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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes ,¯´»º«¹Nµ¬Nº®«N-µ¼«³¨«¸Nx NustxN!µ§¸ªN,««º¯´­N (Approved at the December 3, 2015 Board Meeting.) The November meeting of the Oshkosh Public Museum Board was held on Thursday,November 5, 2015, in the Lecture Room of the Oshkosh Public Museum. President Rego called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. The roll was taken by Ms. Books. Present: Present: Absent: Mr. Domer, alternate Mr. Loiacono, alternate Mr. Dedow, School Board President Ms. Drew, Secretary Mr. Mack, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Fenrich Ms. Matzke Mr. Haffeman Mr. Rego, President Mr. Hoffman, Ms. Thierman Vice President Also in attendance: Director Brad Larson, Auxiliary President Barbara Shirtz, one citizen, and Administrative Assistant Theresa Books recording the minutes. Mr. Larson introduced new Board member, Gabriel Loiacono, Associate Professor of History at the University of WisconsinOshkosh. Mr. Larson also introduced Matt Reinke, new Building Maintenance Custodian. Matt has been with the Museum about one month now and has fit in very well. There is a lot to learn and he has jumped right in to all the projects. Consent Agenda items included the following: Minutes of the October Board meeting A. November Bill List B. 2016 Board Meeting Dates C. Ms. Fenrich moved that the Consent Agenda be approved. Second by Mr. Haffeman. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Ms. Drew Mr. Mack None Ms. Fenrich Ms. Matzke Mr. Haffeman Mr. Rego Mr. Hoffman Ms. Thierman The vote was unanimous in favor and the Consent Agenda items were passed. Next the Board discussed allocating 10% of the Sarres Bequest to the Oshkosh Public Museum Endowment held at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. As an undesignated bequest, Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 1 of 3 Museum policy states that 10% of the Sarres Bequest must be put into the Museum Endowment Fund. Ms. Thierman moved that 10% of the Sarres Bequest be allocated to the Oshkosh Public Museum Endowment held at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. Second by Mr. Mack. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Ms. Drew Mr. Mack None Ms. Fenrich Ms. Matzke Mr. Haffeman Mr. Rego Mr. Hoffman Ms. Thierman The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion that 10% of the Sarres Bequest be allocated to the Oshkosh Public Museum Endowment held at the Oshkosh Area Com passed. #«©±Nº®«N'§²²¹ Mr. Larson began with a report on the progress of . He noted that the window of -¯­®ºN6®¯¹¶«¸¹ time between the end of and the Gala is very small for the amount of work required. In eleven days the exhibit and the equally important d the holidays must be done. Staff will get the home ready on November 9 for the Member Decorating Day on November 16. Both the exhibit and the home mus November 19, as the annual Auxiliary Gala is that evening. Next Mr. Larson reported that the spaces dedicated to the Museum at the Sawyer Street armory are almost ready. The week of November 16 has been identified for Museum staff to do some preliminary work. The rooms must first be cleaned, then staff ha materials to clear the way for moving our few remaining firefighting vehicles. The armory provides ample work space for staff, volunteers, and interns to from the Fire Barn. The artifacts stored in the Fire Barn are dions because there is almost no information regarding the items. Mr. plan to do much of the Fire Barn work during the winter months w and they are preparing for basic mold/mildew abatement on objectbefore transferring the artifacts to the armory. Having the storage available now is goo conditions in the Fire Barn would be an impediment to achieving reaccreditation in 2017. One downside of the new storage space is that the armo network and thus the Past Perfect data base. However, staff will find ways to work around that. Mr. Larson noted that the acquisition of dedicated storage space at the armory represen major upgrade for the Museum. These rooms are heated, cooled and mold free a far cry from the Fire Barn. Of equal importance, the armory enables staff to complete a goal that was first identified as part of inaugural strategic plan 24 years ago. The removal of this building is an essential part of the vision created for the Museum site in 1991Mr. Larson noted it gives him tremendous satisfaction to see that the end is at long last in s. The Fire Barn has been a major Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 2 of 3 obstacle to implementing the 2012 site master plan. Demolition will be done by Public Works, but the Museum will have to pay associated landfill fees (2017 budget). /«µ¶²«Nµ¬Nº®«N6§º«¸¹ In conclusion, Mr. Larson discussed progress on and shared the preliminary revision to the gallery created by Split Rock Studios. This enco ranging from questions on the dug-out canoe to how contemporary Native American history will be presented. Because Mr. Loiacono was not familiar with Split Rock Studios or the process thus far, Mr. Larson briefly explained how the Museum arrived at this University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, and Dr. Ray Reser at the Univers Point. That Boards are encouraged to review the days and times of their meetings to consider if diffe days or times would help make being a Board member more feasible noted that various days and times have been tried through the ye time working the best for people. Mr. Rego continued his report no Commissions are encouraged to have a member of their Board work with Channel 10 staff to develop a public service announcement to get word out to the pubwhat each of the Boards work toward. Ms. Matzke said she would be pleased to help she, too, would be pleased to promote the Museum Board and theirThat concluded the Mr. Rego then requested that Ms. Shirtz present the Auxiliary Report. Ms. Barb Shirtz began with thanks to Museum staff that came on the Tuesday eveni -¯­®ºN6®¯¹¶«¸¹ Auxiliary members to experience . The Auxiliary members were please to see, and experience, that the money the Auxiliary gave the Museum for this event was In conclusion Ms. Shirtz reported that Gala plans are all set and iThat concluded the Auxiliary Report. With no other agenda items Mr. Rego asked for a motion to adjourn. Ms. Fenrich so moved and Mr. Hoffman seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 3 of 3