HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-9/24/2014MEMORIAL HALL COMMISSION
September 24, 2014
5:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
Members present: White, Miller, Hastings, Hockey, Courbat, Ticknor, Robinson, McMahon,
Mrzlak, Ambrosy, and Wittwer.
Member absent: Dennis
Moved by Miller, seconded by Courbat that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Eleven.
Moved by Miller, seconded by McMahon that the Minutes of August 27, 2014, as amended by
changing Mr. Miller's comment from Memorial Day to Veteran's Day service and by amending
Ms. Robinson's report on POW/MIA chair to read "for use by Memorial Hall" no donated to, be
approved. Ayes: Eleven.
Citizens Oral Comments
None.
Treasurer's Report
Marcia Courbat gave the Treasurer's Report as of September 24, 2014. Ms. Courbat reported
that the commission has sold 2,869 bricks for a total of $144,450.00 with a balance of $9,399.73
in the Brick Fund, less two approved invoices at the August 27th meeting in the amount of $37.00
for PO Box rental and $250.00 for brick engraving. Two additional bricks were sold in the
amount of $100.00 leaving a balance of $9,212.73 in the General Fund.
Motion by Miller, seconded by Ticknor that an invoice from Black Hawk Memorial in the
amount of $250.00 for the engraving of 10 bricks, be approved. Ayes: Eleven. Motion carried.
Marcia also reported that the conference table that was on sale at Smulekoffs was not of quality
material and the chairs had been sold. She checked with the Amish and received a quote to build
a conference table in the amount of $3,000.00, but quote does not include chairs.
Mr. Mrzlak stated that he could work with the local Amish for a quote to build a table.
Chairperson's Report
Chairperson White reported that there will be a fundraising dance at the Electric Park Ballroom
on December 5, 2014 for Honor flight and the spring talent show will be held April 25, 2015.
Committee Reports
Building, Grounds & Operations—Richard Hastings reported that the chairs are ready for the
U.S.S. Enterprise meeting this Saturday and that he had spoken with Mr. Clark, Building
Official/Maintenance Administrator in regards to the fiber optics installation, repair of the eave
troughs, and two spots on top of the roof that need to be repaired.
Mr. Hurtado received an estimate from a local contractor to repair the roof.
Mr. White stated that we need to advise the Mayor of the repairs that need to be made in
preparation for the 100th Anniversary of Memorial Hall.
Education/Historical—Randall Miller discussed previous and upcoming events and questioned
the status of the fiber optics installation, as he needs a timeline to install TV's. He also stated
that there was a Civil War round table meeting at Memorial Hall and that a big screen TV for
educational productions is needed. He also recommended that a special meeting be held to plan
for the Veterans' Day event.
Finance/Fundraising—Marcia Courbat discussed the different articles that will be published in
the courier highlighting Memorial Hall. Ideas at this time are Christmas gift ideas, information
about the 1001 year anniversary, and information on the building of Memorial Hall.
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Mr. Hockey stated that we should mention in the Courier article when the citizens have helped
with repairs to Memorial Hall.
Mr. McMahon stated that it would be nice to include pictures of the crew that built Memorial
Hall, if available, in one of the newspaper articles.
Collections Manager/Registrar-Chairperson Michael Dennis absent and Mr. Wittwer filling in as
his replacement, but had nothing to report.
Unfinished Business
Mr. Hockey brought in some personal films for others to view at memorial Hall.
Mr. Miller stated that the VCR tapes should be transferred to DVD and several members
volunteered him to do so.
Mr. Ambrosy and Mr. Miller thanked Rolling Thunder for the use of POW/MIA chair. Mr.
Miller also stated that he had purchased and is donating display poles to put around the
POW/MIA chair for use by Memorial Hall and other events.
New Business
None.
With no further business before the commission, it was moved by Hockey, seconded by Ticknor
that the meeting be adjourned at 5:34 p.m. Ayes: Eleven.
DeAnne Kobliska, CMC
Administrative Secretary