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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes ,¯´»º«¹Nµ¬Nº®«N2«¶º«³¨«¸Nt NustyN!µ§¸ªN,««º¯´­N (Approved at the October 6, 2016 Board Meeting.) The September meeting of the Oshkosh Public Museum Board was held Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in the Sawyer Library 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 Mr. Loiacono, alternate Ms. Drexler, alternate Ms. Drew, Secretary Mr. Mack, Ms. Matzke Superintendent of Schools Ms. Fenrich Mr. Rego, President Ms. Garner, Ms. Thierman School Board President Mr. Hoffman, Vice President With Ms. Matzke absent Mr. Rego appointed Mr. Loiacono. Also in attendance: Director Brad Larson, Auxiliary President Barbara Shirtz, and Administrative Assistant Theresa Books recording the minutes. Consent Agenda items included the following: Minutes of the August Board meeting A. September Bill List B. Receipt and Filing of 2nd Quarter Statements for Museum Funds with the C. Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. Mr. Mack moved that the Consent Agenda be approved. Second by Mr. Hoffman. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Mr. Domer Mr. Loiacono None Ms. Drew Mr. Mack Ms. Fenrich Mr. Rego Ms. Garner Ms. Thierman Mr. Hoffman The vote was unanimous in favor and the Consent Agenda items wer Next on the agenda was discussion and vote to use Collections Fu($2,270.00 plus shipping) for conservation of the Shooting Club Trophy by the Midwest Art Cons Larson pointed out that the trophy is very connected to the Misse Museum. This is the only shooting trophy in the Collections, but it is not suitable for exhibit as it is. Ms. Thierman inquired whether the trophy is from Oshkosh. Mr. Larson replied Minutes of the September 2016 Museum Board Meeting Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 1 of 6 Fenrich asked if MACC is good with this type of work. Mr. Larson good with this type of work. Mr. Rego asked if it will just be cleaned, or-plaited? It is just to be cleaned. Re-plaiting would add a lot of cost and make too much change to it. Mr. Fenrich moved that the Board approve use of the Collections Fund ($2,270.00 plus shipping costs) for the conservation of the Shooting Club Trophy by the Midwest Art Conservation Center. Second by Ms. Thierman. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Mr. Domer Mr. Loiacono None Ms. Drew Mr. Mack Ms. Fenrich Mr. Rego Ms. Garner Ms. Thierman Mr. Hoffman The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion passed that the Board approve use of the Collections Fund ($2,270.00 plus shipping costs) for the conserv Trophy by the Midwest Art Conservation Center. Mr. Larson presented the Membership Fund 2017 Budget ($43,700) n 3®«N,»¹« will increase slightly with the added pages, and the cost for the e-Tapestry Membership program increased a little. Ms. Thierman moved that the Board approve the Membership Fund 2017 Budget ($43,700) as presented. Second by Ms. Fenrich. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Mr. Domer Mr. Loiacono None Ms. Drew Mr. Mack Ms. Fenrich Mr. Rego Ms. Garner Ms. Thierman Mr. Hoffman The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion passed that the Board approve the Membership Fund 2017 Budget ($43,700) as presented. Mr. Larson reviewed that the Endowment earnings will be approximately $12,500. He recommended the Board approve use of those funds to support the LTE Exhibit Minutes of the September 2016 Museum Board Meeting Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 2 of 6 /«µ¶²«N position in 2017. He noted that Bill Radig is willing to continue work at the Museum to see µ¬Nº®«N6§º«¸¹ completed; after that he will no longer be available. Mr. Domer moved the Board approve use of Endowment Earnings ($12,500) to support the LTE Exhibit Technician position in 2017. Second by Mr. Hoffman. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Mr. Domer Mr. Loiacono None Ms. Drew Mr. Mack Ms. Fenrich Mr. Rego Ms. Garner Ms. Thierman Mr. Hoffman The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion passed that the Board approve use of Endowment Earnings ($12,500) to support the LTE Exhibit Technici Mr. Larson then presented the Durow Trust 2017 Budget ($90,000). He noted there changes in expenses, and the exhibition part will most likely come in less than what is shown. The Durow Curator plans less travel in 2017 and some funds will be used for supplies to do collections care on many of the decorative arts, in preparation for an exhibit in the new entrance. Ms. Fenrich moved that the Board approve the Marion Hughes and Frederick Durow Trust 2017 Budget as presented. Second by Ms. Garner. