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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES_07-12-2018 � II�/Im1NlO Minutes of the July12, 2018 Board Meeting (Approved at the August 2,2018 Board Meeting.) The July meeting of the Oshkosh Public Museum Board was held Thursday, July 12, 2018, in the Lecture Room of the Oshkosh Public Museum. Vice President Matzke called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Ms. Matzke welcomed to the Board Ms. Vickie Cartwright,new Superintendent of Schools. The roll was taken by Ms. Books. Present: Present: Excused: Randy Domer Joe Stephenson, Alternate Jim Hoffman, President Connie Drexler, Alternate Jean Thierman, Secretary Gabriel Loiacono Carol Fenrich Vickie Cartwright, Superintendent of Becky Matzke,Vice President Schools Rick Rego Barb Herzog, School Board President With Mr. Hoffman excused,Ms. Matzke appointed Ms. Drexler. With Mr. Loiacono excused, Ms. Matzke appointed Mr. Stephenson. Also in attendance: Director Brad Larson, Auxiliary President Kathy Wuest, and Administrative Assistant Theresa Books recording the minutes. There were no citizen statements to the Board. College student Lori Workman was there to observe. Consent Agenda items included the following: A. Minutes of the June Board meeting B. July Bill List Mr. Domer moved that the Consent Agenda be approved. Second by Mr. Rego. The vote went as follows: In Favor: In Favor: Against: Ms. Cartwright Ms. Matzke None Mr. Domer Mr. Rego Ms. Drexler Mr. Stephenson Ms. Fenrich Ms. Thierman Ms. Herzog The vote was unanimous in favor and the Consent Agenda items were passed. Minutes of the July 2018 Museum Board Meeting Oshkosh Public Museum■1331 Algoma Boulevard■Oshkosh,Wisconsin 54901 Page 1 of 3 Ms. Matzke requested that Mr. Larson present the monthly Director's Report. Mr. Larson began by reporting that the Accreditation Committee of the American Alliance of Museums met on June 28 to review all recent submissions and the reports and recommendations from various on-site visits. Museum staff are awaiting the results of their vote,which should come before the end of July. He noted that while all are eager to hear the decision, there are a few more weeks to wait. Next Mr. Larson reported that City Manager Rohloff is currently developing his preliminary capital improvement recommendations to present to the Mayor and Common Council. Mr.Larson noted that the Museum submitted several projects for 2019 and beyond and that last year the two- year CIP plan included $450,000 for the next phase of the major effort to upgrade the Museum structure with a new entrance and archives. However, it is unlikely this project will be funded in 2019.Without that funding,the entrance/archives project will be postponed. Mr. Larson noted that the Museum's priority project is the assessment, repair, and mitigation of water issues associated with the Sawyer and Steiger Wing foundations, which grows worse each year and must be addressed.He was pleased to convey that Mr. Rohloff and Finance Director Trena Larson met with him and decided to use the City's CIP contingency fund for the foundation assessment. That contract is being drawn up and the assessment is anticipated to get underway in August. In conclusion, Mr. Larson reported that the Carriage House is scheduled for a new roof (artificial slate rather than real slate) in 2019. The Board may recall, the roof leaked during spring rains and although repaired, it is a temporary solution. Additionally, the Museum will likely receive some funding for the next phase of exhibition development. The Board will receive the preliminary 2019 CIP list as soon as it is available. That concluded the Director's Report. Ms. Matzke presented the World War One Commemoration Committee Report. She began with a review for Ms. Cartwright that the World War One Commemoration Committee was formed in particular to commemorate Oshkosh's participation in that Great War,both at home and abroad and that the committee is made up of Museum Board and staff, the City Mayor, and representatives from the Experimental Aircraft Association(EAA)and the University of Wisconsin -Oshkosh (UWO.) She reported that planning continues for the symposium to be held at UWO, October 2-4;with an evening event at the Museum one of the evenings. The Standees,with images and information about area residents of that time, continue to be moved around to varying businesses in Oshkosh.Mr.Larson reported that about six area churches responded"yes'to Mayor Cummings letter asking them to ring their church bells Sunday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. in recognition of the 100f year anniversary of the end of World War One-Armistice (Veterans) Day Minutes of the July 2018 Museum Board Meeting Oshkosh Public Museum■1331 Algoma Boulevard■Oshkosh,Wisconsin 54901 Page 2 of 3 A second letter has been recently sent to the churches that have not yet responded. That concluded the committee report. Ms. Matzke then requested that Ms. Wuest present the Auxiliary Report. Auxiliary President Kathy Wuest began reporting that Pie on the Lawn was a huge success. The Auxiliary sold 30 pies and four cases of water for a total revenue of $903.00. She noted that she was in contact with Gala Chair Sis Martin and there is no firm date yet for the Gala as there are various conflicting events. There is a possibility of it being on November 15th, with earlier hours of 5:00-7:00 p.m. The Gala Committee meets on July 19 and they plan to confirm a date and time at the meeting. Ms. Wuest reported that the Auxiliary Board meeting on July 191h at 11:00 a.m. That concluded the Auxiliary Report. With no other agenda items, Ms. Matzke asked for a motion to adjourn. Ms. Thierman so moved and Mr. Domer seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. The meeting adjourned at 4:18 p.m. Minutes of the July 2018 Museum Board Meeting Oshkosh Public Museum■1331 Algoma Boulevard■Oshkosh,Wisconsin 54901 Page 3 of 3