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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMuseum Board MinutesMINUTES OF THE DECEMBER MEETING OF THE OSHKOSH PUBLIC MUSEUM BOARD (Minutes were approved at the January 7, 2010 board meeting) The regular December meeting of the Oshkosh Public Museum Board was held on Thursday, December 3, 2009 in the Lecture Room of the Museum. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Board President Carol Fenrich. She asked that the roll be taken: Present: Absent: Mr. Becker Mr. Haffeman Ms. Drew (alt.) Mr. Metz Mrs. Fenrich Ms. Moldenhauer Mrs. Kujawa Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler Also present: Museum Director Brad Larson, Assistant Director Michael Breza, Leadership Oshkosh representative Steve Vickman, and Brenda Hauber recording the minutes. Mrs. Fenrich designated Ms. Drew to fill the vacancy of Ms. Moldenhauer. The Board was introduced to the newest member of the staff, Ingrid Law, who will fill the vacancy created when Don Oberweiser retired. There were no Citizen Statements. The minutes of the November 5, 2009 board meeting were read. Eugene Winkler moved that the minutes be approved. Carol Kujawa seconded the motion. There were no additions or corrections to the minutes and Carol Fenrich called for the roll call vote. In favor: Opposed: Mr. Becker None Ms. Drew Mrs. Fenrich Mrs. Kujawa Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler The roll call vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. The minutes of the November 5, 2009 museum board meeting were approved. The December 2009 bill listing was then read. Rick Rego moved that the bill listing be approved for payment. Eugene Winkler seconded the motion. Discussion followed during which Mr. Larson pointed out that the expense for the AED was covered by a donation. At the conclusion of the discussion, Mrs. Fenrich called for the roll call vote on the bill listing. In favor: Opposed: Mr. Becker None Ms. Drew Mrs. Fenrich Mrs. Kujawa Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler The roll call vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. The December 2009 bill listing was approved for payment. Mrs. Fenrich then asked Mr. Larson to present his Director's Report. Mr. Larson began by saying that the 2010 Operating and 2010 Capital Improvement Budget were both approved by the Common Council on November 24. No changes were made to the budget request. The revenue goal for 2010 will be $124,000. The City did add funds to the budget to cover the cost of the retirement payment to Don Oberweiser. For the 2010 Capital Improvement projects, we will be concentrating on projects that impact the building related problems, the Sawyer Porch repair, replacement of the lift, and the humidifier in the Archives. These projects require attention whether or not the expansion plans come to fruition. The total amount available for 2010 is $200,000. In addition to those funds the City has received stimulus money to lower energy consumption. Five of the 10 top projects for these funds are here at the museum. The list includes: Lighting upgrade (selected areas only) $2,700 - $3,200 High efficiency blower motors $11,2000- 0$13,700 Vending machine $4,000 - $4,900 Digital Controls for HVAC system $145,700 - $176,300 These allocations are shared with other departments. As of today, no date for the discussions about the timing these projects might require has been scheduled. Mr. Larson noted that two important items will be on the January, 2010 agenda: Report on the Performance Management Project and the Jan Brett traveling exhibit. Both of these reports will be lead by Michael Breza and Megan Del Debbio. In conclusion, Mr. Larson reported that the Homemade Holidays exhibit will open on Saturday, December 5. The Auxiliary has scheduled several Saturday craft programs for children. Debra Daubert will be doing at least two morning show interviews for Channels 2 and 11. Mrs. Fenrich detailed some of the activities in her Auxiliary Report. Although an item was included on the agenda at the request of Ron Metz to discuss the Community Foundation reports given to the board members last month. He was not at the meeting. The discussion did not take place. With no further business before the board, Eugene Winkler moved that the meeting adjourn. Diana Drew seconded the motion. The voice vote went as follows: In favor: Opposed: Mr. Becker None Ms. Drew Mrs. Fenrich Mrs. Kujawa Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler With the vote unanimous in favor, the motion was passed. The meeting was adjourned at 4:29 p.m.