to the victrola and player piano. The recent repairman is no longer available, and potential repairs will have to be done off-sight by another repairman. To repair or not will need to be determined at a future meeting. 2. Faye Stinneford advised that the Fire Department Steak Dinner will take place on March 21, 2020 at Fire Station 3. Tickets will be available soon, and Outback Steakhouse will be catering the meal. ADJOURNMENT Faye Stinneford made a motion to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Helen Voss. The meeting adjourned at 10:30a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Anniece McKanna, Committee Secretary HPC MTG 01132020 Page 3 of 3