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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Preservation-Minutes-3/14/2006Colleyville Historical Preservation Committee Minutes March 14, 2006 I. Call To Order and roll call The meeting of the Colleyville Historical Preservation Committee was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present Lila Coley, Sammie Bolling, Gerald Hartman, Jr., Ed Havran, Charles Hewitt, Mark Johnson, Nelson Thibodeaux, Richard Warner, and Jacquelyn Young Members Absent Joe Deupree Staff Present Communications Marketing and Special Events Manager Mona Gandy II. Approval of Minutes: January 3, 2006 Ed Havran made a motion, second by Charles Hewitt, to approve the minutes as published of the meeting of January 3, 2006. Motion approved. The February 2006 meeting was cancelled due to lack of a quorum. Discussion of item V was moved to item 111 V. Discussion of City of Colleyville's 50th Celebration Event Nelson Thibodeaux reported that June 2 and 3rd are the dates that have been chosen for the 50th anniversary event. The site chosen is the Kroger parking lot with the parking lot in the Village @Colleyville being an alternate site. The BBQ event is anticipating 50 to 100 cookers. In addition to a parade, a fireworks display, antique car show, Colleyville Hometown Hero's Day, children's activities, and various entertainment acts are being planned including abig-name entertainer. After discussion, Ed Havran made a motion, second by Mark Johnson, to authorize the planning of a memorial marker, prepared by a member of the Historical Preservation Committee, for the 50th anniversary of the City of Colleyville. Motion approved. III. Discussion of Webb House Celebration and proposal to open Webb House once a month Gerald Hartman, Jr., reported that Parks and Recreation Director Monica Walsh has a number of items, primarily photographs and documents, belonging to the Webb family. He will try to have the items at the next meeting for the committee to look at regarding possibly displaying some of them at the Webb House. He also contacted Tarrant County College and was advised to contact TCU regarding possible interest in a class project on planning the interior of the Webb House. Mark Johnson suggested that the house could be decorated in several time periods as a history of Colleyville. IV. Discussion of Colleyville History Book a. Minutes The December 2005 and January 2006 minutes of the Colleyville History Book Committee were attached to the packet. b. Status A status report on the history book from Neal Kimmel with Walsworth Publishing Company was attached to the packet. Lila Coley reported that the book is nearing completion. VI. Update of local historical marker program a. Log Barn b. Webb House The narrative is complete and ready for signatures. A copy was attached to the packet. c. Political Campaign Site No report e. Here Lies a Horse Thief No report f. Budget status Ed Havran proposed that the dedication of the Sokol marker, to be erected at the soccer fields, could be incorporated into the 50th anniversary celebration. After discussion, the committee decided that the 50th anniversary marker and the Sokol marker would be priority for the 50th anniversary event, followed by the completed marker applications for Cheek/Sparger, Webb House, Log Barn and the Felps Berry Farm VII. Discussion of status of Historical Foundation Gerald Hartman, Jr., reported that he has contacted Shirley Schollmeyer regarding the status of the Historical Foundation. The papers are filed and he stated that Linda Newton has expressed interest in heading the foundation. He suggested that the committee pursue contacting Ms. Newton. The Articles of Incorporation were attached. VIII. Discussion of potential donation -Rick Warner Rick Warner reported to the committee a potential donation of structures located on Pleasant Run Rd. The property is in the process of being developed for a small subdivision. Mr. Warner owns three of the structures that will be demolished during development. He stated that one of the homes, approximately 800 sq. ft. and in excellent condition, dates to about 1950 and would be a nice representative of a "shotgun" style home. The other two homes also date, approximately, to the 1950's. Discussion of potential donation -Dee and Anthony McNosky One of the structures on the property, belonging to Dee and Anthony McNosky, is the home of one of Colleyville's former mayors, Bert Griffith. The history of the home, which dates to about the late 1800's, is included in the 50th anniversary book. Mona Gandy suggested supplying photos of the structures to the committee at the next meeting for discussion. IX. Citizen Comments None X. Adjournment Richard Warner made a motion, second by Gerald Hartman, Jr., to adjourn the meeting. Motion approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. The next regular scheduled meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2006.