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Home My WebLink About2013-01-16 Regular MeetingAGENDA GRAPEVINE HERITAGE FOUNDATION -BOARD OF DIRECTORS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2013 AT 4:00 PM GRAPEVINE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU SECOND FLOOR BOARDROOM 636 SOUTH MAIN STREET GRAPEVINE, TEXAS Call to Order II. Citizen Comments III. Approval of Minutes of November 14, 2012 Meeting of the Grapevine Heritage Foundation Board of Directors IV. Old Business A. Membership Development Committee — Pat Stinson 1. Membership Report B. Nash Farm Committee — Melva Stanfield 1. Update on Soil Conservation Office Restoration — Melva Stanfield 2. Nash Farm Activity Report — Jim Lauderdale 3. Update on Nash Farm Lawsuit — David Klempin C. Report on Butchering and Curing event at Nash Farm — Jim Lauderdale V. New Business A. Grapevine Heritage Foundation Annual Meeting, February 21, 2013 VI. Distribution of Liaison Reports A. Chairman Ratliff Introduction — Joe Ann Standlee, GHS 2013 President Grapevine Historical Society Liaison Report, Joe Ann Standlee, President B. Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau Liaison Report — Paul McCallum VII. Adjournment The next meeting of the Grapevine Heritage Foundation will be held on March 20, 2013. If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements at the meeting, please contact the Office of Historic Preservation at 817-410-3585 at least 24 hours in advance. Reasonable accommodations will be made to assist your needs. In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq. Acts of the 1993 Texas Legislature, the Grapevine Heritage Foundation Board meeting agenda was prepared and posted on this, the 11th day of January 2013, at 5:00 pm. i David Klempin Manager, Heritage Programs & Preservation GHF Meeting 01.16.13 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Grapevine Heritage Foundation Board of Directors met at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in the Grapevine Convention &Visitors Bureau, 2nd Floor Boardroom, 636 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas. Curtis Ratliff Chairman Pat Stinson Secretary Balla Wright Treasurer Mike Lease Council Liaison Sue Franks Member Rick Lawlis Member Duff O'Dell Member Janet Perkins Member Don Vaughn Member The above constituting a quorum with member(s) Jacob Miles and Melva Stanfield, Vice- Chairman, absent. With the following city staff present: Paul W. McCallum Executive Director, Grapevine Convention &Visitors Bureau David Kiempin Historic Preservation Officer Jim Lauderdale Nash Farm Manager Mary Bush Administrative I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Curtis Ratliff called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. II. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. III. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 14, 2012 MINUTES Motion by Balla Wright, seconded by Don Vaughn, to approve the November 14, 2012 minutes as submitted prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: All (Ratliff, Stanfield, Lawlis, Lease, Franks, Perkins, Vaughn and Wright) Nays: None Absent: Miles,Stanfield (Board Members Stinson and O'Dell were not present for the vote) 1 January 16,2013 GHF Meeting 01.16.13 IV. OLD BUSINESS Secretary Pat Stinson reported on the Membership Development Committee having sent letters out for renewals and seeking donations. The letters also included an explanation as the membership due dates have returned to using each individual's membership anniversary as their renewal date. Don Vaughn reported on the restoration of the Soil Conservation Office. The exterior has been painted a dark brown to blend in with the trees, the fire retardant shingles are in place, the original windows have been repaired with only two having to be replaced. The HVAC and insulation are installed. They are ready to paint the interior walls, and repair and refinish the floors. The restoration was on schedule and looked great. Jim Lauderdale updated on the Nash Farm program's totals for the first quarter of the year. There were 16 programs, 2,348 visitors, $8,482 in donations and 985 volunteer hours. David Klempin reported on the ongoing Nash Farm lawsuit. Jim told all of the success of the Butchering & Curing Workshop registering 92 attendees yielding $1,400 in revenue with the help of 189 volunteer hours. Attendees came from as far as Coleman, OK and Lufkin, they all complimented the Nash Farm as a great educational resource. Balla Wright told all of the interest generated by Sallie Andrews' sister and brother-in-law's sausage grinding. There was no formal action taken. V. