HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes of 4.26.2023MEMORIAL HALL COMMISSION
April 26, 2023
5:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
Members present: Craig White in the Chair, Mike Hudson, Randy Miller, Mel Wittwer, Marilyn
Robinson, Frank McCaw, James Lentfer, Mike Mrzlak, John Mrzlak, David Grimm (A).
Absent: Scott McDonald, Matt Carpenter (A), Angela Hickok (A), and Richard Berry (A).
Also in Attendance: Richard Hurtado and Nancy Higby, Secretary, City of Waterloo.
Moved by Miller, seconded by J. Mrzlak, that the Agenda be approved. Ayes: Ten. Motion
carried.
Moved by Miller, seconded by Grimm, that the Minutes of March 22, 2023, be approved. Ayes:
Ten. Motion carried.
Citizen's Oral Comments
Richard Hurtado introduced Donna and Maryanne Volker of Stardust Productions. They
provided an overview of their organization and the various way they can help with fundraising
efforts. They commented that there will be a show at the Convention Center on May 19 & 20
and they invited the board to set up a table for brick sales. Business cards were passed out.
Donna shared that they would be happy to come back and make a presentation at a future
meeting.
Jim Lentfer reviewed a list of building & ground concerns that might be considered for
fundraising topics. He will speak further on this during his committee report.
Treasurer's Report — Vacant
Nancy Higby provided an update on the current fund balances as of April 19, 2023. Brick Fund -
$7,078.15; Courbat Memorial Fund - $1,000.00; Special Projects Fund - $500.00; Artifacts
Projects Fund - $163.99.
Mel Wittwer explained that there is an additional invoice from Young Plumbing & Heating for
$137.50, for the initial visit on 3/22/2023 to inspect and estimate the need for repairs.
Moved by Wittwer, seconded by Miller, that the Treasurer's report be received and placed on
file, and the invoice for $137.50 to Young Plumbing & Heating be approved for payment. Ayes:
Ten. Motion carried.
Chairperson's Report
None.
Committee Reports
Building, Grounds & Operations — Chairperson Mel Wittwer
Mel provided a brief overview on the status of the fountain and tuck -point repairs.
Operations — Chairperson David Grimm
David Grimm commented that the committee continues to work through the Operating
Procedures. Recommendations will be forthcoming at a future meeting.
Education/Historical — Chairperson Randall Miller
None.
Artifacts Preservation — Chairperson James Lentfer
Jim Lentfer provided an update on the preservation efforts for the banner and flags.
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Moved by Lentfer seconded by McCaw that the request to hold an Open House on Sunday,
September 10, 2023 from Noon to 4:00 p.m., be approved. Ayes: Ten. Motion carried.
Finance/Fundraising — None. Position vacant.
Unfinished Business
Jim Lentfer spoke on several issues that need to be addressed in regards to the building and
grounds and that he had presented this list to the Veterans Way
Randy Miller shared that he had previously requested permission to purchase a new mic stand
for the Memorial Day service, but has decided not to pursue that after finding a work around
with current equipment.
Frank McCaw left the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
New Business —
David Grimm presented the proposed amendments to the Constitution and By -Laws via
overhead projection. The board members discussed the amendments.
Moved by Grimm, seconded by Wittwer, to approve the first reading of the amendments as
proposed. Ayes: Nine. Motion carried.
The discussion moved to the planning and details of the Memorial Day Parade and with no
further business before the commission, it was moved by Miller, seconded by Wittwer, that the
meeting be adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Ayes: Nine. Motion carried.
Nancy Higby
Administrative Secretary