HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES_01-11-2018 1 1 C UI I I Minutes of the January 11, 2017 Board Meeting
(Approved at the February 1,2018 Board Meeting.)
The January meeting of the Oshkosh Public Museum Board was held Thursday,January 11, 2018,
in the Lecture Room of the Oshkosh Public Museum. President Hoffman called the meeting to
order at 4:00 pm.
The roll was taken by Ms. Books.
Present: Present: Excused:
Randy Domer Becky Matzke,Vice President, arrived Connie Drexler, alternate
Carol Fenrich at 4:04 pm Rick Rego
Jim Hoffman, President Barb Herzog, School Board Vice Maribeth Theusch, Alternate
Gabriel Loiacono President Stan Mack, Superintendent of
Jean Thierman, Secretary John Dinegan, Leadership Oshkosh Schools
Also in attendance: Director Brad Larson, Auxiliary President Barbara Shirtz, and Administrative
Assistant Theresa Books recording the minutes.
There were no citizen statements to the Board.
Consent Agenda items included the following:
A. Minutes of the December Board meeting
B. January Bill List
Ms. Thierman moved that the Consent Agenda be approved.
Second by Ms. Fenrich.
The vote went as follows:
In Favor: In Favor: Against:
Mr. Domer Mr. Hoffman None
Ms. Fenrich Mr. Loiacono
Ms. Herzog Ms. Thierman
The vote was unanimous in favor and the Consent Agenda items were passed.
Mr. Hoffman requested that Mr. Larson present the monthly Director's Report.
Mr. Larson began by reporting on the upcoming exhibition,Replay. The delivery of Replay crates is
scheduled for late this month. Replay is unique, of exceptional quality, and the Oshkosh Public
Museum is the first venue to host it. Replay opens February 18 and runs through May 13. Ms.
Thierman asked for further description of the exhibition. Mr. Larson explained that the exhibition
is art and sculptures that use iconic images from the 1980s Popular Culture. This exhibition was
chosen to be in line with the Museum's Strategic Plan to have exhibitions that appeal to a younger
group.
Minutes of the January 2018 Museum Board Meeting
Oshkosh Public Museum■ 1331 Algoma Boulevard■Oshkosh,Wisconsin 54901
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Mr. Larson was pleased to report that Marketing Coordinator Karla Szekeres wrote a successful
$28,250 Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism to support the
promotion of Replay outside of the Lake Winnebago region. This is the maximum award. Our
financial goal for Replay is a minimum of$30,000 in admission.
Next,Mr.Larson informed the Board regarding the Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course archaeology.
Cultural remains from the Late Woodland Period were discovered during a field exploration for
the new headquarters of Oshkosh Corporation. He explained that there may also be later historic
layers, as well as earlier (older) layers from previous occupations, so the overall extent of cultural
material is unknown. Cultural remains must be properly stored and professionally curated, and
the Museum will be the repository for these objects. At this time, staff anticipates there will be ten
or twelve banker boxes of material. However, if it is an extensive village site occupied over a long
period,it could be several dozen boxes;although we do not have the capacity to house that number.
Mr. Larson then gave Board members a summary of the key projects for Museum Staff in 2018;
these relate to the Museum's strategic plan. The groundwork for many of these projects was
established in previous years. Mr. Larson went over the list, discussing the various projects and
answered any questions. (Below is the list of key points for 2018.)
President Hoffman did not have a report.
No Board Member Statements were submitted for this meeting.
Mr. Hoffman then requested that Ms. Shirtz present the Auxiliary Report.
Auxiliary President Barb Shirtz began her report noting that with the Museum kitchen torn up,for
the first time in a very long time the Auxiliary will be using all disposable dishes and cups at the
meeting tomorrow, to make things easier for their helper, Faith. The Auxiliary was pleased to
donate$500.00 for Curator Daubert to purchase new things for Deck the Halls in 2018. Further, the
Auxiliary had planned to put$2,000.00 in their CD, so that when the Museum starts work on the
front entrance they could give a substantial amount toward it. However, they are not able to put
the money in the CD until it matures in about a year. The Auxiliary will also determine whether
there are grants they can apply for. In addition, the Auxiliary is considering ways they can help
with the kitchen remodeling. The Auxiliary Board will discuss and vote on that at their meeting
tomorrow. That concluded the Auxiliary Report.
With no other agenda items Mr. Hoffman asked for a motion to adjourn. Ms. Herzog so moved
and Ms. Fenrich seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed.
The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
Minutes of the January 2018 Museum Board Meeting
Oshkosh Public Museum■ 1331 Algoma Boulevard■Oshkosh,Wisconsin 54901
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2018 PRIORITIES
• On-site AAM accreditation visit, March 19 & 20
➢ Long Term Exhibition Replacement
• Board action on second floor conceptual exhibit plan
• Develop and adopt exhibition budget and schedule
Related Decisions & Actions:
• Cataloging focus: second floor gallery themes
• Begin research/artifact/photo selection/conservation treatment recommendations
➢ Capital: Building& Site Modifications
• Move the Engberg Anderson concept plan through Plan Commission and Common Council
review
➢ Financial
• Implementation of online sales, Membership renewals, and donations
• Continue the review and development of recommendations for the Durow Trust and other
funds
➢ Operational
• A successful Replay! and For Home and Country
• Promote school use of People of the Waters
• Plan for open Registrar position in 2019
➢ Miscellaneous
• Continue review and transfer of artifacts from Fire Barn
• AASLH award nomination for People of the Waters
Minutes of the January 2018 Museum Board Meeting
Oshkosh Public Museum■ 1331 Algoma Boulevard■Oshkosh,Wisconsin 54901
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