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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Preservation-Minutes-12/12/2006Colleyville Historical Preservation Committee Minutes December 12, 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 Chairman Joe Deupree, Sammie Bolling, Mona Coulter, Gerald Hartman, Jr., Ed Havran, Charles Hewitt, and Nelda Thompson Also present was Staff Liaison, Budget and Administrative Services Manager Stephen Seidel. Members absent Dr, Louis Miller, Richard Warner, and Jacquelyn Young and Council Liaison Jon Ayers II. Approval of Minutes from October 10, 2006 meeting Ed Havran made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 10, 2006, second by Gerald Hartman, Jr. The motion was approved. 111. Election of officers Gerald Hartman, Jr., made a motion to nominate the present slate of officers, Chairman Joe Deupree and Secretary Sammie Bolling. Charles Hewitt nominated Gerald Hartman, Jr., as Vice Chairman, second by Ed Havran. The motion was approved. IV. Local marker suggestions/update Joe Deupree suggested that the committee work on the following three (3) to four (4) markers in the next few months: The dedication for the Webb House marker will be determined at the time of completion of the interior exhibits. Gerald Hartman, Jr., reported that he was waiting to hear from the Design Dept. at North Texas on the project of the exhibit of artifacts and photos. He also reported that a family in Hurst named Webb is interested in donating some items, a washboard, straight razor and a corn shelter. Another citizen of Colleyville has a hall tree and a kitchen cabinet for sale. Other citizens have offered to donate items. Some are items purchased at a yard sale at the Webb House. Mona Coulter and Jane Thompson will work on wording for the Political Marker site. Sammie Bolling reported that the builder for the owner who purchased the Andy Phelps home is interested in a marker placement at or on the property after a new home is built. Joe Deupree suggested that we purchase the markers and have the city do the installation. Mona and Jane will proceed with sending the marker for the Riley Cemetery to City Council for approval. Ed Havran and Sammie Bolling will work on the marker for the McPherson Dairy site. V. Design Team Sign Co. interior decor at McAlister's Deli Stephen Seidel reported that McAlister's Deli has sent a-mails requesting local memorabilia to use in decorating the new business. The committee will support the project. VI. Possible antique piano donation After discussion, the committee decided to decline the offer of a donation of an antique piano from the 1880's that needs restoration due to the limited space at the Webb House. VII. History book update Ed Havran reported that six (6) books were sold at Celebrate Colleyville and he has delivered books to schools in the district. VIII. Adjournment Ed Havran made a motion to adjourn the meeting, second by Gerald Hartman, Jr. Motion was approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.