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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes ,¯´»º«¹Nµ¬Nº®«N)§´»§¸¿N{ NustxN!µ§¸ªN,««º¯´­N (Approved at the February 5, 2015 Board Meeting.) The January meeting of the Oshkosh Public Museum Board was held 2015, in the Library of the Oshkosh Public Museum. Vice-President Rego called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. The roll was taken by Ms. Books. Present: Present: Excused Ms. Cryan Mr. Metz Mr. Haffeman, Ms. Drew, Secretary Mr. Rego, Vice President President Ms. Fenrich Ms. Thierman Mr. Hoffman, alternate Mr. Mack, Superintendent of Schools - Oshkosh Ms. Matzke, alternate Mr. Wiedenhoeft, School Board President With Mr. Haffeman out, Mr. Rego appointed Mr. Hoffman. Also in attendance: Director Brad Larson and Administrative Assi the minutes. There were no citizen statements. Consent Agenda item included the following: Minutes of the December Board Meeting A. Mr. Mack moved that the Consent Agenda be approved. Second by Mr. Wiedenhoeft. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Ms. Cryan Mr. Metz None Ms. Drew Mr. Rego Ms. Fenrich Ms. Thierman Mr. Hoffman Mr. Wiedenhoeft Mr. Mack The vote was unanimous in favor and the Consent Agenda item was passed. Next on the agenda was review and discussion of Phase I of the S reviewed the plan focusing on the lawn on the east side of the Museum. He noted that landscape architect. Jim Shafer would be here on January 15 for the formal site plan review. Mr. Larson th proposed that the arch on the northeast These are the words used by Mr. Sawyer when he donated his home to the City in 1922, stipulating that it be used for the benefit of the public. The Board discuss and the arch proposal. Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 1 of 4 Mr. Metz made a motion that the iron work include the phrase, Ms. Thierman seconded the motion. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Ms. Cryan Mr. Metz None Ms. Drew Mr. Rego Ms. Fenrich Ms. Thierman Mr. Hoffman Mr. Wiedenhoeft Mr. Mack The vote was unanimous in favor and motion that the iron work include the phrase, Continuing the discussion of the Landscape Plan, Mr. Larson repom member wants to donate the Hebe sculpture to the Museum. This is a sculpture that was original Riverside Cemetery, until a car smashed into it and it was removed and sold at auction by the City. Mr. Larson asked for the Boards input as to whether the Mu sculpture to put into the landscape plan. He asked if he should determining the cost of restoration. Collections funds could be used to restore the statue. Mr. Larso restored as a fountain, as it originally was, noting t The Board gave permission to Mr. Larson to pursue the statue det Next Mr. Larson reported that the granite globe monument that is in Menomonee Park, dedicated in 1963, has been offered to the Museu at a future undetermined date. Mr. Larson will get more details and make the lobe an agenda item in February or perhaps March. Mr. Rego requested that Mr. Larson present the monthly eport. Mr. Larson began his report by noting that when he started as director in 1989, the Board presented a thorough overview and list of what they wanted accom done or at least are approaching completion. One thing the Board improvements necessary for the Museum to achieve accredited status through the Am Alliance of Museums (AAM). The Museum achieved that fifteen years ago. Mr. Larson noted the Museum is now facing reaccreditation. The question is, why would maintain accredited status if there is no monetary reason or incentive that there are about 2,500 accredited museums in America, with 1 Wisconsin. What does it mean to be accredited? In summary, accrens that a museum meets or exceeds all the measures indicative of a professionally-run museum. Accreditation demonstrates a commitment to excellence, and shows that the muse wide range of areas; that it is ethically run and professionally led and managed. Accredited status means that all areas of operation are consistent with the stated mission; that the Museum is fully accountable to the community it serves; and that all practices are legal, ethical, and above reproach. Being a Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 2 of 4 Mr. Larson reported that re-accreditation would probably cost the Museum in the range of $4, to $6,000. The cost of the self-study review by the AAM accreditation commission is $3,000. Additionally, there would be expenses associated with