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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes ,¯´»º«¹Nµ¬Nº®«N%«¨¸»§¸¿Nw NustyN!µ§¸ªN,««º¯´­N (Approved at the March 3, 2016 Board Meeting.) The February meeting of the Oshkosh Public Museum Board was held 2016, in the Lecture Room of the Oshkosh Public Museum. Presiden order at 4:15 pm. The roll was taken by Ms. Books. Present: Present: Excused: Ms. Drew, Secretary Ms. Matzke Mr. Domer, alternate Ms. Fenrich Mr. Rego, President Mr. Hoffman, Vice President Mr. Mack, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Thierman Mr. Loiacono, alternate Absent: Mr. Dedow, School Board President Mr. Haffeman Also in attendance: Director Brad Larson, and Administrative Ass the minutes. Consent Agenda items included the following: Minutes of the January Board meeting A. February Bill List B. Receipt and Filing of 4 Quarter Statements for Museum Funds with the Oshkosh C. th Area Community Foundation Ms. Fenrich moved that the Consent Agenda be approved. Second by Mr. Mack. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Ms. Drew Ms. Matzke None Ms. Fenrich Mr. Rego Mr. Mack Ms. Thierman The vote was unanimous in favor and the Consent Agenda items wer Next was discussion and vote that the Board give authorization to pursue grants and sponsorship People of the Waters. opportunities to help fund costs associated with developing Ms. Fenrich moved that the Board give authorization to pursue gran People of the Waters opportunities to help fund costs associated with developing . Second by Ms. Drew. Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 1 of 4 The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Ms. Drew Ms. Matzke None Ms. Fenrich Mr. Rego Mr. Mack Ms. Thierman The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion passed. People of the Waters Mr. Larson began the discussion of design, sharing the design as it has evolved. The main change is that the long house will have a fron archeological dig outside the exit of the long house as a ramp. On the side of, Mr. Larson and the exhibition committee anticipate including the Menominee place name map. Also of note is the canoe, which will be made in Wisconsin if the Board authorizes funds. Mr. Larson was pleased to report that things are progressing very well and Wetlands and Waterways about the tiles with the foot prints in them that are on the floor, whether it is possible to preserve those and use those somehow in the new exhibition. Mr. Larson noted that there is no guarantee that can happen. Mr. Mack mentioned c as it is natural, quiet, and durable. Mr. Larson will have that SRS will present more to the Committee on Wed., Feb 10. Next on the agenda was discussion and vote on use of the Collections Fund to reimburse Barry Bauman for materials and supplies associated with treatment of the Jean Cazin painting It was noted that Mr. Bauman does the work gratis. Ms. Fenrich asked what size the painting is. Mr. Larson noted it is . Ms. Thierman moved that the Board approve use of the Collections Fund to reimburse Barry Bauman for materials and supplies associated with the restoration treatment of the Jean Cazin Second by Ms. Matzke. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Ms. Drew Ms. Matzke None Ms. Fenrich Mr. Rego Mr. Mack Ms. Thierman The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion to use the Collections Fund to reimburse Barry Bauman for materials and supplies associated with the restoration treatment of the Jean Cazin was passed. Discussion and vote on use of the Florence Sarres Bequest to commission a birch bark canoe for People of the Waters ($7,000) was next on the agenda. Mr. Larson began the discussion by explaining that the canoe needs to be about 12 feet to hold all the items f People. Mr. Larson is requesting the approval now so the Museum can contFerdy Goode to have the canoe completed during the summer of 2016. Mr. Goode typically makes Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 2 of 4 about two canoes in a year. Ms. Thierman asked if Mr. Goode happens to be Native American; Mr. Larson said he is not. Mr. Larson reminded the Board that there is about $9,000 to $10,000 of undesignated money available from the Sarres Bequest. Ms. Fenrich inquired whether Mrs. Sarres would be recognized for this contribution to the exhibition. Mr. Larson said yes she would, and he mentioned a donor recognition plaque. Ms. Drew moved that the Board approve use of $7,000 of the Florence Sarres Bequest to People of the Waters commission a birch bark canoe for . Second by Ms. Thierman. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Ms. Drew Ms. Matzke None Ms. Fenrich Mr. Rego Mr. Mack Ms. Thierman The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion that the Board approve use of $7,000 of the People of the Waters Florence Sarres Bequest to commission a birch bark canoe for passed. The Board then discussed using the balance of the Sarres Bequest for 2016 summer internships. Mr. Larson explained that this would be for two collections inte work in the archives. A stipend of about $1,000 would be available for each is a good idea to use the Sarres Bequest for these very specific we have identified in our planning. She would like to see the money used for the interns. Ms. Drew expressed she is all in favor of interns and the great help they Ms. Fenrich moved that the Board approve use of $3,500 of the Florence Sarres Bequest for summer internships. Second by Ms. Matzke. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Ms. Drew Ms. Matzke None Ms. Fenrich Mr. Rego Mr. Mack Ms. Thierman The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion that the Board approve use of $3,500 of the Florence Sarres Bequest for summer internships passed. Mr. Larson began his report giving an update on Phase I of the LBidding of the first phase of the Site Master Plan, landscaping of the east gro Public Works project bidding list. The project will be advertised February 20 and 27; the bid thth opening is March 15; and Council bid award is March 22. With the revisions to the thnd specifications and an earlier bidding date, Mr. Larson is confident the Museum stands a much better chance of receiving bids that fall within the budget. Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 3 of 4 Be The Dinosaur. Mr. Larson then reported on There was good attendance for the dinosaur talk on Monday, Feb. 1, and visitation has been light this week. This is not atypical an he pointed out The Art of the Brick that started out slow as well. Attendance over the upcoming weekend will give us an indication of the numbers we might expect over the run of the exhibition. Geniuses Of In conclusion, Mr. Larson gave insight to the Board on the upcom Oshkosh. Oshkosh has been a center for artistic and scientific ingenuity well over 100 years. People moved to Oshkosh because it was known as welcoming place for those who exhibited creativity, ingenuity and ambition. Mr. Larson gave the Mears family as a prime example of a creative family, and on the 100 anniversary of the death of noted sculptor Helen th Farnsworth Mears, the Museum is highlighting her life and selected works. He noted the Museum is also putting Mears in the broader context of some of the other i Geniuses of Oshkosh who called Oshkosh home. A summary of was handed out and is at the end of the Minutes. Th There was no Auxiliary Report as Ms. Shirtz was not able to attend the meeting. With no other agenda items Mr. Rego asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Mack so moved and Ms. Thierman seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. NN !¿N#«¨¸§N#§»¨«¸º N"»¸§ºµ¸Nµ¬N$¾®¯¨¯º¯µ´¹N N A common definition of genius is a person who has an exceptional creativity and originality in the areas of science, art and musi of this exhibition, which is a tribute to mark one hundred years since the unfortunate passing of she is also hailed as a hometown genius. To give visitors better and drawings concerning their creation will accompany the for homemade cookies. Oshkosh proved a nurturing ground for many more innovative think will introduce visitors to other geniuses who found Oshkosh the location to foster their creativity. Included will be Alexander Calder, another sculptor no known recording of his work remain and images of him are rare or may be held in private collections; and Beatrice Tonnesen, photographer and inventor cr photographer to use live models for product advertisements. Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 4 of 4