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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.08.2024 MINUTES Museum Arts & Culture Board Minutes of the May 8, 2024 Museum Arts and Culture Board Meeting Page 1 of 2 Minutes of the May 8, 2024 Museum, Arts and Culture Board Meeting (Approved at the June 12, 2024 Board Meeting) The May meeting of the Oshkosh Public Museum (OPM) Museum, Arts and Culture (MAC) Board was held Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in the Galena Room of the Museum. Chair Vicky Redlin called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. The roll was taken by Administrative Assistant Theresa Books. Present at Roll: Board Chair Vicky Redlin, Vice-Chair Rebecca Doe Brown, Board Members Becky Matzke, Drew Mueske, Alternate Erron Hundt, Alternate Carrie Olson arrived at 4:55 p.m. Absent: Board Member/Council Member Joseph Stephenson Also Present: Director Sarah Phillips, Assistant Director/Chief Curator Anna Cannizzo, Curator of Education Neal Matherne, Marketing + Advancement Coordinator Kate Stel, HR Manager Michelle Behnke and Administrative Assistant Theresa Books recording the Minutes. There were no citizen statements to the Board. Consent Agenda items included: A. Minutes of the April 3, 2024, Board Meeting B. Receipt and Filing of Quarter 1 Reports of Museum Funds held at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation MOTION: Approve Consent Agenda (Matzke; second Brown) CARRIED: Yes (5) Brown, Hundt, Matzke, Mueske, Redlin HR Manager Michelle Behnke then explained to the Board the timeline and process for the search for a new Museum Director and the Board’s role in the search. The position is posted in various places, including on the website of the American Association of State and Local History. She gave the Board a copy of a brochure about Oshkosh that will be used to highlight the benefits of working in Oshkosh. The Board members are to email to her their thoughts on the qualities, training, and experience that each feel are important for the new Director. The three potential interview dates are June 11, 17, and 18. While all Board members may not be able to attend, Ms. Behnke will try to set the interview for a date that the most directors can make. The position description was recently updated with Director Phillips’ help to be sure the newer duties relating to the Arts and Culture Board are included. The candidates will be interviewed by two panels. The Board and the Assistant City Manager will make up one panel. City Manager Rohloff and Ms. Minutes of the May 8, 2024 Museum Arts and Culture Board Meeting Page 2 of 2 Behnke will participate in the 2nd panel, along with a peer City leader and peer Museum professional from outside the organization, based on availability. Chair Redlin requested the Director’s Report. Director Phillips reported that Anna Cannizzo will be Interim Director. She will handle CIP, Budget, the NAGPRA intern hire, and all things Department Head related. Ms. Stel will work with Daniel Fiser on The Muse and on locating exterior signage for the Museum. They have a budget of $75,000. Ms. Stel will work with Dr. Matherne regarding Education programs. Two staff will be on leave soon. Emily Rock will take a maternity leave starting around the end of August. Neal Matherne will take a paternity leave in July. They are working to get their various projects done and ready for other staff to continue the work. Director Phillips further reported that the potential acquisition of the property at 1331 High Street is now with the City General Services department. They toured the church and will review mechanicals and infrastructure details. The church is having blueprints made as well. Ms. Phillips then reported that the Budget cycle has begun. CIP budget recommendations are due May 13th. She is recommending all the projects that are on the ten-year plan. The Operating budget is next and that budget will be very similar to last year’s. For the Collections Fund the NAGPRA LTE position is covered for this year and will be on the budget for 2025 as well. Durow Trust earnings are fine to continue similar use of those funds. In conclusion Director Phillips noted that all programs and exhibits will continue as planned. There is no need to put a hold on any of them. The few things she recommended staff wait on are Deep Roots, Growing City and any updates to People of the Waters. Also, to wait on the Membership Program updates, the Art in Public Spaces Policy, and pursuit of AAM accreditation. That concluded the Director’s report. Board Elections were next. After some discussion Ms. Matzke nominated Vicky Redlin for Chair. (Second Hundt) Mr. Mueske nominated Rebecca Doe Brown for Vice-Chair. (Second Hundt) MOTION: The Board elect Vicky Redlin for Chair and Rebecca Doe Brown for Vice Chair. (Matzke; second Hundt) CARRIED: Yes (5) Brown, Hundt, Matzke, Mueske, Redlin With no additional agenda items Chair Redlin asked for a motion to adjourn. MOTION: Adjourn (Brown; second Mueske) CARRIED: Voice Vote The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.