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Ratliff stated the dates for the Grapevine Heritage Foundation's Annual Meeting had been discussed for the dates of February 09 or February 21. He called for discussion. David Klempin explained all members would be mailed an invitation with an agenda to gather for a campfire social followed by refreshments. The annual meeting would begin at six o'clock with a review of the Foundation's 2012 accomplishments, plans for 2013 and with awards being presented to the outstanding volunteers who made it all happen. Discussion followed. Motion by Duff O'Dell, seconded by Janet Perkins, for the date and time of the annual meeting to be February 21 at 5:30 p.m. prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: All (Ratliff, Lawlis, Lease, Franks, O'Dell, Perkins, Stinson, Vaughn and Wright) Nays: None Absent: Miles and Stanfield VI. DISTRIBUTION OF LIAISON REPORTS Grapevine Historical Society Liaison Report-Joe Ann Standlee, President Chairman Ratliff welcomed Joe Ann Standlee as the new Grapevine Historical Society President and liaison. Joe Ann greeted and thanked all. She thanked all for the exterior 2 January 16,2013 GHF Meeting 01.16.13 work on their new museum location in the Grapevine Ice House. The Historical Society has been working on the interior installation plan for the new museum; they have begun cleaning and refurbishing items for the new building in the museum district. She invited all to attend the Grapevine Historical Society's January 28 meeting with a special program featuring Cece Box speaking on the History of Banking in Grapevine. Grapevine Convention &Visitors Bureau Liaison Report-Paul W. McCallum P.W. McCallum reported the 2012 Christmas Capital of Texas season's early launch prior to Thanksgiving was a success. The November sales tax receipts were up 23 percent; the Gaylord Texan's ICE program sales were up $30,000 over last year's sales; the Mills and Merlin also showed increasing numbers; and the Palace Arts Center Christmas movie, It's A Wonderful Life, had sold out capacity. The CVB's Communications Manager, Leigh Lyons, had great publication stories featuring the Christmas Capital of Texas in Oklahoma, San Antonio, Waco and Abilene; and more coverage on many of the Good Morning shows in several cities with journalists and on-air personalities generating interest in Grapevine's Christmas Capital of Texas. This year efforts concentrated on television coverage, "still the most watched screen in America." Again, Grapevine's citizens loved to bring family and friends to the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. The GVRR will be closed in January for maintenance and recertification; train runs will resume February 23. The Convention &Visitors Bureau's website redesign to bring more features is in progress and a couple of months out to completion. With Northgate highway construction scheduled for completion in July, Grapevine is set to launch with the program of Life After the Connector. In early May, programs will be rolled out over a 75 mile radius to let people know the bad traffic reports are over, creating the branding "We Are Back!." There will be an intense effort to let all know the highway construction is over with I Survived the Connector slogans similar to I (heart) New York or Virginia Is for Lovers to get the good information out. City Council approved the new Grapevine Craft Brewery to be located on Jean Street. They are wholesalers to restaurants, producing 1,000 barrels per year. This brewery will bring another level of interest to Grapevine for those who savor craft beers. City Council has also approved a Starbucks Coffee and two 7-Eleven stores. P.W. invited all to join the celebration of George Kako's retirement on Friday. He praised George for his many years as a loyal servant to Grapevine's citizens. Chairman Ratliff called for any further comments. Pat Stinson complimented the Christmas Capital of Texas for having the most delightful play area at the train; Sue Franks said to walk the streets with all the shops was wonderful; Don Vaughn agreed and gave a shout out for how the Grapevine Vintage Railroad train is handled, calling it"a heluva of a project." City Council Liaison Mike Lease thanked the Convention &Visitors Bureau for the events that have kept Grapevine prosperous during the difficult economic and road construction time. Chairman Ratliff reminded all to sign up for the First Friday Films to promote membership in the Foundation. 3 January 16,2013 GHF Meeting 01.16.13 VII. ADJOURNMENT Duff O'Dell, seconded by Pat Stinson, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:50 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: All (Ratliff, Stanfield, Lawlis, Lease, Franks, Miles, O'Dell, Perkins, Stinson, Vaughn and Wright) Nays: None Absent: Miles and Stanfield PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE GRAPEVINE HERITAGE FOUNDATION, THE NOVEMBER 14, 2012 MINUTES, ON THIS THE 20th THE DAY OF MARCH 2013. APPROVED: CHAIRMAN ATTEST: SECRETARY 4 January 16,2013