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July 25, 2018
5:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
Members present: Craig White in the Chair, Randy Miller, Dick Hastings, Marcia Corbat, Don
Ticknor, Mel Wittwer, Marilyn Robinson, Jim Petersen, Mike Mrzlak, Jim Lentfer, and John
Mrzlak (A). Absent: Scott McDonald
Also in Attendance: Nancy Higby, Administrative Secretary.
Moved by Miller, seconded by Petersen, that the Agenda be approved. Ayes: Ten. Motion
carried.
Moved by Miller, seconded by Petersen, that the Minutes of June 27, 2018, be approved. Ayes:
Ten. Motion carried.
Citizen's Oral Comments
None.
Treasurer's Report
Marcia Courbat provided an update on the Brick Fund balance as of July 25, 2018, for a closing
balance of $13,149.83. She also presented an invoice in the amount of $102.00 for the post
office box annual renewal fee, payable to Dick Hastings.
Moved by Miller, seconded by Mrzlak to approve the reimbursement of $102.00 to Dick
Hastings for the post office box renewal fee. Ayes: Ten. Motion carried.
Chairperson's Report
None.
Committee Reports
Building, Grounds & Operations—Chairperson Richard Hastings
Dick Hastings explained that the Waterloo Library has expressed interest in touring Memorial
Hall on October 20, 2018, in conjunction with a WWI even they are holding.
He also reported an issue with a broken/missing shut off valve located outside.
Education/Historical—Chairperson Randall Miller
Randy Miller made a motion, seconded by Mrzlak, to have Mike Chapman be a speaker for the
November 11`h Veterans Day event commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI,
and also for the Daughters of American Revolution to hold a military recognition program from
10-12:30pm on November 18th at Memorial Hall. Ayes: Ten. Motion carried.
Finance/Fundraising—Chairperson Marcia Courbat
Marcia Courbat reported that to date, 4,087 bricks have been laid on the grounds. Twenty-two
are bricks that the commission has donated. Sixty-one are Civil War bricks.
She also reported that 21 new brick orders have been turned in during the month of August.
Marcia continues to work on grant funding efforts.
Marcia left the meeting at 5:49 p.m.
Artifacts Preservation— Chairperson Mel Wittwer
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Mel Wittwer discussed current artifacts that can be used for the WWI display. A suggestion was
made to place a notice to the public for donations.
Unfinished Business
Jim Lentfer provided an update on the subcommittee's progress and recommendation and
explained there is not enough money to do all the work previously discussed. He suggested a
fundraiser to help fund the repairs.
Randy Miller explained that he learned an architectural drawing is required so he will ask those
who bid the project to provide an updated bid based on the new information. He anticipates the
information will be back in time for the commission to vote at the next meeting.
Moved by Wittwer, seconded by Mrzlak to move forward with the railing portion of the project.
Ayes: Nine. Motion carried.
New Business
Jim Lentfer proposed having the various organizations that make up the commission, come
together to clean up the exterior of the building prior to Labor and Veterans Day.
With no further business before the commission, it was moved by Wittwer, seconded by Ticknor
that the meeting be adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Ayes: Nine. Motion carried.
Nancy Higby
Administrative Secretary