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The August meeting of the Oshkosh Public Museum Board was held on Thursday, August 3,
2017, in the Sawyer Library of the Oshkosh Public Museum. Vice President Matzke called the
meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
The rol I was taken by Ms. Books.
Present: Present: Excused:
Mr. Randy Domer Ms. Becky Matzke,Vice President M s. Connie Drexler,Alternate
Ms. Carol Fenrich Mr. Rick Rego Mr. Jm Hoffman, President
M r. Gabe Loiacono M s. M aribeth Theusch, alternate M s.Allison Garner, School Board President
Ms. Jean Thierman, Secretary Mr. Stan Mack, Superintendent of Schools
With M r. H offman absent, M s. M atzke welcomed and then appoi nted M s. Theusch.
Also in attendance: Director Brad Larson, City Manager Mark Rohloff, Finance Director Trena
Larson, City Attorney Lynn Lorenson, Curator of Collections Anna Cannizzo, Curator of
Exhibitions Debra Daubert, Visitor Services Ginny Gross, Marketing Coordinator Karla Szekeres,
Auxiliary President Barb Shirtz, and Administrative Assistant Theresa Books recording the
minutes.
Mr. Larson introduced guests, and then Ms. Matzke asked Alexandra Ramsey of Engberg
Anderson Architects to present the conceptual design for the Museum entrance, research area,
and loading dock, and the associated construction budget. Ms. Ramsey reviewed the planning
stages and gave details of the full plan. Mr. Larson noted that this is the dose-to-complete
concept design. Mr. Loiacono asked that Ms. Ramsey review the parking lot, which she did. Mr.
Larson noted that this parking plan would replace the more complex and expensive 2012 master
plan for that area. Discussion ensued.
No Citizenswerein attendance.
Consent Agenda items included thefollowing:
A. Minutes of the July Board meeting
B. August Bill List
M r. Rego moved that the Consent Agenda be approved.
Secon d by M s. Fen r i ch.
The vote went as follows:
In Favor: In Favor: Against:
Mr. Domer M r. Rego N one
Ms. Fenrich M s. Theusch
Mr. Loiacono Ms. Thierman
Ms. Matzke
The vote was unanimous in favor and the Consent Agenda items were passed.
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Next on the agenda was discussion and vote on the Engberg Anderson Conceptual Design. The
Board discussed the various aspects of the design that they liked. There were no concerns
regarding thedesign.
Mr. Domer moved that the Board approve the conceptual design as presented.
Second by M r. Rego.
The vote went as follows:
In Favor: In Favor: Against:
Mr. Domer M r. Rego N one
Ms. Fenrich M s. Theusch
Mr. Loiacono Ms. Thierman
Ms. Matzke
The vote was unanimous in favor; the Board approved the conceptual design as presented.
Ms. Ramsey then excused herself from the meeting.
Next was discussion and vote on revisions to the Collections Management Policy. Ms. Cannizzo
was available to answer any questions. The Board expressed confidence that the policy updates
were thorough.
Ms. Thierman moved that the Board approve the Collections M anagement Policy.
Second by M r. Rego. With no further questions the vote was taken.
The vote went as follows:
In Favor: In Favor: Abstained:
Mr. Domer M r. Rego Mr. Loiacono
Ms. Fenrich Ms. Thierman M s. Theusch
Ms. Matzke
The vote was i n favor; the Board approved the Col lecti ons M anagement Policy.
M s. M atzke then requested that Mr. Larson present the Director's Report.
Mr. Larson reviewed for the Board that the Museum's operating budget is a combination of tax
levy funds and revenue. The revenue is primarily from admissions and store sales. The amount
of additional tax levy funds available for 2018 will be limited to increases in salaries and benefits,
so other increases are minimal. The Museum's budget review with Mr. Rohloff is September 8.
M r. Larson remained conservative in estimating next year's revenue until it is dear how /-aZY1a4
1916 0-4 will influence attendance.
Mr. Larson was pleased to report that the M useum has scheduled what staff think will bean
Minutes of the A ugust2017 Museum Board Meeting
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excellent winter exhibition in 1 is anew exhibition put together by Nathan Saw aya.
It includes Lego sculptures, as well as art from thirteen emerging and mid-career artists. The
Museum also hasastrong summer-fall exhibition, %&#' a-Y""1, F'all.Mn , on World War I. Thiswill
run from June 17 through October 7.
Next, Mr. Larson reported that as part of the 2018 budget, he i s consi deri ng how to best use funds
and trusts for key projects identified in the strategic plan. The fund requests will be presented at
the September 7 meeting for discussion and vote. As Mr. Larson looks at what is available, he is
considering the big exhibition projects in 2019-2020. Therefore, an objective for 2018 is to to build
the Membership Fund to help support upcoming projects. Mr. Larson encouraged the Board that
anything they can doto advocateand enlist new memberswould beextremely helpful.
In closing, Mr. Larson reminded the Board that the special opening of 1""ate"Ia4a016
August 23 (5:00 to 7:30 p.m.). It should be a fun evening, a time to celebrate an incredible
accomplishment. That concluded the Director's report.
There was not a President's Report,nor Board Member Statements or Committee Reports.
•s. M atzke requested the Auxi I iary Report.
Ms. Shirtz began by reporting that the programs for the coming year have been set. Mr. Domer
will do a presentation based on his book, "Land of Lakeflies, Bubblers, and Squeaky Cheese."
The Auxiliary also has someone coming from Greater Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhood. In
February Jill Kahler from Mercy Medical Center's Cardiac rehab will present regarding heart
healt. In March Curator Debra Daubert will present a program for Women's History Month. Dick
Campbell will present on Charles Lindbergh. The Gala committee met last week and many
things are finalized. That concluded the Auxiliary Report.
With no other agenda items M s. Matzke asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Loiacono so moved
and Ms. Thierman seconded the motion.
The votewas unanimous in favor and the motion was passed.
The meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m.
M inutesof the August 2017 Museum Board Meeting
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