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January 27, 2021
5:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
Members present: Craig White in the Chair, Scott McDonald, Don Ticknor, Mel Wittwer, James
Lentfer.
Absent: Randy Miller, Rodney Butz, Marilyn Robinson, Frank McCaw, Mike Mrzlak, John
Mrzlak(A) and Angela Hickok(A).
Also in Attendance: Mike Hudson — American Legion 4138, Matt Carpenter — Sons of the
American Legion, and Richard Hurtado, and Nancy Higby, Secretary- City of Waterloo.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lentfer, that the Agenda be approved. Ayes: Five. Motion
carried.
Moved by Wittwer, seconded by Lentfer,that the Minutes of December 9, 2020, as presented, be
approved. Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
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Citizen's Oral Comments
Mike Hudson introduced himself and commented that he would like to learn more about what
the commission does and stated that he might be interested in joining.
Treasurer's Report—Vacant
Craig White read the fund balances as of January 20, 2021, reporting a brick fund balance of
$7,099.84 and flag fund of$5.85.
Jim Lentfer asked when the flag fund would be replenished, and stated that there are two boxes
of cemetery flags currently on hand,but three more will need to be purchased.
Chairperson's Report
Craig White commented on the passing of Marcia Courbat and that her steadfast commitment
and efforts will be missed.
A discussion followed regarding the need to continue the work she did so well, including
combing through the obituaries. Craig will look into getting death records from the Courier sent
to Memorial Hall.
Committee Reports
Building, Grounds & Operations—Chairperson Mel Wittwer
Mel reported that one brick was purchased for$50 and turned the check over to Nancy Higby to
be received into the brick fund.
He commented that there appears to be some wall paint chipping near the top of the stairs and he
has contacted Ed at the city to come look at it.
Education/Historical—Chairperson Randall Miller
No report. Randy was absent.
Finance/Fundraising—Vacant
Artifacts Preservation—Chairperson James Lentfer
Jim Lentfer stated that efforts continue to digitize artifacts and commented that WiFi is needed in
the office to really be operational at Memorial Hall. He said that with Mike Rooff(Waterloo IT
Department) retiring and the convention center taking up much of IT's availability, there hasn't
been any progress.
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He explained that there are several items he would like the commission members to help make a
decision on as whether to donate to the Grout or dispose of. Some are true artifacts, others are
not.
Craig White suggested he lay them out on a side table at the next scheduled commission meeting
so a decision can be made.
A discussion took place on what to do with the many gravestone markers and posts currently
being stored at Memorial Hall. It was determined that Jim would check with the funeral homes
and cemeteries to see if they would be interested and have a need for them.
Unfinished Business—
Mel Wittwer made the following motions under Article III, Section 1, subsection(a):
1. Primary and alternate members of commissioner's status shall be authorized to be,
member, sons or auxiliary (clarifying Article IV Section 1, paragraph (a); eligible
representatives and Article V, Section 1 of the bylaws), seconded by Lentfer. Ayes:
Five. Motion carried.
2. Reinstate the Sons of the Union Veterans Civil War at large, seconded by Lentfer. Ayes:
Five. Motion carried.
3. Add AMVETS at large, seconded by Lentfer. Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
4. Add Black Hawk County Board of Veterans Affairs. Motion failed due to lack of a
second.
New Business
The topic of placing a plaque within Memorial Hall to honor Marcia Courbat, previously
approved on February 26, 2020, was brought back to the table. Moved by White, seconded by
Lentfer,to authorize the purchase of a plaque, in an amount not to exceed$50.
With no further business before the commission, it was moved by McDonald, seconded by
Ticknor,that the meeting be adjourned at 5:48 p.m. Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Nancy Higby
Administrative Secretary