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Mr. Domer Mr. Loiacono None Ms. Drew Mr. Mack Ms. Fenrich Mr. Rego Ms. Garner Ms. Thierman Mr. Hoffman The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion passed that the Board approve the Marion Hughes and Frederick Durow Trust 2017 Budget as presented. Discussion and vote on using the Behncke Fund for a Professional Dr. Jeffery Behm, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, for work associated with People of the Waters was next on the agenda. Mr. Larson noted that an exhibition of the scope of People of the Waters often requires a content expert at the doctorate level. When thi the Museum asked Dr. Jeffery Behm in the Anthropology Department-Oshkosh to Minutes of the September 2016 Museum Board Meeting Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 3 of 6 work with Museum staff. His knowledge of the prehistory of the Lake Win encyclopedic, and he has been an enthusiastic Museum supporter f Mr. Larson explained that Dr. Behm began working with Museum staff on People of the Waters in 2014 during conceptual planning and his efforts continued in 2015 and into 2016 as Museum staff worked through design development. His input has been and invaluable. As the exhibition grew in complexity, his time and ption now exceeds what would consider to be in-kind or a periodic consultation by a professor. For that reason, August 4 meeting Mr. recommended the Museum Board consider offering him a professional services payment. The Board concurred and put forward $5,000 as an amount. Mr. Larson reviewed that with the sale of some of the Behncke Fund mutual funds there is a amount of $101,000. The Board has approved 60,000 to be used for People of the Waters and $27,000 to help support the Museum Assistant position in 2017, leaving $14,000 remaining. Mr. Larson then opened discussion. Mr. Domer asked what the original commitment was. Mr. Larson repd there was no formal written agreement. Mr. Domer noted there is reciprocity between groups, the University, to help each other with information and suggested the amount may be excessive. Mr. Loiacono commented that the Museum having artifacts without the interpretation and identification make them useless, or of less value. Mr. Mack expressed that retro-actively doing this is okay, but not the best way. Ms. Thierman noted that when Dr. Behm first came to help neither he, nor the Museum staff, had any idea the amount of time and input that would be needed. Coming back to the idea of reciprocity, Mr. Domer stated, the Museum benefits from Dr. that professors look for fellowships during summer months and a $5,000 stipend for one month of work is typical; showing this would be a reasonable amount, n Mr. Mack moved that the Board approve use of $5,000 from the Eth Professional Services Payment of $5,000 to Dr. Jeffery Behm, Uni-Oshkosh, /«µ¶²«Nµ¬Nº®«N6§º«¸¹ for work associated with . Second by Ms. Drew. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Ms. Drew Mr. Loiacono Mr. Domer Ms. Fenrich Mr. Mack Ms. Garner Mr. Rego Mr. Hoffman Ms. Thierman The vote was in favor eight to one, and the motion passed that the Board approve use of $5,000 from the Ethel Behncke Fund for a Professional Services Payment /«µ¶²«Nµ¬Nº®«N6§º«¸¹ University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, for work associated with Mr. Rego requested that Mr. Larson present the monthly Direeport. Minutes of the September 2016 Museum Board Meeting Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 4 of 6 Mr. Larson began with an update on the 2017 Operating Budget, nos with Mr. Rohloff and Ms. Larson on September 13th . For both the revenue and expenses Mr. Larson stayed conservative, similar to 2016. He noted the Board will receive a copy of the draft budget that goes to the Common Council. Mr. Mack commented it is good Mr. /«µ¶²«Nµ¬Nº®«N6§º«¸¹ Larson stayed conservative on estimating revenue, particularly since will only be open 3 - 4 months in 2017. Regarding