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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes MINUTES OF THE JUNE MEETING OF THE OSHKOSH PUBLIC MUSEUM BOARD (Minutes approved at the July 12, 2012 board meeting) The regular June meeting of the Oshkosh Public Museum Board was held on Thursday, June 7, 2012 in the Lecture Room of the Museum. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm by the Board President Eugene Winkler. He asked that the roll be taken: Present: Ms. Fenrich Absent: Ms. Drew Mr. Haffeman Ms. Kujawa Mr. Metz Ms. Moldenhauer Mr. Moore Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler Also present: Museum Director Brad Larson, Auxiliary President Barb Shirtz and Brenda Hauber recording the minutes. There were no citizen statements. The minutes of the May 3, 2012 meeting were read. Ron Metz moved that the minutes be approved. Rick Rego seconded the motion. At the conclusion of a very brief discussion, Mr. Winkler called for the roll call vote which went as follows: In favor: Ms. Fenrich Opposed: None Mr. Haffeman Ms. Kujawa Mr. Metz Ms. Moldenhauer Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. The minutes of the May 3, 2012 minutes of the board were approved. The June 2012 bill listing was read. Carol Fenrich moved that the bill listing be approved for payment. Carol Kujawa seconded the motion. Discussion followed. It was noted that the listing contained a duplicate invoicing from Gartman Mechanical Services. Ms. Hauber saw to the deletion of the duplicate. Mr. Winkler then called for the roll call vote: In favor: Ms. Fenrich Opposed: None Mr. Haffeman Ms. Kujawa Mr. Metz Ms. Moldenhauer Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler With a unanimous vote in favor the motion was passed. The June 2012 bill listing was approved for payment. Mr. Larson noted that the amendment to the Free Admission Policy was the next item on the agenda. Carol Fenrich moved that the amendment be approved. Janet Moldenhauer seconded the motion. There being no further discussion Mr. Winkler called for the roll call vote: In favor: Ms. Fenrich Opposed: None Mr. Haffeman Ms. Kujawa Mr. Metz Ms. Moldenhauer Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler The roll call vote was unanimous in favor. The amendment was adopted. The next item on the agenda was the authorization for the use of up to $400 from the Collection Fund for the framing of the painting Morning in the Field. Mr. Larson noted that there are ample earnings to cover this expenditure. Ron Metz so moved. The motion was seconded by Rick Rego. At the conclusion of the discussion, Mr. Winkler called for the roll call vote: In favor: Ms. Fenrich Opposed: None Mr. Haffeman Ms. Kujawa Mr. Metz Ms. Moldenhauer Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler The roll call vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. The Board authorized the use of $400 from the Collection Fund for the framing of the painting Morning in the Field. Next on the agenda was the use of Collection Fund earnings for the conservation materials for the painting Bleak November by Rudolph Gudden. This work will be done once again by Barry Bauman. He only charges the museum for the materials he uses, not his labor. The total of the supplies will be $615. Rick Rego moved that the board authorize the use of $615 from the Collection Fund to cover the cost of materials for the conservation of the painting Bleak November. After a brief discussion, Mr. Winkler called for the roll call vote which went as follows: In favor: Ms. Fenrich Opposed: None Mr. Haffeman Ms. Kujawa Mr. Metz Ms. Moldenhauer Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. $615 from the Collection was allocated for the conservation of the painting Bleak November. Mr. Larson then began a discussion of possible 2013 Capital Improvement projects. The first item on his list was to begin implementation of the new site master plan design. Next project would be to begin working on the removal of collection material from the Fire Barn in preparation for its eventual removal. The next two possible projects would be a structural study of 3 floor of the rd Sawyer Home and specification/work to strengthen the carriage house floor. Both of these projects are in anticipation of movable storage being added. The final potential project would be bringing the restrooms up to ADA compliance. In addition Mr. Larson provided a listing of other possible projects. He went on to say that the installation of the Toys exhibit was moving along well despite the fact that the exhibit arrived a day late. We are expecting a good turnout for this exhibit and volunteers will be conducting surveys for duration of the exhibit. In conclusion he provided the Board with a list of items that will be included in upcoming agendas: July meeting-update on the fall fundraiser event July meeting-results of the membership survey August meeting-tour of the carriage house Fall-updating of the Collection Management Fund and associated fees Barb Shirtz then presented the report from the Auxiliary. Three new board members were elected at the May luncheon: Nancy Samida, Sylvia Beson and Holly Eichman. She also said the Auxiliary’s plans for the July 8 Pie on the Lawn event are coming together. She asked if it would be possible that the museum would open at 10 o’clock instead of the usual 1 pm. Mr. Larson said he would consider it and let her know. This concluded her report. There being no other business before the board, Ron Metz moved that the meeting adjourn. Gary Haffeman seconded the motion. Mr. Winkler called for the voice vote: In favor: Ms. Fenrich Opposed: None Mr. Haffeman Ms. Kujawa Mr. Metz Ms. Moldenhauer Mr. Rego Mr. Winkler The voice vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. The meeting adjourned at 4:51 pm.