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Minutes
February 10, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Suzy McCormick 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 attendees.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Doris Brown,Al Browning, Bill Byers, Joe Cannon, Mary Hunt, Norma Lively, Marilyn Long,
Don Martin, David Massey,Veva Lou Massey, Suzy McCormick,Anniece McKanna, Gary
Parker, Helen Payton, Faye Stinneford, Peggy Vandiver, and Mavy Wright.
STAFF PRESENT
Parks and Community Services Projects Coordinator Ofa Faiva-Siale.
VISITORS PRESENT
Mayor Linda Martin.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Don Martin made a motion to accept the minutes, and Peggy Vandiver seconded the
motion. With unanimous approval, Ms. McCormick stated the motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Treasurer Mavy Wright advised that the balance from January 13 was 11,793.51. There
was a deposit of$45, resulting in an ending balance of$11,838.51.
STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS
1. Docents and Volunteer Report/Recruitment—Mavy Wright
a. A signup sheet for the March Open House was circulated. There were 17 total
people at Heritage Park during the February open house.
b. Fifteen members of the retirement home where former Mayor Mary Lib Saleh
resides toured the Museum. Several guests were in wheelchairs, Ray McDonald
provided staff to assist them. The group enjoyed the special exhibit regarding the
election of Ms. Saleh.
2. Acquisition—Mr. Byers had no report.
3. Facebook—no report.
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4. Plaque—Faye Stinneford
a. Two memorial/honorary plaques have been filled and a third one is being prepared.
If anyone wants to make a donation on behalf of Robert Nail, please do so promptly
because it is less expensive to do multiple plates at one time. A$25 donation will
allow your name to be added to the plaque.
b. A suggestion was made to prepare a separate plaque for Mr. Nail, similar to the one
for Betty Fuller. The plaque could be placed in the museum next to the Post Office
or placed on the mantel in the Fuller House. A motion was made by Mary Hunt,
seconded by Helen Payton, and approved by the Committee to move forward with
this project. Mavy Wright and Faye Stinneford will undertake the purchase and the
wording.
5. Display Signs—Mavy Wright had no report.
6. Publicity/Program/Speakers—Mavy Wright had no report.
7. Historical Albums—Marilyn Long indicated her committee not been working so far this
year. It is hoped to resume soon and will have to work around her upcoming medical
procedures.
8. Heritage Park—Gary Parker said he had visited with a vendor, but he declined the offer
because the price was too expensive.
9. Artifact Recovery—Bill Byers had no report.
10. Historical Tree Program—no report.
11. Inventory—no report.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
1. Ms. McCormick mentioned she, Mavy Wright, Ray McDonald, and City Manager Loretta
Getchell had met to discuss the future of the Blacksmith Shop. The City is willing to
make it functional for display only. A provision would be made to have areas for
permanent as well as changeable displays. It would also be 75% protected and as
watertight as possible.
a. Al Browning stated he knew someone who had offered to provide items for the
display. It was also discussed that some of the items on display in the museum
could be moved to that facility. There could be a video display and lighting in the
building. It was mentioned that the Blacksmith could not have electricity.
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b. Since it will not be a true blacksmith shop, it was recommended to find another
name for the building and to update the exterior to match the surroundings.
c. In the past, it was determined by the Fire Marshall that the facility could not support
a true blacksmith display that used fire. Al Browning and Gary Parker mentioned
the open flame used by the Blacksmith during the Christmas at the Park open house.
d. A discussion about providing electricity since the barn had electricity.
e. Chairperson McCormick suggested the discussion be tabled until next month.
2. Ms. McCormick also mentioned there will be a smaller space to display museum
artifacts in the new library. Mavy Wright will have more details at our March meeting.
Ms. Long stated she would be stepping down as the chairperson for that committee.
STAFF REPORT
Ofa Faiva-Siale advised the members of the upcoming Boards and Commissions dinner on
February 24 at 6:30pm at Texas Star. Anyone who plans to attend will need to RSVP to the
City Secretary's Office or let her know.
COMMITTEE REPORT/INPUT
1. Mary Hunt asked about having a fundraising event such as a bake sale during open
house. Because of the normal lack of attendance and health regulations, a bake sale
might not be an option. However, a fundraiser could be announced at a future event to
draw in more visitors.
2. Mr. Browning reported the museum is being visited by many people from other
countries.
3. Faye Stinneford advised that the Fire Department Steak Dinner will take place on March
21, 2020 at Fire Station 3. Tickets are available, and Outback Steakhouse will be
catering the meal.
4. Norma Lively informed that Iris Elliott had moved to Parkwood Assisted Living Center
in Bedford.
ADJOURNMENT
Peggy Vandiver made a motion to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Al
Browning. The meeting adjourned at 10:33a.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Anniece McKanna, Committee Secretary
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