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Home My WebLink About2011-06-13 Historical Preservation Committee Minutes June 13, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Chair, Bill Golden, called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. The meeting was held at City Hall at 201 North Ector Drive, Euless, TX. MEMBERS PRESENT Michele Burger, Joe Cannon, Barbara Collier, Helen Gleghorn, Veva Lou Massey, Robert Nail, Perry Brockmeyer, Leah Bennett, Weldon Cannon, Iris Elliott, Gary Fieldsend, James Gathings, Bill Golden, David Massey, Iva Nail, Helen Payton, Mavy Wright, Donna Mickan, Bill Byers, and Gary Parker. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS Council Member Leon Hogg Jan Bellamy STAFF PRESENT Michael Davenport, Recreation Superintendant Ofa "Mary" Faiva-Siale, Projects Coordinator Ray McDonald, Director of Parks & Community Services APPROVAL OF MINUTES Helen Payton made a correction under Status of Current Projects, item #1, last bullet: she indicated that Bill Byers spoke with Sam Harrington, not Sam Hayes. Also, Gary Parker was present at the last meeting. Robert Nail made a motion to approve the minutes with the corrections. Gary Parker seconded the motion, motion approved. TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer, Barbara Collier, reported a beginning balance of$6,451.89 in May. There was a $100 donation to the Coptic Church and $24.25 was received from the donation jar leaving a balance of $6,376.14. DOCENT'S REPORT/RECRUITMENT 1. Bill Golden thanked David and Veva Lou Massey, Iris Elliott, Mavy Wright, Weldon Cannon, Jan Bellamy and Barbara Collier for serving as docents during the May open house. It was reported that twenty-four people toured the facility. 2. Bill Golden also recognized Betty Fuller, Robert and Iva Nail and Faye Stinneford for serving as docents on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 when the City's senior citizen program toured Heritage Park. Bill Golden was also present. There were twenty people in the group. 3. Mr. Golden further thanked Bill Byers, Jan Bellamy, Perry Brockmeyer and Gary Fieldsend for serving as docents during open house on Saturday, June 11, 2011. Only one person toured the facility that day. HPC MTG 061311 Page 1 4. The City's summer camp program will be touring on July 5 & July 7, 2011. Barbara Collier, Gary Parker and Michele Burger volunteered to docent on July 5. Michele Berger, Donna Mickan, Jan Bellamy and Robert Nail volunteered to docent on July 7. 5. Dan and Michele Burger (1-3 p.m.), Barbara Collier and Helen Payton (3-5 p.m.) volunteered to docent during open house on Saturday, July 9, 2011. Bill Golden will also be on site. 6. Gary Fieldsend (1-3 p.m.), Barbara Collier (1-3 p.m.) and David and Veva Lou Massey (3-5 p.m.) volunteered to docent during open house on Saturday, August 13, 2011. 7. Iris Elliott(1-3 p.m.), Michele Burger(1-3 p.m.) and David and Veva Lou Massey (3-5 p.m.) volunteered to docent during open house on Saturday, September 10, 2011. STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS 1. Acquisition Sub-committee: • Council Member Leon Hogg offered to donate his parents old bedroom set which includes the headboard, footboard, frame, dresser, chest of drawers and mirror. Mr. Hogg's parents bought the set in 1934 used, making it at least 77 years old. The Committee accepted the donation. Mr. Hogg made the donation with the stipulation that the set be kept intact and if the Committee ever decides it no longer wants to keep the set, everything must be returned to his heirs. The set may not be separated, sold or given away by the Committee. Mr. Hogg will have the set delivered to the Fuller House. • Helen Payton has an old bed she would like to donate. The bed doesn't have a mattress. • Michele Burger has furniture she would like to donate. She also has several other items to donate including a display tree with hooks and another one with lights. • Barbara Collier has a 1930's plow in Oklahoma she offered to donate. Bill Byers will talk to Harvey Little about possibly picking up the plow. After a brief discussion, Helen Payton made a motion for the Committee to spend up to $200 to pick up the plow. Veva Lou Massey seconded the motion. No one opposed, motion approved. 2. Website/Library Photo Display: Gary Fieldsend replaced the broken glass on the Library display frame. He also reported on activities in the Flickr account. Mr. Fieldsend asked for members' photos to scan for the photo project. The photos will be returned back to the members as soon as possible. 3. Photo Album Sub-committee: Several members would like to have copies of the photo albums made and displayed for the public's viewing. 4. Ruth Millican Center: The idea of painting a timeline mural of Euless history on the lobby wall was discussed. The Trinity High School IB program may help with the project. 5. McCormick Barn and Outdoor: Ray McDonald will be meeting with some of the members to look over the new lighting system in the barn. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT 1. Bill Golden reported and/or discussed the following: • Reported that Betty Fuller, Don Martin and Helen Voss weren't able to attend today's meeting. • Reported that the hundred dollar donation to the Coptic Church has been sent. • Will continue attempting to make contact with Faye Stinneford's friend regarding the dresser. HPC MTG 061311 Page 2 • Would like to acquire the Blue Jay from the property off of Highway 10 for Heritage Park. • Reported that the pump organ has been delivered to the Ruth Millican Center. It looks great. • Reported that the Boy Scouts volunteered to help the Committee. They may be able to help with the display cabinets as well as other projects. • Noted that two mattresses and box springs are needed for both Mr. Hogg and Helen Payton's beds. Staff will include a request in Euless Today for box springs and beds. • Thanked the staff for all their support. STAFF REPORT 1. Gary McKamie discussed with the group several items pertaining to OTHER REPORTS 1. Weldon Cannon asked if photographs of the building progress of the Greek Orthodox Church could be taken for the records. It was also noted that photos of the development on Highway 360 and 183 would also be good to have for the records. 2. Council Member Donna Mickan thought the write up Weldon Cannon wrote about the Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church very interesting. She reminisced about attending the service at the old Presbyterian Church that used to meet in the Simmons Center. 3. Council Member Donna Mickan also inquired if the Committee thought it appropriate to send a note to the Coptic Church expressing care with regards to a bombing that occurred to the Coptic Church in Egypt. The members thought it appropriate. Mrs. Mickan will write the note. 4. Weldon Cannon reported the following: • Recently attended a Bear Creek Cemetery Association meeting. The Association asked if it was possible for the City to have a sign posted near the highway indicating the cemetery's presence. • Will be meeting with Betty Porter of the Birdville Museum regarding a church directory project of the Birdville area. • Found that copies of the Mid-Cities Daily News from about 1960 to 1997 are on microfilm at the Hurst Public Library. This is an excellent source of information where death notices and other events in the area may be recorded. Barbara Collier will go during summer and look at the microfilm. 5. Michele Burger reported that the wishing well on Simmons Drive has been restored by the owners and it looks great. The owner was able to acquire all the materials via donations. ADJOURNMENT David Massey made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Iris Elliott seconded the motion. Motion approved. The meeting adjourned at 11:18 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Ofa"Mary" Faiva-Siale, Projects Coordinator City of Euless Parks & Community Services HPC MTG 061311 Page 3