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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Preservation-Minutes-8/10/2004Colleyville Historical Preservation Committee Minutes August 10, 2004 1. Call to order The meeting of the Colleyville Historical Preservation Committee was called to order at 7:02 p.m. Members Present Joe Deupree, Lila Coley, Sammie Bolling, Gerald Hartman, Jr., Ed Havran, Brenda Miller, Molly Munson, and Tommy Taylor. Members Absent Shirley Schollmeyer and Nelson Thibodeaux Staff Present Communications Manager Dixie Cawthorne and Parks and Recreation Director Monica Walsh. Staff Absent Deputy City Manager Dianne McWethy and Council Liaison Jon Ayers 2. Approval of Minutes of July 13, 2004 and July 19, 2004 Lila Coley made a motion to approve the minutes, second by Tommy Taylor, with the following correction to the July 13 minutes: "City Council Liaison Jon Ayers was absent." Motion was approved. 3. Discussion of Planning Efforts for the City of Colleyville 50th year Celebration Event Item 3 was deferred to later on the agenda. 4. Discussion and Approval of the Historical Preservation Committee Goals Gerald Hartman Jr., made a motion to approve and forward to the City Council the Historical Committee Goals with the following amendment: Item IX, remove "for the area school systems", second by Tommy Taylor. Motion was approved. 5. Update of the Historical Preservation Committee's Funding Request for FY2005 City of Colleyville Budget Dixie Cawthorne reported that the committee's budget request for $5000 for local markers and $25000 for the 50t" year celebration was presented to the City Council and will be considered during the budget meetings for FY 2005. 6. Update of Local Historical Marker Application Program No report Ed Havran discussed the idea placing a marker designating the location on the Alholm property where Coach Milam, originator of statewide gymnastics competition in high schools, held meetings. He also suggested the original Cardinal Road that went from Fort Worth to Grapevine as another possible marker. Mr. Havran volunteered to begin research for a marker on the Alholm property. 7. Update of the Colleyville Historical Website Lila Coley made a motion to accept the design concept for the Colleyville Historical Website presented by Gary Accord, second by Ed Havran. Motion approved. 8. Discussion and Consideration of Preservation of Colleyville's History Lila Coley stated her concern with what might become of the home of the Bone family located at Glade and Bedford Road. The home is currently vacant and could be in danger of demolition. Located behind the home is a log structure. Gerald Hartman volunteered to contact the owner of the Bone property to inquire about the status and plans for the property. Sammie Bolling reported that inquiries had been made regarding demolition of one of the structures located on the Pleasant Run School property located at Pleasant Run and Church St. Lila Coley presented a written account from Devore Burch of his knowledge of Ms. Connally (sp) who lived on Glade Rd. and reportedly owned a House of III Repute in Fort Worth. Copies will be distributed to members at the next meeting. Joe Deupree reminded committee members of the deadline for applications for appointment to the Historical Committee. 9. Historical Preservation Foundation Update a. Structure b. Bylaws Communications Director Dixie Cawthorne presented a report from Shirley Schollmeyer on the progress of the Historical Preservation Foundation. The application for State Tax Exemption has been filed, documents to allow tax -exempt donations are being completed, and bylaws are being finalized. Copies of the report will be distributed at the next meeting. 10. Adjourn Ed Havran made a motion to adjourn, second by Brenda Miller. Motion approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The next regular scheduled meeting will be September 14, 2004, at the Webb House, 408 Shelton Drive.