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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY MEETING OF THE OSHKOSH PUBLIC MUSEUM BOARD (Feb. minutes were approved at March 4, 2010 board meeting) The regular February meeting of the Oshkosh Public Museum Board was held on Thursday, February 4, 2010 in the Lecture Room of the Museum. Vice President Rick Rego called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. The roll was taken: Present: Absent: Ms. Drew Mr. Becker Mrs. Fenrich (came in at 4:05p.m.) Mr. Haffeman Mrs. Kujawa Mr. Metz Ms. Moldenhauer Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler Also present: Museum Director Brad Larson, Assistant Director Michael Breza, Marketing/Membership Coordinator Megan Del Debbio, Leadership Oshkosh representative Steve Vickman, and Brenda Hauber recording the minutes. There were no Citizen Statements. Ms. Drew was designated to fill the vacancy of Mr. Metz. Mrs. Fenrich came into the meeting and presided for the rest of the meeting. The minutes of the January 6, 2010 meeting were read. Eugene Winkler moved that the minutes be approved. Diana Drew seconded the motion. There being no discussion, Mrs. Fenrich called for the roll call vote: In favor: Opposed: Ms. Drew None Mrs. Fenrich Mrs. Kujawa Ms. Moldenhauer Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was carried. The minutes of January 6, 2010 board meeting were approved. The February, 2010 bill listing was read. Eugene Winkler moved that the bill listing be approved for payment. Rick Rego seconded the motion. Following a short discussion, Mrs. Fenrich called for the roll call vote: In favor: Opposed: Ms. Drew None Mrs. Fenrich Mrs. Kujawa Ms. Moldenhauer Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler With the vote unanimous in favor, the motion was passed. The February 2010 bill listing was approved for payment. Mrs. Fenrich noted that the item on the agenda was the progress report on the development of the traveling Jan Brett exhibit. After a brief introduction, Mr. Larson turned the meeting over to Mr. Breza and Ms. Del Debbio. Mr. Breza discussed the planning and implementation of the design for the exhibit, including showing the crates and how the paintings will be packed. He also showed the board one of the miniature dioramas that will be included. He also explained about the other items that will be included in the exhibit. Megan Del Debbio then gave the board samples of the publicity that she had prepared for the exhibit and discussed how it will be marketed. The board commended both of them on the fine job they have done with this project. Mrs. Fenrich said that the next order of business was the discussion of the 12/31/2009 reports from the Foundation. There was no discussion. She then asked Mr. Larson to discuss the next item on the agenda. Mr. Larson explained that over the years where the budget was cut, one area especially impacted was the budget for Curatorial and Archival supplies. He noted that what remains in the operating budget is not sufficient to cover the needed annual supplies. He therefore requested that $2,000 be appropriated from the Membership Fund for these supplies. Rick Rego so moved and Carol Kujawa seconded the motion. Mrs. Fenrich then called for the roll call vote since there was no additional discussion: In favor: Opposed: Ms. Drew None Mrs. Fenrich Mrs. Kujawa Ms. Moldenhauer Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler The roll call vote was unanimous in favor. $2,000 was allocated from the Membership Fund to cover the necessary annual expenses for the Curatorial and Archival supplies. Mr. Larson then requested that earnings from the Collection Fund be utilized to cover The Traveler the cost of $685 for Barry Bauman’s supplies to conserve the painting, . Eugene Winkler so moved and Diana Drew seconded the motion. Mr. Larson explained that the painting needs repair and cleaning and that it will fit into the exhibit master plan very well. Mrs. Fenrich then called for the roll call vote: In favor: Opposed: Ms. Drew None Mrs. Fenrich Mrs. Kujawa Ms. Moldenhauer Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. The use of $685 for the The Traveler conservation of the painting from Collection Fund earnings was approved. Mr. Larson then said that the draft of the free admission policy was in each member’s packet. This was discussed briefly after which he explained that the acceptance of this policy will be on the March agenda. Mrs. Fenrich then asked Mr. Larson to present his Director’s Report. He began with the final disbursement from the Elizabeth Rasmussen bequest. He requested that the Board approve allocating this ($5,931.23) to the Exhibition Fund. He noted that only with the funds in the Exhibition Fund have we been able to make steady progress. Eugene Winkler moved that the final disbursement from the Elizabeth Rasmussen Bequest be allocated to the Exhibition Fund. Diana Drew seconded the motion. There being no discussion, Mrs. Fenrich called for the roll call vote: In favor: Opposed: Ms. Drew None Mrs. Fenrich Mrs. Kujawa Ms. Moldenhauer Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler The motion was passed with a unanimous vote in favor. The final disbursement from the bequest of Elizabeth Rasmussen was allocated to the Exhibition Fund. Snapshots of History Mr. Larson continued with his report by saying that the new exhibit was in the process of being installed. He commended Mr. Breza and Exhibit Technician Bill Radig on the fine job they have done on this exhibit, as well as the contemporary photos taken by Bill Krueger that will provide visitors a modern day visual frame of reference. A new photograph exhibit will also be installed in the lower level to complement the exhibit on the second floor. Mr. Larson announced that the 2010 membership renewals are in the mail. He provided each board member with three membership forms for them to hand out to family and friends to help the membership grow. In conclusion, he said that he, Megan and Mike have been looking into donor management databases which would not only handle the members and donors, but would give the museum the capability of accepting donations, store sales, and membership fees on-line. The review and acceptance of the proposed eTapestry database will be on the agenda for the March meeting. With no other business, Eugene Winkler moved that the meeting adjourn. Carol Kujawa seconded the motion. The voice vote went as follows: In favor: Opposed: Ms. Drew None Mrs. Fenrich Mrs. Kujawa Ms. Moldenhauer Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler The voice vote was unanimous and the motion was passed. The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.