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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Preservation-Minutes-4/13/2004Colleyville Historical Preservation Committee Minutes April 13, 2004 1. Call to Order -The Meeting of the Colleyville Historical Preservation Committee was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Members Present -Sammie Bolling, Chairman Joe Deupree, Ed Havran, Molly Munson, Tommy Taylor, Lila Coley, Gerald Hartman, Jr., Brenda Miller, and Shirley Schollmeyer. Members Absent -Nelson Thibodeux Staff Present -Communications Director Dixie Cawthorne Also present was visitor Charles Young, editor of the "Colleyville Courier." 2. Approval of Minutes of March 9, 2004 meeting Lila Coley made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 9, 2004, second by Brenda Miller. Motion approved. 3. Discussion and Consideration of City of Colleyville's 50t'' year Celebration Event Council Resolution and Logo This item was deferred to later in meeting. 4. Update of Local Historical Marker Application Program a. Bransford Depot Marker Dixie Cawthorne reported that the Bransford Depot Marker has been sent to be repaired. b. Other Local Historical Markers Dixie Cawthorne reported that the Pleasant Run School Historical Marker is back up. Also City Staff is coordinating the placement of the Dr. Colley Marker, at City Hall. Staff Liaison Jon Ayers reported that he had spoken with Mr. Harrington concerning the Cheek House, located on Heritage, for the potential placement of a local marker. Mr. Harrington reportedly has extensive documentation compiled by the cities of Euless and Grapevine showing that the home is part of the Texas Farmhouse Register. Jon Ayers will be meeting with Mr. Harrington to begin the process of applying for a local historical marker. 5. Discussion of Eudaly Local Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony Brenda Miller is working on scheduling a date for the dedication ceremony of the Eudaly marker. 6. Discussion and Consideration of Preservation of Colleyville's History a. Log Barn Preservation Chairman Joe Deupree reported that the property on Pleasant Run Road where the log barn is located has been sold for development. Jon Ayers reported that the new owner of the property has expressed that he is willing to work with the City on preservation of the barn and the site where the barn is located. b. Historical Park Designation(s) Joe Deupree suggested that the committee start considering a management program for sites designated as historical parks. Lila Coley reported that there had been an offer of a donation of a period couch for the Webb House. Gerald Hartman reported that he spoke with Butch Ethridge regarding photos and tapes of Opal Ethridge. He has also spoken with the Couch family about a donation of photos from Evelyn and D.B. Couch. 7. Historical Preservation Information for the Colleyville Website Update Dixie Cawthorne reported that the historical website was near completion. She needs some additional photos that are missing. Committee members should edit and submit any changes to the information she provided each member. 8. Historical Preservation Foundation Update a. Structure Articles are in place b. Bylaws Ready to be proofed. Shirley Schollmeyer reported that the foundation will need members that are willing to raise funds for historical purposes. 3. Discussion and Consideration of City of Colleyville 50th year Celebration Event Council Resolution and Logo After discussion, Shirley Schollmeyer made a motion, to approve a Resolution supporting the 50th year celebration, second by Ed Havran. Motion approved After discussion, Ed Havran made a motion to approve developing a logo, second by Tommy Taylor. Motion approved. 9. Adjourn -Gerald Hartman, Jr., made a motion to adjourn, second by Ed Havran. Motion approved. The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m. The next regular scheduled will be May 11, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Webb House, 408 Shelton Drive.