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MINUTES OF THE MARCH 2013 MEETING OF THE
OSHKOSH PUBLIC MUSEUM BOARD
(March minutes were approved at the April 4, 2013 board meeting)
The regular March meeting of the Oshkosh Public Museum Board was held on Thursday, March
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7, 2013 in the Lecture Room of the Museum. Board President Eugene Winkler called the
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meeting or order at 4:01 pm. The roll was taken:
Present: Ms. Drew Absent: Ms. Kujawa
Ms. Fenrich Mr. Lemberger
Mr. Haffeman Mr. Metz
Mr. Mack Ms. Moldenhauer
Mr. Rego Mr. Moore
Mr. Winkler
Ms. Drew was designated to fill the vacancy of Mr. Metz.
Also in attendance: Museum Director Brad Larson, Assistant Director Michael Breza,
Leadership Oshkosh representative Sue Kaufman, Auxiliary President Barb Shirtz, and
Administrative Assistant Brenda Hauber recording the minutes.
The minutes of the January 3, 2013 meeting were read. Carol Fenrich moved and Rick Rego
seconded the motion to accept the minutes as presented. With no discussion, Mr. Winkler called
for a roll call vote:
In favor: Ms. Drew Opposed: None
Ms. Fenrich
Mr. Haffeman
Mr. Mack
Mr. Rego
Mr. Winkler
The roll call vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. The January 3, 2013 board
meeting minutes were approved.
The report of the Special February meeting on February 26, 2013 was read. Rick Rego moved
that the report be accepted. Carol Fenrich seconded the motion. There being no discussion, Mr.
Winkler called for a roll call vote:
In favor: Ms. Drew Opposed: None
Ms. Fenrich
Mr. Haffeman
Mr. Mack
Mr. Rego
Mr. Winkler
With the vote unanimous in favor, the motion was passed. The report of the Special February
meeting was accepted.
The next item on the agenda was the approval of the March 2013 bill listing. Rick Rego moved
and Carol Fenrich seconded the motion to approve the bill listing for payment. After brief
discussion, Mr. Winkler called for the roll call vote which went as follows:
In favor: Ms. Drew Opposed: None
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Ms. Fenrich
Mr. Haffeman
Mr. Mack
Mr. Rego
Mr. Winkler
The motion was passed with a unanimous vote in favor. The March 2013 bill listing was
approved for payment.
The approval of the February bills was postponed since the listing was not available. The matter
was tabled until the April meeting.
Next on the agenda was the receipt and filing of the fourth quarter of 2012 three fund reports
held at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. Stan Mack so moved and Rick Rego
seconded the motion. Mr. Winkler called for the roll call vote which went as follows:
In favor: Ms. Drew Opposed: None
Ms. Fenrich
Mr. Haffeman
Mr. Mack
Mr. Rego
Mr. Winkler
The motion was passed with a unanimous vote in favor. The three reports were received and
filed.
As discussed at a previous meeting, Mr. Larson noted that the policy of not charging non-profit
organizations for photos was on the agenda for a vote this meeting. Diana Drew moved that the
Board rescind the policy allowing free photographs for non-profits. Carol Fenrich seconded the
motion. After a brief discussion Mr. Winkler called for a roll call vote.
In favor: Ms. Drew Opposed: None
Ms. Fenrich
Mr. Haffeman
Mr. Mack
Mr. Rego
Mr. Winkler
The motion was passed with a unanimous vote in favor. The free photograph policy for non-
profits was rescinded.
Mr. Larson then brought forward the new fee schedule for images and usage. Stan Mack moved
that the new fee schedule be adopted. Gary Haffeman seconded the motion. Mr. Larson noted
that the change in fees would bring our fees in line with other museums. Discussion followed.
Mr. Winkler called for the roll call vote:
In favor: Ms. Drew Opposed: None
Ms. Fenrich
Mr. Haffeman
Mr. Mack
Mr. Rego
Mr. Winkler
The roll call vote was unanimous in favor. The motion to adopt the new fees for images and
usage was approved.
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Mr. Winkler then asked Mr. Larson to present his Director’s Report. Mr. Larson began by
reporting on the on-site peer reviewer visit. He said the visit went quite well and a great deal of
material was covered. Mr. Carron was impressed with the enthusiasm and dedication he saw in
the people who were interviewed. Everyone was willing to help the museum get on track to
success. Mr. Carron was made aware that the strategic planning was coming up in early April,
and he indicated that he would try to complete his report before the end of March.
The kick-off meeting for the strategic planning is now scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, at Fox
Valley Technical College. The packet containing the facts, figures and background information
will be sent out next week so there is enough time to read it prior to April 3. Encouraging
community participation in the planning sessions will be one of the main tasks on the new
marketing person’s list, along with promotion of the summer exhibit.
The search for a new marketing/membership person attracted more than 125 applicants. The
interview team narrowed the field down and a top candidate was selected. The background check
is now underway. Mr. Larson was hopefully that the new person would be on staff in time to be
introduced to the Board at the April 4 meeting.
Mr. Larson then brought up the question of reinvesting the Kitz Clock and Director’s Fund under
a formal investment policy and professional financial management. Mr. Larson asked the Board
if they agreed this was appropriate and all were in favor. Mr. Larson said that he would talk with
Finance Director Peggy Steeno and hopefully bring it before the Board later this year.
Mr. Larson then reported that is time for the first annual review of the Durow portfolio. This
review will occur at the May 2 Board meeting and it will be the first item on the agenda. He
encouraged the Board to send him questions or issues that they’d like addressed so he could pass
them along to Ms. Steeno and Associated Trust.
In conclusion, Mr. Larson said he would be on vacation from March 15 through March 22 and
will return to work on Monday, March 25.
Ms. Shirtz then presented the Auxiliary report. She said that Ingrid has done an outstanding job
on redesigning the membership brochure and hopefully we will have them on hand for the State
of the City event on March 25. She also reported that on the free community day, the auxiliary
will be holding a bake sale.
With no further business before the board, Gary Haffeman moved that the meeting adjourn. This
motion was seconded by Carol Fenrich. Mr. Winkler called for a voice vote:
In favor: Ms. Drew Opposed: None
Ms. Fenrich
Mr. Haffeman
Mr. Mack
Mr. Rego
Mr. Winkler
The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30
pm.
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