HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-14 Historical Preservation Committee
Minutes
May 14, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Bill Golden, called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m. The meeting was held at City Hall at 201
North Ector Drive, Euless, TX.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Perry Brockmeyer, Doris Brown, Jan Bellamy, Michele Burger, Bill Byers, Joe Cannon, Weldon
Cannon, Barbara Collier, Iris Elliott, Betty Fuller, Helen Gleghorn, Bill Golden, Peggy Vandiver, David
Massey, Veva Lou Massey, Shirley Mercer, Robert Nail, Gary Parker, Helen Payton, Faye Stinn€ford,
Helen Voss and Mavy Wright.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
Ben Wilheight
Norma Keplinger
STAFF PRESENT
Michael Davenport, Recreation Superintendant
Ofa "Mary" Faiva-Siale, Projects Coordinator
Ray McDonald, Director of Parks & Community Services
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Peggy Vandiver made a motion to approve the minutes. Helen Voss seconded the motion. Motion
approved.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Treasurer, Barbara Collier, reported the balance on April 9, 2012 was $6,504.35. $50 was spent to
purchase a brick for a Birdville Museum fundraising. $12.30 was collected from the donation jar making
the balance on May 14, 2012, $6,466.65.
DOCENT'S REPORT/RECRUITMENT
1. Docent reports for open house and special tours:
a. Eight people visited during open house on Saturday, April 14, 2012.
b. Arbor Daze, April 28 and 29, members reported the following:
• Interaction with the public this year was better than in years past. There were a lot of
opportunities to discuss Euless history with the public. Members thought the event went very
well.
• Having Starbucks and other departments inside the tent greatly helped traffic.
• Great opportunity to give out information about the local marker program.
• Commended Gary Fieldsend for working on the display and set up of the photographs.
c. David and Veva Lou Massey, Joe Cannon, Helen Gleghorn, Iris Elliot and Bill Golden
volunteered to serve as docents during open house on Saturday, June 9, 2012.
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STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS
1. Acquisition Sub-Committee—Bill Byers:
• Acquisition of military items has been going very well.
• Back porch is done and looks great.
• Many items and artifacts have been acquired not only from Committee members but from the
public as well. Robert and Iva Nail donated the original stained glass window at the top of the
original First United Methodist Church of Euless' building.
2. Library History/Genealogy Room: Betty Fuller indicated there are delays in completing the tile
project.
3. Museum Setup Sub-Committee Helen Voss:
• Bill Golden noted the possible need for help moving various items back and forth between the
Museum and the Fuller House.
• Still need a blackboard and an old red wagon.
• Indicated the need for a name for the museum. After some discussion, Weldon Cannon made a
motion to approach City Council to name the museum the "Euless Heritage Museum". Faye
Stinneford seconded the motion. No one opposed, motion approved.
• Discussed the possible need to move the Police display into another room as the military room
may be too full.
• A Nazi flag was acquired along with military war memorabilia that once belonged to Sam
Harrington. Bill Golden contacted the Holocaust Museum and the Texas State Historical
Commission regarding proper protocol when displaying the flag. The members agreed with the
general advice regarding the flag; it should not be prominently displayed and or mounted in such
a way as to honor it. Proper protocol will be followed regarding its display.
• Robert Nail said he had a military jacket he would donate to the museum.
• David Massey has a complete Coast Guard uniform his neighbor donated for display at the
museum.
• Mr. Massey also donated his complete Army uniform and pictures of Tub Huffman's plane taken
in 1944.
4. Evolving History Sub-Committee Barbara Collier displayed various photos taken of different
locations around Euless.
5. Historical Marker Program Weldon Cannon:
• Currently working on applications and text for the three buildings at Heritage Park. A draft of the
Fuller House write up has been given to Betty Fuller, Bill Golden and Robert Nail to proof.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
1. The Museum pre-open house will be on Monday, June 11 at 11:30 a.m. Invitations were handed out
to all members present. Staff will mail invitations to those who were absent. The Mayor will take
care of food and beverages, invitations, etc. The event is not open to the public.
2. The cow panel will be installed in the barn in the near future.
3. The upstairs shutters at the Log House was left open the previous week but has now been secured.
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4. The summer meetings will be held on the second Monday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Pre-council
chamber.
STAFF
1. Staff thanked the members for working Arbor Daze and expressed appreciation to the Committee for
all they do on behalf of the City.
2. Provided loan and donation forms to the members, indicating the need for forms to be completed for
all new acquisitions.
OTHER REPORTS
1. Helen Voss thanked Bill Golden for the countless hours of work he puts in at the Museum. She
appreciates Mr. Golden's easy manner and patience. Other members were also appreciative of Mr.
Golden's contributions to the Committee.
2. Weldon Cannon noted his recent attendance at Pastor Gary Turner's retirement from the First United
Methodist Church. Mr. Cannon enjoyed Mr. Turner's sermon.
3. Faye Stinneford discussed a Citizen's Fire Academy fundraiser on June 16, 2012.
4. David and Veva Lou Massey have acquired a 1904, a 1922, a 1957/58 and a 1960's photograph
taken of First Baptist Church buildings. They are also acquiring a photograph taken in 1922 of the
entire membership of the Church. Mr. Massey's Grandparents, mother, and step-mother, Margie,
who was a baby in her aunt's arms, are in the photograph. The photographs are on loan to the
museum.
5. Michele Burger reported the following:
• Took brochures about Euless historical programs to display in Grapevine.
• Donated a couple of booklets.
• Reported that new member Joyce Wallace has been ill. She is recovering from recent surgery.
• Is teaching a tap class at the North Richland Hills Rec Center if anyone wanted to take classes.
ADJOURNMENT
Peggy Vandiver made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Helen Voss seconded the motion. Motion
approved.
The meeting adjourned at 11:26 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Ofa"Mary" Faiva-Siale, Projects Coordinator
City of Euless Parks & Community Services
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