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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes ,¯´»º«¹Nµ¬Nº®«N%«¨¸»§¸¿Nx NustxN!µ§¸ªN,««º¯´­N (Approved at the March 5, 2015 Board Meeting.) The February meeting of the Oshkosh Public Museum Board was held on Thursday,February 5, 2015, in the Library of the Oshkosh Public Museum. President Haffeman called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. The roll was taken by Ms. Books. Present: Present: Excused Ms. Cryan Mr. Metz Ms. Drew, Ms. Fenrich Mr. Rego, Vice President Secretary Mr. Haffeman, President Ms. Thierman Mr. Hoffman, alternate Mr. Mack, Superintendent of Schools - Oshkosh Arrived by 4:14 p.m. Mr. Wiedenhoeft, School Board President Ms. Matzke, alternate With Ms. Drew out, Mr. Haffeman appointed Ms. Matzke. Also in attendance: Director Brad Larson, Membership/Marketing Coordinator Karla Szekeres, and Administrative Assistant Theresa Books recording the minutes There were no citizen statements. Consent Agenda item included the following: Minutes of the January Board meeting A. January Bill List B. February Bill List C. Receipt and filing of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Repo D. Mr. Metz requested the February Bill List be pulled from the Consent Agenda items. 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. Fenrich Mr. Rego Mr. Haffeman Ms. Thierman Mr. Mack Mr. Wiedenhoeft Ms. Matzke The vote was unanimous in favor and the Consent Agenda items were passed. Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 1 of 4 Mr. Metz asked about the Accu-Com bill for $5,248 listed on the February Bill List. Mr. Larson explained this is the annual bill for security monitoring, fire system monitoring, and service of these systems. This includes security for the Museum, Fire Barn, and the Carr Mr. Mack moved that the February Bill List be approved. Second by Mr. Wiedenhoeft. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Ms. Cryan Mr. Metz None Ms. Fenrich Mr. Rego Mr. Haffeman Ms. Thierman Mr. Mack Mr. Wiedenhoeft Ms. Matzke The vote was unanimous in favor and the February Bill List was passed. Next on the agenda was review and discussion of possible uses of the Durow Trust earnings for People of the Waters . Mr. Larson began by noting that for the last two years the Durow Trust has generated approximately $150,000 in income each year. Of that amount, the Museum has an annual commitment to fund the curator position, and this commitm about 3% a year. That leaves about half of the earnings for projects. Mr. Larson explained that in the last two years the Museum has been conservative in how earnings have been used. Examples include relighting the Sawyer home Tiffany windows with LED tech In Company with Angels traveling exhibit and its associated marketing. For this year, the Museum People of the Waters is using $50,000 in Durow earnings to help fund the design development for . Mr. Larson noted that the Durow Trust has incredible potential t People of the Waters a increase its impact beyond annual projects, Mr. Lar mprovement program and use Durow earning to repay obligations over a period of time. In thi the Museum to undertake major projects. An example would be, if People of the Waters $200,000 from Durow for , paid over a period of time, that amount could be used as the lead gift for further fundraising. The Board discussed these ideas. Ms. Fenrich made a motion that Mr. Larson explore the concept to use Durow Trust earnings, working with the City, for potential use for a major project. Mr. Rego seconded the motion. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Ms. Cryan Mr. Metz None Ms. Fenrich Mr. Rego Mr. Hoffman Ms. Thierman Mr. Mack Mr. Wiedenhoeft Ms. Matzke The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 2 of 4 Mr. Haffeman requested that Mr. Larson present his Mr. Larson began his monthly Anniversary th Celebration. Though 2015 is already shaping up to be full of activity and projects, it is important anniversary. Mr. Larson invited Ms. Szekeres to th attend the Board meeting as she is coordinating the event and will present our plans. Ms. Szekeres informed the Board that the date for the 90 Anniversary Celebration will be the th evening of Thursday, March 26, 2015, from 5:00 to 7:30. In addit Hometown Stories: Oshkosh Public Television will preview at least one chapter of . Ms. Szekeres is in contact with them, and is seeking their help in promoting the Hometown StoriesPeople of the Waters . That evening guests will be able to preview in the main gallery, with a selection of images and artifacts, which Mr. Larson will present in conjunctio People with selected staff. While detailed information and budget for will not be available until after design development, Mr. Larson is fully confident that enough information can be offered to encourage potential funders. Although we are not formally raisin groundwork. Board members Ms. Drew and Ms. Thierman are part of the committe the festivities. Ms. Szekeres concluded reporting various details of the event. The Art of The Brick Mr. Larson continued his report with an update of the exhibit . The exhibit arrived Monday, 2/2/15, and it is now the priority for staff. Th and as the art is uncrated, it is clear that this artist is able to do some amazing things with Lego blocks Ms. Szekeres has arranged for groups and organizations to do activities and p Wednesday evenings. Mr. Larson reminded everyone that the Museum will experiment with evening hours during this exhibit, staying open until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Member announcement and invitation for the February 27 opening (5:00 to 7:00 p.m.) will be mailed th February 11. The exhibit opens to the public Saturday, February 28, 2015. Mr.oted that th shipping crates are always a challenge and these crates are parti in the Fire Barn and at the off-site building (Sawyer Street armory). In conclusion, Mr. Larson updated the Board on 2015 capital improvements. The priority right now is ensuring all the details and specifications of the landsc can be put out for bid late this month or perhaps in early March. That work is pretty straightforward.N Mr. Larson noted that Mr. Schaefer is also working on the design for the entry arch, a more complicated undertaking. This structure really must because it will be a feature and focal point for generation after generation. Several designs and versions have been presented and they are moving closer to being able to recommend a final design. The ironwork will be bid separately from the landscape work. That concluded the Under Board member statements Mr. Metz asked about all the school buses he has noticed by The Grand over the past days. Mr. Mack noted that North HS is ha of the preparation Oshkosh Middle Schoolers get to watch the dre; that is the reason for the many buses. Mr. Mack also mentioned he was at a meeting in the Oshkosh Publi Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 3 of 4 and it was good to see pictures of Oshkosh decorating the walls. Collections images out in the community for the community to see No Auxiliary representative was available for a report. It was noted that Ms. Vogl of the Auxiliary met with Ms. Szekeres and the Auxiliary is working wit Anniversary th Celebration details. With no other agenda items Mr. Haffeman asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Metz so moved and Ms. Thierman seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. 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