the 2017 Capital Improvements, Mr. Larson was pleased to report one element of next /«µ¶²«Nµ¬Nº®«N6§º«¸¹ . We have three other items in the 2017 CIP and those are: $43,000 for a pickup truck, with attachments; $20,000 for conceptual planning with En the entrance project; $60,000 for conceptual planning with Split the entrance and on second floor. If approved, these projects must begin as soon as 2017 if we are to stay on schedule. The most challenging of the entrance because we cannot let this get beyond the envisioned scope and scale, and it must be coordinated with Split Rock Studios. As well, it will involve a people and groups. Mr. Larson then reviewed planned exhibitions for 2017. The schedule for exhibitions, in addition /«µ¶²«Nµ¬Nº®«N6§º«¸¹ to the opening of , has been finalized. The Museum will be presenting a very 3®«N6µ¸²ªNµ¬N)§´N!¸«ºº full and diverse schedule in 2017. exhibition runs February 4 through May 14, and Jan will be here on Saturday, May 13. On July 23, the Muf Native American art (title to be determined) that will run throuAnn Hoffman will bring these works together. She herself is a Native noted that Karen Ann will be a speaker for the 2016 Leadership Oshkosh at the Museum. Ms. Thierman stated she saw Karen Ann #«©±Nº®«N'§²²¹ exhibition. Mr. Larson noted the 2017 exhibition lineup will the with November 18 through December 31. In conclusion, Mr. Larson expressed that staff is learning even more this year as to the many -¯­®ºN6®¯¹¶«¸¹ capabilities of the units that were purchased for a few years ago. This year, as promised, the Museum will have several changes to the show. Debra Daubert, Curator of Exhibitions, is working with Josh Hughes of Weather Bull Media for the presentation of some exciting new stories. Reservations opened about ten days ago and as of yesterday, ther spots sold with 337 left to fill. The Museum will shortly begin radio ads and we expect to fill the remainder. The ticket price was increased from $10 to $15 ($12 fThat concluded the none submitted. Board Member Statement Diana Drew I would like to take this opportunity to make two suggestions to t Board. Minutes of the September 2016 Museum Board Meeting Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 5 of 6 First, I would like to request that Professor Jeffery Behm be present a meeting so that the honorarium can be presented to him in person vs. sending said check in the mail. I think that this would allow him the opportunity of seei willingness to share his knowledge and expertise is and continues to be an invaluable contribution to the accuracy of this exhibit. Second, as we move ahead in our plans for the opening of the exhibition, that a concerted effort be made to encourage the attendance and pation of members of the Menominee and Ho-Chunk tribes. Perhaps a personal, hand delivered invitation woul order. This exhibit is their history, Menominee and Ho-Chunk history, and their presence would show our willingness to share this occasion with the people whose ancestors we are acknowledging. It is not the history of the white man, but the history of the peop before the white man arrived. The Native American has long been legends, religion and language has been deemed as irrelevant. This would the Oshkosh Public Museum to acknowledge their amazing history a meaningful way. It has been said that the Ho-Chunk have been somewhat reluctant to participate, but if we express that it would be our honor to have them represented, per accept our invitation. Thank you. That concluded the Board Member Statement. Mr. Rego then requested the Auxiliary Report. Auxiliary President, Barb Shirtz, was pleased to report they received a letter from the IRS statin the Auxiliary will be treated as a public charity. Ms. Shirtz expressed thanks to Board members and staff for their support at the Auxiliary fundraiser at Culvers. They made $222.16 in two hours and they all had fun doing it. They are looking forward to a gre being October 14. Ms. Shirtz handed out the annual Auxiliary pr That concluded the Auxiliary Report. With no other agenda items Mr. Rego asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Domer so moved and Mr. Loiacono seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Minutes of the September 2016 Museum Board Meeting Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 6 of 6