an on-site peer review by two museum professionals ($1,500 to $2,500). Once accredited, there is an a that the accreditation program was reviewed and overhauled from 2010 to 2013, based on input received from museum professionals around the country. The purpo on issues pertinent to 21 century museums, and to streamline the application process. The st application is still thorough and comprehensive and requires dedicated staff time to complete. There are three deadlines throughout the year for submitting the -study. He noted if we move forward the Museum would aim for the November deadline. Much of now, such as a review of our Collection Management Practices & Policy, is being don of whether we seek re-accreditation. Mr. Larson asked for Board input. Much discussion followed with excellent board comments, ideas and questions. The Drew, is whether the staff would be able to handle the work load each of the major projects the Museum has planned for 2015. Mr. Mack noted that the Museum being accredited could be a factor when donors consider giving aion to the Museum. Ms. Thierman expressed that once you have accreditation, if you let W Mr. Mack made a motion for the Museum to pursue reaccreditation for the November timeframe. Ms. Fenrich seconded the motion. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Ms. Cryan Mr. Metz None Ms. Drew Mr. Rego Ms. Fenrich Ms. Thierman Mr. Hoffman Mr. Wiedenhoeft Mr. Mack The vote was unanimous in favor and motion to proceed with reaccreditation was passed. Art of the Brick , scheduled for delivery in late January. It opens on February 28 and will run through Art of the June 14. The exhibit presents amazing art created with Lego® blocks. He explained that Brick has attracted large audiences around the world, and it is rated -drawing exhibits in the last five years. Its most recent venue was the Yellowstone Art Museum in Montana. Given its excellent history and the fact that we are reaching o school districts, Museum staff expect a busy spring. Regarding the Ethel J. Behncke Fund Statement of Purpose Mr. Larhen Mrs. Behncke passed away in 1985 she left the museum a sizeable undes $130,000. In 1986 the Museum Board, in the form of a resolution, created the Ethel J Memorial Museum Fund (Mr. Larson noted That fund has grown to about $280,000, which is about what inflation been over that 30-year period. Since 1997 it has been invested in various mutual funds that gen $12,000 annually, depending Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 3 of 4 Mr. Larson stated that one goal for Museum funds and trusts is to work with the City Attorney and Director of Finance to review each one, and if necessary write or revise a statement of purpose that follows the same format as other funds and trusts, and then invest it with professional oversight. Because trusts and funds are under the control of the Museum Board, before acting on this Mr. Larson wanted Board approval, to ensure this is acceptable. Ms. Fenrich made a motion that Mr. Larson proceed with updating Statement of Purpose. Mr. Mack seconded the motion. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Ms. Cryan Mr. Metz None Ms. Drew Mr. Rego Ms. Fenrich Ms. Thierman Mr. Hoffman Mr. Wiedenhoeft Mr. Mack The vote was unanimous in favor and motion that Mr. Larson proce Behncke Fund Statement of Purpose was passed. Hometown Stories: Oshkosh In conclusion, Mr. Larson gave an update on . Membership/Marketing Coordinator, Karla Szekeres, received information from Wisconsin Public Television about Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Oshkosh . At this time Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) plans the grand premier of the program on Tuesday, April 7 at the Grand Op broadcast on WPT the week of April 13. Moreover, WPT explained to Ms. Szekeres that they plan to do a preview with Oshkosh Rotary sometime in January, and ano Center (January date). Mr. Larson noted that he also recently learned that WPT did a preview at the Paine Art Center on December 29. Based on this information, we will move ahead and begin planning events in association with the premier. That concluded th There were no Board member statements. No Auxiliary representative was available for a report. With no other agenda items Mr. Rego asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Metz so moved and Ms. Drew seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. The m6 p.m. Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 4 of 4