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Minutes October 14, 2003
1. Call to Order
The meeting of the Colleyville Historical Preservation Committee was called to
order at 7:06 pm. A quorum was present.
Members Present
Joe Deupree, Brenda Miller, Nelson Thibodeaux, Sammie Bolling, Gerald
Hartman, Jr., Molly Munson, Lila Coley, Ed Havran, Shirley Schollmeyer, and
Tommy Taylor. Also present was Deputy City Manager Dianne McWethy,
Communications Manager Dixie Cawthorne, and Parks and Recreation Director
Monica Walsh.
Members Absent
Shirley Schollmeyer and City Council Liaison Jon Ayers.
Welcome New Members
New member Tommy Taylor was introduced.
2. Approval of Minutes of September 9, 2003
Ed Havran made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of September
9, 2003, second by Nelson Thibodeaux. Motion was approved.
3. Discussion of signage along the railroad in Bransford Park identifying
"Former Bransford, Texas".
Lila Coley explained that the Historical Preservation is requesting that a sign be
placed on a site near the railroad identifying the former Bransford, Texas. Monica
Walsh explained that all city park signs need to be uniform. She also said that
she will be attending a conference and will inquire about historical signs. Ed
Havran will follow up with Tom Lange regarding the design and placement of the
original signs. He will report back to the committee with the information.
4. Discussion of Celebrate Colleyville Historical Exhibit
Nelson Thibodeaux reported that Mr. Bob Fitzgerald's museum collection would
be ideal for a display in the old Police Station on Bransford Road during
Celebrate Colleyville on December 6. Colleyville CAN, a Colleyville based
citizens action group, will sponsor the display. Funds have been donated to take
care of moving the items. Insurance issues would need to be resolved and it
would need to be determined what items to display.
Lila Coley made a motion that the Historical Preservation Committee makes it a
prime objective to have the exhibit at Celebrate Colleyville, second by Tommy
Taylor. Motion was approved.
Nelson Thibodeaux will serve as liaison to the Celebrate Colleyville Committee.
Committee members will volunteer to work the display by demonstrating the
items and providing details of their historical background.
5. Update of Local Historical Marker Application Program
a. Discussion establishing a date for the placement of the Bogart Marker
Dixie Cawthorne reported that the city has received the marker and it is ready to
be placed on the site. She will contact Market Street to determine the exact
location for the marker and set a date and time for placement.
b. Overview of Eudaly House/Farm Local Historical Marker
Brenda Miller reported that she has completed the research and written material
for the marker to be placed at the site of the Eudaly House on Old Glade Rd.
The draft will be e-mailed to members for any changes and will be presented at
the November meeting.
c. Overview of Local Historical Marker applications
No report
Item 8 was discussed.
6. City of Colleyville 50th year Anniversary Event
a. Discussion and Consideration of Planning Committee
Lila Coley submitted additional names to add to the list for a planning committee.
Nelson Thibodeaux will work with Dixie Cawthorne and city staff on a
recommendation to the City Council. Nelson Thibodeaux will present a report at
the November meeting.
7. Update of Historical Preservation Foundation
No report
8. Discussion and Consideration of Historical Information for the Colleyville
website and other media
Sammie Bolling gave a reminder of projects concerning historical sites for the
website that were assigned to committee members.
9. Adjourn -Lila Coley made a motion, second by Gerald Hartman, to adjourn the
meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.
The next regular scheduled meeting will be held November 11, 2003.