HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-7/23/2014MEMORIAL HALL COMMISSION
July 23, 2014
5:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
Members present: White, Miller, Hastings, Hockey, Courbat, Ticknor, Dennis, McMahon,
Mrzlak, and Ambrosy.
Members absent: Robinson.
Moved by Ambrosy, seconded by Hockey that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Ten. Motion carried.
Moved by Ticknor, seconded by McMahon that the Minutes of June 25, 2014, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes: Ten. Motion Carried.
Citizens Oral Comments
None.
Treasurer's Report
Marcia Courbat gave the current Treasurer's Report. Ms. Courbat reported that the commission
has sold 2858 bricks at $50.00 each and 5 bricks at $250.00 each for a total of $142,900.00 with
a total of 2863 bricks sold leaving a balance of $9,074.73 in the Brick Fund. There was $25.00
received for a brick that needed to be corrected and $100.00 received for two bricks sold leaving
the balance at $9,199.73.
Chairperson's Report
Chairperson White had nothing to report.
Committee Reports
Building, Grounds & Operations—Richard Hastings reported that he met with Doty -Simpson -
Taylor, PhD USAF with the Sister Soldier Network, Inc. and the R.O.T.C. both organizations
have interest in applying for grants for computers and possibly interns for cataloging of items at
Memorial Hall. He also asked for permission to laminate artifacts that relate to the late Captain
Washburn and spoke regarding the WW I pledge cards for war bonds and war stamps. Michael
Dennis expressed that he oversees the historical items of Memorial Hall and would like Richard
to stay away from the historical artifacts that he oversees.
Education/Historical—Randall Miller reported that there will be a U.S.S. Humler meeting at
Memorial Hall on September 11, 2014. Miller excused himself from the meeting at that time.
Finance/Fundraising—Marcia Courbat reported that she spoke with the Isle again in regards to a
grant for Memorial Hall and was refused again.
Collections Manager/Registrar – Michael Dennis is opposed to destroying artifacts from
Memorial Hall and would like the commission to reconsider. A lengthy discussion took place on
the retention of artifacts with no historical value.
Unfinished Business
Motioned by Mrzlak, seconded by Ticknor to amend the minutes from June 25, 2014 to include
the destruction of "pledge cards" for the war bonds/war stamps.
New Business
Hurtado to install ceiling fan.
With no further business before the commission, it was moved by Ticknor, seconded by Miller
that the meeting be adjourned at 5:29 p.m. Ayes: Nine. Motion carried.
DeAnne Kobliska, CMC
Administrative Secretary to City Clerk