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Home My WebLink About2022-08-17 Regular MeetingAugust 17, 2022 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Grapevine Heritage Foundation (GHF) held their regular scheduled monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in the 2"d Floor CVB Boardroom of the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau, 636 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas 76051. Present were. - Melva Stanfield Balla Wright Sue Franks Courtney Fray (Martin) Austin Kellerman David Stine Duff O'Dell Absent was: Frances Jensen Wendy McMillian Nelson The above constituting a quorum, Chairman Member Member Member New Member New Member City Council Liaison Member Member With the following Convention & Visitors Bureau staff present: Paul W. McCallum Grapevine CVB Executive Director David Klempin Heritage Preservation Programs Manager Kimberly Prack Heritage Museums & Education Programs Kayce Vanderpool Heritage Preservation Staff 1. CALL TO ORDER AND CITIZEN COMMENTS Chairman Melva Stanfield called the meeting to order at 5.-00 p.m. Citizen Comments - There were no citizen comments registered. Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the Grapevine Heritage Foundation under Citizen Comments by completing a Citizen Appearance Request form. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Advisory Board is restricted in discussing or taking any action during Citizen Comments. 2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS Chairman Stanfield invited each person introduced themselves to the board - David Stine, Sue Franks, Duff O'Dell, Balla Wright, Tara Brooks, Austin Kellerman, Paul W. McCallum, Courtney Frey, Kimberly Wagman Prack, Kayce Vanderpool, David Klempin, Melva Stanfield. 3. OATH OF OFFICE Melva Stanfield asked Tara Brooks the City Secretary for the City of Grapevine to administer the Oath of Office. It was administered to the new Foundation Members David Stein and Austin Kellerman along with the reappointed members, Melva Stanfiel and Balla Wright. GHF August 17, 2022 August 17, 2022 4. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL Sue Franks made the motion to accept the minutes as written from the July 20, 2022 regular meeting. Courtney Frey seconded the motion, which prevailed unanimously in the following vote: Ayes: 6 (Stanfield, Wright, Franks, Fray, Kellerman, Stein) Nays: 0 None 5. OLD BUSINESS Membership Report — David Klempin David Klempin presented the membership report. The current membership is 165 to date with more renewal notices sent out this month. This month no donations were received. Sponsorship Report — Balla Wright Balla Wright reported we are currently at $26,750.00 in sponsorships. Nash Farm Report —Vice Chairman Melva Stanfield Chairman Melva Stanfield reported the July First Friday program "Patriotic Picnic" was attended by 152, Homeschool Day had 49 participants the temp was 104; 6 tours with 105 participants; 1 wedding and rehearsal with 48 attendees; the casual attendance 689; total attendance for July was 1043 people. The August figures thus far were: First Friday "Meme's Pickles" 172; The casual attendance as of August 16 is 388. The Grapevine FFA kickoff event is scheduled for August 30 and the total attendance for August so far is 560 as the heat wave continues 2022 Candlelight tour — David Klempin reported on this years Candlelight Tour of homes. He presented photos of homes we are hoping to showcase this year. Preservation Advocacy award winners have offered their homes for the tour. These include 603 East Worth Street, 1903 Millican House, 319 East College Street, 1893 Mary Barton Boling House; 426 East Texas Street, Rawls House; 513 East Worth Street, 1908 J. W. Harrison House, 307 East College Street, 1915 Wiggins House plus 3 additional homes to be include. Tour will begin at Ted Ware Plaza. David Klempin will be securing the participation of homeowners for this year's candlelight tour. The event is scheduled for Sat. November 5, 2022. 2023 Calendar - David Klempin reported that the former board member Janet Perkins has been busy working on the calendar and has many of her own pictures added. A meeting of the calendar committee will be held this month. 5. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Melva Stanfield will contact each member personally to visit and find out each person's interests and see where they would like to be involved for our upcoming events. 6. LIAISON REPORTS Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau Liaison Report — Paul W. McCallum 2 GHF August 17, 2022 August 17, 2022 Mr. McCallum provided an update on the new Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau Employees to start Monday, August 22, 2022. The Manager of Heritage Museums and Education Programs - Cody Scallions; the Managing Director of Finance and Operations Chris Laugenour; and Controller - Latonjia Williams. He spoke about the pandemic deferred maintenance on many CVB structures in the township and farm that are being worked on now. Christmas Capitol of Texas, -Ice Skating Rink, Drone shows, Safety measures in place during the holiday programs, to include adding lighting for the safe movement of pedestrians. Mayor and Council are hosting the new president of the Trinity Metro TX Rail, including Mayor Maddy Parker, 4 City council members and the board of the Trinity Metro. Grapevine Main, with Peace Plaza, Harvest Hall, Hotel Vin, Public Parking, is the singular standout showcase on the TX Rail Corridor. Mr. McCallum would like for the GHF to plan something significant to recognize Dr. Curtis Ratliff and Linda for all the years of commitment to the GHF community and Nash Farm. City Council Liaison Update — Council Member Duff O'Dell Duff O'Dell reported that a longtime resident of Grapevine, Beverly Horton bequeathed her entire fortune to the Grapevine Animal Shelter, "She left a legacy". Recognition of this gift is being planned. Ms. O'Dell reported the Garden Club is about to celebrate their 90th year. Grapefest is coming up September 15-18, 2022. Christmas Capitol of Texas (CCOT) is gearing up and many new businesses are coming to Grapevine. 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made by Balla and seconded by Courtney Frey to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED SEPTEMBER 14, MINUTES BY THE GRAPEVINE HERITAGE FOUNDATION, ON THIS THE 14th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2022. ATTEST: APPROVED: SECRETARY ONA 3 GHF August 17, 2022