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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04. Oshkosh Public Museum Minutes Minutes of the August 3,2017 Board Meeting '°" n (Approved at the September 7,2017 Board Meeting.) 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 roll was taken by Ms. Books. Present: Present: Excused: Mr. Randy Domer Ms. Becky Matzke,Vice President Ms. Connie Drexler, Alternate Ms. Carol Fenrich Mr. Rick Rego Mr.Jim Hoffman, President Mr. Gabe Loiacono Ms. Maribeth Theusch, alternate Ms. Allison Garner, School Board President Ms.Jean Thierman, Secretary Mr. Stan Mack, Superintendent of Schools With Mr. Hoffman absent, Ms. Matzke welcomed and then appointed Ms. 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 close-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 Citizens were in attendance. Consent Agenda items included the following: A. Minutes of the July Board meeting B. August Bill List Mr. Rego moved that the Consent Agenda be approved. Second by Ms. Fenrich. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Mr. Domer Mr. Rego None Ms. Fenrich Ms. Theusch Mr. Loiacono Ms. Thierman Ms. Matzke The vote was unanimous in favor and the Consent Agenda items were passed. Minutes of the August 2017 Museum Board Meeting Oshkosh Public Museum■1331 Algoma Boulevard■Oshkosh,Wisconsin 54901 Page 1 of 3 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 the design. Mr. Domer moved that the Board approve the conceptual design as presented. Second by Mr. Rego. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Mr. Domer Mr. Rego None Ms. Fenrich Ms. 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 Management Policy. Second by Mr. Rego. With no further questions the vote was taken. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Abstained: Mr. Domer Mr. Rego Mr. Loiacono Ms. Fenrich Ms. Thierman Ms. Theusch Ms. Matzke The vote was in favor;the Board approved the Collections Management Policy. Ms. Matzke 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. Mr. Larson remained conservative in estimating next year's revenue until it is clear how People of the Waters will influence attendance. Mr. Larson was pleased to report that the Museum has scheduled what staff think will be an Minutes of the August 2017 Museum Board Meeting Oshkosh Public Museum■1331 Algoma Boulevard■Oshkosh,Wisconsin 54901 Page 2 of 3 excellent winter exhibition in Replay!, which is a new exhibition put together by Nathan Sawaya. It includes Lego sculptures, as well as art from thirteen emerging and mid-career artists. The Museum also has a strong summer-fall exhibition,For Home& Country, on World War L This will run from June 17 through October 7. Next, Mr. Larson reported that as part of the 2018 budget,he is considering 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 do to advocate and enlist new members would be extremely helpful. In closing, Mr. Larson reminded the Board that the special opening of People of the Waters is 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. Ms. Matzke requested the Auxiliary 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 Ms. Matzke asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Loiacono so moved and Ms. Thierman seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. The meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m. Minutes of the August 2017 Museum Board Meeting Oshkosh Public Museum■1331 Algoma Boulevard■Oshkosh,Wisconsin 54901 Page 3 of 3