HomeMy WebLinkAbout03. Museum Board Minutes Minutes of the June 2,2016 Board Meeting
'C U Urn (Approved at the July 7,2016 Board Meeting.)
The June meeting of the Oshkosh Public Museum Board was held on Thursday, June 2, 2016, 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: Excused:
Mr. Domer, alternate Mr. Mack, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Haffeman
Ms. Drew, Secretary Ms. Matzke Ms. Garner, School Board President
Ms. Fenrich, arrived at 4:10 Mr. Rego, President
Mr. Hoffman, Vice President Ms. Thierman
Mr. Loiacono, alternate
With Ms. Fenrich's absence at the time of the roll call, Mr. Rego appointed Mr. Domer.
With Mr. Haffeman's absence,Mr. Rego appointed Mr. Loiacono.
Also in attendance: Director Brad Larson and Administrative Assistant Theresa Books recording
the minutes.
Consent Agenda items included the following:
A. Minutes of the May Board meeting
B. June Bill List
Mr. Mack moved that the Consent Agenda be approved.
Second by Mr. Domer.
The vote went as follows:
In Favor: In Favor: Against:
Mr. Domer Mr. Mack None
Ms. Drew Ms. Matzke
Mr. Hoffman Mr. Rego
Mr. Loiacono Ms. Thierman
The vote was unanimous in favor and the Consent Agenda items were passed.
Mr. Rego then requested that Mr. Larson present the Director's Report.
Mr. Larson began by reporting the final numbers and details of the exhibition Be the Dinosaur.
The attendance goal for this exhibition was 10,000 and the final number of visitors was 9,600. He
stated the Museum remains limited in how it can market or promote any exhibition due to a
small marketing budget; quantitatively, the exhibition was successful and the costs were shown
Minutes of the April 2016 Museum Board Meeting
Oshkosh Public Museum■1331 Algoma Boulevard■Oshkosh,Wisconsin 54901
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on a summary. Mr. Larson noted that measured against key items identified in the Museum's
strategic plan, the exhibition helped the Museum broaden our audience into a regional focus;
helped attract a Millennial demographic; and enabled the Museum to present an interactive,
state-of-the-art exhibition. As stated in the summary, there were very few complaints and those
were related to confusion with another exhibition running at the same time in a different city. Mr.
Larson was pleased to report that most people left feeling very pleased with their Museum visit.
The 2017/2018 Capital Improvements were next on the report. Mr. Larson noted he will meet
with Mr. Rohloff and Ms. Larson on the morning of June 3 regarding capital improvements for
the next two years. For 2017, he is proposing conceptual planning for the entrance design
($20,000), as well as conceptual planning for entrance exhibitions and a new Memories & Dreams
gallery ($60,000). Additionally, Mr. Larson is asking for a new vehicle, a pickup truck with a
plow, to replace the Museum's 1998 GMC van, which is in terrible condition. Mr. Larson stated
that a truck and plow would simplify snow removal and be very useful for hauling. Mr. Larson
reported the actual construction of the expanded entrance is listed in the City's five year capital
improvement plan for 2018 and is tied to work to be done on the visitor parking lot due to the
excavation required. The latter will have to be reviewed once a conceptual plan is in place for the
entrance.
In conclusion, Mr. Larson updated the Board on People of the Waters. He noted the contract cannot
be finalized until the budgeting and funding is known. Information is needed from the Finance
Department; once that is available, Mr. Larson can review it with Ms. Larson. He was pleased to
report in a weekly memo that the Museum received a $10,000 grant from the Alberta S.
Kimball/Mary L. Anhaltzer Foundation for People of the Waters. Individual contributions continue
to come in. That concluded the Director's Report.
Mr. Rego then requested the Auxiliary Report.
Auxiliary President, Barb Shirtz, reported there is no word yet from the IRS regarding possible
change of status for the Auxiliary. Nancy Samida will be the new Treasurer and Jane Hoffman
will be the Secretary. Thanks to Carolyn Barthel, the Auxiliary has a new fundraiser. On
Tuesday, August 1611, from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Culvers on Westowne Avenue in Oshkosh, the
Auxiliary will act as servers. They will receive a percentage of sales from that evening and
could make up to $200.00. Ms. Shirtz encouraged everyone to have super there that evening.
She will remind everyone again in August. Next Ms. Samida noted that Pie on the Lawn is July
1711,. In conclusion, Ms. Shirtz requested e-mail addresses from Board members who would like
reminders of upcoming Auxiliary events. That concluded the Auxiliary Report.
With no other agenda items Mr. Rego asked for a motion to adjourn. Ms. Thierman so moved and
Mr. Hoffman seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed.
The meeting adjourned at 4:24 p.m.
Minutes of the April 2016 Museum Board Meeting
Oshkosh Public Museum■1331 Algoma Boulevard■Oshkosh,Wisconsin 54901
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